Australian
Baseball
The Australian Baseball Federation is the
controlling body in Australia for all levels of Baseball throughout
the country.
The Australian Baseball Federation is the sole representative
of Baseball in Australia and is recognised by:
• Australian National Government
• International Baseball Association
• The International Olympic Committee
• The Australian Olympic Committee
• Major League Baseball International Partners
The Australian Baseball Federation consists of the Baseball
Associations from seven Australian States and Territories.
The seven Baseball Associations are:
• The Australian Capital Territory Baseball Association
(ACTBA)
• New South Wales Baseball League (NSWBL)
• Baseball Northern Territory (NTBL)
• Baseball Queensland (BQI)
• South Australian Baseball League (SABL)
• Victoria Baseball Association (VBA)
• Baseball Western Australia (BWA)
Each of the seven State Baseball Associations have the responsibility
for the development of Baseball in their particular State
within Australia such as all levels of Junior Baseball, as
well as Senior Baseball and as well as the competitions played
within that particular State.
The Australian Baseball Federation, both in its own right,
and in partnership with its seven affiliated State Associations,
therefore coordinates, directs and assists in the development
of Baseball throughout Australia and in particular has responsibility
for the following programs:
• Tee-Ball and Yard-Ball
• Rookie Ball
• All forms of Junior Baseball
• National Championships
• National Teams
• Women’s Baseball
• Masters Baseball
• International Competition
• International liaison with all international Baseball
agencies
• Umpire Programs
• Coaching Programs
• Scoring Programs
• Elite Development
• College Scholarship Programs
• Major League Baseball Australian Academy Program
Player Achievements
• There are over 60 baseballers attending College in
the USA through the College Scholarship Program.
• There are about 50 Australian Baseballers playing
in Minor League baseball in the USA.
• There are 14 Australian Baseballers who have attained
Major League level in the USA.
The primary focus of Australian Baseball Federation is:
(a) The development of Baseball at all levels throughout
Australia.
(b) National Elite development.
(c) International liaison and representation of Australian
Baseball at all International forums.
Players Born in Australia
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