28 July 2014

Seeking Coaches & Managers for all Junior Teams


 

Vikings Baseball is seeking expressions of interest for coaches and managers for all Junior baseball teams (U8s, U10s, U12s, U14s, U16s).



If you are interested in helping out with any of the junior teams, please send an email introducing yourself to Sharon Cappello - sharon.c@internode.on.net



Working With Vulnerable People checks to be done by 31st Dec 2014

In line with the ACT's working with vulnerable people laws, ACTBA has now mandated that all junior coaches must complete their registration by 31st December 2014.



For further information, please visit the ACTBA web site

For information about working with vulnerable people, visit the Office of Regulatory Services web site.

Please note: registering with the ORS is a fairly painless process. It is free for volunteers, and involves visiting an ACT Govt Shopfront, completing a form and providing 100 points of identification. Once the checks are complete, the card is sent out to you by mail.

Senior's/Women's pre-season training starts soon!

Seniors'/Womens' Pre-Season training 
commences Sunday 3rd August 
at Viking Park 
1 to 2:30pm

Please be aware that the bases and mound are not complete
and they will not be ready until September.


22 July 2014

7 Day residential baseball camp


2015 BIG LEAGUE BASEBALL CAMP

9th-15th Jan 2015, Gold Coast

The Australian Diamonds Big League Baseball Residential Camp is the only camp of its type in Australia and is specifically designed for ALL players aged 12 to 15 years of age requiring extra tutelage in ALL aspects of the sport.

Click to download the PDF flyer

Interested in becoming a host family?


As a club we have decided we may need to have an import for the 2014/15 season. For this to be possible we need to have a host family or families willing to open up their home.

The duration of their stay would be from approximately September 2014 through to March 2015, we know this is a lot to ask of just one family so we are open to the idea of splitting this between 2-3 families with a minimum of 8 weeks in one home, as not to disrupt the player to much. 

During this time host families are asked to provide a bedroom with a bed and easy access to a bathroom facilities, access to your home with their own keys and to provide all meals as required. Beyond that we only ask that you provide a welcoming environment and simply make them feel like they are at home. Of course if this is something you are interested in there would be finer details to be agreed upon between the player and host family.

The benefits for you and your family are many, if you have a son or daughter who plays baseball the mentorship will be invaluable. These imports have played competitive baseball for most of their life and have the skills and knowledge that I am sure can only benefit your family and also a bond that will last many years to come.

If this is something you would be interested in please drop us an email at vikingsbaseballtuggeranong@gmail.com

Thanks

Mark Dawes
President

19 July 2014

Perth Heat 2014 USA Tour

Our very own Kylie Seidel has put together this "hot" new video, highlighting the great moments of the USA Tour.

Starring: Lachlan Seidel, James Cappello, Tim Dutton & Jordan Coffey.
 

Click image to watch video on Youtube


Youtube link: http://youtu.be/1-0hhCd4AMM


16 July 2014

Vikings Registration Dates


Tim Dutton chosen for 2014 U15 IBAF World Cup Team!


Tuggeranong Vikings Baseball would like to congratulate Tim Dutton on his selection in the 20-man squad participating in the 2014 15U IBAF World Cup!


"Dutton, along with 3 other Canberra players, Mark Zhang, Julian Paramonov, Jordan Coffey all were chosen in the 40-man squad and attended the 15U World Cup selection camp on the Gold Coast recently.

Over the course of the training camp all 4 players demonstrated their skills and athleticism in front of Australia’s State High Performance Managers, State coaches, and the national coaching staff.

Dutton made a huge impact at the camp, being chosen in the 20 man squad that will travel to Mexico from 31 July to 10 August. This event has established itself as the premier international baseball event for this youth age category, with the best under-15 baseball players in the world representing their countries."


For more information, click through to original ACTBA Article

USA Trip, Perth Reps