2016/2017 SENIOR TRAINING

 Midweek Training for Seniors Tuesdays / Thursday @ Vikings Park from 4:30.

Come on down and get your pre season workouts in.

Rego forms will also be available from the Canteen, just remember;
NO rego, NO play

Level 0 Umpire Training 2016/17

The ACT Umpires Association will be conducting a
Level 0 Orientation introduction course on
Tuesday 6 September at the new Aranda Fire & Rescue Station, Bindubi St Aranda from 6:30 pm to 9:30pm.

A follow-up on field practical session, to supplement the orientation theory session, will then be held at Narrabundah 2 playing field from 10:00am to 1:00pm on Saturday 10 September.

If you are interested in attending, please contact the Manager – Baseball Operations at Baseball Canberra by email at generalmanager@actbaseball.com or,
6247 7244.

Level 1 Umpire Training 2016/17

The ACT Umpires Association will be conducting a
Level 1 update course on
Friday 9 September at the new Aranda Fire & Rescue Station, Bindubi St Aranda from 7:00 pm to 10:00pm.

The mandatory on field practical session, to supplement the update session, will then be held at Narrabundah 2 playing field from 9:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 September.

If you are interested in attending, please contact the Manager – Baseball Operations at Baseball Canberra by email at generalmanager@actbaseball.com or,
6247 7244.

Scoring clinics

Up-coming scoring clinics

ACTBA Scoring Clinic PDF

Tuggeranong Vikings Baseball Club Registration

Registration is now open for ALL JUNIOR AND SENIOR PLAYERS. Please make an effort to register as soon as possible, as it assists the club with team nominations.
we will be at Narrabundah Ballpark on
Saturday 27th of August 2016 Alternatively Sign up with Vikings Baseball at Viking Park, Wanniassa
Saturday 10th September, 1pm – 3pm

2016/2017 REGO FORM

If you can, please print and complete the form to bring along on Registration Day - this will speed up your registration process significantly.
If you are having any difficulties, please send an email describing your problem to vikingsbaseballtuggeranong@gmail.com

SENIORS THIS SUNDAY 11AM TO 2PM @ VIKINGS PARK

Training this Sunday 28 August 2016 for seniors at Vikings park fron 11am to 2pm.

Under 13’s training

Under 13's training for the Pre season.

1^st Training Session Wednesday 14 September: 5 - 6pm (Vikings Park)
2^nd Training Wednesday 21 September: 5 - 6pm (Vikings Park)
School Holiday Break
3^rd Training Wednesday 12 October: 5-6pm (Vikings Park)
First Game Saturday 15 October
I will then need to work out training day from this point as we play every second Wednesday throughout the season.
Regards
Matt Percy

Calling All Vikings U15's Players

Team practice will start on Wednesday 13 September 4:30 - 5:45 at Viking Park and then each Wednesday until the season starts on Saturday 15 October. I understand that some winter sports are still going so if you could let me know your situation that will help me with organising the session/team. We might, depending on interest and availability of the diamond add in a few extra sessions but we'll talk about that at practice.

If you'd like to have a chat feel free to contact me on 0421 286 475 or at erni.rauter1@bigpond.com 

Some say baseball is a game of luck, but as Babe Ruth famously said, "the harder I worked the luckier I got!"

Erni Rauter
Coach

SENIORS THIS SUNDAY 28th AUG 11AM TO 2PM @ VIKINGS PARK

2016/2017 SENIOR TRAINING

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR, CALLING ALL VIKINGS BASEBALLERS

I KNOW IT'S STILL WINTER BUT IT'S TIME TO PULL THE BAT & GLOVES OUT AND COME ON DOWN TO THE BALL PARK

TRAINING FOR ALL SENIORS THIS SUNDAY 28th 11AM TO 2PM.
COME ON DOWN AND CLEAR THE COBWEBS

THIS SUNDAY 11AM TO 2PM @ VIKINGS PARK

“Hard 90” Today 4:30 @ Viking Park

"Hard 90" Junior Development Training

The "Hard 90" Development Training is a step-by-step and age group specific sessions with the aim of maximising abilities to contribute to Vikings team play. Its focus is on fun but challenging drills and it will cover warming up, throwing drills; fielding work; outfield play; baserunning; situational hitting & positional play.

When: Preseason junior development training will start 4.30 – 5.45 Monday 5 September at our Viking park diamond, and run on each Monday during September (12/9, 19/9, 26/9). Our junior coaches are getting themselves organised. Details of team practices will be posted on the Club Blog in the coming weeks.

Who: The training is open to all Vikings juniors, potential players who would like to ‘come & try’ and parents who want to brush up on coaching approaches.

Cost: No cost, training is provided for the benefit of Club players.

Wear: Vikings training top or red shirt, grey baseball pants or black shorts, Vikings hat, baseball cleats or runners, protector, Vikings hoodie or jacket, drink bottle

Season start: The first pitch of the junior season is Saturday 15 October.

If you have any questions before the first practice on 5 September, drop an email at vikingsbaseballtuggeranong@gmail.com

Erni Rauter

Club Coach – Player & Coach Development

SENIORS THIS SUNDAY 21st AUG 10AM TO 1PM @ VIKINGS PARK

2016/2017 SENIOR TRAINING

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR, CALLING ALL VIKINGS BASEBALLERS

 I KNOW IT'S STILL WINTER BUT IT'S TIME TO PULL THE BAT & GLOVES OUT AND COME ON DOWN TO THE BALL PARK

TRAINING FOR ALL SENIORS THIS SUNDAY 21st 10AM TO 1PM.

COME ON DOWN AND CLEAR THE COBWEBS

THIS SUNDAY 10AM TO 1PM @ VIKINGS PARK

College Talk

Vikings Baseball would like to thank Division 1 Coach Will Bradley for taking the time to talk to our Juniors today.

 

Vikings Coaches - Season 2016/17

Vikings Coaches - Season 2016/17

The Vikings Baseball is expecting to field teams in all divisions and age groups this season. The Committee is pleased to announce our coaches: 

1sts Brad Sherer 0430 869 935

2nds Erni Rauter 0421 286 475

3rds Simon Visser 0406 333 055

4ths Currently vacant

5ths Phil Vong 0425 833 154

Womens Currently vacant

u17 Brad Sherer 0430 869 935

u15 Erni Rauter 0421 286 475

Assisting Andy Ives / Sean Maxwell

u13 Steve Drummond 0434 690 220

Assisting Matt Percy / Vikings Import Player

u11 Currently vacant

u9/u7 Ryan Andrews 0401 665 334 / Jeremy Horsbourgh 0403 366 415

Assisting Gordon Smith

If you are interested in assisting and or taking on one of the vacant positions either contact our Club Coach Erni Rauter on 0421 286 475 / erni.rauter1@bigpond.com or let one of the Committee know when you come to sign up at one of our Registration Days.

Will Bradley to Visit Vikings Park

Former Vikings player and current Hitting Coach at St Louis University (Division 1 NCAA) Will Bradley is in town visiting family and will be at Viking Park this Tuesday (16 Aug) 4.15 to 5.30 to talk about the "College experience" - how it works, what they look for and what's expected (thanks to Quiggy for setting this up). If we get enough guys out on the field Will will also oversight a hitting session. Will has made the journey from Vikings, to College player, to Division 1 College Coach so it's fantastic that he is giving his time to the Club to come out on Tuesday.

It's a great opportunity to come a meet and talk with Will if playing baseball in the States at college is something you see yourself doing. Lets look the part, Vikings training top, greys, cleats please.

To give me an idea on numbers, if you're keen to take up this opportunity please send me a text with "see you Tuesday" to 0421 286 475.

Erni

Club Coach - Player & Coach Development

Vikings Baseball

 

2016/2017 Vikings Baseball Club Registration

Registration is now open for ALL JUNIOR AND SENIOR PLAYERS.
Please make an effort to register as soon as possible, as it assists the club with team nominations.

Sign up with Vikings Baseball at Viking Park, Wanniassa
Saturday 20th of August, 1pm – 3pm (also come n try day)
Saturday 10th September, 1pm – 3pm

Alternatively we will be at Narrabundah Ballpark on
Saturday 27th of August 2016

2016/2017 Registration Form

URGENT - We need you!

Becoming a Vikings Baseball Host Family

The Club Committee feel that the competitiveness of our 1st Grade team would benefit from the skills and experience of two 'imports' joining the Club for the upcoming 2016/17 season. For this to be possible we need the help of the Tuggeranong Baseball community to be a host family or families willing to open up their home and hospitality to a player likely from the USA or Canada.

The duration of their stay would be from approx. October through to March 2017.

The Committee understands that hosting an import player is a lot to ask of just one family so we are open to the idea of splitting the hosting between 2 or 3 families with a minimum of 8 weeks in one home, so as to broaden the players experience and not to place as much onus on families.

The benefits for you and your family are many, if you have a son or daughter who plays baseball the mentorship will be invaluable. Import players have played competitive baseball for most of their life and have baseball and life skills and knowledge that can have many benefits and also friendships and bonds that will last many years to come.

Import players are introduced to the Club and potential Host Families and are required to sign an Agreement with Vikings Baseball before they arrive in Canberra. Host families provide a bedroom with a bed and easy access to a bathroom facilities, access to your home with their own keys and to provide 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 feel would be helpful or assist you in hosting a Vikings Import Player the Committee is happy to discuss and details added to the arrangement between the player, host family and the Club for their stay.

The Club assist the player in pursuing employment opportunities and has a car which is available to the player drive in the Canberra area. Whether employed of not, the player is expected to make a financial contribution to their Host Families for costs incurred during their stay. Also, the Club this year is in a position to assist Host Families with the some financial costs incurred of hosting if you would like more information on this please contact our President Mark Dawes on email: vikingsbaseballtuggeranong@gmail.com