Heritage Game 2012

UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE BASEBALL CLUB INCORPORATED INCORPORATED NO. A0025469Y Tel: 0402 845612 Fax: 9801 5612 Email: sidlives@gmail.com Fifth Annual Heritage Game– Sunday 1 July 2012 In conjunction with Westgarth Baseball Club, UMBC takes great pleasure in announcing the third annual ‘Heritage Game’, to be played at Ross Straw Field, Manningham Street, Parkville (Melway 29 C12) at 12.30pm on Sunday 1 July 2012 The game will again celebrate the rich tradition of baseball between these two fine clubs; reminding current day players of the way baseball “should be played” and showing past players how the game is played now. The format of the day is as follows: 12.00 Warm up commences for those who deem themselves to be old enough or legendary enough to play in the 90 minute spectacular that is the “Heritage Game” 12.30 Heritage Game starts 2.00 Heritage Game ends 2.40 A Grade game starts – UMBC v Watsonia For catering purposes, Oldies/Legends ... More

Don Gough Game Day Photos 2012

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Don Gough Tribute

Thanks from the Gough Family The Family of the late Don Gough wish to thank all past and present members of the Westgarth Baseball Club for their expressions of sympathy.  We were overwhelmed with the tributes and respect for Don, conveyed to us in so many ways.  Your thoughtfulness was deeply appreciated and we thank you most sincerely. More

Tee Ball

What is tee ball? Tee Ball is a modified version of baseball. The major modifications include no pitching, hitting the ball off a tee of adjustable height, a reduced time of play, and competing on a diamond which is only two-thirds of the senior size. The games provide a lot of fun, opportunity for rapid improvement in ball skills, hand-eye coordination and general confidence, as well as fast moving excitement during the game itself. The Westgarth tee ball program places an emphasis on safe play, having fun and learning new skills. Our program is suitable for children aged 5 to 10 years. In 2018 we launched a Prep/Grade 1 mini session alongside our normal program. Our tee ball location Merri Park, cnr Sumner Ave & St Georges Rd, Northcote. View on Google Maps Weekly schedule Bigger kids 09.45     Arrive, unpack gear, setup 10.00     Start warm up drills 10.10     Skill stations 10.30    Mini game 11.15     Finish, pack away gear Smaller kids 10.15     ... More

2012 Under 15 All Star Team

  Emma Andrews – New South Wales Kaitlyn Beccaris – New South Wales Georgia Blair – Queensland Tayla Croft – New South Wales Paige Davies – Country New South Wales Brittany Keen – Country New South Wales Abbey Kelly – Victoria Rachael Limburg – Victoria Paris Penny – Victoria Brittany Smith – Queensland Tamika Vaokakala – Country New South Wales Amy West – Queensland Kate Lethborg – Victoria   Golden Glove – Paris Penny, Victoria Golden Arm – Abbey Kelly, Victoria Hitting Award – Georgia Blair, Queensland MVP – Kaitlyn Beccaris, New South Wales More

Junior Come n Try days 2012

WESTGARTH   BASEBALL   CLUB 21 March 2012 On behalf of the W.B.C. Executive Committee, we would like to encourage all families in the Northcote, Preston & Fitzroy localities to attend our “Come & Try” days on either or both of the following Saturday mornings (either side of Easter): Saturday March 31, and Saturday the 14th of April. . Our sessions will be designed to suit the ages and skill levels of the boys and girls attending and our registered coaches include some who have represented Victoria and Australia. Fast Facts Time: 11.15am – 12.30pm. The planned conclusion would only vary if severe weather intervened. Where: Merri Park ,       Cnr St Georges Rd and Sumner Avenue Northcote, the home of the Westgarth Baseball Club since 1932 ! Cost: WBC’s “Come & Try” days during March and April are FREE. plus a Free show bag is available for all junior participants in WBC’s “Come & Try” days      Can of Soft ... More

WBC Committee meetings for 2012

Month Day Date & Time Location Feb Wednesday 29th Feb               8 pm AGM @ Merri Park March Wednesday 14th March          7 pm Mike Deeble’s April Wednesday 11th  April            6 pm Merri Park May Tuesday 1st   May               7 pm Mike Deeble’s June Wednesday 6th June                7 pm At a Sponsor’s venue (TBC) July Thursday 5th July                 7 pm Doncaster BC @ Training Aug Monday 6th August            7 pm Merri Park Sept Sunday 30th  September  7 pm Presentation Night @ TBC Oct Wednesday 17th October        7 pm Mike Deeble’s     More

Passing of Club Patron Don Gough

  Don Gough Current & former players, members and supporters of the Westgarth Baseball Club mourn the passing of Don Gough; their esteemed, Former President, Life Member & Inaugural Club Patron. Don steered the development of Westgarth Baseball across 6 decades and in doing so had a profound and positive impact on the lives of many young men who wore the Westgarth  Royal or Navy Blue on Winter Saturday afternoons at Merri Park. He will always remain our admired and respected friend and Club Legend. To Joyce, Meree, Leanne & Rodney go the thoughts and best wishes from all in the Westgarth family.     More

Westgarth Annual General Meeting

Westgarth Annual General Meeting Hi Past, Present and hopefully Future members of the Westgarth Baseball Club Please find attached your invitation to the Annual General Meeting scheduled for:   8.00PM Wednesday 29 February 2012 Merri Park Pavilion St Georges Rd, Northcote   This is your opportunity to hear first hand and have an input on: · Status of the playing surface upgrade · MWBL and Darebin Council position on using the back oval for games · Financial Position of the Club · Level and structure of Fees for 2012 · Juniors program · Social events And of course the voting in of a new Committee for 2012! I have tried to circulate this email to all past and present players and members I have an address for – but of course there are some we don’t have. So please pass on these details to anyone who is interested or whom we may have missed.   Regards Jamie Catt More

Westgarth Club Trophies 2011

Major Club Trophies   Eddie Illingworth Trophy This Perpetual Trophy was struck to recognize the Club’s Most Valuable Player. After playing baseball as a Pitcher & Shortstop at Preston Technical School, Eddie’s first seasons were played in the 2's at Westgarth in the early 1950’s. Following successful Claxton Shield campaigns representing Victoria in 1960, 61, 62, 63 & 65, Eddie returned to his roots at W.B.C in the 1975 season & started a remarkable run of club success playing in a Premiership in his first season back. Eddie Illingworth is a 5 – time Westgarth Baseball Club Premiership Player in the 1’s, a two time 1st nine Batting Trophy winner and one of only 4 W.B.C. players to have polled Association MVP votes in the 1sts over 3 decades. In 2002 Eddie was named in the V.B.A. “Team of the Century” to match his “all Australian” selection of 1962. As Westgarth’s most decorated baseballer the Club MVP trophy for the 1st nine is named the ... More