So you want to play Baseball?
Welcome to our new member onboarding page. This page will hopefully highlight what you need to know next and what you need to do.
It will cover
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Registration
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Training
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Club Communication
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Fees
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And who's who in the zoo
Have you Registered yourself or your Child to Play?
Every year all players must register their details with us before the new season begins. If you are a player, or guardian of a player, you can register online HERE.
All your information is treated with the strictest of privacy and only accessed by select club officials.
Training Nights
Seniors and U17's train on a Tuesday & Thursday night from 6.30pm till 8.00pm.
After training on Thursday nights we have teams selection night where players can purchase dinner and drinks.
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Our U11's, U13's and U15's train on Thursday evenings from 5.00pm to 6.30pm.
Check HERE for 2022 training schedules
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Baseball Victoria Registration
As well as registering with us, you also need to register with Baseball Victoria (BV) at the beginning of each season you intend to play. For your reference, the DCBC play in the winter season.
There is a cost associated with your BV registration which covers player insurance and Baseball Australia costs. This is payable to BV and is separate to the DCBC club fees.
The cost payable to BV will vary depending if you are:
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Senior playing Winter season only
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Senior playing Winter and Summer
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Junior playing Winter season only
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Junior playing Winter and Summer
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Junior playing in Senior competition
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You can complete your BV registration HERE
Junior Age Group Cut-offs
A child is eligible for an age group provided they have not turned that age by 30th September of the current year. eg. If a child is still 14 as at 30th
September, then he/she is eligible to play under-15s that year.
What do i have to buy/equipment
Now you may want to buy every piece of baseball kit under the sun, that's up to you, but you do have the option to use our club kit. As a minimum you will need to purchase a club cap, playing top and a training top (for seniors). You will be required to wear grey pants, a blue or red belt and football boots or baseball cleats. A popular baseball store web site can be found HERE
Club Chat App
For all communications about activities, events, game information, team selection and general questions we are currently using.
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"WhatsApp Communities"
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This is only for DC Baseball Club to use and is a safe environment due to only members being approved.
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It is important that all players/juniors/guardians register with this app so they can be notified of important information.
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To join the communities app you need to be a member on the site first. Once you are then the members area will be open and you can access the WhatsApp link HERE.
Our Glorious Coaches
Head Coach = Brett Gilbert
1st Team Coach = Brett Gilbert
2nd Team Coach = David Teakle
3rd team Coach = Dean Malcolm
U15 Coach = Nicole McIntyre
U13 Coach = Dean Malcolm
You Want How Much??
Unfortunately to run the club we have bills to take care of. Our annual fee structure is listed HERE. The good news is there is a discount to pay early.
You can also pay securely online through the normal methods.
Game Day – Playing Times
Juniors - U/11 & U/13’s - Warm up 8.15am – game time 9.00 to 10.30 am at Mill Park Softball Centre, (South Morang Drive, Mill Park (off Childs Road)
U/15 & U/17’s - Warm up at 8.00am – game time 8.45 to 10.30 am - Club home and away venues to apply
Seniors - Early games - Warm ups at 11.15 am - game time 12.15 to 2.15pm - Club home & away venues to apply
Late games - warm up 1.30pm - game time 2.40 to 4.40pm - Club home & away venues to apply
Club Fixture - DCBC plays in the Melbourne Winter Baseball League (MWBL). Fixture details and League information can be found HERE
That's great but I still need to know.....
If we've missed something or you need clarification then please feel free to contact our "Secretary" on Tel: 0417 383 224 or email: secretary@dcbc.com.au or you can personally reach out on the coaches on the Club App.