The Springvale Lions Baseball Club are preparing to host two milestone celebrations, marking the club’s 50th anniversary and 30 years since the establishment of the Big Cats women’s program. These two commemorative events are set to not only honour the club’s rich history but also highlight the club’s commitment to inclusivity over a long period…

See the Springvale YouTube page all the eipsodes. https://www.youtube.com/@BigCats-Baseball Here is Episode 1.

The Springvale Lions Baseball Club is gearing up for the fifth annual “Beyond Blue for Barky” day, a special event dedicated to celebrating the life of their beloved friend and teammate, Jacinda Barclay. This tradition began in March 2021, just months after Jacinda’s tragic passing, and has since become a significant day for the club…

The club can confirm that the 2024/25 summer season fees will include the following two components, which need to be paid separately. Please read the below carefully to ensure you understand the requirements for the upcoming season. 1. Baseball Victoria All players are required to pay the Baseball Victoria component directly to Baseball Victoria via…

As the 9th edition of the Women’s Baseball World Cup fast approaches, it will be the first time the Australian Emeralds have not participated in the event. Never fear though, you can still follow some of your favourite Big Cat stars who will be representing other nations when the tournament kicks off on July 29…

Gee and Bond celebrating after the Division One Grand Final win 23/24 For most who are familiar with the Springvale Lions Baseball Club, the notion of breaking stereotypes and actively championing inclusivity would come as no surprise. With a rich history of fostering a diverse and supportive community, the Big Cats have long been committed…

When the Australian Women’s Baseball Team (Emeralds) take the diamond in Thunder Bay, Canada for game 1 of the first stage of a two-year Women’s World Cup (Group A) program, the Big Cats will have three players wearing the green and gold. Representing your country is an amazing achievement, and to have three of our…

“Winning Premierships isn’t easy, but being at the top and consistently being in a position to challenge for Premierships is the biggest challenge, and possibly our greatest achievement”. It was October 1994 when the Springy Big Cat Chicks took to the field to participate in the first year of women’s baseball in what we now…

It is with sadness we bring news of John Crichton’s passing aged 91 on Wednesday 8 February. John was regularly seen and involved in many clubs and community organisations around Dandenong throughout his long life. Happy, cheerful, always popping in to keep his connections going, he contributed as a Council volunteer and Ambassador, supported Dandenong…