President Jess Adkins‑Barber Honoured on International Women’s Day
The Springvale Lions Baseball Club is proud to celebrate Club President and coach Jess Adkins‑Barber,…
President Jess Adkins‑Barber Honoured on International Women’s Day
The Springvale Lions Baseball Club is proud to celebrate Club President and coach Jess Adkins‑Barber, who has been recognised by the City of Kingston as part of the 2026 International Women’s Day Awards. The honour acknowledges her outstanding contribution to community sport, local business, and the creation of inclusive spaces where people of all ages…
Reinvigorated junior program set to drive future pathways into senior baseball
As the 2025/26 summer season approaches, the club is set to launch into things with two Junior Come and Try days. With an eye on growing and strengthening our junior program and ensuring there are adequate pathways from juniors through to seniors (for boys and girls), the club has committed to investing both money and…
Springvale Announce Game Changing Partnership as Preparation Begins for ‘NO MORE – A Season of Change’
The club is excited to announce that the upcoming 2025/26 summer season will be focused on a season long partnership with ‘NO MORE’ in a bid to raise awareness, change behaviours and drive change when it comes to preventing Domestic and Family Violence (DFV). Titled ‘A Season of Change’, the Big Cats will focus on…
Celebrating Mick and Darryl – 50 Years as the Heart and Soul of the Springvale Lions
In a world that moves fast, with constant change inevitable, it’s rare to find constants. People who remain steadfast in their values, generous with their time, and unwavering in their commitment to community. Whilst the new generation often seem to battle with the notion of hard work and responsibility, there are two current members on…
Bronwyn Gell takes out 2024/25 Women’s Premier League Pitching Award, continuing Big Cats pitching success in the premier women’s competition
Bronwyn Gell has taken out the Women’s Premier League Pitching Award for season 2024/25. Best known for her prowess at short stop and her speed on the base paths, Bron took control on the mound across the course of the season, playing a relief pitching role over 8 games, and striking out 8 in her…
Big Cats celebrate their involvement in the newly established Rough Diamonds Project
With a rich history of fostering talent, encouraging development and promoting the love of baseball for both men and women, the Big Cats were thrilled to join forces with a club favourite and Team Japan Head Coach Risa Nakashima as part of the inaugural Rough Diamonds Project. Over recent weeks, those around the club may…
Springvale Women’s 2’s Stun Undefeated Newport in Premier League Reserves Grand Final
In a thrilling display of resilience and determination, the Springvale Women’s 2’s pulled off a stunning upset last Saturday against an undefeated Newport side, claiming the club’s fourth Premier League Reserves Premiership. Against the odds, the team demonstrated skill, heart, and an unwavering belief in themselves to secure a Premiership that will be remembered for…
Excitement builds as Big Cats set to host 2025 Melbourne Women’s Baseball Tournament
The Australia Day long weekend is fast approaching with the Big Cats excited to host the Melbourne Women’s Baseball Tournament once again. An event that began back in 2016, the MWBT was originally named the ‘Greater Melbourne Women’s Baseball Open Friendship Tournament’. We’ve since adjusted the title to keep things neat and tidy, but not…
And then there were three: Anniversary celebrations turn to three players who have seen it all
As the club prepares to celebrate two huge milestones this season, both a club 50th and a women’s program 30th anniversary, there is certainly a lot happening around the place. What may not have caught the eye of many however is that the 2024/25 season marks another significant milestone – the 20th anniversary of our…