The 2025/26 summer season delivered something special for the Springvale Lions, with Premierships in our men’s and women’s programs. But there was more to it than just trophies, there were some great stories along the way, one of which was that both our men’s and women’s Best & Fairest awards were won by first‑time recipients,…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
