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…
Baseball Victoria has announced the playing fees for members for the upcoming 2022/23 summer baseball season. Please see the below instructions that should be followed in order to ensure you are registered and paid up to play. Please note, there are TWO fees that must be paid for the season: 1 – Baseball Victoria fees…
It is with much sadness that we must report that a member of our baseball community is no longer with us. We say goodbye to Noel “Frosty” Miller, a true legend in umpiring. The below is a message from his daughter. There will be a service at the sacred heart cathedral in Townsville on the…
Although it wasn’t what they had envisaged when they took on the Division One coaching gig earlier this year, incoming coaches Siobhan Stephenson and Sinead Flanigan are enjoying the challenges of an online pre-season. After taking the reigns from arguably the most successful women’s player Springvale has produced thus far, Shae Lillywhite, the new coaches…
The club are excited to announce that we have successfully obtained a grant with the ‘Change Our Game Community Activation’ program. Aimed at providing community sporting organisations an opportunity to level the playing field for women and girls, the grant will assist the club in continuing to engage with local community schools through the Diamond…
