JUNIOR BASEBALL

Celebrating our 60th year in 2023, the Upwey FTG Baseball Club is a well established, successful, friendly, family orientated baseball club providing a positive experience to children who are keen to join (and enjoy) the thrills of a team sport. 

We cater for boys and girls wanting to compete in baseball from TBall all the way through Junior Baseball to Under 18s.

Age Groups

TBall (4-7 years old)
Little League Minors (8-12 years old) 
Little League State (9-12 years old)
Intermediate League (12-13 years old)
Junior League U14s (13-14 years old)
Senior League U16s (15-16 years old)
Under 18s (17-18 years old)

Training and Game times 

TBall: Weds 5:30-6:30pm.
LL Minors and State U12s: Trainings on Wed 5:30-6:30pm, Games on Fri 6:00-7:30pm.
LL State: Trainings on Wed 5:30-7:00pm, Games on Sun mornings.
Junior League U14s: Trainings on Wed 5:30-7:30pm, Games on Sun mornings.
Senior League U16s: Trainings on Wed 5:30-7:30pm, Games on Sun mornings.
Under 18s: Trainings with Seniors on Thu 5:30-7:30pm, Games on Sun mornings.

Junior pre-season kicks off in Mid-September, with games officially starting in early October until Mid-December. Training and games restart in February after the Summer School Holidays, wrapping up the season in March.

Coaches and helpers 

All volunteers (including all our coaches) play a crucial role at all levels. If you are a parent or supporter, we welcome you to give us a helping hand during training and games. This includes but it is not limited to scoring, field set-up, team support in the dugout, packing-up amongst many others! You can also nominate yourself to act as Team Manager (each team needs one!) and liaise with families on a weekly basis.  

Uniforms and equipment

Our uniform for games comprises UFTG Tigers plying top (hired from the club, no need to buy one!) white pants, black belt and socks and cap (can be purchased online or in store). Please note that uniform is not compulsory for trainings.

If you're new to the game, the club offers a variety of helmets, gloves and bats to get you going - no need to purchase any equipment if you want to give it a go! Also, the club has everything the children need to have fun and learn this great game. 

Charter academy

For all the junior players seeking more development and a performance pathway, they have the chance to be selected and be part of the Rangers Charter Representation teams. This involves additional training and playing opportunities.

If your children is chosen to prepresent the Rangers charter via their try-outs, they compete every April in the Victorian State Championships against other Charters, with a chance to book a spot to reprsent Victoria in the National Championships.

The junior committee  

We are fully committed to our Junior Baseball program and heavily invest both time and financial resources to provide each and every child the opportunity to play and have the best experiences the great game of Baseball can offer. We at the Upwey Tigers believe that the kids are our future. We centre our program around having fun whilst teaching them the essential fundamentals of baseball that will set them up for the years ahead.  We surround our kids with positive, constructive, team orientated structures where team work, encouragement and self belief are promoted.  

If you or your child are thinking about starting Baseball, give one of our friendly committee members a call and we will be happy to discuss the variety of options available to you. We can organise club and clubrooms tours, try-out days as well as give you all the information you need to make an informed decision.  

Yours in baseball,

Junior Committe
juniors@uftgbbc.com.au
Upwey FTG Junior Baseball Club