Essendon Baseball Club
More community sporting organisations will be able to level the playing field for women and girls, through a Victorian Government initiative backing dozens of projects across Victoria.
I’m happy to announce that EBC has been successful in gaining a $5,000 “Change Our Game” Community grant.
The grant will go to initiatives in promoting and developing our Women’s baseball program.
You can view all details about the grant at this link :
7 May 2021
Media release
Giles Returns to Lead Bombers
Record breaking club coach, Peter Giles has committed to lead Essendon Baseball Club for the next two summer seasons.
Inducted as an EBC Life Member in 2019 and founder of the highly acclaimed Academy of Baseball Excellence, Giles will again be joined by fellow Life Members Richard King (Assistant Coach) and Frank Tamburrino (Game Day Advisor).
Taking over from Championship-winning club coach, Russell Spear, who stepped down due to work and family commitments after the incredible 2020/21 Senior League Championship win in March, Giles will reprise the role he played with unprecedented success from 2011 to 2019.
The respected mentor created a winning culture at the club during his previous tenure, evidenced not only by six consecutive Division One Championship wins under his guidance, but also by consistent finals appearances at all levels of the club.
EBC President, Tony Cornish was delighted to announce Giles’ reappointment and the return of King and Tamburrino.
“Peter, Richard and Frank are such an important part of what this club has achieved over the past decade. To have Peter recommit as club coach for at least the next two years allows us to continue the tremendous work of Russell Spear who, in his two years as club coach, helped a talented young playing group make their mark on Victorian baseball,” said Cornish.
“It’s great to have Frank and Richard back in their on-field roles. They bring a lifetime of experience to assist Peter and the players” Cornish added.
In accepting the appointment, Giles was typically understated: “It’s an honour to lead EBC’s senior playing group once again; particularly on the back of a Championship year and finals appearances right across the grades.”
“Incredibly, for the second time I’ve not only inherited an on-field list from Russell that is in great shape and knows how to win, but also a club that continues to be a leader in community sport,” said Giles.
“Having Richard and Frank back in formal roles at the Club is a further boost to the amazing support team that Russell has relied on over the past two years”, said Cornish. “In Pete’s own words, it’s all coming together!”
Enquiries: Tony Cornish – 0411 055 050
Brett is running batting practice on Friday night from 6pm for the 4ths.
Hi Baseball Clubs,
My name is Jo and I’m the Sporting Schools Coordinator for Melbourne Sports Institute.
If you aren’t familiar with Sporting Schools, it’s a $280 million Australian Government initiative designed to help schools increase children’s participation in sport and connect them with community sport opportunities. Sporting Schools programs are provided free to children and their families to help students build the confidence and capability to be active for life.
Melbourne Sports Institute provides coaches for a range of sports including Baseball (T-ball in Primary Schools and Baseball5 in Secondary), Gymnastics, Volleyball, Badminton to name a few.
I have personally been part of the Baseball community in the South Eastern Melbourne suburbs for quite some time now as a player, parent and coach, I was the Sporting Schools Coordinator for Baseball Victoria prior to this role and am very passionate about helping increase participation in the sport through the Sporting Schools program. I have this program below that I am seeking a coach for, but I am also looking to build up the quantity of high quality baseball coaches to make it easier to fill these requests.
How it works:
· The school selects the sport they wish to run and contact MSI to provide the coaches
· The government provides the school with grant funding to pay for the program
· Coaches signs up as an employee (or contractor) with Melbourne Sports Institute and I email opportunities to the database as they arise (such as the one below)
Coaches must have:
· WWCC (Employee preferred)
· Relevant certificates (e.g. community coaching principals, infection control, child safe certificate – all free and online)
· Experience coaching kids – program outline provided to assist in session planning
· Availability during school hours (some programs are run before or after school but not many)
The benefits:
· Coaches get paid $30 – $40 per session. There might be one session or six within a day (example below)
· Coaches have the ability to connect potential new players with opportunities to play Baseball at surrounding clubs
I am currently emailing the closest clubs to Brunswick East Primary School as this is one I have not yet filled for Term 1. The pay rate is $30 per session and there are 36 sessions in total.
| School | Address | State | Sport | Day | Dates | Start Time | Finish Time | COACH |
| Brunswick East Primary School | 195a Stewart Street, Brunswick East 3060 | Vic | Baseball | Monday | March 15, 22. | 9.10am 10:00am 11.10am 1.15pm 2:00pm 2.45pm | 10:00am 10:50am 12:00pm 2:00pm 2:45pm 3:30pm | |
| Brunswick East Primary School | 195a Stewart Street, Brunswick East 3058 | Vic | Baseball | Tuesday | March 16, 23. | 9.10am 10:00am 11.10am | 10:00am 10:50am 12:00pm | |
| Brunswick East Primary School | 195a Stewart Street, Brunswick East 3059 | Vic | Baseball | Wednesday | March 17, 24. | 9.10am 10:00am 11.10am | 10:00am 10:50am 12:00pm | |
| Brunswick East Primary School | 195a Stewart Street, Brunswick East 3060 | Vic | Baseball | Thursday | March 18, 25. | 9.10am 10:00am 11.10am 1.15pm 2:00pm 2.45pm | 10:00am 10:50am 12:00pm 2:00pm 2:45pm 3:30pm |
If you know of any coaches from your club who are interested in being involved I would greatly appreciate it if you would be able to forward this email onto them and ask them to get in touch with me J
Kind Regards,
| Jo Schutt | |
| Sporting Schools Coordinator & Coach Allocation Manager | |
| Melbourne Sports Institute | |
| m: | 0420 647 806 |
| a: | 339 North Rd Caulfield South |
| w: | msisport.com.au e: sportingschools@msisport.com.au |
Saturday 13th of March will be our one major club event day for the year. Our 1sts team will play Sunshine in the final game before men’s finals, we are also hoping we have a ladies final on the same day. Details of the day will be publicised soon and will include Baseball, BBQ and other activities including capping off the day with a reverse raffle.
First prize for the raffle will be $1000 and other prizes will be advised as well, including one for the Essendon player or coach who sells the most tickets.
During the final countdown, which will take place after the baseball we will be hosting an event which includes some complimentary drinks.
To reserve your tickets – $10 each – fill out your details on the Google sheet, then make payment via direct deposit to our account
Essendon Baseball – Bendigo Bank.
BSB 633 000
ACC 144 339 538
Please specify your name and ticket range purchased eg : Tony Cornish 1-10
Please join in and help the club. Keep an eye out for details of the day very soon.
Under 18 metro
MVP: Nathan Axiaq
Batting: Jacob Kline
Most Improved: Blake Coleman
Under 18 State
MVP: Bailey Marcola
Hitting Award: Macleod Sell .378
1/9th Award: Brodie Wise
Division 4 NW Bombers
MVP: Jamie Hartnett
Best 1st year player: Ahmed Farghali
Most improved: Will Style
Division 4 NW Jets
MVP: Mitchell Miller
1/9th Award (Joint): Daniel Coleman and Anthony Stafford
4ths
MVP: TJ Taisi
1/9th Award (Joint): Harish Chhabria and Josh Jedretich
3rds
Rising Star: Declan Speirs
Pitching Award: Chris Goodrope
Comeback Player: Jack Filipovic
Women’s 2nds
Most Improved: Belinda Huynh
Batting: Kira Jansen .474
Coaches award: Ros Gowty
2nds
MVP: McLed Sell
Batting: Adam Merzel .390
1/9th Award: Charlie Sutherland
Women’s 1sts:
MVP: Abbey Kelly
Runner up MVP: Emma French
Batting Award: Abbey Kelly
Quality at Bat – Women’s: Courtney Foura
Senior Pitching Award – Women’s: Abbey Kelly
1sts
MVP: Ross Bament
Batting: Scott McIntyre .339
Penny drop award: McLeod Sell
Senior Batting Award: Adam Merzel
Senior Pitching Award: Michael Formisano
Hall of Fame: John Edwards
Best Clubperson: Sally-Anne Gardner
Dear EBC members, Food for those in need this Xmas delivered, I am told by Erin that due to Corona, this year is different with more people in urgent need for food this Xmas than ever before with many coming from middle class families who have struggled.
This is an amazing initiative by the club of which we should all be proud, if you haven’t returned your bags of food please do tonight or as soon as possible
Your proud Pres
Last year’s Senior Summer Presentation has finally been rescheduled for Saturday, 30th January 2021 at the EBC Clubrooms, which will commence after the Women’s game.
Save this date and watch this space for more details.
Salvation Army Christmas Bags are now available at the club for people to collect. If you are in a position to help out please fill one out and return by this Sunday (13th).