MELBOURNE WOMEN'S BASEBALL TOURNAMET

After 8 years playing across the USA we are excited to announce we are headed to our first international tournament!


Australia here we come! We will be opening up registration soon for girls and women across the states to join us in this exciting event where you’ll play alongside women from around the world, along with added games representing Evolution, and once in a lifetime cultural experiences making this a trip you will not want to miss!


JANUARY 2023

Melbourne, Australia









AUSTRALIA FAQs







Q. What is the format of the event we will be attending?


A.The event is the Melbourne Women’s Baseball Tournament. It is considered a “friendly” event where each player enters the tournament as an individual. The players will be placed onto teams with players from other countries. Players will be from Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia and the USA.


Q. What are the dates of the tournament and dates of travel?


A. The Tournament will be held January 26-29 but we the entire trip will encompass approximately 2 weeks allowing for travel time as well as sight seeing and cultural experiences. We are estimating our travel to be January 23 - Feb 5.


Q. Will there be any other playing time as a team?


A. If we get enough players to form a team, we will play more games as a team against the Australia league teams. These will be incorporated into the time frame mentioned above. There will also be clinics throughout the tournament for players to engage in and older players can help coach younger players as well.


Q. What else will we do and see?


A. There is so much to do in Melbourne but some of the recommended “must do’s” are:

• Mornington Pennisula-Bathing Boxes

• Street Art Walking Tour

• Queen Victoria Market

• Yarra River and Wharf

• Melbourne Zoo

• Phillip Island Penguins

• Great Ocean Road and the 12 Apostles

• Torquay (Surfing Capital of Australia)


Once we solidify our numbers we can create a full itinerary.


Q. Where will players stay?


A. During the Tournament players will stay with host families. These families are part of the baseball community in Melbourne and most will have a family member playing in the tournament. Outside of those dates will will stay in hotels that offer furnished apartment style housing with 2-3 bedrooms and full kitchens.


Q. What will it cost?


A. We are estimating the cost to be approximately $3000 per player. This will include airfare, lodging, car travel throughout AUS, tournament fees, etc. Not included is food and sightseeing fees. We have done our best to estimate these costs but will not be able to solidify until we have all the committed players accounted for. We can also assist in fundraising where desired.


Q. Who can attend?


A. Any player over 15 is welcome to attend. There are various divisions players can enter dependent on their skill level. Parents, gaurdians, spouses, family members etc are all welcome to come however, housing etc will need to be separately arranged and coordinated.


CONTACT US

Email: evolutiongirlsbaseball@gmail.com

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