Friends of the Bluejays
The Bluejays are heading back to Division 1...



Welcome home to the Triple D's Masters team from competing in the Pan Pacific Masters Games on the Gold Coast.
We're working on getting a full report from the guys but i believe its in the hands of the censorship committee to make sure it sticks to the code - What Happens on the Road, Stays on the Road". Hopefully that still leaves some baseball to report on

We've introduced new online forms to make collecting information easier.
Please click the links below, fill out the form and help us know more about our members.

Click here to fill out a Player Profile Form
Click here to fill out a Social Membership Form
Click here to fill out a Player Registration Form

News...

News Updates....

Back in the Winner Circle - After a couple of tough losses the Bluejays are back on the right side of the W column.
Facing the Malvern Braves, Bonbeach knocked up plenty of hits and backed up Matt Prior on the hill with some great defense. Running out eventual winners 14-2 in 8 innings was a great way to kick off a busy couple of weeks.
Click here is read the report from the Baseball Victoria website.

The rest of the scores from the weekends games are not available yet but if anyone has scores or match reports please email them in ben@bdtconsulting.com.au

Junior Training and Games - The Junior fixtures have now been release by the league so now we can plan our weekends more than one week at a time.
Click here to see the fixtures for each team
Under 14 and Under 18 Game reports are kindly being written by sensational parents, so click here to view all the details on the first two weeks.
Anyone else who is around watching the games feel free to email you report to ben@bdtconsulting.com.au

Thursday night trainings are now be followed by $5 dinners every week. It will be a rotating menu so bring your money and enjoy a meal with friends. Everyone invited.

The committee is continuing to work hard with a few things on the horizon. If you have any questions or ideas please feel free to contact us and have a chat. Feedback is vital to growing the club.
A message from the President:

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE, (Sludgy’s Slur)

Welcome to the 2008-09 season.

The new Summer management of the Bluejays have identified a clear focus and direction for the club.

Your committee is made up of a broad range of characters and skills. It is nice to know all come to the committee with a very unified and positive approach.

The overall focus of this summer has many slight variables, firstly the development of baseball especially the youth and juniors of Bonbeach, create and extend friendships in a family club atmosphere.
Play the game hard, enjoy the wins yet learn equally from the losses.
Foster our business background people with a FOBB “friends of Bonbeach” a simple chance for business people and their suppliers to open networking to others in a casual social baseball way.

We have appointed Wade Clester as the Club coach, his brief is simple, keep our A grade in Div 1 for the next season. That alone will be a first!
Develop the depth of our playing members, encourage and promote the game.
Another appointment is of Paul Rutgers, current State & International representative, Paul is our Junior player Development officer.
Both these guys are available to assist and manage skills development, just ask!

The great guys who offer supportive coaching roles are, Adam Warren, Mark Greasley, Alan Eckman, Brad Gibson.

Our canteen is a major source of the clubs income as well as the provider of good food and beverages of all varieties. Lynne Loveday and Virginia Prior have volunteered to co-ordinate its operation. All families will be asked to volunteer a 1 x only period to share the load. If you have a preferred Sunday am or pm in mind please let us know. A roster will be sent to all concerned once we know the junior draw. If you are unable to do your time please arrange your own replacement, MANY hands make light work and keep all involved smiling. ITS OUR CLUB.

Introducing,
Ben Donald, Vice President. Web site and Friends of Bonbeach developer. A current A grade player who over many years of representative honors has excelled on the field.
Ian Rees, Assistant Secretary. A long time club office bearer and skilled professional club manager, A valued quality Masters player.
Megan Taylor, Communications Officer. A fantastic willing parent who really wants to see the youth our this club develop. Wife of champion player Grant.
Gary Jacks, Communications Officer. Another valued willing parent who also wants to see the club progress. A late starter to the sport, he plays in the 4ths.
Phil Milner, Treasurer. A career with the NAB and a want to be totally involved give us a special person. Also a late starter to the game, he plays in the 4ths.
Johnny Bucci, Grounds Controller and Club Co-Coordinator. A willing parent who has excelled in the admin of this club. A Masters player and touring specialist.
Trevor Wilson, Maintenance and All things needed, A willing parent who has the ability to do and keep doing. A Masters and 4ths player, he continues to develop.
Gus Burch, Manager Club Development. One of the clubs long term main stays, his overall broad club knowledge allows our clubs visions to be reachable. A Masters player.
Andrew Sinclair, Junior Development. A gifted all round sportsman and parent who gives balance and a will do approach, also wants to see the youth our club develop. A late starter plays in the 4ths.


Best regards
Malcolm Loveday

SLUDGY to most of you.

 
Committee Announcements

Bluejays 50th Anniversary...


Our great club will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2009.
We are currently collecting information from all past and present players and members of our great club.
Please click here to update your contact details and register you interest in receiving more information about the celebrations.


Social Function ...

The Bizarre Gazzard is coming to Hypnotise the Bluejays...

On Saturday November 22nd we will be holding our first social event for the season.
The Bizarre Gazzard is coming to work his magic on the Bluejays.

Tickets are $25 each and include nibbles.
Pre Purchase your tickets from Danielle Jensen or any of the Committee Members and don't forget to invite everyone you know. We have big club rooms so lets try and fill them.

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY OF BIZARRE GAZZARD

New Image Gallery...

Photo Gallery updated...

Click Here to view the all the photos from the season so far.
All senior games and some junior games that some wonderful parents have sent in.
So if you have any photos from any of the games please email them to me to add to the photo gallery.
ben@bdtconsulting.com.au

If you have any pictures from any of the games or any match reports please feel free to send them in and we can share the fun as much as possible.

Click Here to email them.