QUEENSLAND BASEBALL UMPIRES ASSOCIATION

With the Little League Girls and Invitational kicking off today in Redcliffe, we have a mother-son and father-daughter duo in attendance in Cassandra Hall/Tyler Lowe and Michael Florence/Ciara Florence.

Along with Irma Cortez, Zoe Leeming and Tiffany Robertson, they make up a strong local contingent being overseen by Queensland’s Barry Foat & Marc Roberts.

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“Every umpire plays an important role. Whether you’re helping at a local junior game or representing Australia overseas, the most important thing is that you’re enjoying the experience and helping young people play the game.”

SDU of Little League Barry Foat wraps a wonderful 25/26 season and the umpires who help shape the Queensland Baseball junior and grassroots community.

https://www.baseballqueensland.com.au/calling-the-shots-on-another-impressive-season/

This week QBUA held its Annual General Meeting and we are pleased to announce the 26/27 committee.

President: Kevin McGuire
Secretary: Eton Calder
Treasurer: David Everett

SDU: Paul Latta
SDULL: Barry Foat
Development: Adam Leake
Regional Development: Daniel del Nido
Appointments: Tom West
GBL Rep: John Proper

We’d like to thank Stephen Lewin for his efforts as QBUA secretary. His invaluable service cannot be understated and we look forward to him continuing to be an integral part of the Association.

A reminder tonight’s AGM is accessible via Google Meet, on:

https://meet.google.com/tcy-aich-sps

The meeting will begin at 6:30pm

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Congratulations to all our Queensland umpires in this tournament, Cam Montague, Alisha Jewry, Kevin Ryan, Carla Pinder and Cassandra Hall.

Well done to our four Queensland umpires who travelled to Melbourne to umpire in the Women and Youth Women’s Nationals last month. Carla Pinder, Liliana Ostara, Alisha Jewry, and Cassandra Hall all returned to the tournament and performed to a level to make our state proud.

Particular congratulations to Alisha & Liliana who had their performances recognised by working their respective divisions gold medal games.

We can't play the game without them, but an umpire with passion and a true love for the game can really make the difference.

Meet Ryan Masters from Narangba Demons Baseball Club, our umpire for the month of March. Always pushing to improve his game, he's a true inspiration behind the dish.

We love your work Ryan!

Do you know an umpire that's worthy of a shout out this month? Register them for our monthly awards.

Submissions close Monday 18 May.👇
https://www.baseballqueensland.com.au/bq-awards/

Cairns Baseball Umpires Association’s Tim Grau travelled to Brisbane for Baseball Queensland’s 2026 Junior League Emerging Tournament this week. He was appointed plate umpire for the Gold Medal game where Brisbane North 13 defeated Brisbane West 11 in a tight battle.

Good luck next week to Carla, Alisha, Cass & Liliana at AWC and AYWC.

AUSTRALIAN WOMEN & YOUTH WOMEN’S

We are very excited to announce the 12 umpires attending this year’s AWC & AYWC for the second straight year will be an all female panel.

Reaffirming Australia’s position as one of the world leaders for producing elite female officials, umpire director Brett Robson is optimistic about the continued growth.

“We are constantly providing development opportunities for all umpires. This pathway starting at local women’s competitions all the way to WBSC events demonstrates there is a national commitment to these opportunities. We welcome and encourage all women to get into umpiring.”

The panel includes:

• Mina Campbell (SA)
• Leanne Gearside (NSW)
• Cassandra Hall (QLD)
• Alisha Jewry (QLD)
• Lilian King (ACT)
• Liliana Ostara (QLD)
• Katie Page (NSW)
• Carla Pinder (QLD)
• Alkira Prior (SA)
• Tess Sard (VIC)
• Jenelle Stafilis (VIC)
• Janine Thompson (VIC)

For the full article on Baseball.com.au visit:
www.baseball.com.au/news/all-female-2026