brock
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Post by brock on Jul 22, 2009 7:28:22 GMT 10
just under 3 weeks till we leave. We will be able to communicate with parents through this forum while we are away.
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Post by BQ Moderator on Jul 29, 2009 15:23:02 GMT 10
If you are a parent travelling on this BQ LL Tour of China, please share your Photos and/or Video on the Forum for others.
Contact me Via the Forum if you need assistance to upload Photos or Videos. Assistant Coach Jared has my email details.
We all look forward to reading daily reports of the BQ LL kids in China.
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bc96
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Post by bc96 on Jul 31, 2009 14:01:18 GMT 10
Wishing all the players and staff all the best
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Post by westy on Aug 3, 2009 19:09:18 GMT 10
BQ Little League Team ready to jump the Great Wall
Since the selection of the Baseball Queensland Little League team back in late March the coaches and players have been training hard. The thirty-seven (37) strong Queensland tour group consisting of sixteen (16) players, officials and supporters are less than a week from departure to China. The team will be based in Beijing and would like to be the first Australian Little League team to win in China over the past four (4) years of the tournament. The Chinese teams are historically very strong at this age group, particularly in their own country and the team are up for the challenge.
The tour is a great opportunity for these young players to learn other cultures, meet new friends and understand the requirements and disciplines of touring with teammates, as well as improving their baseball skills and knowledge.
Stay tuned for our updates next week!
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Post by BQ Moderator on Aug 4, 2009 17:53:36 GMT 10
Sourced from the Carina Redsox website :Front Row: (left to right): Mitchel Stanbrook, Alex Taylor, Scott Cronan, Griffin Blaskovich, Jack Raverty, Thomas Johnson. Backrow: Justin Corbett, Scott Brockie (head coach), Michael Geber, Nic Boys, Dan Butcher, Alex White, Brandon Michie, Lachlan Bradley, Corey Roulent, Jared Long (coach), Luke O’Malley, David West (executive officer), Dan Simpson (absent).
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bc96
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Post by bc96 on Aug 5, 2009 15:56:14 GMT 10
does anyone no wat the draw is going to be for the team
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brock
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Post by brock on Aug 5, 2009 17:32:06 GMT 10
I haven't been given a draw as of yet, we will just play whoever shows up I guess
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Post by JRA Qld2 on Aug 11, 2009 9:51:40 GMT 10
The team has arrived into Singapore without hassle and has departed for China on schedule
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gcr
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Post by gcr on Aug 11, 2009 20:57:50 GMT 10
Good to see you are on line and able to communicate updates for the tour. Glen
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brock
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Post by brock on Aug 11, 2009 23:10:46 GMT 10
We arrived safe and sound in China at around 3pm today and walked into the 36 degree heat at about 80% humidity. The boys seem really relaxed and after a nice Chinese buffet for dinner they are all in bed ready for game 1 tomorrow afternoon. Daniel Butcher will start for BQ. Will post our game report tomorrow night..... til then.
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Post by westy on Aug 12, 2009 7:02:25 GMT 10
Westy’s Waffle
Monday 10th August
Finally, the night we had been waiting for had arrived! Even the Broncos racked up unfamiliar Monday night win as their departing gesture for the team. All those practices and preparation were behind us. The team met on time at 9.00pm at the Brisbane International Airport. The players looked great in their walk out uniforms along with our nineteen (19) strong contingent of supporters made up of Mums. Dads, Grandparents and sisters. Unfortunately, we were unable to obtain a group check-in. This proved no challenge for the U.M.s (Unaccompanied Minors) in our group. Uninhibitedly checking themselves in at the airline counter with their E-Ticket and passport.
The players numbered off…the home based family members got a last photo and we said our goodbye’s. We reviewed some off our team player traveling rules and left Brisbane on time at 11.45pm bound for our stop over in Singapore.
Tuesday 11th August
After a late meal we settled down for a sleep around 1.30am. Some of us managed to grab a few winkes of sleep prior to the cabin lights switching on around 5.00am for breakfast.
We had around two and a half hours to kill at Changi Airport stopover. Some of the kids spent a little lose change on local sweets and generally walked around the duty free shop to stretch their legs. We allowed the kids to stick in groups of three and needed to be back to the gate on the hour to number off. You guessed it….. two (2) players were eight (8) minutes late and the respective players picked up team shoe cleaning duties. Amazingly, all players were on time for the second hour deadline. The kids felt enlightened by the Singapore stop over, discovering self flushing toilets and free foot massage machines.
Next stop Beijing! The flight was similar to the last with more food and a chance to catch even less sleep for 6 hours. All the players and supporters are mixing well together.
Beijing has a wonderful airport thanks to the legacy of the last years Olympic Games. All was going well until one of the player’s coughed infornt of the infectious disease surveillance staff. Instantly he and I were whisked off for temperature testing and held for 15min. Thankfully the all clear was given and we rejoined our anxious team.
Our tour organiser, translator and team photographer met us at the airport and we bused it to our hotel in Beijing in a little less than an hour. We then had less than half an hour to shower and be ready for a dinner.
At the welcome dinner we had a chance to meet the tournament officials and coaches. We received gifts and thanked them for their hospitality and looked forward to playing them over the upcoming week. The food was fantastic and came in the usual overflowing volume.
Managed to have the players in their rooms at 8.30pm.
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Post by BQ Moderator on Aug 12, 2009 16:11:36 GMT 10
Fantastic report Westy,
All of us here back in QLD look forward to daily reports on the team if you or traveling parent can.
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simmo
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Post by simmo on Aug 12, 2009 19:28:05 GMT 10
Westy’s Waffle Monday 10th August Finally, the night we had been waiting for had arrived! Even the Broncos racked up unfamiliar Monday night win as their departing gesture for the team. All those practices and preparation were behind us. The team met on time at 9.00pm at the Brisbane International Airport. The players looked great in their walk out uniforms along with our nineteen (19) strong contingent of supporters made up of Mums. Dads, Grandparents and sisters. Unfortunately, we were unable to obtain a group check-in. This proved no challenge for the U.M.s (Unaccompanied Minors) in our group. Uninhibitedly checking themselves in at the airline counter with their E-Ticket and passport. The players numbered off…the home based family members got a last photo and we said our goodbye’s. We reviewed some off our team player traveling rules and left Brisbane on time at 11.45pm bound for our stop over in Singapore. Tuesday 11th August After a late meal we settled down for a sleep around 1.30am. Some of us managed to grab a few winkes of sleep prior to the cabin lights switching on around 5.00am for breakfast. We had around two and a half hours to kill at Changi Airport stopover. Some of the kids spent a little lose change on local sweets and generally walked around the duty free shop to stretch their legs. We allowed the kids to stick in groups of three and needed to be back to the gate on the hour to number off. You guessed it….. two (2) players were eight (8) minutes late and the respective players picked up team shoe cleaning duties. Amazingly, all players were on time for the second hour deadline. The kids felt enlightened by the Singapore stop over, discovering self flushing toilets and free foot massage machines. Next stop Beijing! The flight was similar to the last with more food and a chance to catch even less sleep for 6 hours. All the players and supporters are mixing well together. Beijing has a wonderful airport thanks to the legacy of the last years Olympic Games. All was going well until one of the player’s coughed infornt of the infectious disease surveillance staff. Instantly he and I were whisked off for temperature testing and held for 15min. Thankfully the all clear was given and we rejoined our anxious team. Our tour organiser, translator and team photographer met us at the airport and we bused it to our hotel in Beijing in a little less than an hour. We then had less than half an hour to shower and be ready for a dinner. At the welcome dinner we had a chance to meet the tournament officials and coaches. We received gifts and thanked them for their hospitality and looked forward to playing them over the upcoming week. The food was fantastic and came in the usual overflowing volume. Managed to have the players in their rooms at 8.30pm.
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Post by westy on Aug 12, 2009 20:39:58 GMT 10
Game Report Card
Winning Team: Baseball Queensland
Team 1 2 3 4 5 Hits Runs Errors V Feng Tai 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 4 H BQ1 1 0 1 2 X 5 4 4
Game Summary: Jack Raverty home run bomb in first innings. Diving catch by 2B Scott Cronan in the 2nd innings. Griffin Blaskovich scores on past ball in the third innings. Daniel Butcher pitches 70 and relieved after 4 innings with only 1 hit against. Daniel Butcher, Daniel Simpson and Luke O’Malley single in the 4th to score 2 runs Michael Gerber closing pitcher. Great team effort with all squad players contributing.
Nic Boys starts tomorrow.
Date: 12/08/09
Start time: 3.00pm
End time: 4. 35pm
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Post by mavrav on Aug 12, 2009 20:46:53 GMT 10
Well done boys , you all must be very proud of yourselves.
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