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JUNIORS

FAQs

All our junior competitions are played on Saturdays.

Trainings are held on Wednesdays

FAQs

When and where do you train?

Our juniors train on Wednesdays at Jabiru Park from 4:30pm until sundown at Jabiru Park in Condon

When are games?

Our juniors play on Saturdays at Jabiru Park from 2pm.

How much does it cost?

Our fees are split into two parts and are age dependent. Head to the registration page for a full breakdown of the 2026 fees. 

  • Insurance fees are due before taking the diamond for the first game of regular season.

  • Club fees are due by June 30.

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Players aged 5-17 are eligible for Queensland Government PlayOn Vouchers*. Use the code Taipans2026

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Should you wish to discuss payment options, please contact the treasurer at taipansbaseball@gmail.com

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*Please note that PlayOn vouchers can only be applied to the club fees portion of the fees and does not include the insurances paid to our governing bodies. A full breakdown of what is covered can be found here.

What do I wear?

The only mandatory club item to purchase is the club cap. This can be bought via the online store. 

Jerseys are available for season loan, or a personalised option can be purchased via the store. 

Players are required to supply their own white pants, red socks and black belt. 

Black undershirts can also be worn.

Players should wear sneakers or football boots. 

A variety of training and supporters wear can also be purchased.​

What equipment do I need?

All players are encouraged to have their own glove. Think of it like an extension of your arm. It will eventually become molded to your own hand and give you the comfort you can trust. Loan gloves are available for new members starting out. 

The club has a selection of wooden and metal (women and Under 18's only) bats for team use, along with catcher's protective equipment and helmets. 

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Buddy League
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Buddy League

5 players aged 3-6 years, 5 buddy players over 12 years. ​Bring a buddy or meet one there. All players including buddies hit off tees. With no outs​, the game is about inclusion, skill development and enjoying a team environment. ​

T-ball

T-ball

Ages 6-8 years

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At this age level, all emphasis should be on games and modified games that are used to help develop basic motor skills.

Players use a tee to hit the ball into play.

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Little League Minors

Ages 8-10 years

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At this age level, the focus is on games and modified games that are used to help develop basic motor skills and basic Baseball skills.​

A designated pitcher, either a coach or other delegated person from the batting team pitches the ball to their team’s batters.

After three swing attempts, a tee is provided for the batter to hit off. The batter will continue his/her at bat until such time as he/she hits the ball into fair territory

LL Majors

Little league Majors

Ages 10-13 years

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Players progress to a larger diamond with almost full baseball rules. Here they learn more game play and hone their skills.

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© 2023, Townsville Taipans Baseball Club

Photos contributed by Eliana Fernandez, Nicola Caldwell, Jo Weiss, Connie Rowe

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