in conjunction with
Gold Coast
Sun 3rd - Sat 9th July 2022
Welcome
We are pleased to announce that the inaugural Down Under Winter Classic will be held in the sunny state of Queensland within the beautiful Gold Coast hinterland.
The tournament will be run in the July 2022 school holidays and will host 32 Travel ball teams from all over Australia. The contest will be held over 7 days at 4 different venues throughout the Gold Coast.
Age Qualifiers
This year's ages to match up with USA Tournaments.
| Cal Ripken | 01 May 2009 - 30 April 2011 |
| 13U | 01 May 2008 - 30 April 2009 |
| 15U | 01 May 2006 - 30 April 2008 |
| 17U | 01 May 2004 - 30 April 2006 |
The Gold Coast is renowned for being a top family holiday destination. Make the most of your time on the Gold Coast by creating some family memories whilst watching your children play baseball at an elite level.
This style of tournament is designed for families to promote a fun baseball event both on and off the diamond.
Tournament Information
The tournament will take place in the July school holidays from Sunday 3rd to Saturday 9th July 2022.
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Tournament Duration
The tournament is run over 7 days with a guaranteed seven (7) pool games and one (1) play off game.
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Participation
Mandatory 50% total tournament participation.
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Innings
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No Tied Games
All games are played out for a winner. There are no tied games.
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Finals
Trial Dates & Locations
| West Coast Rays Western Australia No need to register. Teams are selected after WA State Championships in April 2022 | |
| Southern Sea Dawgs Sydney - Sutherland Shire, Macarthur & Illawarra Congratulations to those players who made the team. If you are still interested in joining us, please register your interest here | |
| Southern Silverbacks Victoria 23 April 2022 15U & 17U - 10am sharp Newport Baseball Club, 120 Park Crescent, Williamstown 1 May 2022 Cal Ripken & 13U - 10am sharp North Balwyn Baseball Club, Severn Road, North Balwyn | |
| South Coast Scrappers Queensland Congratulations to those players who made the team. If you are still interested in joining us, please register your interest here | |
| Northwest Rockhounds Sydney - Greater Western Sydney, Hills District, Newcastle Congratulations to those players who made the team. If you are still interested in joining us, please register your interest here | |
| The Provincial Drop Bears Hybrid Teams If you are still interested in joining the team, please register your interest here | |
| Northern Beach Bums Sydney - Manly, Ryde & Central Coast Congratulations to those players who made the team. If you are still interested in joining us, please register your interest here |
Merchandise
Tournament Fees
Payable once teams are selected. Notifications will be issued early in 2022.
$1200
Per player inclusive of GST and Insurance.
Inclusive of:
- Participation in the tournament
- Full playing kit and DUWC swag
- Access to nightly seminars
- Exclusive presentation night dinner at Movie World
- Access to the 'Players Only' dugout
- Village Roadshow Theme Parks ticket
Note: Price does not include accommodation and associated travel costs. Local area team costs may be additional
Inclusions & Merchandise
All teams will receive a Team Pack at tournament check-in which will include a scorebook, lineup book, team information, What's On in the Gold Coast, Team Double Bubble Bucket plus more.
Your individual tournament registration includes the following items:
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Tournament Schedule
Please note that the tournament schedule is subject to change. Participants will be advised of a confirmed schedule close to the event date.
| DATE | DAY | EVENING |
| Sun 03 July | Team Check In | Welcome Supper |
| Mon 04 July | Competition | Pathways Seminar |
| Tue 05 July | Competition | At Leisure |
| Wed 06 July | Competition | Celebrity Athlete Seminar |
| Thu 07 July | Competition | At Leisure |
| Fri 08 July | Competition | Big League Seminar |
| Sat 09 July | Finals | Presentation Night Dinner at Movie World |
Tournaments like Down Under Winter Classic 2022 are only made possible by a host of supporters.
Special thanks go to:
- AUCBP Inc
- Blackchrome - supporter merchandise for the Down Under Winter Classic will be available soon
- Medics Australia
- Destination Gold Coast
The Gold Coast has numerous accommodation options to suit all budgets and comforts.
We have secured preferred rates at the below family friendly hotels and resorts. We will give all participants the chance to secure accommodation as part of their tournament registration once teams are selected.
- SeaWorld Resort (Tournament Hub)
- Voco Gold Coast
- Meriton Apartments Broadbeach
Pictured: SeaWorld Resort, Main Beach
Coach Nominations
Do you want to pass on your years of baseball expertise to the next generation? Maybe coaching is for you.
Please use the link below to submit your coach nomination.
Contact Us
The 2022 Down Under Winter Classic organisers are Kevin Fenn and Matt Cavill from Oz Ball Tournaments P/L.
CWT Meetings and Events can assist should you have questions regarding the tournament, travel, merchandise, accommodation and registering through the contact information below.