JUNIORS PROGRAM
Preston Pirates Baseball Club
2026-2027 Juniors
Come & Try At Our Pre Season Training
Come along and experience Junior Baseball in a fun and welcoming environment.
Meet our coaches and club volunteers, have a hit, throw a ball and discover why so many families enjoy being part of the Preston Pirates community.
Everyone is welcome — whether you're completely new to baseball or returning for another season with the Pirates.
2026/2027 PRE-SEASON TRAINING - SAVE THE DATES!
The 2026/2027 Summer Baseball Season is fast approaching, and the Pirates are getting ready for another big season!
With limited field availability during September, our pre-season training sessions will be held on Tuesdays, with one additional session on Thursday 1 October.
All junior players are encouraged to attend every session so we can welcome new teammates, reconnect with returning players and get the Pirates ready for the first games of the season.
Tuesday 15 September - 5.30pm – Juniors
Tuesday 22 September - 5.30pm – Juniors
Thursday 1 October - 5.30pm – Juniors
Season Training
Juniors – 5.30pm every Thursday from 8 October 2026.
Regular season training will continue each Thursday throughout the season.
Games
Junior games are played on Sunday mornings, generally at:
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8.45am, or
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11.05am
Game times are dependent on the U12, U14 and U16 teams.
Once teams are finalised, the allocated game time will generally remain the same throughout the season, subject to occasional one-off changes.
Fees
There are two components to registration.
Part 1 – Baseball Australia / Baseball Victoria Fees
Baseball Australia / Baseball Victoria fees are paid directly to Baseball Victoria.
Junior 8–9 Years $91
Junior 10–17 Years $175
* Also listed are a 2-4 Years and 5-7 Years If participating in T-Ball Select the T-Ball Fee These fees include the 2026/2027 BA/BV annual fee increase.
BA/BV Fee Includes
- Insurance
- Baseball Victoria operations
- Membership database
- Melbourne Ballpark
Part 2 – Register & Pay Club Fees
Club fees are paid directly paid directly to Baseball Victoria.
Junior 9–17 Years $240
Junior Playing Seniors* $300
* Juniors playing Seniors – Men aged 14+ and Women aged 13+.
No Increase in Club Fees
There is no increase in Club fees for the 2026/2027 season.
Club fees have remained unchanged since the 2021/2022 season.
Club Fee Includes
- Ground lease
- Coaching
- Team and Training Equipment
Part 1 & Part 2 Fees are paid via the Baseball Victoria Website:
Part 1 must be paid in full to be eligible to play in the first game of the season.
Part 2 is paid at the same time as Part 1 but can also be paid via an installment plan of a maximum of four installments.