Our Junior Teams compete in the Cairns Junior Baseball League (CJBL) and are consistently some of the strongest in the league. The CJBL season runs from April/May to September (Terms 2 & 3 of the school year). For some teams, pre-season selection and/or training can begin towards the end of Term 1. Sign-on days occur in Term 1.

Junior games are played on Saturday at the Trinity Beach Sporting Precinct, Trinity Beach. Game duration is usually 1.5 to 2 hours depending on age group. Arrival and warm-up time prior to the game is determined by the teams coach. The CJBL is responsible for the game draw (timetable). Age groups: 4 to 8 year olds can start T-ball or Rookie Ball. Players start learning baseball and general sporting skills in fun focused sessions. Rookie Ballers (Under 10) are the first group to play the game of baseball. Players then progress through the following age groups: Little League (Under 12), Junior League (Under 14) and Senior League (Under 16). The CJBL determines the age cut-offs for each group for each season.

A player can be assessed for playing out of their age group (as determined by the club and regional development officer). This may allow some to play in a higher age group. It can also help first timers and others to play in a lower age group to improve their skills. This process can allow Senior League (U16) players a chance to play in the Cairns Baseball League (Senior Adult) competition. The on-field uniform requirements:

• Cairns Reds Playing Jersey
• Cairns Reds Baseball Cap
• Grey Baseball Pants
• Red Belt
• Groin Protector (optional in Tee-ball & Rookie Ball as a safety ball is used)
• Red Socks
• Moulded sole shoes (non-metal baseball cleats)

Equipment: Our club provides a team equipment kit bag which has batting helmets, catchers kit and bats. You will need to have your own baseball glove. If you are considering getting your own bat, batting helmet or other equipment it is worth speaking to a coach about the right equipment to purchase.

Training occurs at the Trinity Beach ground. Training is every week on Tuesdays from 4:30pm during the season. Players are expected to arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start of training and ready to train. The team’s coach will notify if there are any variations to training times.

If you have any queries please contact us.