by Australian Baseball Federation
A submission from a joint initiative between Softball South Australia and Baseball South Australia to form Diamond Sports South Australia secures Grant from the Minister of Recreation and Sport.
Baseball SA is pleased to announce that along with Softball SA we have secured a Category 4 grant for the development of the Softball SA West Beach facility. The grant will allow for expansion, re-development and refurbishment of the venue for both sports to coexist.
The staged work, which is scheduled to begin in late 2013, will initially focus on providing a full-size, fenced baseball diamond with lights, as well as a skinned-infield softball diamond that will also have lights. An additional third diamond will be shared by both sports and there are plans to build a fourth diamond at a later stage.
When fully completed it is anticipated the complex will be one of the best in the country and it is expected to attract local, national and international teams and tournaments.
Baseball SA and our members will now have the opportunity to increase participation through grassroots initiatives, youth development and high-level competition. Baseball SA will work closely with the Australian Baseball League and the Adelaide BITE franchise to provide a facility that can also accommodate professional games.
Baseball SA is excited for our members, stakeholders and the future of both sports.
