Who are the Mordialloc Ducks? What's your aim?
We're a social-style club playing in officially affiliated competitions. Our aim is to be the amateur club that has the most fun in all of Australia.
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Do people play baseball in Australia?
Yes! In fact, there are 5 other clubs just within the City of Kingston!
There are number of Australians currently competing at the highest level in the Major Baseball League in the US, and the ABL (Australian Baseball League) runs every year with teams in Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Geelong and Auckland.
Locally, Baseball Victoria is the state body, and there are separate winter and summer baseball leagues. Baseball Victoria runs the Victorian Summer Baseball League while affiliated associations (such as the Dandenong Baseball Association, or the Melbourne Winter Baseball League) administer the winter leagues.
Why the Ducks, and why green, yellow and white?
Mordialloc is home to the Mordialloc Creek Reserve where a number of different types of ducks make their home! Plus, it gives us license to make some quacking puns.
There aren't too many clubs with similar colours, and we reckon that helps us stand out.
What kind of club are you?
We're a social-style club, like the mid-point between a weekly indoor soccer team and a full blown sporting club. We want to see more people playing baseball and having fun, without having to worry about the same time commitment.
That means:
- We want beginners
- There's optional mid-week training
- We do pre-season training
- We do things like going out to events and having sandlot sessions
Do you have juniors?
Not yet! We're working on our juniors plan currently. Let us know if you'd be interested in having your child play, or if you'd like to volunteer to help us get Mordy juniors (or ducklings) off the ground!
Where do you play your games?
We play at Sandringham Baseball Club (25 Tulip St Sandringham).
Away games will be played against clubs such as Chelsea, Pakenham, Bonbeach, Mornington and Moorabbin.
How long does a baseball game go for, how many games are in a season, and when are they played?
Winter:
C2 Grade games start at 12pm. C1 Grade games start at 2:30pm. They are 2-hour timed games.
How much for uniform & equipment?
First time player? We've got your equipment covered. You can even borrow a uniform too. You will need to purchase a cap to play, and you should bring your own white pants and runners/boots/cleats.
If you're wanting to get the full kit, here are some approximate costs:
| Cap (New Era 9FIFTY Snapback) | $40 |
| Uniform (Top) | $75 |
| White Pants | $50-60 |
| Belt | $15 |
| Socks | $10-15 |
| Boots | $40-160 |
| Fielding Glove | $150 and above |
| Bat | $120 and above |
| Helmet | $40-70 |
Where will you hold your club events?
Anywhere that we can have a good time.
Can women play?
Absolutely. Baseball is a unisex sport and many other clubs have mixed teams.