Baseball

Nominations for the 2026/27 program open in October

Register Your Interest

The HAS Baseball program is delivered in partnership with the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) network.

This program provides a high‑performance development pathway for talented young Baseballers, focusing on technical skills, strength and conditioning, athlete education, and personal growth. 

Athletes receive targeted skill development, seasonal training support, and preparation for high‑performance trials. The program includes practical education in areas such as S&C, nutrition, sports psychology and injury management, along with opportunities to represent HAS at events, inter‑academy sessions and camps.

Program Partners

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Selected athletes receive:

  • High‑quality coaching in a squad environment
  • Access to quality training facilities
  • Strength & Conditioning assessment and programming
  • Sports science testing and high‑performance training support
  • Opportunities to represent HAS at events
  • Academy uniform kit (additional cost)

Additional HAS benefits:

  • Access to Lumin (Academy athlete performance and management platform)
  • Support for award and scholarship nominations
  • Community engagement and corporate partner exposure
  • Promotion through HAS media channels

Program Eligibility Criteria

Athletes must:

  • Aged 12 to 15 in 2026 
  • Be committed to progressing to higher representation within Baseball.
  • Be a registered member of a Baseball club within the Hunter region.
  • Reside in one of the following LGAs: Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Cessnock, Port Stephens, Dungog, Singleton, Muswellbrook, Upper Hunter Shire, Mid-Coast.
An athlete levy will apply, covering the above listed program benefits and more. Uniform costs are additional, with Baseball‑specific and HAS items purchased through the official supplier. 

Program Delivery Period
October 2026 to April 2027