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Perth Heat Baseball Camps – Fueling the Future of WA Baseball

At Perth Heat Baseball Camps, our mission is clear – to grow the game and empower the next generation of players right here in Western Australia. Whether your child is picking up a glove for the first time or already chasing high-performance dreams, our camps provide a welcoming, supportive environment to learn, improve, and enjoy the game.

The Heat Way: Developing Skills, Building Confidence

The Heat Way is more than just baseball. It’s a player-first approach focused on inclusion, effort, and enjoyment – helping young athletes develop on the field and grow off it. Our camp model is designed around:

Core Fundamentals – Throwing, hitting, pitching, fielding, and base running delivered in age-appropriate ways.
Rotational Stations – Fast-paced and varied drills keep players engaged and developing all-round skills.
Inclusive, Fun-Focused Environment – Every child gets involved, improves, and leaves with new mates and memories.
Pathways to Progress – From grassroots to game day, our camps are a launchpad for long-term baseball success in WA.

Why Choose Perth Heat Camps?

✔ Run by professional coaches and Perth Heat players
✔ Designed for ages 6–15 across all skill levels
✔ Emphasis on participation before performance
✔ A proven development model tailored to WA’s baseball community
✔ Connects young players to the wider Heat family and future programs

More Than a Camp – A Heat Experience

Every Perth Heat Camp is about fun, energy, and learning in a team-first environment. From drills and games to team challenges and leadership activities, it’s an experience that builds a love for the game and a sense of belonging.

When your child joins a Perth Heat Camp, they’re not just learning how to play – they’re becoming part of WA’s baseball story.

U14 Invitational Tournament

Be part of the future of Australian baseball.

Location: Empire Ballpark

Dates: Friday 02/01/2026 – Monday 05/01/2026 (4 day event)

Age Group: U14 (Born 2012 or 2013)

Pricing: $115 per player (used to subsidise the US tour)

Enter as a team (8–12 teams invited) or individual player (we’ll place you in a squad).

Please note: All players must be registered with BA & BWA.

What’s at stake?

Round robin & playoffs
Talent evaluated by official selectors
Selection of the Perth Heat Futures Squad
Futures Squad will tour the USA in July 2026, playing high-level games & showcases

The tournament isn’t just about four days of baseball — it’s the first step in building international opportunities for Aussie players.

Register now to be part of the tournament!

Overview

The Perth Heat, in partnership with Baseball WA and BPSG, propose to host an Under 14 Invitational Tournament at Baseball Park during the first week of January 2026. This event will address a recognised gap in the Australian baseball development pathway by identifying and preparing elite U14 talent for international competition.

Key Objectives

Provide a structured, competitive tournament environment for U14 players.
Identify and develop elite young talent through a professional evaluation process.
Select a representative Perth Heat Futures Squad (potentially two teams) to tour the US in July 2026.
Build long-term development and international exposure pathways.
Create accessible and inclusive opportunities via low-cost tournament entry and support with US travel fundraising.

Event Details

Teams: 16 teams from across WA and Australia.
Individuals: Players can register individually and will be placed into a team.
Player fee: $115 per player – Covers Tournament Costs excluding umpires. Balance of fees remaining after costs will be used to subsidise the trip to the US in July.
Format: Round-robin into a playoff bracket.
Scouting: Official selectors present to evaluate talent across the week.
Umpires: Teams to provide their own Umpire.
Scorer: Teams to provide their own Scorer.

Pathway to US Tour

Selection: At the tournament’s conclusion, 15–20 players will be selected to form the Perth Futures Squad 2026.
Development: Ongoing training and support throughout the 2026 ABL season and offseason, hosted by Perth Heat staff and aligned coaches.
US Tour: Squad will travel to the United States in July 2026, participating in games and showcase events against high-level American competition.
Cost Efficiency: Tour will be structured to minimise costs to families, leveraging BPSG’s connections with US-based teams, coaches, and facilities.

Support & Fundraising

Perth Heat will support families with:
- Fundraising events
- Merchandise sales
- Business sponsorship opportunities
- Parent and community engagement sessions

Outcomes & Legacy

Establish the Perth Heat U14 Tournament as an annual talent ID event
Create stronger visibility for WA talent on the international stage
Build a sustainable high-performance and exposure pipeline starting at U14