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Nerang Cardinals
Baseball Club

Gold Coast · Queensland Baseball League

A community baseball club based in Nerang, Gold Coast. All ages, all abilities — everyone welcome.

Nerang Cardinals

August 2026

Baseball Come
and Try Days

Come down to Terry & Carol Moore Park and give baseball a go. Clock your speed in our pitching tunnel — all gear supplied, no experience needed.

  • Sunday 2 August
  • Sunday 16 August
  • Sunday 23 August
Time
9:00 – 11:00 AM
Ages
3 – 16 years
Where
75 Dugandan St
Nerang

Beginners Experienced All Welcome

Enquire Now
Baseball Come and Try Days — Sundays 2, 16 & 23 August 2026, 9am–11am at Terry & Carol Moore Park

Your Baseball Journey Starts Here

Nerang Cardinals Junior Pathways & Season Guide — from first swing to full game play, here’s how your child grows with the club.

Step 1

T-Ball

Ages 4–8

Fun, active, and focused on making friends. Kids hit off a static tee — no strikeouts. Everyone bats and fields.

  • Training & Games45-minute training on Tuesday afternoons. Games on Saturday mornings (approx. 1 hour).
  • CostSee our registration page — includes a training shirt for your child to keep.
Step 2

Rookie Ball

Ages 8–10

Transitioning to real game concepts with lots of action. Coaches pitch to players (with a tee available) for high hitting success.

  • Training & Games1-hour training on Tuesday evenings. Games on Saturday mornings (approx. 60 minutes).
  • CostSee our registration page — includes a training shirt for your child to keep.
Step 3

Little League

Ages 10–12

The real deal — live player-pitch with full baseball rules and base stealing.

  • Training & Games1-hour training on Tuesday & Thursday evenings. Games on Saturday mornings (approx. 90 minutes).
  • CostSee our registration page — includes a training shirt for your child to keep.

It Takes a Village

Parent Volunteer Roles

Our club is run entirely by volunteers to keep registration costs as low as possible. We ask every family to help out with just one small role during the season.

Canteen / BBQ Squad

Flip a few sausages or serve drinks for an hour before or after your child’s game.

Scorekeeper

Sit in the shade and track the runs. We will teach you how — it is very simple!

Ground Crew

Help rake the dirt infield or line-mark the grass before the first pitch and after the game.

Dugout Manager

Help the coach keep the kids in batting order and make sure helmets stay on.

Payment Plans

No upfront stress — we offer flexible weekly or monthly payment plans.

Sports Vouchers

We accept FairPlay vouchers. This can reduce your fees by up to $200 per child.

Junior Baseball

Gear Checklist

To help keep baseball affordable, Nerang Cardinals provides the major equipment needed to play. Parents only need to purchase a few personal items for safety, comfort and hygiene.

What Parents Need to Buy

  • Playing JerseyWorn for weekend games. Available through the club.
  • Club HatWorn for weekend games. Available through the club.
  • Baseball GloveThe most important personal item. Choose a size for your child’s age and throwing hand. Club gloves are available to try.
  • Groin Protector (Box)Mandatory for all players from Rookie Ball age and above.
  • White Baseball PantsWorn for weekend games. Available at most sports stores, or try Base2Base in Southport.
  • MouthguardOptional, but recommended for additional protection.
  • Runners or Moulded CleatsRunners suit T-Ball. Older players may prefer moulded plastic cleats. Metal cleats are not permitted in junior baseball.
  • Water BottleClearly labelled with your child’s name.

Included in Your Registration

  • Training JerseyProvided for team training sessions.
  • Team BatsAge-appropriate bats available for all players.
  • Batting HelmetsSafety-certified helmets in a range of sizes.
  • Catcher’s GearFull protective equipment for players who wish to try catching.
  • Baseballs & Training EquipmentAll balls, tees and training aids used during the season.

Money-Saving Tips

  • Try Before You BuyNot sure what glove size to purchase? Borrow one at a Come and Try Day and test a few different sizes first.
  • Pre-Loved GearVisit our clubhouse and check out our Pre-Loved Gear collection for affordable second-hand pants, cleats and other baseball equipment.
Nerang Cardinals
🏆 Champions!
Little League Minors — Summer Series 2025–26

The Nerang Cardinals are Gold Coast champions! Our Little League Minors side claimed the Cougars Summer Series title for 2025–26, defeating Runaway Bay in a hard-fought series to take the crown. It was a brilliant effort from every player involved — a performance the whole club can be proud of. Congratulations to the players, coaches, and families who made it happen!

Nerang Cardinals Little League Minors Champions 2025-26
Little League Minors Cougars Champions plaque

Frequently Asked Questions

Our 2026 Come and Try Days will be held from 9:00am – 11:00am on:

  • Sunday, 2 August 2026
  • Sunday, 16 August 2026
  • Sunday, 23 August 2026

Registration information and uniform fittings will be available on each day. Our friendly volunteers will be available to answer any questions you may have about registration, teams, uniforms and the upcoming season.

Please bring:

  • A hat
  • A water bottle
  • Comfortable sports clothing and enclosed shoes

Don’t worry if you don’t have a baseball glove — we have equipment available for children to use.

The Gold Coast Baseball Association (GCBA) baseball Winter season runs from approximately April until September and is a Seniors (Over 15yrs) competition.

The GCBA baseball Summer season runs from approximately September until March and offers a Junior (4–15yrs) and Seniors (Over 15yrs) competition.

See our Junior Pathway for age-group allocations from T-Ball through Little League. You can also ask our volunteers at a Come and Try Day.

Yes! Visit us at Country Paradise Parklands on Sunday, 9 August 2026, from 10:00am – 2:00pm. Come and try our baseball throwing tunnel and test your throwing speed on the radar gun!

Come and see us at a Come and Try Day or the Family Funanza, Nerang. Our volunteers can assist with registration, teams, uniforms and season information. New players of all abilities are welcome. You can also get in touch with the club.

See our Junior Baseball Gear Checklist for what parents need to buy and what the club provides. Ask our volunteers at a Come and Try Day for equipment recommendations — gloves and gear are available to try on the day.

Get in Touch

Address

75 Dugandan Street
Nerang QLD 4211
Gold Coast, Queensland

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Club Hours

Contact us for current training times.

Committee

President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer

General Enquiries

General Enquiries

Club Phone