Question 1

When and where is training?

Accepted Answer

Preseason training is 10 weeks indoors, at Abraham Darby Leisure Centre and Stirchley Recreation Centre.

Times and locations vary due to availability so please keep an eye on socials to see updates.

In-season training will begin when the season starts, and will be a midweek evening. Previously, we have training Tuesday evenings 6-8pm but this isn't confirmed for 2025 yet.

Bye weeks in the season, we will aim to train on the normal gameday Sunday if there is enough people available.

Question 2

What is club membership?

Accepted Answer

Club membership is an annual subscription from player's to the baseball club, enabling us to run the club with funds for purchases of equipment, and rental of our field and sports hall for training and games.

Membership for 2025 is as follows:
£100 for standard membership
£50 for students and concessions
Pay-as-you-go membership - those only attending a couple of games or training sessions in the year

Either full payment or we are flexible on instalment plans that can be tailored to the individual.
At least half of fees are to be paid before you play your first league game and all outstanding balance is settled by the end of August 2025.

You will also require BBF membership, see below.

Please ask a committee member if you have any questions on payments.

Question 3

How can I register for club membership?

Accepted Answer

Please fill out this form to register for 2025:
https://forms.gle/81PYY1ABcY9eaJ4x5

Question 4

What is BBF membership?

Accepted Answer

British Baseball Federation is the governing body for baseball in the UK.

This membership contributes to improving and upkeeping the sport nationally, but also enables members to take part in BBF tournaments and events, as well as providing them with personal insurance.

Membership to BBF is handled on their Sport:80 tool here: https://bsuk.sport80.com

You'll need to create an account, assign yourself to Telford Baseball Club, and pay £25/£12.50.

Under 18s will require a parental form to be filled out while registering or renewing, which can then be reviewed by Telford Baseball committee members in the tool.

BBF website: https://www.britishbaseball.org.uk/

Question 5

What is the league Telford Giants play in?

Accepted Answer

We play in the WMBL - West Midlands Baseball League

This is a single A, regional league. There is no promotion/relegation, and for 2025, every team plays each other home and away.

There are 7 clubs and 8 teams in the WMBL. Long Eaton has 2 teams for 2025.

For 2025, every team will play in the playoffs, starting at the end of the regular season in August. Teams will be seeded, depending on their regular season record.

WMBL website - https://www.wmbl.co.uk/

Question 6

Where can I purchase a Telford Baseball jersey?

Accepted Answer

Our jersey manufacturer is Nuola, and jerseys can be purchased on their site here: https://www.nuola.co.uk/product-category/team-store/baseball-team-store/tel_giants/

A number will be required for games, and you'll need to check that the number chosen is available first.

Names on the back of jerseys were new for the 2024 season, and are starting to be phased in as members purchase new jerseys.

Question 7

What kit do I need for games and where can I purchase?

Accepted Answer

Jersey with playing number on the back - spares are available, but advised to purchase your own, Nuola

Baseball trousers - see baseball shop links

Telford Baseball cap - black cap with embroidered T logo, via the club or the Baseball Outlet team shop (see links)

Cleats - football boots are allowed, any sports retailer selling boots

Orange socks - any sports retailer selling football socks

Batting gloves - not mandatory but helpful for batting, see baseball shop links

Baseball glove - can borrow club gloves or purchase your own, see baseball shop links

Question 8

Where can I reserve a jersey number?

Accepted Answer

Please message a committee member, and the jersey number sheet can be shared to you.

Once a number is reserved, you are free to purchase a jersey with your number.

Question 9

Are there any age restrictions?

Accepted Answer

Our age restrictions vary between training and games.

Training - we allow ages 12 minimum to train with us but parents are to be aware our training is with everyone and there is no seperate training for younger members currently. We will also require parental/guardian contacts to be able to accept attendance.

League games - our league rules are ages 14 minimum to be able to play league games in the WMBL.

The club is insured to accept this age range, and members also receive personal insurance via their BBF membership.

Question 10

Where can I purchase baseball kit?

Accepted Answer

Nuola (jerseys) - https://www.nuola.co.uk/product-category/team-store/baseball-team-store/tel_giants/

Baseball Outlet - https://www.baseballoutlet.co.uk/

Telford Baseball Team Shop - https://www.baseballoutlet.co.uk/team-shops/telford-baseball.html

Baseball and Softball Shop - https://www.baseballandsoftball.co.uk/

The Baseball Shop - https://www.thebaseballshop.co.uk/

Decathlon - https://www.decathlon.co.uk/sports/baseball

Comet Sports - https://www.cometsports.co.uk/baseball-softball-shop-uk.html

Greaves - https://www.greavessports.com/collections/baseball

Amazon.co.uk

Question 11

Where can I transfer money to the club?

Accepted Answer

Bank transfer details:

Account Name : Telford Baseball Club
Account Number: 56033095
Sort Code: 55-50-05

(Please put the player's Full Name when paying)

Question 12

What are the club's social media channels?

Accepted Answer

Instagram: @telfordbaseballclub
Facebook: Telford Baseball Club

@telfordbaseball

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