The Werribee Giants are calling on the state government and community to help them improve their facilities and make sport more accessible for everyone.
Club president David Bishop-Worn said the main concern was the women’s changerooms.
“They’re having to get changed in or behind our dugouts and it’s hard to encourage more women to be involved if we don’t have the facilities there,” he said.
“The guys get changed on the bench as well and it’s a bit awkward for everyone.”
Having a place to get changed in private and freshen up can be the difference between getting people playing baseball or not.
“It definitely puts some women off playing, because they come along, they are all keen and we have a bit of a rainy game or even the weather is hot, and there’s nowhere to get changed,” Mr Bishop-Worn said.”
Far from afterthought , the club sees itself and baseball as another option for those who may have prematurely concluded that sport just isn’t for them.
“So if somebody is not good at football or cricket, it’s just something else everyone can come and have a go at,” Mr Bishop-Worn said.
Fielding sides tee-ball for children young as four, the Giants cater to male and female juniors and seniors.
Those with spare balls, bats, gloves, plates and anything baseball related can get in touch with the club to donate them.
Jaidyn Kennedy
