It might seem like deja vu because the Twins Charter Little League Development Baseball Team has once again made it to nationals and needs the community’s help getting there.
This time last year, the team, made up of kids aged between 9-12 years old, found out it was on its way to Sydney to compete in the 2024 Australian Little League Baseball Championships.
Now it is back again, representing local clubs from north-west Melbourne, including Williamstown, Sunshine, Essendon, Preston and Fitzroy.
Twins Baseball Charter secretary and mum Amy Chrimes said the club team needs to raise $25,000 to fund the kids on their six day trip to Sydney.
“With most of the kids being under 12, parents don’t feel comfortable sending their kids interstate without them, so this funding will go to support the families,” she said.
Ms Chrimes said participating in such a prestigious event comes with its financial challenges.
These include travel expenses, accommodation, food, uniforms, equipment and tournament fees which are expected to cost between $3500–$4500 per player.
“Last year we raised part of the funds required and the parents paid the rest,” she said.
“We had no idea how much it would cost last year so we didn’t have very long to raise the funds, this year we are more prepared and have more time.
“Although they didn’t win, we think they will do better this time because they have been and now they now know what it’s about and they have been training and preparing well.”
Ms Chrimes said any money raised will help the 13 boys make it to Sydney in time for June 5 to 10.
