Act Now! Inaugural WBSC Baseball5 World Cup (Open) - Player Recruitment
Latest update: 16 October 2022
The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) officially notified the Hong Kong Baseball Association (HKBA) that Hong Kong has qualified to participate in the 2022 WBSC Baseball5 World Cup in El Zócalo, Mexico City, Mexico, 7-13 November 2022. 12 National Teams from Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania, and the host nation Mexico will play in this inaugural event.
In addition to the selected players in the Baseball5 Asia Cup, we are recruiting high-performance players to fill the team roster no later than 17 October 2022.
The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) officially notified the Hong Kong Baseball Association (HKBA) that Hong Kong has qualified to participate in the 2022 WBSC Baseball5 World Cup in El Zócalo, Mexico City, Mexico, 7-13 November 2022. 12 National Teams from Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania, and the host nation Mexico will play in this inaugural event.
In addition to the selected players in the Baseball5 Asia Cup, we are recruiting high-performance players to fill the team roster no later than 17 October 2022.
| Organizer | Hong Kong Baseball Association (HKBA) |
| Supporter | Hong Kong Softball Association (HKSA) |
| Team Delegation | A maximum of ten (10) persons, namely, a maximum of eight (8) athletes (four (4) male and four (4) female) plus two (2) delegate officials |
| Delegate officials | Two coaches will be jointly appointed by HKBA and HKSA |
| Player Eligibility | 1. Players must have turned 15 when the event starts; born on or before 7 November 2007 2. Must be holding an HKSAR passport; 3. Must be a member of HKBA; 4. Must be fully vaccinated to meet Hong Kong inbound entry requirements (Persons who have stayed in overseas places) |
| Event Schedule | Nov 5 Flight to Mexico (subject to the flight schedule) Nov 5 Arrive in Mexico Nov 6 Official Practices Nov 7-13 Official Games Nov 14 Depart from Mexico Nov 15 Arrive in Hong Kong (subject to the flight schedule) |
| Training Schedule | Mon, Thu, Fri 1900-2200, Sun 0900-1200 C.U.H.K. F.A.A. Thomas Cheung School (TCPS) Ka Tin Court, Hin Keng Estate, Shatin, N. T. TCPS Location Map Training schedule as of 16 October 2022 |
| Participation Fee | To be subvented by the Arts and Sport Development Fund (Sports Portion); covering 90% of the eligible expenditures arising from participating in the World Cup. Outstanding costs are to be absorbed by the contributions from the selected athletes and/or sponsor(s) if any. |
| Player Selection | 16 October 2022 (Sun) 1500-1800 Confucius Hall Secondary School (CHSS) 77 Caroline Hill Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong CHSS Location Map Location of Tryout Venue - Confucius Hall Secondary School School Playground |
| Enrollment Fee | Free of Charge |
| Enrol Online | Please visit HKBA Online Registration System |
| Enrollment Deadline | 14 October 2022, 23:59 |
| Enquiry | Hong Kong Baseball Association Tel: 2504 8330 |
Organizer
Hong Kong Baseball Association (HKBA)
Supporter
Hong Kong Softball Association (HKSA)
Team Delegation
A maximum of ten (10) persons, namely, a maximum of eight (8) athletes (four (4) male and four (4) female) plus two (2) delegate officials
Delegate officials
Two coaches will be jointly appointed by HKBA and HKSA
Player Eligibility
1. Players must have turned 15 when the event starts; born on or before 7 November 2007
2. Must be holding an HKSAR passport;
3. Must be a member of HKBA;
4. Must be fully vaccinated to meet Hong Kong inbound entry requirements (Persons who have stayed in overseas places)
2. Must be holding an HKSAR passport;
3. Must be a member of HKBA;
4. Must be fully vaccinated to meet Hong Kong inbound entry requirements (Persons who have stayed in overseas places)
Event Schedule
Nov 5 Flight to Mexico (subject to the flight schedule)
Nov 5 Arrive in Mexico
Nov 6 Official Practices
Nov 7-13 Official Games
Nov 14 Depart from Mexico
Nov 15 Arrive in Hong Kong (subject to the flight schedule)
Nov 5 Arrive in Mexico
Nov 6 Official Practices
Nov 7-13 Official Games
Nov 14 Depart from Mexico
Nov 15 Arrive in Hong Kong (subject to the flight schedule)
Training Schedule
Mon, Thu, Fri 1900-2200, Sun 0900-1200
C.U.H.K. F.A.A. Thomas Cheung School (TCPS)
Ka Tin Court, Hin Keng Estate, Shatin, N. T.
TCPS Location Map
Training schedule as of 16 October 2022
C.U.H.K. F.A.A. Thomas Cheung School (TCPS)
Ka Tin Court, Hin Keng Estate, Shatin, N. T.
TCPS Location Map
Training schedule as of 16 October 2022
Participation Fee
To be subvented by the Arts and Sport Development Fund (Sports Portion); covering 90% of the eligible expenditures arising from participating in the World Cup. Outstanding costs are to be absorbed by the contributions from the selected athletes and/or sponsor(s) if any.
Player Selection
16 October 2022 (Sun) 1500-1800
Confucius Hall Secondary School (CHSS)
77 Caroline Hill Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
CHSS Location Map
Location of Tryout Venue - Confucius Hall Secondary School School Playground
Confucius Hall Secondary School (CHSS)
77 Caroline Hill Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
CHSS Location Map
Location of Tryout Venue - Confucius Hall Secondary School School Playground
Enrollment Fee
Free of Charge
Enrol Online
Enrollment Deadline
14 October 2022, 23:59
Enquiry
Hong Kong Baseball Association
Tel: 2504 8330
Tel: 2504 8330
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