Moreton Bay Bats, winners of the Moreton Bay Shield 2021
BAT image kindly supplied by MySpiritSphere
Welcome to the Blind Bats Inc. Website. Our website is designed to provide you with information about Blind Bats Inc. and our BATS Sports Club’s Inclusive Activities Program. Please feel free to visit each of the website pages to learn more about us.
The 2021 launch of our Beeping Cricket Ball proved to be an incredibly special occasion. The community of Moreton Bay City, participated in a truly inclusive activity where participants with all abilities play together in one team. No more segregation into separate teams for people with a particular disability.
Video Clip of Beep Cricket
Join us for our next clash with the Moreton Bay City Mayor’s XI v Moreton Bay BATS 10am to 3pm on 5 November 2023. The match will be held at Devine Court Sports Complex, 36 Devine Court Morayfield QLD.
Mayor's XI Match
In 2022 the prototype Beeping Ball moved to the final stages, one final prototype is now being produced to validate improvements that will be used in the production process of the ball. Testing has been facilitated by BATS Sports Club’s Beep Cricket Program.
In 2023 BATS Sports Club has added 5 new activities to its Events Calendar; Hockey, Netball, Soccer, Softball, and Touch Football.
Expansion to other locations in Australia, such as Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide is now in progress. In 2024-2025 new Queensland branches will be set up in Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, and the Gold Coast.
Beep Sports Days are held each Sunday with a free BBQ lunch for all who attend. If required, residents of Moreton Bay City can be provided safe transport to and from events free of charge.
Paul makes perfect pitch for Beep Cricket read more
Beeping Cricket Ball
Winner!!
Congratulations to Blind Bats, the unanimous Judges’ Choice winner at the 2023 Creative Industries Demo Day!
🚀 Introducing the game-changer: Blind Bats’ Beeping Ball!
We’re thrilled to celebrate Blind Bats’ President, Paul Szep, and his Beeping Ball as the unanimous Judges’ Choice winner at the 2023 Creative Industries Demo Day.
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Beep Sports Sunday
On most Sundays of the year, Bats Sports Club conduct an inclusive activities day. These events are unique as they provide services and support not normally found at regular sports events:
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A unique Beeping Ball.
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Rules tailored to support disabled participants.
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A free BBQ lunch.
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Safe transport to and from events for Moreton Bay City residents, to those who need it, for those who need this service.
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Anyone is allowed to play, including your mates, family, support worker and/or friends.
Ian Healy Podcast
A Blast from the Past!
Ben Felten is the world’s fastest blind man on a motorcycle!
I recently caught up with a dear friend of mine who is one of the most driven and talented blind people I have ever met. We go back to the late 80s and early 90s at Nepean Blind Sports Club where a group of people from the local community, unknowingly established the first inclusive sports club for the blind in Australia.
Ben Felten, Michael Linke, and I, were leaders who formed one of the most successful Blind Sports Clubs in NSW, winning the NSW Blind Cricket Competition at our first attempt. We all have moved on to bigger and better things now however, in my heart, Ben will always be a shining light for young legally blind people. He is living proof that if you have the will and are prepared to do the work, you can achieve your dreams no matter how much sight you have.
Paul Szép
President, Blind Bats Inc.
Our New Cricket Pitch
Many thanks to the generous support of Taverners Queensland, BATS Sports Club now have the use of a brand-new cricket pitch.
Installed on Monday 11 September 2023 by The Surface Pro Group who have done such a magnificent job.
Over the past few months, the fields have been groomed to a high standard and together with this new pitch and the unique beeping cricket ball, the game of Beep Cricket has never been so enjoyable. read more
