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Moreton Bay Bats, winners of the Moreton Bay Shield 2021

Above is a group photo of participants who played in the Mayor’s XI match held in September 2021. Mayor’s players are in white, the BATS players are in Maroon and Umpires in Blue.
Above is a group photo of participants who played in the Mayor’s XI match held in September 2021. Mayor’s players are in white, the BATS players are in Maroon and Umpires in Blue.
Paul Szep and 'Banga' talking about the new beeping cricket ball
Click on the photo to view the vide on the Beeping Cricket Ball

Beep Cricket

Sunday 24 September 2023

10 am – 2 pm

IS IT ON?    YES

BAT image kindly supplied by MySpiritSphere 

Blind Bats Inc. Logo. Red Background 'lead an active lifestyle' black bat over yellow sun.

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.

NDIS

Paul makes perfect pitch for Beep Cricket  read more

 

Beeping Cricket Ball

The technology used in our Beep Cricket Ball will be used in a number of ball sports included in the BATS Sports Club's Inclusive Sports Program. At Bats Sports Club, the incoming batter gets to choose the colour of the beeping cricket ball (black or white).

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:

  • A unique Beeping Ball.

  • Rules tailored to support disabled participants.

  • A free BBQ lunch.

  • Safe transport to and from events for Moreton Bay City residents, to those who need it, for those who need this service.

  • Anyone is allowed to play, including your mates, family, support worker and/or friends.

Photo taken after the announcement that Blind Bats Inc. is the Winner of the Moreton Bay Creative Inovation Award for 2023. Left to right is Tim, Julia, Paul and Alaura.

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Charlie's new sunglasses truly make the difference. He dispatched the beeping cricket ball to the boundary rope on multiple occasions.

Listen to the Podcast with Sam Corley and Paul Szep click here 

Beeping Cricket Ball read more 

Listen to the Interview – Beeping Ball

Szep interview with 7NEWS.com.au read more

A photo of Ian Healy, Paul Szep and Tony Clark in the podcast on Beep Cricket

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

Above is a photo of Kenin Magee (World Champion GP Racer) with Ben Felton (Blind Motorcycle Speed World Record Holder). Both riders standing next to their motor bikes on the white salt flat test track.
Above is a photo of Kenin Magee (World Champion GP Racer) with Ben Felton (Blind Motorcycle Speed World Record Holder).
A photo of the new cricket pitch with dark grreen synthetic surface and bright white inlay lines.