BASEBALL ONTARIO ANNOUNCES
2021 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Class of 2021
Former two-way major leaguer and sandlot coach John Upham, long-time scout and coach Jim Ridley, veteran umpire Dick Willis and the powerhouse Leaside Seniors make up Baseball Ontario’s Hall of Fame class of 2021.
The inductees:
John Upham
Jim Ridley
Dick Willis
Leaside Seniors
PARENTS IN SPORT WEEK
#SportsParents
Parents in Sport Week is an opportunity to celebrate the tremendously valuable role that parents play in sport.
From driving kids to practices and games, preparing team snacks, organizing events, and providing a listening and supportive ear, parents play an essential role in supporting children in sport.  For coaches and clubs, Parents in Sport Week is a reminder to inform and involve parents and to build a positive environment where kids, coaches, and parents can thrive.
HOME GROWN BASEBALL CLINICS
Inaugural Season of Female Players Clinics a Success!
In this unusual season, we were thrilled to be able to launch some female player clinics across the province! Baseball Ontario ran 5 successful clinics in August and September! We're looking to expand on these and more initiatives dedicated to female baseball players in 2022!
Special thanks to Cambridge Minor Baseball, St. Catharines Minor Baseball, Whitby Minor Baseball, Walker Homesites Athletic Club and National Capital Girls Baseball for providing the facilities!

Here is a video from the Ottawa clinic!
THANK YOU BLUE JAYS
2021 was a season like no other, particularly for our Toronto Blue Jays who set numerous league and franchise records including having 3 home openers in one season, single-season homeruns, RBI records and runs scored records, individual and team.
It was an incredible season to watch, and we were so glad we got to see most of it right here on Canadian soil.
Thank you to the entire Blue Jays organization for giving us something to cheer for in these unusual and unpredictable times. We can't wait for 2022!
COMING UP...
January 14-16
2022

Reminder: Nominations now being accepted for 2021 Awards!
Nominees must be registered with Baseball Ontario in either a Rep or Select program. Baseball Ontario will be honoring teams and individuals in the following categories: 
  • Player of the Year
  • Pitcher of the Year
  • Coach of the Year
  • Umpire of the Year
  • Team of the Year
  • Volunteer of the Year
Nominations close October 29th at noon!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
All Deadlines/Tasks/Events/Reminders can be found on our Baseball Ontario Calendar of Events. Remember to visit frequently!

FRIENDLY REMINDER OF UPCOMING EVENTS:
  • Board of Management Meeting (Online), October 21st, 7pm
  • Proposed Rep Rule Changes, Select Rule Changes, and constitutional amendments deadline October 25th
  • Virtual AGM November 18-20, 2021
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