RETURN TO SPORT
The government announcement on May 20th that allows us to slowly return to baseball was both welcome and extremely disappointing.

Baseball Ontario is not satisfied with the approach taken for outdoor team sports, and we will continue to lobby the government for changes to the regulations impacting us.

Tonight, we will host a meeting of other outdoor team sports leaders with the goal to find a way to collectively move the needle on this important issue.
We strongly believe that we should be on the diamonds now, as part of Step 1, like they have done in British Columbia and Saskatchewan in their re-opening plans.

We will continue to aggressively petition the Government for a return to baseball. Have your say as well by reaching out to your local MPP.
LAST CALL:
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED
Apply by June 1st!
The R. Jack Middlemass Memorial Scholarship was established out of love for Jack and inspired by Jack’s love for baseball and its athletes. In the spirit of Jack’s desire to help others achieve, the fund assists aspiring young people in pursuit of post secondary education. In helping further their scholastic endeavours, the scholarship provides recipients with greater opportunity to excel in life and contribute to the community.
The recipient will:
  • be a well-rounded OBA player of 18U age;
  • be an active citizen of their community demonstrating good sportsmanship in the game of baseball;
  • demonstrate enthusiasm and involvement in baseball and their community with a spirit of "giving back";
  • require financial assistance to attend university or college (either in Canada or the United States); and
  • be awarded $3,500 CDN, awarded at the time of registration at university or college.
UMPIRE CARD ACTIVATION - ADULT UMPIRES
A reminder to all adult umpires: volunteer screening requirements are in place for 2021 before umpire cards can be activated.
COACH STUFF
Infield Stance
and Funnel

with

Tony Arnerich!
Clinic Season Wrapping Up!
Baseball Ontario has NCCP coaching clinics planned through May 31st.
If none of the remaining dates are convenient, please join the wait list, and you will be notified when the clinic you need becomes available! 
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:
  • Rep Council (Online), May 27th, 7pm
  • Board of Management Meeting (Online) June 17th, 7pm
  • Select Council (Online), June 20th, 11am
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