SELECT DIVISION TOWNHALL:
SEASON PREVIEW 2022!
Mark your calendars for April 3rd!
It’s just around the corner! We are all looking forward to baseball returning in the Spring. Teams are getting prepared, players are returning and the games will be on soon.
The Select Division of Baseball Ontario is planning for big things this year and you can learn all about it in a special Online Town Hall Meeting for Select coaches and club administrators being held at 11am on Sunday, April 3. This 90-minute session will outline the changes to Select baseball introduced for this year, including new Dedicated Select, House League Select streams, tournaments and more. You can also join discussions on how local clubs can build and grow their teams and programs.
Details on this special event will be emailed out to all Local Association/coaches who register using the register button below. This includes those with Select programs in place and those looking to start one. Watch for more details in upcoming editions of Inside Pitch.
Baseball Ontario’s Selection division is also planning an active presence on social platforms, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Watch for details soon.
For more information on the Online Town Hall Meeting, you can also contact us at select@baseballontario.com
TORONTO BLUE JAYS
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION PROGRAM
Calling all coaches, administrators, officials and adult volunteers!
The Toronto Blue Jays are offering a FREE certification program that equips participants with clear action plans, tools, and enhanced skills for creating more equitable, inclusive and accessible baseball communities. Coaches will receive three PD Points upon completion!
REMINDER: APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED TO HOST 15U ELIMINATIONS!
Applications will be considered March 24th!
We are now actively seeking hosts for the 15U tournament, which will be held Civic Holiday Weekend. If you are interested in hosting the Eliminations, please see the application below.
CANADA GAMES TEAM TRYOUTS!
All players born in 2005 and later who are on a 2022 Baseball Ontario Rep roster, are on a roster with a PBLO team, or are part of a 2022 Baseball Ontario recognized program, are eligible to try out.
Initial Tryouts for the Ontario Provincial Team (17U) that will compete in the Canada Games will take place as follows:

April 22-24, Blue Chip Sports, Kitchener
April 29-May1, Durham College, Oshawa

Final Selection Camp:
May 20-23, Vaughan
ICYMI: REGISTRATION OPEN FOR GIRLS CLINICS AND GIRLS VIRTUAL GET-TOGETHER!
Baseball Ontario is bringing our Girls Clinics indoors this spring!

Open to all girls aged 8-16 in the province of Ontario. Come train with current and former Provincial and National Team players and coaches!
Each 3-hour clinic is just $39! Please note, as of the date of the chosen clinic, all current Covid-19 Protocols for the Provincial Government, the applicable Public Health Unit, the facility and Baseball Ontario will be in effect. These details will be communicated in advance of your clinic date.
Are you a girl already playing, or interested in playing baseball? Would you like to meet other girls playing baseball, including members of the ON provincial and national teams? Join us for a virtual meet n greet to discuss all things baseball!
We held our first session on March 6th with over 25 participants from across the province! We chatted about local opportunities, provincials, nationals, umpiring and international experiences!
Our last session takes place Sunday, March 27th at 7pm! Don't miss it!
TOURNAMENT SPOTS AVAILABLE!
Brampton Minor Baseball Inc. is looking for a couple more teams to round out their 13U AAA tournament the weekend of June 17-19. If you have any questions, please contact tournament coordinator, Shawn Sinclair at tournaments@bmbi.net.
Thorold Minor Baseball is happy to be hosting tournaments at the 9U, 11U and 13U divisions this summer. Come play on some of the nicest diamonds around and stay in beautiful Niagara Falls (15 minutes away). Our tournaments are for Rep C/D & Select Teams.
  • 9U: July 8-10
  • 11U: July 22-24
  • 13U: August 12-14
 
or email us to learn more!
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, March 17, 2022, 7pm
  • Rep Council Meeting, March 24, 2022, 7pm
  • Select Council Meeting, March 27, 11am
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