Female Training Opportunities, SuperClinic Registration Closes Soon, BCCA HERstory Events

NEW TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN IN BASEBALL

Training Subsidies Available!

Baseball Ontario, in partnership with the federal and provincial governments, is pleased to announce the opportunity for umpire and coach training under our initiative to grow female participation in baseball!

Whether you're new to our sport or you're looking to take your certification to the next level, Baseball Ontario is offering training courses to elevate your game.

The overarching goal of this funding project is to increase the number of female coaches and umpires in the province, so preference will be given to subsidizing new participants. Any residual funding will be awarded to existing members looking to increase their certification. Individual subsidy will depend on total number of applicants. Apply today!

Coach Certification:

In the month of March, Baseball Ontario is offering dedicated female coach NCCP certification courses open to all house league, select and rep head and assistant coaches.

Umpire Certification:

Baseball Ontario is offering 2021 Umpire Certification for new female umpires, as well as the opportunity for current umpires to achieve the next level of certification.

Level 3 SuperClinic Deadline Fast Approaching!

The first SuperClinic takes place on March 6, with 7 additional dates to follow over March and April.

Any current Level 2.3 and above umpire is eligible to register by the deadline of February 28!

This year's SuperClinics will be virtual and, for the first time ever, will be offered nationally! Baseball Ontario, in partnership with British Columbia Baseball Umpires Association, has developed the 2021 SuperClinic curriculum and is pleased to say that umpires from all 10 provinces will participate in this unique training and certification program!

In addition to several Baseball Canada instructors from both Ontario and British Columbia, we area also thrilled to welcome MLB umpires Hunter Wendlestedt, Tripp Gibson, Mike Muchlinski, and Stu Sheurwater as guest instructors.

Highlights of SuperClinic 2021 include:

A welcome keynote address from Stu Sheurwater, Canada’s only MLB umpire
A series of 5-12 minute “mini-modules” on a variety of rule topics, with an emphasis on rules related to batters, batter-runners, and balks
A live session on advanced elements of the 2-umpire positioning system, featuring Baseball Canada, WBSC, and Olympic umpire Trevor Grieve
A session focusing on changes over the past several years to the Official Rules of Baseball
Sessions on Game Management and Mental Wellness/Preparation
A video session featuring tips and strategies from our MLB guest instructors
An interactive baseball trivia contest with great prizes
An optional 30 min “Boots in 30” umpire call-in talk show at the conclusion of each SuperClinic

Coaching Black HERstory

Coach Hangout and Q&A!

Featuring the Inaugural Members of the Black Female Coach Mentorship Program

February 25th and 26th!

The Black Canadian Coaches Association (BCCA) is celebrating Black History Month with two special virtual events on February 25 and 26 at 8 PM EST. Hosted by Lee Anna Osei, Head Coach of the X-Women basketball program at St. Francis Xavier University and founder of the BCCA, she will be joined by the inaugural members of the Black Female Coach Mentorship Program for a special open Coach Hangout and Q&A session.

The first night will feature the mentees of the program, while the second night is reserved for the mentors. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to hear their stories and experiences.

Baserunning:

Implementing a Running System

with

Mike Stawski

2021 BEC Drill of the Week Base Running Implementing a Running System Feb 16, 2021

Toronto Blue Jays Present

10 Questions With...

Tony Vitello!

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 Meeting (Online) March 4th, 7pm
Board of Management Meeting (Online) March 18th, 7pm
Select Council Meeting (Online) March 28th, 11am

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