PLEASE SIGN OUR PETITION RE: REOPENING BASEBALL
In 2020, Baseball Ontario asked its membership to sign a petition to amend the limit of leagues of 50 players. We had over 3,500 members sign! This year we believe it is even more important to let the government know we want to get back to baseball--a safe, socially distanced outdoor sport!
Please sign our new petition that addresses two areas: the restriction on all outdoor sport, and the bubbles of 50 players.

The Toronto Board of Health, The Canadian Paediatric Society and the Ontario Medical Association are all calling for the Ontario government to reopen outdoor sports! If you agree, please sign our petition!

On Monday, we will send the petition along with a letter to the Premier and the Minister for Heritage, Sport, Tourism, and Culture renewing our plea to let us get back to baseball now!
To:     Premier Ford and the Government of Ontario
The undersigned demand that:

That the Government of Ontario reopen outdoor sports, including baseball, as soon as possible;

And That the Government of Ontario change the Rules for Areas in Stage 3, O. Reg. 364/20, by deleting paragraph 8(1)8. of Schedule 2 or otherwise amending it so that outdoor team sports are not limited to leagues of only 50 players.
Sign the Petition!
By selecting yes, I agree to add my name and email address to this petition.
Yes
Please submit your response by May 16th!
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"; and
  • require financial assistance to attend university or college (either in Canada or the United States)
  • be awarded $3,500 CDN, awarded at the time of registration at university or college.
FREE INITIATION COACH CLINIC FOR WOMEN
Saturday, May 15th, 4pm
Former Women’s National Team standout and current Women’s National Team coach Ashley Stephenson will be delivering an Initiation Coach Clinic for women coaches in Ontario on Saturday!
This FREE clinic is being offered in a virtual format.
Stephenson has been involved with the Women’s National Team program since its inception in 2004 winning seven medals including a silver at the 2015 Pan Am Games.
She is extremely passionate about baseball in general but more specifically, about getting girls and women involved in the game!
BASEBALL CANADA SEEKING 15U HOST FOR 2022
Accepting 2022 Ray Carter Cup (15U) host bids until June 30th
Baseball Canada is accepting bids for the 2022 Ray Carter Cup (15U Championship) until June 30th 2021.

Centres interested in bidding as a host for the event can contact Michel Landriault, Baseball Canada Championship coordinator at 613-748-5606, or via e-mail at mlandriault@baseball.ca.

To view a summary of the bid criteria, click here. The Baseball Canada Championship Hosting Guide is available for those interested in placing a bid for the championship. Click here to view the hosting guide.
Newton's 3rd Law of Pitching
with
Bill Murphy!
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:
  • Select Council (Online), May 16th, 11am
  • Board of Management Meeting (Online) May 20th, 7pm
  • Rep Council (Online), May 27th, 7pm
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