Latest Covid News
May 3, 2021
Due to the ongoing health crisis and in accordance with public health, all in-person baseball activities are currently suspended. We are still hopefully that we will be able to return to play, including games, at some point this summer once the current wave of active cases passes. We will be adhering to the public health and safety rules put forth by NS Health, Baseball NS, and the Town and County of Antigonish. In the meantime we are continuing our behind the scenes work of registering players, planning our season, and getting coaches and umpires lined up and certified. Registration remains open for all divisions. While some of our younger divisions are getting close to full we still need players in our oldest divisions (15U and 18U). Register today at: https://forms.gle/7gebVJ59pa45sKMg7. For the time being we are asking that people do not pay their registration fees, at least until we know how long this wave and the current lockdown will last.
Please stay tuned for additional updates. Stay Safe and thanks for your patience!
In the meantime please enjoy this picture of some baby ducks
Due to the ongoing health crisis and in accordance with public health, all in-person baseball activities are currently suspended. We are still hopefully that we will be able to return to play, including games, at some point this summer once the current wave of active cases passes. We will be adhering to the public health and safety rules put forth by NS Health, Baseball NS, and the Town and County of Antigonish. In the meantime we are continuing our behind the scenes work of registering players, planning our season, and getting coaches and umpires lined up and certified. Registration remains open for all divisions. While some of our younger divisions are getting close to full we still need players in our oldest divisions (15U and 18U). Register today at: https://forms.gle/7gebVJ59pa45sKMg7. For the time being we are asking that people do not pay their registration fees, at least until we know how long this wave and the current lockdown will last.
Please stay tuned for additional updates. Stay Safe and thanks for your patience!
In the meantime please enjoy this picture of some baby ducks
Coaching Clinics
As the province works together in getting the current COVID situation under control, we still have the opportunity to prepare for the upcoming season. Baseball Nova Scotia will be offering many virtual opportunities to obtain NCCP certification before we get back on the field. All courses will be run multiple times between May 6th-21st. Here is what you need to do:
If you have further questions, please contact BNS Technical Director, Cory Boutilier at cboutilier@sportnovascotia.ca
- Check out the requirements for the division you’re coaching this summer: BNS Coaching Requirements . Please note there may be changes to your division for requirements from previous years.
- Register for the appropriate courses at https://nccp.baseball.ca/ . New coaches must register first and must complete the Online Initiation module before you can register for our virtual courses.
- Initiation and Teaching & Learning will be FREE to BNS member coaches. Other coaches can attend at a cost of $35
- All other virtual courses are $35 per course.
- Safe Sport course is FREE.
- All courses are done via the Zoom platform.
- Coaches will be provided with links to NCCP workbooks prior to the course. It is encouraged coaches print these off prior to the course.
If you have further questions, please contact BNS Technical Director, Cory Boutilier at cboutilier@sportnovascotia.ca
Antigonish Baseball is hiring
April 25, 2021
Antigonish Baseball is looking to hire two summer program coordinators. For more information you can see the job ad here. Applications (resume and cover letter) are due by May 18, 2021 and can be submitted to antigonishbaseball@gmail.com.
Antigonish Baseball is also in need of umpires. Umpires are paid to officiate games. To become an umpire you need to be registered and take a course from the Baseball Nova Scotia Umpire Division. Go to their website (bnusd.ca) to find out more and get registered. The in-person portion of the training scheduled for Antigonish takes place on May 22 from 2-5pm on the Sandlot field next to the Regional High School so if you are interested please get registered before that date. Contact us at antigonishbaseball@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Antigonish Baseball is looking to hire two summer program coordinators. For more information you can see the job ad here. Applications (resume and cover letter) are due by May 18, 2021 and can be submitted to antigonishbaseball@gmail.com.
Antigonish Baseball is also in need of umpires. Umpires are paid to officiate games. To become an umpire you need to be registered and take a course from the Baseball Nova Scotia Umpire Division. Go to their website (bnusd.ca) to find out more and get registered. The in-person portion of the training scheduled for Antigonish takes place on May 22 from 2-5pm on the Sandlot field next to the Regional High School so if you are interested please get registered before that date. Contact us at antigonishbaseball@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Registration Update
April 23, 2021
Registration for the 2021 Baseball season is filling up fast so register now to guarantee your spot. We will have to cap some of the divisions due to Covid and field availability. Currently only 10 spots left in the 6U division and 12 spots in 8U. Register use the following Google Form (https://forms.gle/wVC85mdzEZ8ZsUVW6).
Registration for the 2021 Baseball season is filling up fast so register now to guarantee your spot. We will have to cap some of the divisions due to Covid and field availability. Currently only 10 spots left in the 6U division and 12 spots in 8U. Register use the following Google Form (https://forms.gle/wVC85mdzEZ8ZsUVW6).
Registration is now open
Registration for the 2021 Baseball Season is now open. Please use the following Google Form (https://forms.gle/wVC85mdzEZ8ZsUVW6) to register. Registration will close by May 15.
Umpire Information 2021
Baseball umpire registration will open as of Thursday, April 1st. Information on how to register and what is involved can be found below, on our Umpire page (Menu: Info for: -> Umpires), and in this file.
Coaching clinics and SafeSport training
Coaching clinics
We have poster the first round of coaching clinics on our website which will begin at the end of March. There are a wide variety of courses which are being offered all online. CLICK HERE to see the list of currently scheduled coaching courses.
Baseball Nova Scotia and SafeSport
BNS is pleased to promote new training for coaches to become more educated in offering a safer environment for our athletes. Developed by the Coaching Association of Canada, the training will help anyone involved in sport identify and prevent situations of maltreatment.
The new SafeSport training is free, and available at https://safesport.coach.ca/ .
The NCCP SafeSport training will be mandatory for all coaches in the province. Please note, this is a multi-sport course, and will be applied to all sport. If you have already completed it as a requirement for another sport, you will not have to take it again.
Associations will also be responsible for ensuring their coaches have completed Criminal Record Checks. BNS will be communicating further information on tracking and supports in our March update.
We have poster the first round of coaching clinics on our website which will begin at the end of March. There are a wide variety of courses which are being offered all online. CLICK HERE to see the list of currently scheduled coaching courses.
Baseball Nova Scotia and SafeSport
BNS is pleased to promote new training for coaches to become more educated in offering a safer environment for our athletes. Developed by the Coaching Association of Canada, the training will help anyone involved in sport identify and prevent situations of maltreatment.
The new SafeSport training is free, and available at https://safesport.coach.ca/ .
The NCCP SafeSport training will be mandatory for all coaches in the province. Please note, this is a multi-sport course, and will be applied to all sport. If you have already completed it as a requirement for another sport, you will not have to take it again.
Associations will also be responsible for ensuring their coaches have completed Criminal Record Checks. BNS will be communicating further information on tracking and supports in our March update.
Announcements from Baseball NS
Bluenose League
Unless current public health guidelines change we will be offering the Bluenose League this summer. During the off season a group of coaches and participants from past seasons in the Bluenose League met to review the league and it’s structure. There are a number of changes which will come into effect this season to better align the league with Long Term Athlete Development models and the feedback from our members. NEW FOR 2021 – We will offer a 14U Girls division as well as a 12U Girls division, a full list of changes can be foundHERE.
Bluenose League Registration will open on: April 15, 2021
Bluenose League Registration Deadlines:
May 17, 4:00 PM – 22U, 18U & 15U, all divisions
May 24, 4:00 PM – 13U, all divisions
May 31, 4:00 PM – 11U, all divisions
Provincial Championships
Deadlines and provincial championship dates have been posted in the calendar of events. These are still up in the air as current public health guidelines do not allow provincial championships. We will keep everyone updated as times goes along and regulations change (hopefully).
Membership Fees and Registration
Baseball Nova Scotia Membership fees will be returning to $20/member this season. The registration process will be the same as in years past.
Calendar of Events 2021
The updated BNS Calendar of Events is now available on our website. CLICK HERE. Please keep in mind our calendar is subject to changes pending messaging from Public Health and implications from COVID. BNS will update membership as changes arise.
COVID-19 Protocols
There is no doubt – we will be required to follow COVID-19 protocols for the entirety of the upcoming season. The return to play page on our website will be kept up to date as we get closer to baseball season – please keep an eye on this webpage.
Unless current public health guidelines change we will be offering the Bluenose League this summer. During the off season a group of coaches and participants from past seasons in the Bluenose League met to review the league and it’s structure. There are a number of changes which will come into effect this season to better align the league with Long Term Athlete Development models and the feedback from our members. NEW FOR 2021 – We will offer a 14U Girls division as well as a 12U Girls division, a full list of changes can be foundHERE.
Bluenose League Registration will open on: April 15, 2021
Bluenose League Registration Deadlines:
May 17, 4:00 PM – 22U, 18U & 15U, all divisions
May 24, 4:00 PM – 13U, all divisions
May 31, 4:00 PM – 11U, all divisions
Provincial Championships
Deadlines and provincial championship dates have been posted in the calendar of events. These are still up in the air as current public health guidelines do not allow provincial championships. We will keep everyone updated as times goes along and regulations change (hopefully).
Membership Fees and Registration
Baseball Nova Scotia Membership fees will be returning to $20/member this season. The registration process will be the same as in years past.
Calendar of Events 2021
The updated BNS Calendar of Events is now available on our website. CLICK HERE. Please keep in mind our calendar is subject to changes pending messaging from Public Health and implications from COVID. BNS will update membership as changes arise.
COVID-19 Protocols
There is no doubt – we will be required to follow COVID-19 protocols for the entirety of the upcoming season. The return to play page on our website will be kept up to date as we get closer to baseball season – please keep an eye on this webpage.
