COVID 19 Updates
At the current time all baseball activities in Antigonish, including things such as registrations, team try outs, clinics, etc. have been temporarily suspended in accordance with emergency measures put in place as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic. As this is an unprecedented event and an ever evolving situation it is unclear what this will mean for our upcoming season. For the time being we encourage all our families to stay safe, maintain social distancing, and follow instructions from the provincial health authority. While this temporary suspension has not yet impacted our ability to offer programs this year, Antigonish Baseball will be taking its lead from Baseball Nova Scotia and Baseball Nova Scotia Umpire Division. These two provincial sports organizations are working with the Sports Nova Scotia and the provincial health authority to ascertain next steps. They will be meeting in the coming weeks to determine our collective course of action. We will provide you with updates as they become available.
Here is the latest information from Baseball Nova Scotia and Baseball Nova Scotia Umpire Division.
BNSUD
Published Friday, March 20, 2020On Wednesday, March 18th, the Baseball Nova Scotia Umpires Division (BNSUD) Executive convened via conference call to discuss next steps for the organization. As we have learned over the past week, the COVID-19 containment situation evolves by the hour. While we are committed to conducting our programming as soon as safely possible, BNSUD highly recommends all members respect the recommendations of the government and cancel all in person activities.
At this time, BNSUD is cancelling all in person clinics up to and including clinics to be held on May 3rd. This includes the below clinics.
April 18th - BRIDGEWATER
April 18th - TRURO
April 18th - Windsor
April 25th - WESTVILLE
April 26th - DARTMOUTH
May 1st - HALIFAX
May 1st to 3rd - HALIFAX
We will be suspending our online registration process and will be refunding any prepaid registrations. There will be an email sent to all those umpires who have pre-registered to ensure they are aware of the situation outlined in this memo. At this time, we are not definite about how we will proceed to be prepared for a potential season in 2020 but as we learn more, we will ensure that our members are made aware of how we will be proceeding.
There will be a BNSUD Board of Directors call on April 19th to discuss and decide further on what direction we will be taking. We are working in partnership with Baseball Nova Scotia (BNS) to determine our next steps. Depending on the recommendations of the government, Sport Nova Scotia, Baseball Nova Scotia and other key stakeholders, further measures may need to be taken at that time.
BNSUD believes the safety of our members is the number one priority. Please stay safe.
Joel Rodgers
President BNSUD
BNS
Published Tuesday, March 17, 2020
On Monday, March 16th, the Baseball Nova Scotia Board of Directors convened via conference call to discuss next steps for the organization.
As we have learned over the past week, the COVID-19 containment situation evolves by the hour. While we are committed to conducting our programming as soon as safely possible, BNS highly recommends all member associations respect the recommendations of the government, and cancel all in person activities until at least April 6th.
While Baseball Nova Scotia understands the delays this shut down is causing to association’s registrations, try outs, and other baseball related activities, there are no plans to delay the season at this current time. The Board will reconvene, and provide an update to membership by April 3rd, 2020 (at the latest) Depending on the recommendations of the government, Sport Nova Scotia, and other key stakeholders, further measures may need to be taken at that time. This may include alterations to the calendar of events, and other adaptations to programming.
Baseball Nova Scotia believes the safety of our athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers is the number one priority. We are committed to doing everything we can to ensure the 2020 season is still a positive and enjoyable experience for our members across the province.
Please see below for March 15th Update.
Special Announcement:
Effective 11:59 pm, March 15th, Baseball Nova Scotia has suspended all in person baseball activities up to, and including April 5th, 2020. Activities include, but are not limited to:
-Board or Committee Meetings
-High Performance Training or Tryouts
-NCCP or Officials Training
Please note, BNS staff has been instructed to work from home. Should you need assistance, please email the appropriate contact.
The BNS Board will be conducting a conference call Monday, March 16th to discuss further implications.
At this time, the regular outdoor season is scheduled as planned. An update will be made available to membership by April 5th.
Stay safe,
Brandon Guenette
Executive Director, Baseball Nova Scotia
Here is the latest information from Baseball Nova Scotia and Baseball Nova Scotia Umpire Division.
BNSUD
Published Friday, March 20, 2020On Wednesday, March 18th, the Baseball Nova Scotia Umpires Division (BNSUD) Executive convened via conference call to discuss next steps for the organization. As we have learned over the past week, the COVID-19 containment situation evolves by the hour. While we are committed to conducting our programming as soon as safely possible, BNSUD highly recommends all members respect the recommendations of the government and cancel all in person activities.
At this time, BNSUD is cancelling all in person clinics up to and including clinics to be held on May 3rd. This includes the below clinics.
April 18th - BRIDGEWATER
April 18th - TRURO
April 18th - Windsor
April 25th - WESTVILLE
April 26th - DARTMOUTH
May 1st - HALIFAX
May 1st to 3rd - HALIFAX
We will be suspending our online registration process and will be refunding any prepaid registrations. There will be an email sent to all those umpires who have pre-registered to ensure they are aware of the situation outlined in this memo. At this time, we are not definite about how we will proceed to be prepared for a potential season in 2020 but as we learn more, we will ensure that our members are made aware of how we will be proceeding.
There will be a BNSUD Board of Directors call on April 19th to discuss and decide further on what direction we will be taking. We are working in partnership with Baseball Nova Scotia (BNS) to determine our next steps. Depending on the recommendations of the government, Sport Nova Scotia, Baseball Nova Scotia and other key stakeholders, further measures may need to be taken at that time.
BNSUD believes the safety of our members is the number one priority. Please stay safe.
Joel Rodgers
President BNSUD
BNS
Published Tuesday, March 17, 2020
On Monday, March 16th, the Baseball Nova Scotia Board of Directors convened via conference call to discuss next steps for the organization.
As we have learned over the past week, the COVID-19 containment situation evolves by the hour. While we are committed to conducting our programming as soon as safely possible, BNS highly recommends all member associations respect the recommendations of the government, and cancel all in person activities until at least April 6th.
While Baseball Nova Scotia understands the delays this shut down is causing to association’s registrations, try outs, and other baseball related activities, there are no plans to delay the season at this current time. The Board will reconvene, and provide an update to membership by April 3rd, 2020 (at the latest) Depending on the recommendations of the government, Sport Nova Scotia, and other key stakeholders, further measures may need to be taken at that time. This may include alterations to the calendar of events, and other adaptations to programming.
Baseball Nova Scotia believes the safety of our athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers is the number one priority. We are committed to doing everything we can to ensure the 2020 season is still a positive and enjoyable experience for our members across the province.
Please see below for March 15th Update.
Special Announcement:
Effective 11:59 pm, March 15th, Baseball Nova Scotia has suspended all in person baseball activities up to, and including April 5th, 2020. Activities include, but are not limited to:
-Board or Committee Meetings
-High Performance Training or Tryouts
-NCCP or Officials Training
Please note, BNS staff has been instructed to work from home. Should you need assistance, please email the appropriate contact.
The BNS Board will be conducting a conference call Monday, March 16th to discuss further implications.
At this time, the regular outdoor season is scheduled as planned. An update will be made available to membership by April 5th.
Stay safe,
Brandon Guenette
Executive Director, Baseball Nova Scotia
