Antigonish Baseball is hiring
June 10, 2021
Antigonish Baseball is still looking to hire one summer program coordinator. As such the application deadline has been extended. The search will continue until the position is filled. Please submit your resume and cover letter to antigonishbaseball@gmail.com to apply.
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 still looking to hire one summer program coordinator. As such the application deadline has been extended. The search will continue until the position is filled. Please submit your resume and cover letter to antigonishbaseball@gmail.com to apply.
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.
Heat Warning
June 7, 2021
It is going to be very hot out on the ballfields this week. Please bring lots of water with you to the field. Stay Safe Everyone.
It is going to be very hot out on the ballfields this week. Please bring lots of water with you to the field. Stay Safe Everyone.
We're Baaack!
June 7, 2021
We are excited to announce that our older divisions of Baseball (11U rep, 12U-14U Girls, 13U, 15U, 18U) will be starting in Antigonish this week. Rec leagues (11U House League, 8U, 6U) will hopefully start in a few weeks. Everyone who is registered should have received an email last week with start up details including all the covid rules. If you did not then please reach out to antigonishbaseball@gmail.com. Let's Play Ball!
We are excited to announce that our older divisions of Baseball (11U rep, 12U-14U Girls, 13U, 15U, 18U) will be starting in Antigonish this week. Rec leagues (11U House League, 8U, 6U) will hopefully start in a few weeks. Everyone who is registered should have received an email last week with start up details including all the covid rules. If you did not then please reach out to antigonishbaseball@gmail.com. Let's Play Ball!
Latest Covid News
May 31, 2021
As recently announced by the premier and Dr. Strang, sports will soon be allowed to resume with restrictions. We are currently working with NS Health, Baseball NS, and the Town and County of Antigonish to figure out what our return to play will look like. We hope to have an announcement out later this week with details for parents and players, so please stay tuned.
Stay Safe and thanks for your patience!
As recently announced by the premier and Dr. Strang, sports will soon be allowed to resume with restrictions. We are currently working with NS Health, Baseball NS, and the Town and County of Antigonish to figure out what our return to play will look like. We hope to have an announcement out later this week with details for parents and players, so please stay tuned.
Stay Safe and thanks for your patience!
Become an Umpire
May 3, 2021
Baseball Nova Scotia Umpire Division provided an update to help explain the process of becoming an umpire. You can download the pdf here or go to our umpire page.
Baseball Nova Scotia Umpire Division provided an update to help explain the process of becoming an umpire. You can download the pdf here or go to our umpire page.
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.
2021 North Nova Highlanders
North Nova Highlanders are excited to announce that in 2021 there will be both a 12 and under all-girls team and a 14 and under all-girls team in Antigonish. These teams are open to all girls age 9-14 from across Northern Nova Scotia (Pictou, Antigonish, Guysborough, Richmond, and Inverness Counties). The team is hosted in Antigonish, but plays as the North Nova Highlanders. This year the teams will participate in a provincial girls' baseball league in addition to the year end provincial tournament. More information can be found one the North Nova Highlanders page on this website or on their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/NorthNovaHighlanders).
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 on our Umpire page (Menu: Info for: -> Umpires) and in this file.
Annual General Meeting April 8th 6:30-8:30 (Zoom)
In preparation for the upcoming season, the Antigonish Baseball Association will be holding its Annual General Meeting on April 8th from 6:30pm-8:30pm via Zoom. The agenda, the financials and a Zoom link has been sent out to all members from the previous season. If you would like to attend the meeting and have not received this information then please email antigonishbaseball@gmail.com to request access.
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.
New "Covid Return to Play" page
Antigonish Baseball has created a new page on our website to help families understand Baseball's return to play. The page can be found by clicking on the Covid Return to Play link on the left side of the Antigonish Baseball website.
Antigonish launches new website to enhance sport experience for families
April 27th, 2020
While most sport programming and activities have been postponed due to Covid-19, Antigonish has launched a new sport initiative that aims to keep families informed. Antigonish is a trail blazer in community sport initiatives in NS with its programs like its highly touted multi-sport program. Today that trend continued with the launch of Antigonish's new mysporthub.ca, an online interface for athletes, parents, and community sport organizations that will enhance communication and provide one-stop shopping for community sport.
The Sport Hub website is a new initiative that aims to provide a streamlined approach to sport delivery in the Antigonish area. As a multi-sport, multi-organization initiative the Sport Hub aims to increase and enhance sport participation and collaboration between community sport organizations. This will lead to more positive sport experiences for all involved in sport in our community. This project, which has been in development for months, is supported by various local sport organizations, the Town of Antigonish, the County of Antigonish, the Province of NS, and Sport NS.
The Sport Hub is an online portal that will be a unique and valuable tool for families in the Antigonish area. It brings together the different sporting organizations, which will allow families to get information about multiple sport organizations in one place and allow for better scheduling that will minimize conflicts between sports. During this period of social-distancing the full functionality of the site has been temporarily restricted, but eventually athletes, families, and community sport organizations will be able to use the Sport Hub to manage their schedules, register for different programs, and get up to date information on everything from policies to cancellations. By bringing together families and community sport organizations at one site, communications between individuals and organizations will be enhanced, facility bookings and scheduling between sports will be better managed, and athletes will be able to participate in more sports with less of a chance of conflicts. For community sports organizations there are additional benefits in terms of lessening administration and behind the scenes paperwork.
Whether you’re new to the sport scene and don’t know what sports your child is eligible to play, or you’re a coach looking to message families about a schedule change, this is a “one-stop” Hub for all of us.
Create a free account and be added to the Sport Hub newsletter list so you'll be the first to know about programming in Antigonish and to learn how you can use Sport Hub to register and manage your family's schedule! If you have any questions about the Sports Hub or if you are a community sports organization that would like to get involved, please contact admin@mysporthub.ca
While most sport programming and activities have been postponed due to Covid-19, Antigonish has launched a new sport initiative that aims to keep families informed. Antigonish is a trail blazer in community sport initiatives in NS with its programs like its highly touted multi-sport program. Today that trend continued with the launch of Antigonish's new mysporthub.ca, an online interface for athletes, parents, and community sport organizations that will enhance communication and provide one-stop shopping for community sport.
The Sport Hub website is a new initiative that aims to provide a streamlined approach to sport delivery in the Antigonish area. As a multi-sport, multi-organization initiative the Sport Hub aims to increase and enhance sport participation and collaboration between community sport organizations. This will lead to more positive sport experiences for all involved in sport in our community. This project, which has been in development for months, is supported by various local sport organizations, the Town of Antigonish, the County of Antigonish, the Province of NS, and Sport NS.
The Sport Hub is an online portal that will be a unique and valuable tool for families in the Antigonish area. It brings together the different sporting organizations, which will allow families to get information about multiple sport organizations in one place and allow for better scheduling that will minimize conflicts between sports. During this period of social-distancing the full functionality of the site has been temporarily restricted, but eventually athletes, families, and community sport organizations will be able to use the Sport Hub to manage their schedules, register for different programs, and get up to date information on everything from policies to cancellations. By bringing together families and community sport organizations at one site, communications between individuals and organizations will be enhanced, facility bookings and scheduling between sports will be better managed, and athletes will be able to participate in more sports with less of a chance of conflicts. For community sports organizations there are additional benefits in terms of lessening administration and behind the scenes paperwork.
Whether you’re new to the sport scene and don’t know what sports your child is eligible to play, or you’re a coach looking to message families about a schedule change, this is a “one-stop” Hub for all of us.
Create a free account and be added to the Sport Hub newsletter list so you'll be the first to know about programming in Antigonish and to learn how you can use Sport Hub to register and manage your family's schedule! If you have any questions about the Sports Hub or if you are a community sports organization that would like to get involved, please contact admin@mysporthub.ca
