Update regarding gameplay
July 28th, 2020 - We're very excited to announce that baseball can return to competition as of July 31, 2020. Thank you to everyone for your patience, and for respecting the current Phase 1 rules for a few more days. After several days of review and consultation, Baseball NS has updated the return to play documents to reflect this annoucement. These documents can be found on our Covid Return to Play Page and on Baseball NS website.. Please review these documents thoroughly, as there are changes from the original Phase 2 document released previously. Modifications to game play will not be as extreme as previously anticipated, but there are some key changes from normal competition that should be noted. As these documents were prepared very quickly following Friday’s announcement, there may be follow up or updates to these documents.
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 Baseball's Covid 19 Return to Play Information Session
Antigonish Baseball recently held its Covid-19 return to play information session via Zoom. If you were unable to attend and would like to see the session, it was recorded and is available to view. Please email any questions to antigonishbaseball@gmail.com. The information session is available to view at: https://youtu.be/xhzU8_wF7CE
Baseball cleared to resume June 15th
Published Monday, June 8, 2020
It was announced by Baseball NS today that baseball activities are cleared to resume after June 15th under guidelines outlined in their approved return to play document. Antigonish Baseball is working towards a start date soon after that. To inform participants and to setup a start to our season, Antigonish Baseball will hold a virtual information and planning session on Wednesday June 10 at 7pm. All participants from last year will receive an invite via email. If you would like to participate in the session and don’t receive an invite then please email antigonishbaseball@gmail.com to request an invite.
Here is the message from Baseball Nova Scotia:
Baseball Nova Scotia is excited to announce we will be entering Phase 1 of our Return to Play on June 15th!
While we are excited for associations to begin offering programming to their communities, it is everyone's responsibility to ensure a safe environment. Our associations are working hard to adapt programming to our 'new normal'. We ask for understanding and appreciation for the work our volunteers are doing to return to the field.
Please note, we are only approved for Phase 1 of our Return to Play document. The information in Phase 2 could change prior to approval. An update will be provided to membership.
Please contact your association for further information. Our current Return to Play document can be found at the link below!
Return to Play 2020
Participant Guidelines
Coaches Guidelines
Here is the message from Baseball Umpire Division Nova Scotia
On Monday June 8th, BNS released their Return to Play document. Currently, as of June 15th, BNS will be entering Phase 1 of Return to Play – which is Return to Practice ONLY. There are with a lot of limitations required in order to achieve the opening of Phase 1 of the plan. Even though this is a very positive first step, it is only a first step.
Approval of Phase 1 does not guarantee BNS will get to Phase 2 in a timely manner. There is still no definite timeline on a potential Return to Competition. There are some key dates outlined in the plans. One date, in particular, is that Bluenose League will not commence any earlier than July 11th and more details will come around the potential return to play. If you are interested, the documents are posted on the BNS website.
http://baseballnovascotia.com/clientuploads/RTP%202020/BNS_Return_to_Play_2020_Final_Version_UPDATED_June_3rd.pdf
http://baseballnovascotia.com/clientuploads/RTP%202020/Phase_1_Participant_Guidelines_June_3rd.pdf
BNSUD will be working with BNS to confirm the go forward strategy on a potential 2020 season. If there is to be a 2020 season, there will be major changes to what we have done in the past and additional requirements for our members to meet in order to be able to umpire.
As we develop a confirmed plan for our own Return to Play to start the season, we will be communicating it via the BNSUD website, email and the bnsud Facebook page. There will be a lot of mandatory steps that we will be putting in place to make sure that we can efficiently prepare for a possible season and to have all our members understand the expectations for a possible 2020 season
BNSUD believes the safety of our members is the number one priority. Please stay safe.
It was announced by Baseball NS today that baseball activities are cleared to resume after June 15th under guidelines outlined in their approved return to play document. Antigonish Baseball is working towards a start date soon after that. To inform participants and to setup a start to our season, Antigonish Baseball will hold a virtual information and planning session on Wednesday June 10 at 7pm. All participants from last year will receive an invite via email. If you would like to participate in the session and don’t receive an invite then please email antigonishbaseball@gmail.com to request an invite.
Here is the message from Baseball Nova Scotia:
Baseball Nova Scotia is excited to announce we will be entering Phase 1 of our Return to Play on June 15th!
While we are excited for associations to begin offering programming to their communities, it is everyone's responsibility to ensure a safe environment. Our associations are working hard to adapt programming to our 'new normal'. We ask for understanding and appreciation for the work our volunteers are doing to return to the field.
Please note, we are only approved for Phase 1 of our Return to Play document. The information in Phase 2 could change prior to approval. An update will be provided to membership.
Please contact your association for further information. Our current Return to Play document can be found at the link below!
Return to Play 2020
Participant Guidelines
Coaches Guidelines
Here is the message from Baseball Umpire Division Nova Scotia
On Monday June 8th, BNS released their Return to Play document. Currently, as of June 15th, BNS will be entering Phase 1 of Return to Play – which is Return to Practice ONLY. There are with a lot of limitations required in order to achieve the opening of Phase 1 of the plan. Even though this is a very positive first step, it is only a first step.
Approval of Phase 1 does not guarantee BNS will get to Phase 2 in a timely manner. There is still no definite timeline on a potential Return to Competition. There are some key dates outlined in the plans. One date, in particular, is that Bluenose League will not commence any earlier than July 11th and more details will come around the potential return to play. If you are interested, the documents are posted on the BNS website.
http://baseballnovascotia.com/clientuploads/RTP%202020/BNS_Return_to_Play_2020_Final_Version_UPDATED_June_3rd.pdf
http://baseballnovascotia.com/clientuploads/RTP%202020/Phase_1_Participant_Guidelines_June_3rd.pdf
BNSUD will be working with BNS to confirm the go forward strategy on a potential 2020 season. If there is to be a 2020 season, there will be major changes to what we have done in the past and additional requirements for our members to meet in order to be able to umpire.
As we develop a confirmed plan for our own Return to Play to start the season, we will be communicating it via the BNSUD website, email and the bnsud Facebook page. There will be a lot of mandatory steps that we will be putting in place to make sure that we can efficiently prepare for a possible season and to have all our members understand the expectations for a possible 2020 season
BNSUD believes the safety of our members is the number one priority. Please stay safe.
Antigonish Baseball is hiring
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Antigonish Baseball, in conjunction with Challenger Baseball and Antigonish Softball, are the recipient of Canada Summer Jobs funding for this summer. As such we will be looking to hire two students. The job ad for these positions is here. As per program funding specifications, candidates from minorities and underrepresented groups will be given increased weighting and are encouraged to confidentially self-declare when they apply or during the interview process. Applications (resumes and cover letter) are due by June 9, 2020 and can be sent to antigonishbaseball@gmail.com
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Umpire Covid 19 Survey
With a potential 2020 baseball season in NS in a holding pattern , BNSUD needs to understand how many of our members from the 2019 season would be planning to return in 2020 season if there were to be a season in some form.
Below is the link to a quick survey that we would appreciate having completed A.S.A.P. as we need to provide details on how many umpires we may have available, if there were to be a season and what your feedback about the situation is.
https://forms.gle/dtiDtwKdaNfsrd639
We would appreciate having the survey completed by 5pm on Tuesday, May 26th.
Below is the link to a quick survey that we would appreciate having completed A.S.A.P. as we need to provide details on how many umpires we may have available, if there were to be a season and what your feedback about the situation is.
https://forms.gle/dtiDtwKdaNfsrd639
We would appreciate having the survey completed by 5pm on Tuesday, May 26th.
BNS provides update around "Return to Play" planning
The following message was received on May 24, 2020 from Chris Lerette, Operations Coordinator for Baseball NS.
"As the weather gets nicer everyone is itching to get back on the ball fields! Over the last 2 weeks Baseball Nova Scotia has drafted a Return to Play document which will be submitted to Sport Nova Scotia and the Department of Public Health early this week. Once approved by those two bodies we will start the roll out to our members. The first phase of the “return to play” will be focused on small group training and development.
As a reminder all in person baseball activities are suspended until June 15th at the earliest. The Board of Directors will hold a virtual meeting later this week to review the suspension of in person activities. We will provide an update to members following that meeting.
Rule Changes
Over the off season a committee was struck to review the residency rule which currently resides in the Handbook. The committee presented the revised policy to the board of directors who passed the policy change. The revised policy will also be posted on the Baseball Nova Scotia website in the coming days.
We look forward to hopefully getting back on the ball fields soon!
Regards,
Chris Lerette
Operation Coordinator
Baseball Nova Scotia"
"As the weather gets nicer everyone is itching to get back on the ball fields! Over the last 2 weeks Baseball Nova Scotia has drafted a Return to Play document which will be submitted to Sport Nova Scotia and the Department of Public Health early this week. Once approved by those two bodies we will start the roll out to our members. The first phase of the “return to play” will be focused on small group training and development.
As a reminder all in person baseball activities are suspended until June 15th at the earliest. The Board of Directors will hold a virtual meeting later this week to review the suspension of in person activities. We will provide an update to members following that meeting.
Rule Changes
Over the off season a committee was struck to review the residency rule which currently resides in the Handbook. The committee presented the revised policy to the board of directors who passed the policy change. The revised policy will also be posted on the Baseball Nova Scotia website in the coming days.
We look forward to hopefully getting back on the ball fields soon!
Regards,
Chris Lerette
Operation Coordinator
Baseball Nova Scotia"
BNS announces second round of online coaching clinics
May 7, 2020
Baseball Nova Scotia has released it's second round of online NCCP clinics, which will begin the week of May 11th.
May 12th - Initiation
May 13th - Teaching and Learning
May 14th - Absolutes
May 18th - Planning
May 19th - Pitching and Catching
May 20th - Strategies
This is a great opportunity to get the courses required to coach this season (fingers crossed) and beyond at a reduced cost.
Registration is available online through your NCCP account, http://nccp.baseball.ca.
If you require any assistance registering or have questions please reach out to Brandon, baseball@sportnovascotia.ca.
Baseball Nova Scotia has released it's second round of online NCCP clinics, which will begin the week of May 11th.
May 12th - Initiation
May 13th - Teaching and Learning
May 14th - Absolutes
May 18th - Planning
May 19th - Pitching and Catching
May 20th - Strategies
This is a great opportunity to get the courses required to coach this season (fingers crossed) and beyond at a reduced cost.
Registration is available online through your NCCP account, http://nccp.baseball.ca.
If you require any assistance registering or have questions please reach out to Brandon, baseball@sportnovascotia.ca.
BNS releases Covid contingency plans
Update - May 28, 2020
Baseball Nova Scotia has extended its suspension of in-person activities until June 15th. A return to play document has been submitted for review and approval by Public Health, so perhaps there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Thursday, April 30, 2020
The Baseball Nova Scotia Executive and Board have created a 2020 Contingency Plan for distribution to membership.
Changes stemming from the plan will be reflected an updated Calendar of Events in the coming days.
Please also note, members should be prepared for a Return to Play document prior to programming being approved. This will have significant impact in how every association operates. Once BNS receives further instructions and information from the province, a policy will be created for membership. There is no current timeline for this. Updates to be provided as they become available.
Baseball Nova Scotia has extended its suspension of in-person activities until June 15th. A return to play document has been submitted for review and approval by Public Health, so perhaps there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Thursday, April 30, 2020
The Baseball Nova Scotia Executive and Board have created a 2020 Contingency Plan for distribution to membership.
Changes stemming from the plan will be reflected an updated Calendar of Events in the coming days.
Please also note, members should be prepared for a Return to Play document prior to programming being approved. This will have significant impact in how every association operates. Once BNS receives further instructions and information from the province, a policy will be created for membership. There is no current timeline for this. Updates to be provided as they become available.
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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 when programming is back up and running in Antigonish and 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 when programming is back up and running in Antigonish and 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
COVID 19 Update
Baseball Nova Scotia is suspending all in person activities until June 15th.
For a detailed update on BNS's response to COVID-19, please read this letter to members from Basbeall NS President, Andrew Downs
http://baseballnovascotia.com/clientuploads/BNS_LETTER_TO_MEMBERSHIP_April_24th.pdf
In accordance with the emergency measures put in place as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic and in accordance with Baseball NS's directive, all baseball activities in Antigonish, including things such as registrations, team try outs, clinics, etc. have been temporarily suspended 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.
This temporary suspension has not yet ruled out our ability to offer programs this year. However, Antigonish Baseball will continue to follow directives from the Provinical Health Authority, Sport Nova Scotia, and Baseball Nova Scotia and Baseball Nova Scotia Umpire Division. Once these organizations provide the go ahead we will consult with other families to determine what is in the best interest of baseball in Antigonish in terms of a 2020 season.
Baseball Nova Scotia and Baseball Nova Scotia Umpire Division 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 options. We will provide you with updates as they become available. For the latest information on Covid 19 please visit Baseball Nova Scotia and Baseball Nova Scotia Umpire Division websites.
For a detailed update on BNS's response to COVID-19, please read this letter to members from Basbeall NS President, Andrew Downs
http://baseballnovascotia.com/clientuploads/BNS_LETTER_TO_MEMBERSHIP_April_24th.pdf
In accordance with the emergency measures put in place as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic and in accordance with Baseball NS's directive, all baseball activities in Antigonish, including things such as registrations, team try outs, clinics, etc. have been temporarily suspended 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.
This temporary suspension has not yet ruled out our ability to offer programs this year. However, Antigonish Baseball will continue to follow directives from the Provinical Health Authority, Sport Nova Scotia, and Baseball Nova Scotia and Baseball Nova Scotia Umpire Division. Once these organizations provide the go ahead we will consult with other families to determine what is in the best interest of baseball in Antigonish in terms of a 2020 season.
Baseball Nova Scotia and Baseball Nova Scotia Umpire Division 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 options. We will provide you with updates as they become available. For the latest information on Covid 19 please visit Baseball Nova Scotia and Baseball Nova Scotia Umpire Division websites.
On-line Coaching Clinics during COVID 19
Due to COVID 19 restrictions all in-person camps and clinics have been temporarily suspended, however there are some online coaching clinics available during the pandemic.
Baseball NS recently offered opportunities to participate in coach training online. A full suite of the most common baseball National Coaching Clinic Program (NCCP) courses were offered. Another round will be offered in a few weeks time. This is an excellent opportunity to increase your training at a reduced cost. Courses are $35 each (usually $50) and are offered in the evenings online using Adobe Connect (usually you have to travel to the clinic). Courses offered will be:
Initiation*
Teaching & Learning*
Absolutes
Planning
Pitching & Catching
Strategies
*The first two of these courses are required to coach in Bluenose league or at a Provincial tournament. From personal experience they are all useful and add something.
You can go to https://nccp.baseball.ca/ to register!
Questions should be forwarded to baseball@sportnovascotia.ca
Other free and discounted coaching courses are available on The Locker. (https://thelocker.coach.ca/)
Baseball NS recently offered opportunities to participate in coach training online. A full suite of the most common baseball National Coaching Clinic Program (NCCP) courses were offered. Another round will be offered in a few weeks time. This is an excellent opportunity to increase your training at a reduced cost. Courses are $35 each (usually $50) and are offered in the evenings online using Adobe Connect (usually you have to travel to the clinic). Courses offered will be:
Initiation*
Teaching & Learning*
Absolutes
Planning
Pitching & Catching
Strategies
*The first two of these courses are required to coach in Bluenose league or at a Provincial tournament. From personal experience they are all useful and add something.
You can go to https://nccp.baseball.ca/ to register!
Questions should be forwarded to baseball@sportnovascotia.ca
Other free and discounted coaching courses are available on The Locker. (https://thelocker.coach.ca/)
2019 News
Antigonish to host first ever 12U Girls Provincials
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FROM BASEBALL NS: The first ever all female Provincial Championship will take place August 16th-18th at the new Sandlot field in Antigonish! The recently opened Jays Care sponsored field was built to be an inclusive space for all to enjoy the game, and we can't think of a better location for the inaugural 12U Girls Provincial Championship!
Girls from across Northern Nova Scotia that are playing in Antigonish as our North Nova 12U All-Girls Team. The tournament will see teams from Oxford, New Waterford, LWF, and Hammonds Plains. The full tournament schedule is available below and on our Facebook page
Girls from across Northern Nova Scotia that are playing in Antigonish as our North Nova 12U All-Girls Team. The tournament will see teams from Oxford, New Waterford, LWF, and Hammonds Plains. The full tournament schedule is available below and on our Facebook page
ANTIGONISH ALL-STAR WEEKEND and BLUE JAYS TAKEOVER EVENT
Please join us for Antigonish All-Star Weekend on July 19-20 at the Regional High School Ball Fields. This weekend is a celebration of Antigonish 'Ball and will mark the official grand opening of our new fully accessible Sandlot field. The weekend will showcase a number of softball and baseball games, family friendly entertainment, and a grand opening event for the new fully accessible ball field. There will be food trucks, BBQs, face painting, a Wacky Fun Center, a dunk tank, batting cage (our version of the HR derby), and a televised Blue Jays Take-over of a Challenger Baseball game (wear your blue jays gear or your blue and white). This weekend is shaping up to be a great event and will be a wonderful showcase on what we have to offer in Antigonish.
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Baseball NS Girls Provincial Team Announced
Antigonish Baseball is excited to announce that two of our players have been named to the Baseball Nova Scotia Provincial 14U team. Congratulations to Karys Ross and Ali Pelrine on their accomplishments. Good luck ladies!
New 12U Northern Nova Scotia All-Girls team Set to Get Underway
Antigonish Baseball in partnership with Baseball NS, SportFund NS and the County of Antigonish is creating opportunities for 12U girls to play on a low commitment all girls baseball team. Please see the Girls Baseball pageant the following poster for details.
The 12U Girls practice scheduled for this Saturday June 22nd has been POSTPONED UNTIL JULY 6th due to inclement weather.
The 12U Girls practice scheduled for this Saturday June 22nd has been POSTPONED UNTIL JULY 6th due to inclement weather.
Student Job Opportunity - Summer Program Coordinator(s)
JOB DESCRIPTION: SUMMER PROGRAM COORDINATOR(S)
THESE POSITIONS ARE FUNDED BY CANADA SUMMER JOBS
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Reporting to the Antigonish Baseball Association Executive Committee, the summer program coordinator(s) will be responsible for assisting in the safe delivery of Antigonish Minor Baseball, Antigonish Challenger Baseball, and Antigonish Minor Softball programs. The coordinator(s) will assist with the day-to-day operations, some maintenance, and take an active role in special events. An important role of the position will also be to provide support to the Antigonish Challenger Baseball program, an adapted baseball program for children with cognitive and/or physical special needs. This position will also involve contributing on behalf of minor baseball and softball to the Antigonish All Star Weekend and other tournaments that may be hosted in Antigonish this summer.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
GENERAL INFORMATION
THESE POSITIONS ARE FUNDED BY CANADA SUMMER JOBS
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Reporting to the Antigonish Baseball Association Executive Committee, the summer program coordinator(s) will be responsible for assisting in the safe delivery of Antigonish Minor Baseball, Antigonish Challenger Baseball, and Antigonish Minor Softball programs. The coordinator(s) will assist with the day-to-day operations, some maintenance, and take an active role in special events. An important role of the position will also be to provide support to the Antigonish Challenger Baseball program, an adapted baseball program for children with cognitive and/or physical special needs. This position will also involve contributing on behalf of minor baseball and softball to the Antigonish All Star Weekend and other tournaments that may be hosted in Antigonish this summer.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
- Assist with the development and delivery of baseball, challenger and softball programs for children aged 4-18 years by
- Helping to develop age-specific weekly practice plans including adapted plans for children in the challenger program;
- Assisting with the planning and implementation of practice plans;
- Communicating with other coordinators, coaches and volunteers.
- Supervise, coach and provide leadership for children participating in baseball, challenger, and softball to ensure a safe and caring environment that promotes positive child development;
- Responsible for nightly field set-up and clean-up (Monday to Thursday with some weekends);
- Assist with storage and equipment maintenance;
- Assist with field maintenance or improvement projects in in coordination with Town Recreation Staff;
- Help provide services for games, tournaments and special events such as first aid services, announcing duties, scorekeeping, running the canteen, etc;
- Enforce health and safety procedures of Antigonish Baseball Association and Antigonish Minor Softball;
- Communication with other coordinators, coaches, volunteers and families;
- Provide some administrative support to ABA and AMSA as required, which may include development of curricula, policies, and procedures; maintaining records and paperwork; liaising with local, provincial, and national sport organizations such as Challenger Baseball Nova Scotia, National Challenger Baseball, Baseball Nova Scotia, and Softball Nova Scotia; and researching potential funding opportunities.
- Various other duties as assigned by the Antigonish Baseball Association Executive Committee.
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
- Applicant must be returning to or entering a post-secondary education program
- Experience leading children’s programs
- Baseball / Softball knowledge and background
- Knowledge in program development
- Must hold current CPR and First Aid Certificates
- Must hold a valid driver’s license
- Must be willing to supply a recent Criminal Record Check
- Access to a vehicle is considered an asset
- Must have transportation to worksite (Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High School Fields)
- Access to a computer and Internet is considered an asset
- Coaching or umpiring experience is considered an asset
- Ability to work in a team as well as independently
- Must have a high level of organizational skills
- Ability to communicate appropriately through email and telephone
- Evening and weekend work will be required
- Some local and provincial travel may be required
- Candidates from recognized minorities are encouraged to self-identify
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Position is for 8 weeks with the possibility of being extended for 4 additional weeks
- Schedule may vary by week. Hours will include Monday-Thursday evenings and some weekends.
- Salary: $11.55/hour
- Please e-mail resume along with cover letter by May 16, 2019 to antigonishbaseball@gmail.com
- We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those under consideration will be contacted.
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Antigonish Baseball Clothing order
Do you want to look good while playing and watching ball this season? You can now order Antigonish Baseball clothing through an online store setup by Rossscreenprinting. The link to the store is: https://antigonishminorbaseball.itemorder.com/sale
Antigonish Umpire Clinic
CURRENT and NEW UMPIRES
The Baseball Nova Scotia Umpire Division clinic schedule will begin on April 21st. For all clinics, preregistration is mandatory. BNSUD are offering to take payments via e-transfer prior to the clinic. All those attending clinics must be preregistered so they can ensure there is sufficient space/interest at all clinics. Please click the below link to be taken to the preregistration form. The e-transfer instructions are included with the form.
http://baseballnovascotia.com/index.php?src=forms&ref=BNSUD%20Certification%20Clinics
As we will be having rep teams at all four levels this year it is essential that we get as many people (adults and kids) certified as possible.
The Baseball Nova Scotia Umpire Division clinic schedule will begin on April 21st. For all clinics, preregistration is mandatory. BNSUD are offering to take payments via e-transfer prior to the clinic. All those attending clinics must be preregistered so they can ensure there is sufficient space/interest at all clinics. Please click the below link to be taken to the preregistration form. The e-transfer instructions are included with the form.
http://baseballnovascotia.com/index.php?src=forms&ref=BNSUD%20Certification%20Clinics
As we will be having rep teams at all four levels this year it is essential that we get as many people (adults and kids) certified as possible.
Antigonish umpire clinic will be on May 12 at the regional. Contact us at antigonishbaseball@gmail.com for more information.
Nearby Coaching Clinics
As the 2019 season approaches, we are ramping up our NCCP sessions in an attempt to get coaches the certification they need to be on the bench. As safe sport becomes an ever increasing priority, clubs and associations should encourage all of their coaches to receive NCCP training. Having your coaches attend these courses shows parents in your community that trained and educated coaches are a priority for your association.
Here are the coaching requirements for 2019:
Division
Courses Required
11U A
13U A
15U A
18U A
Online Initiation
Initiation
Teaching and Learning
11U AA and AAA
13U AA
13U AAA (assistants)
15U AA and AAA
18U AA
Online Initiation
Initiation
Teaching and Learning
Absolutes
Planning
13U AAA (Head Coach)
15U AAA (Head Coach)
18U AAA
21U AAA
Online Initiation
Initiation
Teaching and Learning
Absolutes
Planning
Strategies
Pitching and Catching
MED Online
Upcoming in your region, coaches can attend the following courses. Please register soon, as we do not want to have to cancel due to low numbers:
Date
Time
Course
Location
Cost
April 22nd
6:00 – 10:00 pm
Planning
Sydney (South End Community Center)
$50
April 23rd
6:00 – 10:00 pm
Initiation and Teaching & Learning
New Waterford (Breton Education Center)
FREE
April 24th
6:00 – 10:00 pm
Initiation and Teaching & Learning
Port Hawkesbury (Civic Center)
FREE
April 25th
6:00 – 10:00 pm
Absolutes
Port Hawkesbury (Civic Center)
$50
For your coaches to register, they must go to https://nccp.baseball.ca/ and complete the Online Initiation course. Once completed, they can then register for courses through their profile. You can see the step by step registration information in the attachment.
If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Cory Boutilier at cboutilier@sportnovascotia.ca
Here are the coaching requirements for 2019:
Division
Courses Required
11U A
13U A
15U A
18U A
Online Initiation
Initiation
Teaching and Learning
11U AA and AAA
13U AA
13U AAA (assistants)
15U AA and AAA
18U AA
Online Initiation
Initiation
Teaching and Learning
Absolutes
Planning
13U AAA (Head Coach)
15U AAA (Head Coach)
18U AAA
21U AAA
Online Initiation
Initiation
Teaching and Learning
Absolutes
Planning
Strategies
Pitching and Catching
MED Online
Upcoming in your region, coaches can attend the following courses. Please register soon, as we do not want to have to cancel due to low numbers:
Date
Time
Course
Location
Cost
April 22nd
6:00 – 10:00 pm
Planning
Sydney (South End Community Center)
$50
April 23rd
6:00 – 10:00 pm
Initiation and Teaching & Learning
New Waterford (Breton Education Center)
FREE
April 24th
6:00 – 10:00 pm
Initiation and Teaching & Learning
Port Hawkesbury (Civic Center)
FREE
April 25th
6:00 – 10:00 pm
Absolutes
Port Hawkesbury (Civic Center)
$50
For your coaches to register, they must go to https://nccp.baseball.ca/ and complete the Online Initiation course. Once completed, they can then register for courses through their profile. You can see the step by step registration information in the attachment.
If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Cory Boutilier at cboutilier@sportnovascotia.ca
Thank-you
Hello everyone,
I just wanted to say thank-you to everyone for another successful baseball season. This past year represented another year of growth for baseball in Antigonish and that is due to the commitment and efforts by parents, players, coaches, volunteers, and supporters of Angels baseball, so thank-you all. With your support we managed to provide a quality program for over 140 kids in our rally cap divisions (5U, 7U, 9U, and 11U), in our three rep teams (11U, 13U, and 15U), and in our Challenger program. Although not without some challenges this season (namely the heat) we expanded many of our divisions and ran a good program that attracted positive attention from Baseball NS and other organizations in the province.
So many supporters make valuable contributions that aid in our success each year, so annually Antigonish Baseball recognizes commitment and contributions of a few of its supporters with several awards. These awards were given out to those individuals over the past few weeks.
Umpire of the Year - James Taylor
Jan Tobin Volunteer of the Year Award - Janet Phinney
Jan Tobin Volunteer of the Year Award - Allan Dwyer
Glenna Ingraham Dedication Award - Brad Long
Special Contribution Recognition - Matthew Bayne
Sponsors:
McDonald's Antigonish (Program Sponsor and Team sponsor)
Kinsmen (Program sponsor)
R. MacLean Forestry (Team Sponsor)
Steelmac
Cleve's Source for Sports, Antigonish
Sharon's Trophies and Engraving
Hunter Environmental Services
For those in our 11U, 9U, 7U, and 5U programs that did not get your medals. I will be at the field on Saturday afternoon for St.FX Baseball's Minor Ball Day. You may collect them there. If you would like to make other arrangements then please message me.
I will limit the number of emails that I send in the offseason but just a heads up I will be sending out a few announcements (AGM, board meetings, off season opportunities, volunteer requests with things like , etc.) from time to time (i.e. there will be one coming out later today about StFX Baseball's minor ball day).
Lastly, none of this happens without the dedicated work of our executive and committee members, so thank-you to all of them. We are always looking for people that can help in any capacity that they can so please consider volunteering to serve on our board or say yes if approached by a current member of our board. If you are interested in helping out just send us an email or a Facebook message.
Thanks again everyone,
Cheers
Kris
I just wanted to say thank-you to everyone for another successful baseball season. This past year represented another year of growth for baseball in Antigonish and that is due to the commitment and efforts by parents, players, coaches, volunteers, and supporters of Angels baseball, so thank-you all. With your support we managed to provide a quality program for over 140 kids in our rally cap divisions (5U, 7U, 9U, and 11U), in our three rep teams (11U, 13U, and 15U), and in our Challenger program. Although not without some challenges this season (namely the heat) we expanded many of our divisions and ran a good program that attracted positive attention from Baseball NS and other organizations in the province.
So many supporters make valuable contributions that aid in our success each year, so annually Antigonish Baseball recognizes commitment and contributions of a few of its supporters with several awards. These awards were given out to those individuals over the past few weeks.
Umpire of the Year - James Taylor
Jan Tobin Volunteer of the Year Award - Janet Phinney
Jan Tobin Volunteer of the Year Award - Allan Dwyer
Glenna Ingraham Dedication Award - Brad Long
Special Contribution Recognition - Matthew Bayne
Sponsors:
McDonald's Antigonish (Program Sponsor and Team sponsor)
Kinsmen (Program sponsor)
R. MacLean Forestry (Team Sponsor)
Steelmac
Cleve's Source for Sports, Antigonish
Sharon's Trophies and Engraving
Hunter Environmental Services
For those in our 11U, 9U, 7U, and 5U programs that did not get your medals. I will be at the field on Saturday afternoon for St.FX Baseball's Minor Ball Day. You may collect them there. If you would like to make other arrangements then please message me.
I will limit the number of emails that I send in the offseason but just a heads up I will be sending out a few announcements (AGM, board meetings, off season opportunities, volunteer requests with things like , etc.) from time to time (i.e. there will be one coming out later today about StFX Baseball's minor ball day).
Lastly, none of this happens without the dedicated work of our executive and committee members, so thank-you to all of them. We are always looking for people that can help in any capacity that they can so please consider volunteering to serve on our board or say yes if approached by a current member of our board. If you are interested in helping out just send us an email or a Facebook message.
Thanks again everyone,
Cheers
Kris
Congratulations to 13U and 15U teams
Congratulations to our 13U (peewee) and 15U (bantam) team who played in provincials this weekend. Both teams played extremely hard and impressed organizers with their play and their sportsmanship. The 15U didn’t make it to the crossover games despite some close qualifier games. 13U (pictured below) did make it today’s semifinal crossover game but fell 14-8. Players of the game for 15U during the tournament were Jayden Farrell, Noah Cormier, and Griffin Russell. Players of the game for 13U during the tournament were Riley Farrell, Joe Lazzuri, Karys Ross, and Oliver Long. Great job everyone. Special thanks goes out to our coaches Kris Benoit, Sean Cormier, Duane Russell, Mark Farrell, and Brad Long.
Bronze for 13U Angels
Congratulations to our 13U team who defeated New Waterford this evening 16-13 to win Bronze in the Cape Breton League Championship. This represents the first medal for Antigonish Baseball in several years. Game MVP’s for the Angels during the championship were Iain Balcom, Ali Pelrine, Oliver Long, Karys Ross, and Riley Farrell. Congratulations to the entire team on all your hard work. Next up for the Angels is the Provincial A Championship in Springhill September 7-9.
No baseball practices during Special Olympics
There will be no baseball the week of Special Olympics (July 30-August 4), except for Challenger Baseball which will proceed as scheduled. Scheduled away games will continue during this week. All ball will resume on August 6th.
Antigonish Baseball Clothing Order
We are doing a clothing order for Antigonish Baseball. The order form is below. Orders are due by July 18. Completed order forms and money can be given to our Summer Student Makaylah Farrell who will be coordinating the orders for us.
Congratulations to Antigonish Challenger Baseball
Congratulations Antigonish Challenger Baseball on winning the Town of Antigonish's Good Neighbor Award.
Sandlot baseball kicks off this Wednesday
Sandlot Baseball, our pickup self umpired adult baseball, starts this Wednesday evening. Sandlot is every Wednesday evening from 7:30-~10:00pm on field 3 in behind the Regional. Registration is $25 (it is free if you are a coach or buddy with Antigonish Baseball or Antigonish Challenger Baseball). All players welcome regardless of experience level. Come on out, play some ball, and have some fun!
Antigonish receives $150K from Jays Care Foundation Field of Dreams Grant & Town of Antigonish to renovate ballfields
We are excited to announce that Antigonish was successful in its bid to the Jays Care Foundation Field of Dreams Grant. The announcement came on Tuesday night (April 17th) on Blue Jay Central that Antigonish will be receiving $150,000 to renovate Field 1 next to the high school football field into a fully accessible turf infield/grass outfield baseball field. The news was excitedly received by a group of approximately 70 players, parents, coaches, and volunteers from Antigonish Challenger Baseball, minor baseball, minor softball, and town officials that had gathered at the new Royal Canadian Legion and CACL building on St. Ninan's St to await the decision. You can see the group's reaction on the Antigonish Baseball Facebook page as the event was live streamed. Mayor of Antigonish, Laurie Boucher, then added to the excitement by announcing that the Town of Antigonish will be putting in an additional $150,000 towards improving the ballfields to support the Field of Dreams and to prepare for hosting the National Special Olympics this summer. This combined funding is a major step forward for Antigonish Challenger Baseball, Antigonish Baseball, and Antigonish Softball in achieving their collective vision of having multiple high quality, full feature, accessible and safe fields for our community. More grants and fundraising efforts are in the works to fully achieve this dream so stayed tuned for what hopefully will be more funding announcements. On behalf of Antigonish Challenger Baseball, Antigonish Baseball, and Antigonish Minor Softball thanks goes out to the Jays Care Foundation;, the Town of Antigonish, especially Mayor Boucher, Councillor Mary Farrell and the Town Recreation Committee, and Recreation Director Tricia Cameron; as well as the numerous volunteers involved in the field renovation project. Additional special thanks goes out to the champions of this field renovation project, Randy Crouse, Richie Connors, and Laura Duggan.
Coaches, Volunteers, Buddies needed
Student Job Opportunity - Summer Program Coordinator(s)
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Umpire Clinics Now Available
CURRENT and NEW UMPIRES
The Baseball Nova Scotia Umpire Division clinic schedule will begin on April 21st. For all clinics, preregistration is mandatory. BNSUD are offering to take payments via e-transfer prior to the clinic. All those attending clinics must be preregistered so they can ensure there is sufficient space/interest at all clinics. Please click the below link to be taken to the preregistration form. The e-transfer instructions are included with the form.
http://baseballnovascotia.com/index.php?src=forms&ref=BNSUD%20Certification%20Clinics
As we will be having rep teams at all four levels this year it is essential that we get as many people (adults and kids) certified as possible. Antigonish Umpire Clinic will be on May 6th, 2018 at the Regional
The Baseball Nova Scotia Umpire Division clinic schedule will begin on April 21st. For all clinics, preregistration is mandatory. BNSUD are offering to take payments via e-transfer prior to the clinic. All those attending clinics must be preregistered so they can ensure there is sufficient space/interest at all clinics. Please click the below link to be taken to the preregistration form. The e-transfer instructions are included with the form.
http://baseballnovascotia.com/index.php?src=forms&ref=BNSUD%20Certification%20Clinics
As we will be having rep teams at all four levels this year it is essential that we get as many people (adults and kids) certified as possible. Antigonish Umpire Clinic will be on May 6th, 2018 at the Regional
RBC Training Ground
An RBC Training Ground is being hosted in Antigonish on Sunday, March 25th. This is an opportunity for all of our athletes from ages 14-25
What’s in it for the athletes?
This is an exciting opportunity for local athletes to experience high performance testing and talent identification in our region. The top 100 athletes in Atlantic Canada will be invited to the regional final. Participants who perform well at the regional final will be eligible to receive funding and support to help fuel their Olympic dream. Participants also receive Training Ground swag and an individual report page.
What’s in it for coaches, teams and clubs?
Besides being a great team building event and motivator, coaches will get access to the RBC Training Ground fitness testing results for each of their individual athletes and/or team profiles for FREE! You can also receive the data of your athletes and/or teams broken down by categories, as well as relative comparisons to community, provincial and national results – whatever you request! The timing of this event is excellent, as there a large amount of our winter sport that will be just wrapping up and this can take care of year end testing, or can act as pre-season testing for summer sport. These results can be used as internal benchmarks to increase opportunities for physical development and are a great way to motivate and empower your athletes!
Please see the attached poster for event details. For more information and to register online, please visit www.RBCTrainingGround.ca.
What’s in it for the athletes?
This is an exciting opportunity for local athletes to experience high performance testing and talent identification in our region. The top 100 athletes in Atlantic Canada will be invited to the regional final. Participants who perform well at the regional final will be eligible to receive funding and support to help fuel their Olympic dream. Participants also receive Training Ground swag and an individual report page.
What’s in it for coaches, teams and clubs?
Besides being a great team building event and motivator, coaches will get access to the RBC Training Ground fitness testing results for each of their individual athletes and/or team profiles for FREE! You can also receive the data of your athletes and/or teams broken down by categories, as well as relative comparisons to community, provincial and national results – whatever you request! The timing of this event is excellent, as there a large amount of our winter sport that will be just wrapping up and this can take care of year end testing, or can act as pre-season testing for summer sport. These results can be used as internal benchmarks to increase opportunities for physical development and are a great way to motivate and empower your athletes!
Please see the attached poster for event details. For more information and to register online, please visit www.RBCTrainingGround.ca.
AGM
This year's annual general meeting will be in the community room at the People's Place Library from 7-9pm on Wednesday March 21st. Agenda to follow.
Girls' Try Baseball Camp
Thanks to Baseball NS and all the girls who made it out to the Girls' Come Try Baseball Camp.
2017 Volunteer Awards
Jan Tobin Volunteer of the Year Award - Sean Barker and Kris Benoit
Glenna Ingraham Dedication Award - Mary Fisher-MacDonnell
Glenna Ingraham Dedication Award - Mary Fisher-MacDonnell
Toronto Blue Jays National Challenger Baseball Jamboree
Thank you to all the individuals, businesses and groups who made donations, supported our fundraisers or offered support in other ways. Your support made it possible for 46 players, buddies and family members to attend the 2016 Toronto Blue Jays National Challenger Baseball Jamboree. We greatly appreciate it.
2016 Volunteer Awards
Jan Tobin Volunteer of the Year Award - Isaac Turner and Mark Farrell
Glenna Ingraham Dedication Award - Kris Hunter
Glenna Ingraham Dedication Award - Kris Hunter
2015 Volunteer Awards
Jan Tobin Volunteer of the Year Award - Mark DeYoung and Brian Lazzuri
Glenna Ingraham Dedication Award - Keith MacDonald
Glenna Ingraham Dedication Award - Keith MacDonald
2014 Volunteer Awards
Jan Tobin Volunteer of the Year Award - Kris Hunter and Patrick March
Glenna Ingraham Dedication Award - Daniel Ingraham
Glenna Ingraham Dedication Award - Daniel Ingraham
McHappy Day - Thank You
Antigonish Baseball Association would like to thank Antigonish McDonald's for holding McHappy Day on May 6th in support of Antigonish Challenger Baseball. A special thank you to Trish O'Rourke, her staff and everyone who came out to support the program. It is greatly appreciated.
Antigonish Baseball Association - Baseball Canada RBI Approved
We are pleased to announce that Antigonish Baseball Association is the first baseball association in Nova Scotia to become Baseball Canada RBI Approved.
RBI stands for 'Reaching Baseball Ideals' and is used to ensure that local baseball associations apply core common criteria to ensure that consistent good practice is in place.
RBI stands for 'Reaching Baseball Ideals' and is used to ensure that local baseball associations apply core common criteria to ensure that consistent good practice is in place.
Antigonish Challenger Baseball - $37,000 National Contest Winner
After a month of voting, Antigonish Challenger Baseball was named the winner of the GoodLife Kids Foundation $37,000 National Win 4 Kids Contest. The funds will be used to develop and sustain Antigonish Challenger Baseball for years to come. Thank you for your votes and support. The program received 33% of the votes worldwide.
