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December 2017 Issue - Year in Review

Team BC (Burnaby Bulldogs) are Senior Men's National Champs! 

Baseball BC would like to acknowledge the on-field success of the Burnaby Bulldogs, who won the Senior Men's National Championships in 2017, hosted in BC at Royal Athletic Park in Victoria, BC.

The gold medal achievement is BC's 5th at the Senior level since 2008 and Burnaby's 2nd gold at the event - having also captured gold at the 2010 edition in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia  (Victoria - 2008, Prince George - 2012, Langley - 2014 also accomplished the feat).

Special recognition goes out to shortstop Kyle McComb (UBC) who was named the tournament's top defensive player.

Baseball BC would also like to recognize the efforts of Jim Swanson and the entire Victoria hosting committee and volunteers for their efforts in hosting a successful event.  We look forward to a repeat in 2018 when Victoria will host once again.

Check out the link below to read a recap courtesy of Chrstian J Stewart (ISN) who provided oustanding coverage and photos of the event, including the one seen above.  All the games, including the final, were also broadcast by Go LIVE Broadcasts and a link to the broacast archives on YouTube is also below.

2017 Championship Results Recap

Baseball BC would like to recognize the following programs on their respective performances at the various championships, both provincially and nationally, this past season.

Additionally, all tournament hosts and volunteers did a phenomenal job and Baseball BC is honoured to have partnered with the various organizations who stepped up to facilitate all of the various events which took place.  You helped create memories through baseball for these various young athletes.

We look forward to another exciting championship season in 2018!

Baseball BC Provincial Championship Results:

13U AA Champion - Campbell River Tyees; travelled to 13U AA Western - Kamloops, BC
13U AAA Champion - Vancouver Minor Expos; travelled 13U National - Repentigny, QC
13U AAA Runner-Up - Abbotsford Angels; travelled to 13U Western National - Spruce Grove, AB
15U AA Champion - Burnaby Braves; travelled to 15U AA Western - Kamloops, BC
15U AA Runner-Up - Tri-City Indians; travelled to 15U AA Western - Kamloops, BC
15U AAA Champion - North Shore Prep Twins; travelled to 15U National - Summerside, PEI
15U AAA Runner-Up - Victoria Eagles; travelled to 15U AAA Western - Kamloops, BC
18U AA Champion - Prince George Knights; travelled to 18U AA Western - Kamloops, BC
18U AAA Champion - Langley Jr Blaze; travelled to 18U National - London, ON
18U AAA Runner-Up - Langley Blaze; travelled to 18U AAA Western - Ile Des Chenes, MB

Campbell River (13U AA) and Abbotsford (13U AAA) captured gold at their respective Western tournaments, while Victoria Eagles (15U AAA) and Prince George (18U AA) returned with silver medals.

Keep an eye on the Baseball BC Provincial Championships website for news regarding 2018 championship tournaments, including a new Senior AA division in 2018!

Apply Now for High-Performance Coaching Opportunities in 2018!

Applications are currently being considered for a variety of high-performance coaching opportunities for the 2018 season.

The following opportunities exist in 2018 for interested applicants:

• Canada Cup - Jul/Aug 2018 (Moncton, NB)
• BC Summer Games - Jul 2018 (Cowichan Valley, BC)
• PNC Championships - Aug 2018 (Centralia, WA)
• Northwest Futures Championships - Sep 2018 (Seattle, WA)
• Guest Coach - Boys Provincial Camp - Jul 2018 (Whalley, BC)
• Guest Coach - Girls Provincial Camp - Aug 2018 (Burnaby, BC)
• Female Provincial Select Program (14U, 16U, 21U teams) - 2018

For details on the opportunities listed above please review the application package at the link below and contact Baseball BC Executive Director David Laing at davidlaing@baseball.bc.ca with any questions or to submit an application.

Provincial Hosting Opportunities Available for 2018

Opportunities still exist for associations to host Provincial Championships for the 2018 season.  Championship hosts receive an automatic entry into their applicable tournament.

Baseball BC Provincial Championships serve as the gateway for access for Baseball Canada and Western Canadian Baseball Championships.  Competing at a National Championship is an unforgettable event which creates lifelong memories for athletes, coaches and parents.

Hosting Applications are still being considered at the following levels:

13U (AA & AAA)
15U (AA & AAA Qualifier)
18U (AA & AAA Tier 1 + Tier 2)
Senior Men's (AA)

Please review the hosting package by visiting the link below.  Any questions regarding the hosting process or requirements should be directed to Baseball BC Championships Co-Ordinator Kyle Williams at kyle@baseball.bc.ca

Women's Program to Compete in LMBA in 2018

Baseball BC is currently looking for women 17 & older to play in a league competing against men of similar skill levels.  The Lower Mainland Baseball Association (LMBA) is promoting female baseball & after successfully piloting exhibition games last season, is going to support an all-women’s team in 2018.

The team being assembled is looking for women to swing wood bats once a week April to August, usually on weekends. Even though this is a fun league, some women will go on to compete for Team BC & even Team Canada; those high performance opportunities will be open to all women playing on this team. 

So no matter your motive & to learn more about playing on LMBA’s 1st ever all-women’s baseball team, call or email Scott MacKenzie at Baseball BC (604-586-3315 or scottm@baseball.bc.ca). Additional info on the Provincial Female Program, including 14U, 16U & 21U divisions can be found at the link below:

BC Amateur Baseball Association
#310 - 15225 104th Avenue
Surrey, BC
V3R 6Y8
www.baseball.bc.ca
info1@baseball.bc.ca

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