 The Premier Baseball Association acknowledges the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia
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Tuesday, 26 January 2010 08:38 |
The Premier Baseball Association has adopted a new decision making model. The general managers from each premier team will make up the General Managers Committee (GMC) and have been given the responsibility for making decisions regarding the operation of PBL. Decisions made by the GMC will be ratified by the Executive Management Committee (EMC) composition includes president, executive director, secretary, and treasurer. [see new governing structure] The GMC is pleased to announce that Ted Hotzak has been re-elected as president for the Premier Baseball Association for the next four years. Ted has served in this position for the past four years.
Also, the GMC is pleased to announce the appointment of Troy Carmont as umpire-in-chief for the lower mainland teams and Kelowna effective immediately. Chet Masse will remain in the umpire-in-chief position for the four island teams. Troy brings a wealth of experience to his position with 28 years experience, Level 5 umpire certificate and completion of the Baseball Canada Caravan training program for instructors in 2007; and experience working five National Championships for Baseball Canada. Troy will focus on the development of umpires at the junior premier level. He will give young umpires and umpires with potential the opportunity to work at the premier level to bring additional umpires on board to address the umpire succession plan for the PBL. Troy will also oversee the allocation of umpires for the junior premier level and the assessment of all umpires in the PBL.
Congratulations to Ted and Troy on their appointments! The PBL looks forward to the expertise that both these individuals bring to the association. |
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Monday, 14 December 2009 17:18 |
The Big League Experience, in partnership with MIZUNO, Baseball Canada, Baseball B.C, and the BCPBL is excited to announce that they will offer the “MIZUNO Elite Player” information seminar during the 3rd Annual OPENING DAY Super Clinic. Former MLB pitcher, Chris Reitsma, will team up with former MLB Allstar catcher and current Catching Coordinator for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Bob Didier to discuss “Pitcher/Catcher Relationship” as well as a session on “Setting up the Hitter”. Chris Pritchett, hitting and fitness specialist, will present “Creating the PROFESSIONAL Hitter- the Mental Side” as well as “Fitness for the ELITE Athlete”. MLB scouts, Brandon Newell and Marty Lehn will discuss “Preparing to Showcase; What scouts are looking for!” In additional, a special guest speaker will present “Nutrition for the Elite Athlete” and answer all your questions about nutritional supplements. Finishing up the classroom sessions, will be a presentation by SPORTSWORX, a company which specializes in helping college bound athletes and their families understand and identify scholarship opportunities. (Parents are welcome and invited to attend this session at no charge.)
The Elite Player information clinic is designed for elite players, ages 15 and older and will be held during the OPENING DAY SUPER CLINIC at Southridge School in South Surrey, B.C., January 30th, from 10 am to 4 pm. Please note: The Elite Player session is sponsored by Mizuno Canada and endorsed by Baseball Canada resulting in a nominal fee of $40 per player. Individuals and teams wishing to attend must register online at: http://www.bigleagueexperience.com/register/clinics.phpregistration. If you are looking for the edge and are serious about taking your game to college and the next level, don’t miss this important opportunity. |
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Sunday, 25 October 2009 21:34 |
The AGM for the Premier Baseball Association will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 4:00pm in Langley at the Coast Hotel and Conference Centre. The election for vacant positions for the board of directors will take place. Five positions are vacant that include two (2) directors at large; one (1) regional director; one (1) on-field director; and the position of president. The position of directors is for a two (2) year term and four (4) years for the president. For information regarding the governing structure of the association, please refer to the information posted.
Please forward all nominations for the vacant positions to Nick DeKoning at nick@bcpbl.com by November 9, 2009 and copy clyde@bcpbl.com. |
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Sunday, 04 October 2009 09:09 |
Jon Syrnyk (Langley) and Nic Lendvoy (Fraser Valley) both from UBC will share the Rud Haar Memorial Scholarship and will each receive a $1000 scholarship. Jon is taking the Kinesiology/Health Science program and Nic is in Human Kinetics. Both players maintained an average of over 80% in both terms during the 2008-2009 study sessions.
Other recipients are:
Cody Chartrand (Nanaimo) who started at UBC in September receives a $500 scholarship
William Thorpe (Fraser Valley) who has been attending Douglas receives a $250 scholarship William is taking a Sport Science diploma
Giordi Molnari (Coquitlam) has started at Douglas in September receives a $250 scholarship. |
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Wednesday, 09 September 2009 12:14 |
 This years’ Jim Wray Memorial Classic features all 13 PBL franchises, as well, as an All-Star team from BC Minor, split into 2 divisions 18U and 16U. The tournament hosted by Baseball BC being held in various regions throughout the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, Sept 16-20th. The Senior(18U) finals will take place at Delair Park on Sept 20th and the Junior(16U) finals at Whalley Stadium on Sept 20th. [See tournament schedule & results] |
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New Team on Vancouver Island for 2010 |
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Tuesday, 01 September 2009 15:18 |
- A message from BCPBL president, Ted Hotzak
"The board of directors of the Premier Baseball Association is pleased to announce that approval has been given for a second premier team in Victoria. The addition of a second premier team will give all players the opportunity to play baseball at the highest level in the province in a league that has become known as “the best high school league in Canada." All parents and players who want to participate on a high performance baseball team within the Premier Baseball League (PBL), should be aware that there are two teams in Victoria and that they may try out for either team - the Mariners or the new GVBA team. New players to the PBL (regardless of age), are encouraged to review what both programs have to offer and try out for the team that they feel offers what they would like in a High Performance Program. The board is confident that both programs will offer quality instruction and provide a positive playing experience for all players. The development of players and the promotion of baseball will be the focus of both programs. Players who were on the 2009 Mariners Junior and Senior rosters, are grandfathered to the Mariners. For information about the two teams please visit the team websites: Victoria GVBA - www.victoriabaseball.com; Victoria Mariners - www.victoriamariners.com" |
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Written by BCBPL Admin
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Monday, 31 August 2009 18:15 |
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The 24 player Canada World Cup Roster has been announced with nine BCPBL alumi on the team; Cole Armstrong (Fraser Valley Chiefs), Shawn Bowman (Coquitlam Reds), Terrance Dayleg (Fraser Valley Chiefs), Bryan Dumesnil (Nanaimo Pirates), Brett Lawrie (Langley Blaze), Adam Loewen (Fraser Valley Chiefs), Rene Tosoni (Coquitlam Reds), Vince Perkins (Parksville Royals) and Jimmy Van Ostrand (North Delta Blue Jays). Other BC players include RJ Swindle, Brooks McNiven, Trystan Magnuson, and Chris Kissock. The World Championship takes place in Europe, Sept 9-27th. [See World Cup Schedule] |
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Monday, 24 August 2009 12:14 |
We are trying to update our "Alumni in College" page for the 2009-10 season and need your assistance. Please send information to BCPBL Admin. [See current 2009-10 list]
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