Return to Sport Update, Ontario Coaches Conference, SuperClinic Registration

RETURN TO SPORT UPDATE

Keeping Safe With New Restrictions

We remind all teams, local associations and affiliated associations that we must continue to follow the Province of Ontario's COVID-19 Orders, public health guidance and Baseball Ontario's Return to Sport Protocols as we resume baseball activities. Here are further details as to what this means.

As many regions of the province move out of Stage 1 - Shutdown and Stage 1 - Grey, teams and associations may be looking to use private facilities for indoor workouts. While this is generally permitted, we must make sure the following protocols are being adhered to:

No team can travel to a centre with different restrictions in order to conduct baseball activities. For example, currently a team in Wellington County (Red) cannot travel to Grey Bruce Region (yellow) for a practice or training session, or vice versa. Similarly, no team from Peel (Shutdown) can travel to Halton (Red). Note: Green Zone, Yellow Zone and Orange Zone all have the same restrictions and movement is allowed between those zones.
Players are subject to the restrictions where they live even if their team is based in another region.
Players in Stage 1 - Shutdown and Stage 1 - Grey Zone are not permitted to return to baseball activities.
All indoor private facilities should be following the Provincial Orders and public health guidance. In addition, they may have adopted their own protocols specific to their facility. We encourage all teams to check with the facility on how they are managing the number of people present at one time, and what forms you are required to sign.
Utilizing an attendance tracker is mandatory! Whether you use the Baseball Ontario OnDeck app or some other resource, you must keep records of all attendees at each event in case contact tracing is required.
Ensure teams have hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes readily available, which are to used in accordance with Baseball Ontario's Return to Sport guidelines. Try to avoid sharing of bats or other equipment. Equipment that must be shared must be sanitized between users.
No out of province travel in order to conduct baseball activities is permitted at this time.

Keep in mind that the above is only a summary and the actual Provincial Orders and public health guidance should be consulted. Please continue to be diligent in your safety practices, and when in doubt stay home. Thank you and stay safe and healthy!

OnDeck!

Shaping Tomorrow Today

Presented by the Coaches Association of Ontario (CAO) and the Canadian Sport Institute of Ontario (CSIO), this year's event is going virtual and will be FREE to access!

This year’s conference will see top experts from around the world including acclaimed authors, professional coaches, and sport science leaders coming together to provide Ontario coaches with tangible takeaways for when sport returns again.

Learn more!

Level 3 SuperClinic Registration On Now!

This year's SuperClinics will be virtual, and for the first time ever, will be offered nationally!

Baseball Ontario, in partnership with British Columbia Baseball Umpires Association, have developed the 2021 SuperClinic curriculum and are pleased to say that all 10 provinces have committed to participating in this unique training and certification program!

We're also thrilled to share that there will be a few MLB Umpires in the clinic instructor rotation! Registration closes February 28th!

Pitching Stuff

with

Brent Strom

2021 BEC Drill of the Week Pitching Pitching Stuff Feb 9, 2021

Toronto Blue Jays Present

10 Questions With...

Ross Atkins!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

All Deadlines/Tasks/Events/Reminders can be found on our Baseball Ontario Calendar of Events. Remember to visit frequently!

FRIENDLY REMINDER OF UPCOMING EVENTS:

Board of Management Meeting (Online) February 18th, 7pm
Rep Council Meeting (Online) March 4th, 7pm
Board of Management Meeting (Online) March 18th, 7pm
Select Council Meeting (Online) March 28th, 11am

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