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June 30, 2020 Update from Newmarket Baseball
Good morning Newmarket Baseball Families,
(3) Newmarket Baseball is looking for coaches and parent volunteers that are willing and able to run practices and adhere to the new Baseball Ontario protocols while offering a variety of social distancing baseball drills. Details tba. If you are interested in volunteering please email Chris Mellin at vpsrhouseleague@newmarketbaseball.com
(4) Participation - All practices and gatherings are optional. No player, parent or coach should feel pressured into participating if they feel that their safety or that of their child is at risk. Non-participation should not be viewed negatively. As per the OBA return to play protocols, attendance must be taken at each event.
Please see the updates on our COVID-19 Updates page for information HERE
NBA is currently working on a new FAQ page that will be updated soon!
Please be sure to check for updates on the following websites:
NBA Website
YSBA Website
OBA Website
As previously announced, Newmarket Baseball Association announced that the house league program has been cancelled , but the door was left open to hold practices or a development program subject to Provincial, Municipal, OBA, YSBA and NBA guidelines.
Where does that leave us?
Where does that leave us?
(1) Diamonds / Permits - The NBA is actively working with the Town to secure permits for specific diamonds and batting cages. We understand that some players are anxious to get out on the field. We are trying to expedite the process, but do ask for everyone's patience. Once we are able to secure permits, we will begin scheduling times.
(2) Insurance / Waivers - As per Ontario Baseball Association (OBA) every participant must sign a waiver. This includes coaches, umpires, players. There is a parental waiver for players under 18. I have attached copies of the waiver for adults and for participants under 18 years of age. All waivers would have to be submitted to Newmarket Baseball prior to any member participating in any event. I have also attached a copy of the Declaration of Compliance as well.
(3) Newmarket Baseball is looking for coaches and parent volunteers that are willing and able to run practices and adhere to the new Baseball Ontario protocols while offering a variety of social distancing baseball drills. Details tba. If you are interested in volunteering please email Chris Mellin at vpsrhouseleague@newmarketbaseball.com
(4) Participation - All practices and gatherings are optional. No player, parent or coach should feel pressured into participating if they feel that their safety or that of their child is at risk. Non-participation should not be viewed negatively. As per the OBA return to play protocols, attendance must be taken at each event.
(5) Game Play / Scrimmages - Depending on when regions are opened to Stage 3, and assuming that game play will be allowed, the NBA, YSBA and OBA are looking at the possibility of exhibition games and/or development programs. This will be a topic for upcoming meetings for each level. These might be at the NBA level (Major vs Minor year, AA vs A, A vs Select, etc.) or between associations (i.e. vs Aurora, Richmond Hill, etc.). There may still be a possibility of some form fall ball games.
(6) Refunds - We are still processing full refunds for house league players. If there are any further programs available, you will need to register again. Notifications will go out to players with updates as they are available.
Please see the updates on our COVID-19 Updates page for information HERE
NBA is currently working on a new FAQ page that will be updated soon!
Please be sure to check for updates on the following websites:
NBA Website
YSBA Website
OBA Website