UPDATE JULY 23
Consistent with the Province and York Region Public Health guidelines, Thornhill Baseball Club's Rep and Select teams have begun to practice. Our Men's League and House League plans are pending.
UPDATE JUNE 21
YSBA is cancelling the 2020 Elite, Rep and Select competitive season including all YSBA sanctioned games, Provincial Qualifiers and Affiliate Championships. YSBA cancellation will remain in effect until September 7 (Labour Day), 2020. For more information from the YSBA click here
UPDATE MAY 27
Baseball Ontario extends its suspension of in-person baseball activities to June 15th.
Thornhill Baseball is also suspending activities to June 15th in coordination with Baseball Ontario.
To hear from Baseball Ontario President, Ed Quinlan, with more information on this operational update please watch the 3 part video series!
UPDATE MAY 15 2020 - Planning For the Future - IMPORTANT UPDATE
In light of the ongoing COVID pandemic and recommendations by the Ontario government, Thornhill Baseball is announcing the following changes in regards to our Youth House League Program:
#1) After careful considerations, the standard 2020 house league program is being canceled. All registered players in Youth House league will receive a 100% refund on June 1st.
#2) Thornhill Baseball will continue to monitor developments within the Province and will plan for the possibility of a modified & shorted season of games, practices and clinics for as many divisions as possible. Details in regards to our season plans, information you will need to make a decision as to whether or not you want to play and the instructions to re-register will be both emailed and posted on our web site.
Please note that the above cancellation is limited to our Youth House League at this time given that Youth House League is primarily made up of younger players where the challenge of maintaining social distancing is harder to achieve.
At this point in time, Thornhill Baseball continues to plan for a Select, Rep and Men’s House league season to begin later in the summer when the Province says it is safe to resume regular outdoor activities.
On behalf of Thornhill Baseball, I would like to recognize all the volunteers who came forward to coach and support the development of our summer program. We will be in touch as we plan for ways to get players back on the field. I also want to give a thank you to all the parents and players for choosing Thornhill Baseball; we look forward to seeing you all on the field as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Chris McNeil – VP House League
UPDATE MAY 9 2020
Based on Baseball Ontario's latest guidance, we're extending our suspension of baseball activities until May 31st.
Safe Sport Update (May 6, 2020)
UPDATE APRIL 1 2020
Based on Baseball Ontario's guidance given today, we're extending our suspension of baseball activities until May 1st.
Baseball Ontario Media Release April 1 2020
UPDATE MARCH 31 2020
Due to the extension of Ontario's State of Emergency, we're also extending our suspension of baseball activities until April 20th.
UPDATE MARCH 17 2020
With the fluid situation around COVID-19, we fully appreciate that it has changed the daily routines of each and every one of us.
Based on the guidance of York Region Public Health, the Board of Thornhill Baseball recently made the decision to suspend all in-person league activities, winter workouts, practices and umpiring and coaching clinics until April 3rd. This was communicated to the impacted individuals by email.
More importantly, at this point, our plans have not changed and we are actively working diligently and gearing up to run our regular activities for all House League, Rep and Select programs when our season starts in May.
As the situation continues to evolve, we are committed to keep all impacted members of the baseball community up to date on our plans.
Questions about COVID-19? Please visit York Region Public Health website.
Our Regular Programs
House League
Designed for kids 4-18 house league baseball is for players of all skill levels. The goal of this program is to promote skill development, team building, sportsmanship, confidence and enjoyment of the game of baseball.
Diamond Division
Our award-winning Diamond Division is designed for children with developmental disabilities between 8-18. The goal of this program is to promote skill development, team building, sportsmanship, confidence and enjoyment of the game of baseball.
Select
Select Baseball is a more in-depth and competitive baseball program for skilled players. Tryouts are required prior to being placed on a team. Thornhill is unique in that offers two types of Select Programs: Loop Teams & Tournament Teams.
Rep
Rep Baseball is our most in-depth and competitive baseball program for skilled players. Tryouts are required prior to being placed on a team. Rep teams compete against other York Simcoe Baseball programs and play in tournaments. Finally, teams compete to represent York Region in the Baseball Ontario Provincial Championship Tournament.
Rep Senior
The Reds AAA senior club is for players over the age of 21 still looking to play competitive baseball. They compete in the Greater Toronto Baseball League, a seven team loop which features clubs across the GTA. The Reds senior team features players with NCAA and pro experience, and can be found every Wednesday night at Bishops Cross Park; with games starting at 7:30pm
Men's League
Designed for Adults, house league baseball is for players of all skill levels. The goal of this program is to promote team building, sportsmanship, competition and enjoyment of the game of baseball.
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Recent News
Rep and Select to start practicing
Consistent with the Province and York Region Public Health guidelines, Thornhill Baseball Club’s Rep and Select teams have begun to practice. Our Men’s League and House League plans are pending.
Rep and Select cancelled for 2020
Rep and Select has been cancelled for 2020.
Baseball Ontario extends suspension to June 15th
Baseball Ontario extends its suspension of in-person baseball activities to June 15th. Thornhill Baseball is also suspending activities to June 15th in coordination with Baseball Ontario. To hear from Baseball Ontario President, Ed Quinlan, with more information on this operational update please watch the 3 part video series!
About Thornhill Baseball Club
Thornhill Baseball Club is a not-for-profit community service volunteer organization. Founded in 1985, the Club has served and continues to serve, the residents of Thornhill (both within the City of Vaughan & the City of Markham) as the hub for community baseball. Over the past 35 years, the club has provided programing to well over 25,000 individuals.
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