Rally Cap Player of the Week

During the 2010 baseball season, Baseball Canada will recognize the achievement and improvements of our young baseball players enrolled in the Baseball Canada Rally Cap Program. Starting on the week of May 10, Baseball Canada will select one player per province per week and will do so for a 12 week period concluding on July 30th, 2010.

Any parent, coach, administrator, fan or friend can nominate a young player each week. In order to do so, simply fill the nomination form making sure you include the player's picture in their Rally Cap. Please note that only nominations with a photo of a player WEARING A RALLY CAP will be considered.

Among all received nominees, Baseball Canada will draw for a weekend in Toronto including transportation for 2 people, 1 hotel night, 2 tickets for 2 Blue Jays games and 2 official Baseball Canada hats.

Nominate a Rally Cap player with our online form!

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Week of July 26, 2010:
Province: MB
Name: Holly
Age: 6
Rally Cap Accomplishment:

Holly is having a great time at Rally Cap Baseball. She is meeting lots of new people and her coaches are fantastic. Her skills have really improved and she was thrilled to receive her Grey Cap.

Holly s'amuse follement au sein du programme « Rallye Cap ». Elle a l'occasion de rencontrer tout plein de nouveaux amis et des entraîneurs vraiment fantastiques. Les différents exercices qu'elle pratique lui permettent de s'améliorer. Elle a bien hâte de changer sa casquette blanche pour une grise!

Week of July 19, 2010:
Province: NS
Name: Andrew
Age: 4
Rally Cap Accomplishment:

Andrew is 4 years old and has just received his white rally cap. He is working to receive his Grey and black cap as well. He comes to practice every week excited to try new fun drills. He really enjoys catching high pop flys and hitting the ball further and further each at bat. His favorite team is the New York Yankees and his favorite position is First base. Andrew wears his #5 Tim Hortons jersey proudly and cannot wait until the next rally cap practice.

Andrew a quatre ans et il vient tout juste de recevoir sa casquette blanche du programme « Rallye Cap ». Il travaille maintenant pour obtenir sa casquette grise, puis plus tard sa casquette noire et les autres. Il arrive toujours tout excité à ses séances d'entraînement et il raffole à essayer de nouveaux exercices amusants. Il aime à attraper de hauts ballons et à réussir à frapper la balle coup après coup. Ses favoris sont les Yankees de New York. Son dossard « Tim Horton » est le numéro 5 et il aimerait un jour jouer au premier-but, lui qui a toujours très hâte à la prochaine séance de « Rallye Cap ».

Week of July 12, 2010:
Province: NB
Name: Tanner
Age: 7
Rally Cap Accomplishment:

Tanner is a Rally Cap veteran who comes to practice everyday with a smile on his face. He is working on his Blue and Red Hats this season.Tanner is excelling at fielding this year, his crocodile technique is flawless and he does the "Catch an Egg" drill extremely well. His favorite team is the Boston Red Sox and his favorite pre-game meal is KD. Keep up the good work Tanner!

Tanner est un vétéran du programme « Rallye Cap » qui s'amène jour après jour aux séances d'entraînement avec un grand sourire accroché au visage. Depuis le début de la saison, il est passé du groupe des « casquettes bleues » à celui des « casquettes rouges ». Cette année, Tanner brille à capter des balles, et ce, en plaçant parfaitement ses mains en « bouche de crocodile »! Il réussit également fort bien au jeu de l'attrapé de l'oeuf. Tanner est un partisan inconditionnel des Red Sox de Boston et son repas d'avant match préféré est bien évidemment le “Kraft dinner”! Continu ton bon travail Tanner!

Week of July 5, 2010:
Province: SK
Name: Ryan
Age: 7
Rally Cap Accomplishment:

Ryan has just completed his second year of the Rally Cap Program and received his blue baseball cap. He enjoys hitting, catching, and making new friends. 'Hats off' to the coaches and organizers of the program.

Ryan en est seulement à sa deuxième année au sein du programme « Rallye Cap » et déjà il a reçu sa casquette bleue! Il aime frapper des balles autant que les attraper lorsqu?il se trouve en défensive sur le losange? et surtout, il adore se faire de nouveaux amis! Aux entraîneurs et à ceux qui administrent ce programme : chapeau!

Week of June 28, 2010:
Province: ON
Name: Logan
Age: 4
Rally Cap Accomplishment:

Logan completed the White Cap testing in early June and is looking forward to the Grey Cap testing night next week! Logan's favorite part of the Cambridge Minor Baseball Rally Cap Program is batting. Logan has been playing baseball for three years now.

Logan a complété le niveau blanc au début du mois de juin et il tentera d'atteindre le gris la semaine prochaine. La partie favorite de Logan dans le programme Rallye Cap du baseball mineur de Cambridge est la frappe. Logan joue au baseball depuis maintenant trois ans.

Week of June 21, 2010:
Province: MB
Name: Kiera
Age: 5
Rally Cap Accomplishment:

Kiera, as a first time participant in the Rally Cap Program has shown great enthusiasm from the first practice. She has recently shown how terrific of a "little slugger" she is. She consistently gets up to the "T" and hits the ball past the infield. Kiera has also learned to "run like the wind" when she sees another player hit the ball when she is a runner on base. We love to watch Kiera play T-ball and her infectious smile makes all spectators smile as well. We are proud of you, Kiera!

Kiera, à sa première participation au programme Rallye Cap a démontré beaucoup d'enthousiasme dès la première pratique. Elle a récemment démontré tous ses talents au bâton. Elle est constante au marbre et la plupart des balles frappées dépassent l'avant champ. Kiera a aussi appris à courrir comme un lièvre lorsqu'un coéquipier est au bâton et qu'elle est sur les sentiers. Nous aimons voir Kiera jouer au T-Ball et son sourire contagieux donne le sourire à tous les spectateurs. Nous sommes fiers de toi, Kiera!

Week of June 14, 2010:
Province: QC
Name: Emily
Age: 5
Rally Cap Accomplishment:

Emily has joined baseball this year after being inspired by watching her older brother play for years. Emily is an asset to her team, with her powerful hits and contagious smile. Emily has just earned her White Rally Cap.

Emily a commencé à jouer au baseball cette année après avoir vu son frère aîné jouer depuis plusieurs années. Emily est un rouage important de son équipe avec sa puissance au bâton et sa bonne humeur. Elle vient tout juste de récolter le niveau blanc du programme Rally Cap.

Week of June 7, 2010:
Province: QC
Name: Raphaël
Age: 5
Rally Cap Accomplishment:

Raphaël comprend super bien le jeu cette année. Il est encore un de nos plus jeunes mais il ne se décourage pas. Au contraire, il encourage tout le monde!!! C'est notre cheerleader, qui suit la partie et nous avertis de ce qui s'en vient (profile de future arbitre??). Rafi évolue à son rythme et il le respecte. Il passe à la casquette noire.

Raphaël is having an enjoyable year participating in the Rally Cap program. He is very supportive of his teammates and enjoys cheering them on. Currently, he is trying to get his black Rally Cap.

Week of May 31, 2010:
Province: AB
Name: Ryder
Age: 5
Rally Cap Accomplishment:

This is Ryder's second year in outdoor baseball with the Sherwood Park Minor Baseball Association. Last week he caught a ball at short stop and was able to get a kid out at second base. He understands the rules of the game and all the positions. He is a team player and starts many chants on the sidelines to encourage his fellow teammates play.

Ryder en est à sa deuxième année au sein de l’Association de baseball mineur de Sherwood Park. La semaine dernière, il a capté une balle à sa position de joueur d’arrêt-court et il a retiré le coureur adverse qui arrivait au deuxième but. C’est un joueur qui comprend déjà bien le jeu à plusieurs positions. C’est un joueur d’équipe. D’ailleurs, lorsqu’il est dans l’abri des joueurs, il est très actif pour entonner des chants pour encourager ses coéquipiers.

Week of May 24, 2010:
Province: MB
Name: Landon
Age: 6
Rally Cap Accomplishment:

Landon loves playing baseball for the Park City Teal Tigers. He just finished his grey cap. His favorite part of baseball is hitting.

Landon adore jouer au baseball avec les Teal Tigers de Parc City. Il vient tout juste d’obtenir sa casquette grise! Ce qu’il aime le plus au baseball… c’est frapper!

Week of May 17, 2010:
Province: MB
Name: Kaiden
Age: 5
Rally Cap Accomplishment:

Kaiden played his first real game of baseball this year in Rallycap! Kaiden is enthusiastic and excited about coming out to every game and practice. A good first step on his way to his goal of playing with the Blue Jays!

Kaiden participe pour la première fois cette année à de vrais matchs de baseball au sein du programme Rallye Cap. Chaque semaine, lorsqu’il se rend au parc que se soit pour une séance d’entraînement ou pour un match, Kaiden est toujours très excité et enthousiaste. C’est un premier pas dans la poursuite de son rêve de joueur un jour pour les Blue Jays! 

Week of May 10, 2010:
Province: QC
Name: Cèdric
Age: 7
Rally Cap Accomplishment:

Cédric travaille très fort pour tenter d’obtenir sa casquette grise. Il a déjà apprise les habiletés du lancer et de la frappe. Cédric démontre une très belle attitude et est un excellent joueur d’équipe.

Cèdric is working very hard to earn his green Rally Cap this season. Already, Cèdric has learnt the skills of throwing and hitting. Cèdric is noted for his great attitude and being a great team player.

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