St. Marys – Justin Morneau and Jason Bay are strong contenders to become the only player other than nine-time winner Larry Walker to snag more than two Tip O’Neill Awards, presented by the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame annually to the player judged to have excelled in individual achievement and team contribution while adhering to baseball's highest ideals.
The Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance (CSTA) is pleased to announce it is now accepting nominations for the third annual PRESTIGE Awards. The nomination forms, criteria and supporting documentation can be found on-line. (www.canadiansporttourism.com)
TORONTO, ON – The large majority of Canadians who participate in sport do so as part of a team. Yet only 17 per cent of the government’s core athletic funding goes to team sport organizations.
OTTAWA – Across the country, provincial associations are implementing the Rally Cap program in their local Minor Associations to replace the younger levels such as Tee-ball, Rookie and even Mosquito. In Prince Edward Island, they have taken it a step further.
OTTAWA – How would you like to meet Justin Morneau at a special celebration of baseball achievements?
OTTAWA – Mike Goyette of Sherbrooke, Québec has attained another of his many coaching dreams. In fact, he has become only the fifth baseball coach in Canada to earn the High Performance Coaching Diploma from the National Coaching Institute (NCI) in Montreal.
LAUSANNE, Switzerland – Riccardo Fraccari of Italy was elected President of the International Baseball Federation (IBAF) on Sunday to conclude the federation’s weekend-long continental meetings and Congress.
The Program Coordinator will operate under the direct supervision of the Manager Baseball Operations, with a strong relationship with the Administrative Coordinator.
FREDERICTON - He was born in Saint John, New Brunswick. He's spent the past 17 summers in 11 different cities and may yet go to a 12th city. He winters in Bangor.
SEATTLE - Mark Teahen of the Chicago White Sox has won the 2009 Hutch Award for his efforts on and off the field.
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