The town of Ajax recently notified us that all baseball fields will be closed until May 31st.  We have received many emails asking questions about the status of the 2020 baseball season. Although it is difficult to say for certain at this time how the 2020 season will turn out, our first priority is knowing our players, coaches and families will be safe and healthy.

 

Decisions regarding the season will be made by the Ontario Baseball Association in conjunction with municipal associations. Once we have any information, we will notify all members immediately.

 

Please be patient as we work through this unprecedented situation.  Please be safe, stay home and follow all social distancing rules.

Dear Ajax Baseball members,

On the recommendation of our governing body, and to remain consistent with other Ontario sports associations, ALL baseball activities are suspended, effective immediately.

Included;

  • Practices
  • Games
  • Team functions, including fundraisers and parties

This will remain in effect until further notice, however we will remain consistent with the various government and sports associations, and provide updates as we reach critical milestones, i.e. the suspension of public schools through April 5th.

Throughout this time, the Ajax Baseball executive will continue to function, creating teams and schedules for the coming House League season, so please continue to register.

As frustrating as this may seem, and I join you in the disappointment of a delayed season, this rigor is necessary.  Please comply with these (hopefully) short term measures and in good time we will be back to green fields, and smiling children, playing the best game in the world.

Eastern Ontario baseball Association information can be found here

Yours in baseball,

Rich Leitch,

President, Ajax Baseball

Ajax Baseball is ready to launch the second year of our highly successful competitive  program for players who would like to prepare for Rep Baseball!

 The Spartans Academy Program

What is the Spartans Academy Program?

  • The Spartans Academy will prepare players who are interested in playing Rep Baseball
  • This program will leverage the skills, training and resources of our Ajax Spartans Rep program

What is the time commitment?

  •  There will be pre-season (Spring Training) offered, starting after March Break 2020
    • This will be a combination of gym and baseball facility work
    • Frequency will be limited to 1-2 evenings per week
    • As a House League Rookie team, the Spartan Academy team will have the same regular season schedule as all other teams
    • Your weekends will not be impacted

Is there any additional cost?

  • Any additional cost, above regular player registration, will be nominal and based on the cost of facilities used for Spring Training

What are the eligibility requirements

  • Only that your child was born in 2013 and is a resident of Ajax

Please join us for an Info session on February 18th at the Ajax Lions Club

  • Date: Tuesday February 18th
  • Time: 7pm
  • Location: Ajax Lions Club
  • 500 Clements Rd. W Ajax, ON

We are extremely excited for the second year of this program in Ajax and we continue to build an association to serve our families.

Yours in Baseball,

John Warwick, Ajax Baseball

Rep Director

UPDATED:

We would like to thank all the applicants who have submitted a resume to be an Umpire with the ASMBA.  We will continue to encourage experience umpires to apply, unfortunately we have received our requirements for new applicants for the coming season.

Thank you,

John Petsinis

ASMBA Umpire and Chief

petsinisjohn@gmail.com

416-717-9021

The Ajax Spartans Minor Baseball Association is currently seeking new and experienced umpires to join our team for the upcoming 2020 season.

If you are interested in becoming an umpire and you are born in 2007 or earlier please send a resume directly to our Umpire and Chief – John Petsinis.  Applications will be taken up to January 31st.

Also if you have any questions regarding the process please do not hesitate to contact John.

John Petsinis

After a very successful inaugural season, we are happy to announce that this program is back for 2020.  Parent info night coming soon!

Congratulations to Heather and Joe Ruccia for winning the Len Stroud House League Coach(es) of the Year Award 2019
Thank you Stroud Family for your loyal sponsorship of our House League teams.

We are happy to announce our 2020 Rep tryouts.  Please register here and the updated tryout schedule can be found here.

A few things to remember:

  • Players interested in Rep Baseball must attend tryouts for all teams, offered at their respective age division, until they are offered a spot on a team or told they are not being selected
    • Example: Our Minor Mosquito division has both a AA and A team.  All players must attend the AA tryouts until cut.  Players may only attend the A tryouts if they have participated in the AA tryouts.  This rule will be upheld at all age levels.  There will be no exceptions
  • Rep Baseball is not for everyone, however it can be a very memorable experience for players and families alike.

Some questions you may have:

  • Will I have to give up all of my summer weekends? 
    • Teams typically play in 2-4 weekend tournaments per season plus 1 or 2 playoff tournaments. 1 or 2 of those tournaments may require overnight stays
  • Is Rep Baseball expensive? 
    • Rep team costs average about $1100-$1300, per player.  While costs are higher than house league, Rep players will receive off season training and development, play their home games at the Ajax Sportsplex fields and are provided with professional style uniforms.  Team sponsorship and fundraising can also reduce costs for families
  • Is my child good enough to play Rep Baseball?
    • As they say, you never know until you try.  Ajax Baseball offers Rep Baseball at all age levels, and most levels include multiple teams, i.e. A/AA

 It is an exciting time to be a part of Ajax Baseball.  We are hosting the Rep Minor Mosquito Provincial Championship tournament in both 2019 and 2020.  We’ve just completed the tryouts for our three 2020 Elite teams, and several of our teams are going to their own Provincial Championships in 2019.

Thank you and we’ll see you at tryouts!

If you have any questions you can contact:
Andy Topolie, Rep Convener at Andy.Topolie@therecroom.com
John Warwick, Convener in Chief at john.warwick@cibc.com

REGISTER NOW!