INTRODUCTION
The Blue Jays Baseball Academy host one day, four-hour Instructional Clinics throughout Ontario for beginner baseball players aged 8-12.
Players rotate through drills that cover skills including: infield, outfield, hitting, throwing, agility, and baserunning. Instructional Clinic registrants will also participate in a Baseball Athletic Training station which serves as an introduction to fundamental athletic movement.
Instructional Clinics are taught exclusively by Blue Jays Baseball Academy Instructors. Academy Instructors are NCCP registered, experienced coaches, who have been trained in the ‘Blue Jays Way’ of teaching baseball to youth.
Participants receive a Blue Jays hat, t-shirt and digital baseball skills manual. Each clinic registration will include one FREE kids ticket to a Blue Jays game.
Instructional Clinics also serve as a fundraising opportunity for the host baseball association or little league, as $25 from each registration is donated back to the host organization after the first 25 registrations.
COST
$65.00 (plus HST) per participant.
SCHEDULE
| Date | Time | Location | Field |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, May 6 | 10:00am – 2:00pm | St. Marys (SOLD OUT) | King Field |
| Sun, May 7 | 10:00am - 2:00pm | Ajax | Cedar Park |
| Sat, May 13 | 9:00am – 1:00pm | Hamilton | McCulloch Park |
| Sat, May 13 | 3:00pm – 7:00pm | St. George (SOLD OUT) | Gaukel Memorial Community Centre |
| Sat, May 27 | 9:00am – 1:00pm | Richmond Hill | David Hamilton Park |
| Sat, May 27 | 3:00pm – 7:00pm | Newmarket | Armstrong Family Park |
| Sun, May 28 | 10:00am – 2:00pm | Woodstock (SOLD OUT) | Tip O'Neill Park |
| Fri, June 2 | 9:00am – 1:00pm | Toronto (SOLD OUT) | Ravina Gardens |
| Sat, June 3 | 10:00am – 2:00pm | Toronto (SOLD OUT) | Christie Pits |
| Sun, June 4 | 9:00am – 1:00pm | Markham (SOLD OUT) | Milliken Mills Park |
| Mon, June 5 | 9:00am – 1:00pm | Oakville (SOLD OUT) | West Oak Trails |
| Sat, June 17 | 9:00am – 1:00pm | North Toronto (SOLD OUT) | Goulding Park |
| Sat, June 17 | 3:00pm – 7:00pm | Vaughan | Vaughan Grove Sports Park |
| Sat, June 24 | 9:00am – 1:00pm | Barrie (SOLD OUT) | Vintage Throne Stadium |
| Sun, June 25 | 10:00am – 2:00pm | Brampton (SOLD OUT) | Sesquicentennial Park |
| Sat, August 26 | 10:00am – 2:00pm | Innisfil (SOLD OUT) | Innisfil Recreation Centre |
ROGERS CENTRE INSTRUCTIONAL CLINIC
The Blue Jays Baseball Academy Instructional Clinic will be returning to the Rogers Centre on August 9, 2023.
Beginner players, aged 8-12, will attend our clinic on the Blue Jays Field and rotate through drills that cover skills including: infield, outfield, hitting, throwing, agility, and baserunning. Registrants will also participate in a Baseball Athletic Training station which serves as an introduction to fundamental athletic movement.
Instructional Clinics are taught exclusively by Blue Jays Baseball Academy Instructors. Academy Instructors are NCCP registered, experienced coaches, who have been trained in the ‘Blue Jays Way’ of teaching baseball to youth.
Participants receive a Blue Jays hat, t-shirt and digital baseball skills manual.
MULTIMEDIA
The Blue Jays Baseball Academy returned to baseball fields across Ontario hosting 13 Instructional Clinics.
The Blue Jays Baseball Academy paired up with Toronto Girls Baseball to host an Instructional Clinic for female baseball players.
On May 5, 2019, the Blue Jays Baseball Academy hosted an Instructional Clinic at Christie Pits in partnership with Toronto Playgrounds Baseball. Instructional Clinics are one-day, four-hour baseball skills clinics taking place in communities across Ontario in May and June.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All registered participants receive a confirmation email after registering for a clinic. An information email about the clinic is sent out roughly five days prior to the clinic date and will contain details about the clinic including when to arrive, what to bring and if necessary, details on the inclement weather plan. Receipts will be emailed to participants at least two business days after registering.
All participants are asked to bring a baseball glove, bat, helmet, baseball cleats or running shoes, and be dressed in appropriate athletic attire. Please also bring enough water, snacks and sunscreen based on the climate that day. A couple bats and helmets will be available for folks who do not own those items.
REFUND POLICY
A full refund, less a $10 administration fee, will be granted if registration is cancelled at least 48 hours prior to clinic date. Any cancellations within 48 hours of the clinic will not receive a refund, with the exception of a participant who is feeling ill.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For any questions regarding Instructional Clinics, please contact the Blue Jays Baseball Academy at [email protected].