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].