
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.
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 |
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Sat, May 7 | 10:00am - 2:00pm | Woodstock | Tip O'Neill Park |
Sat, May 14 | 10:00am – 2:00pm | Windsor-Essex County | Libro Credit Union Centre |
Sun, May 15 | 10:00am – 2:00pm | Chatham | Fergie Jenkins Field at Rotary Park |
Sat, May 28 | 9:00am – 1:00pm | Burlington | Ireland Park |
Sat, May 28 | 3:00pm – 7:00pm | Hamilton | Mahoney Park |
Sun, May 29 | 10:00am – 2:00pm | Whitby | Iroquois Park , Diamond 1 |
Fri, June 3 | 10:00am – 2:00pm | North Toronto | Elie Wiesel, Diamond 2 |
Sat, June 4 | 9:00am – 1:00pm | North London Girls | West Lions Park |
Sat, June 4 | 3:00pm – 7:00pm | South London | City-Wide Sports Park |
Sun, June 5 | 10:00am – 2:00pm | Simcoe | Simcoe Lions Park, Diamond 2 |
Sat, June 25 | 9:00am – 1:00pm | Aurora | Lambert Willson Park LC2 |
Sat, June 25 | 3:00pm – 7:00pm | Markham | Milliken Mills, Diamond 2 |
Sun, June 26 | 10:00am – 2:00pm | Halton Hills | Georgetown Fairgrounds |
Wed, July 20 | 10:00am – 2:00pm | Vaughan | Vaughan Grove Sports Park |
Thurs, July 21 | 10:00am – 2:00pm | Brampton | Sesquicentennial Park |
Wed, Aug 3 | 10:00am – 2:00pm | Thornhill | Thornhill Park |
Thurs, Aug 4 | 10:00am – 2:00pm | Kitchener | Upper Canada Park |
Tues, Aug 30 | 10:00am – 2:00pm | Niagara Falls | Oakes Park |
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.
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 about the Instructional Clinic in your area please contact the Blue Jays Baseball Academy at 416-341-2500 or email at [email protected]. Please note that as we travel for clinics, response time on weekends and holidays may not be immediate. Please note that as we travel for clinics, response time may not be immediate.