Play Ball

INTRODUCTION

The Blue Jays Baseball Academy joins Major League Baseball to celebrate youth baseball and softball during the league-wide Play Ball Weekend taking place from Friday, June 14 to Sunday, June 16, 2024.

The weekend will feature Play Ball events throughout the GTA, as well as special Play Ball Saturday programming at Rogers Centre on Saturday, June 15.

At Rogers Centre, during Saturday’s game versus the Cleveland Guardians, there will be baseball-themed activations throughout the ballpark for fans to experience during the game. Activations are intended for young fans 14 and under. Click the button below to purchase tickets for Play Ball Saturday:

2024 PROGRAMMING

In 2024, the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Academy will host Play Ball Weekend in the community through three FREE clinics across Toronto and the GTA for kids aged 8 to 14.

At the clinics, players will rotate through drills that cover skills including infield, outfield, hitting, throwing, agility, and baserunning. Clinic registrants will also participate in a Baseball Athletic Training station which serves as an introduction to fundamental athletic movement.

These 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 and t-shirt.

Date Time Event Location Field
Friday June 14, 2024 8:00AM – 11:00AM Youth Instructional Clinic Toronto, ON TBA
Saturday June 15, 2024 9:00AM – 12:00PM Youth Instructional Clinic Toronto, ON TBA
Saturday June 15, 2024 3:00PM – 6:00PM Youth Instructional Clinic Brampton, ON TBA

Registration is FREE for all participants. More details on how to register for 2024 programming will be released closer to the date of the events. To join the mailing list and stay in the know, please fill out this form and select “Play Ball” as your program of interest.

2023 PROGRAMMING

In 2023, the Toronto Blue Jays hosted one-day, youth baseball clinics in Ottawa and Montreal for kids aged 8 to 12. As a special addition to our Play Ball weekend, Blue Jays alumni, Russell Martin, joined us on the field!

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.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For any questions please contact the Blue Jays Baseball Academy at [email protected]. Please note that as we travel for events, response time may not be immediate.