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May this Eid bring joy, love, and success for you! Eid Mubarak.

#BaseballMoms are the greatest in the world! Wishing all of our incredible moms an amazing Mother's Day! We love you!

We dare you to watch this video and not smile! Fingers crossed we’re all back out safely umpiring on ball diamonds soon. We love it when young umpires want to get involved, and many of us probably can’t remember our first game on the field. Love the out mechanic on the steal of 2nd

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5 Years! In the @BaseballOntario umpires program, you must complete 2 yrs at Level 1 & 3 yrs at Level 2 before graduating to Level 3. Get started today or continue along your certification path. Registering for a 2021 Virtual Level 1 & 2 Umpire Clinics! http://ow.ly/gzoB50EAlPp #ONUmp #umpire #umpires #umpiring #umpireeducation

Blessings be with you this festival of lights and always. Chag sameach!

It was the year to introduce and reintroduce awards! Next we are pleased to announce the winners of the new Baseball Ontario Spotlight Series. The first recipient: @MSBAbaseball MSBA - Mississauga Southwest Baseball Association @MSBAbaseball #OBA2020agm

Congratulations to Hamilton District Baseball Association (HDBA) for winning their 1st George Spalding, 2020 Association of the Year Award. #OBA2020agm

Congratulations to our Service Award winners: Mark Orton - 25 Years of Service Bernie Soulliere - 40 Years of Service! #OBA2020agm

Congratulations to our 20 Years of Service Award winners: Ric Duwyn and Paul Ames #OBA2020agm

Congratulations to our Service Award winners: Scott Manson - 5 Year of Service Al Dobbin - 15 Years of Service #OBA2020agm

We reached back into our award vault and pulled out an award that had not been presented since 1997, Congratulations to Justin Jonathan Snively-Topping the winner of the 2020 Provincial Award. #OBA2020agm

Congratulations to Chris Wilhelm, winner of the 2020 President's Award. #OBA2020agm

Best wishes to all our friends and family for Thanksgiving! We are thankful for each and every one of our players, parents, coaches, umpires, volunteers, administrators, and board members who make our game great. Happy Thanksgiving!

Drop by our Baseball Ontario Virtual TradeShow, our Partners are Live today from 11:00am to 1:00pm to answer all your baseball questions! #OBA2020agm

Baseball Ontario celebrates the power and strength of the young women in our province paving the way for our game's future. #DayOfTheGirl

Last night Baseball Ontario held our 2020 Evening of Excellence, stay tune, throughout the day, as we recognize the well-deserved award winners. #OBA2020agm #eveningofexcellence

Smashing baseballs and barriers like never before! #DayOfTheGirl

Please make sure to join one of our workshops at 9am: Female Baseball: Growing Our Sports - Presenter Mary-Ann Smith Umpire Program 2021 - Presenter Ray Merkley #OGA2020agm

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Way to go Stu! Congratulations from all of the Baseball Ontario umpires and staff!

The countdown is on! Just 4 days left until #OBA2020AGM check out our amazing partners at the Trade Show and don't forget to watch the pre-recorded workshops. See you on Friday! #LearnShopEngage https://bit.ly/OBA_2020_AGM

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As we wrap up National Coaches Week, Baseball Ontario salutes all the men and women who positively impact and contribute to the development of athletes across Ontario and Canada. It is through your efforts that we can continue to grow our game. #ThanksCoach to every one of you!

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National Coaches Week celebrates the positive impact coaches have on athletes across Canada. As a player and member of the Women's National Team Coaching Staff, Ashley Stephenson has been driving growth in women's baseball since 2004. #ThanksCoach

National Coaches Week celebrates the positive impact coaches have on athletes across Canada. In 2019, Chad Dube led the Cambridge Cubs to the Association's first ever National Title, leading his 13U team to victory in Repentigny, Québec. #ThanksCoach

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National Coaches Week JG Larocques is committed to the development of coaches & athletes as a member of the OBA Coaching Committee & through his Baseball Academy. He is also the founder of Laurentian University's baseball program and a dynamic Coach Developer. #ThanksCoach

Jennifer Stitt-Revin is the founder of Field of Dreams Baseball Camp & has over 16 years experience developing young players through her camps. She is the Training Director at Thornhill Minor Baseball & coaches their 11U AA team. #ThanksCoach

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ICYMI: Baseball Ontario is now accepting nominations for 2020 awards! Please submit your nominations by noon October 30th! http://ow.ly/1nrX50BViXN

National Coaches Week celebrates the positive impact coaches have on athletes across Canada. Ken Babcock has been at the forefront of baseball in Oshawa for a long time. He is the President of Baseball Oshawa and his passion is in helping grow the sport. #ThanksCoach

National Coaches Week celebrates the positive impact coaches have on athletes across Canada. Former OYT Head Coach Scott Robinson is one of the most committed coaches in Ontario. At every level, he is passionate about developing young athletes & growing the game. #ThanksCoach

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Baseball Ontario is now accepting nominations for 2020 awards! Please submit your nominations by noon October 30th! http://ow.ly/RKqZ50BViTv

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National Coaches Week celebrates the positive impact coaches have on athletes across Canada. John Hashimoto was instrumental in the execution & delivery of the Baseball Ontario online coach certification in 2020 & is one of the most respected coaches in Canada. #ThanksCoach

National Coaches Week celebrates the positive impact coaches have on athletes across Canada. Following an incredible playing career with the Women's National Team, Samantha Magalas continued as a coach & was the only female WNT coach at the Pan Am Games in 2016. #ThanksCoach

National Coaches Week celebrates the positive impact coaches have on athletes across Canada. Passionate & devoted to shaping young athletes and young coaches, Frank Fascia has been instrumental in the development of Arm Care and coach development in Ontario. #ThanksCoach

National Coaches Week celebrates the positive impact coaches have on athletes across Canada. The Tecumseh Thunder have won 5 Baseball Ontario Senior Championships & 2 National Championships with Jamie Kell managing. He is passionate and devoted to growing the sport. #ThanksCoach

National Coaches Week celebrates the positive impact coaches have on athletes across Canada. Among the most successful coaches in the province, Mike Lumley has won 27 Ontario & National Championships over his 25-year career with the London Badgers & Western Mustangs. #ThanksCoach

National Coaches Week celebrates the positive impact coaches have on athletes across Canada. Kylie O'Donnell is the Manager of Coach Development for Canadian Girls Baseball and has been coaching girls aged 4-16 with CGB since 2016. #ThanksCoach

National Coaches Week celebrates the positive impact coaches have on athletes across Canada. Coach Q has been an integral part of the Ontario Youth Team since 2016, winning the Canada Cup in his first year as Head Coach. #ThanksCoach for your passion in growing athletes.

National Coaches Week is a time to celebrate the positive impact coaches have on athletes across Canada. Steadfast & calm, Toronto Playgrounds coach Marco Bianchi draws the most from his players and was named the 2019 OBA Rep Coach of the Year 14U and above. #ThanksCoach

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As #WomenInBaseballWeek comes to a close, Baseball Ontario would like to give one more shout out and thank you to all the women featured this week and every woman and girl that shapes our great game!

After joining the Women's National Team in 2001, Jenna Flannigan helped Canada win the bronze at the 2012 World Cup in Edmonton and was named an All-Star. She also won a National Championship with Team Ontario in 2013 and earned the Top Hitter title. #WomenInBaseballWeek

As a 13-year old, Jorja Sandilands was the youngest player to be selected to play on the 16U Ontario Girls Team. Her strong defence helped her Rep team win the 13U AAA Rep Championship on the way to claiming the Baseball Ontario 2019 13U Player of the Year. #WomenInBaseballWeek

Last year, Baseball Ontario Level 3 umpire Morgan Herrington was one of 4 Ontario umpires to attend the MLB Umpire Camp in Vero Beach, FL where she was invited by MLB to the Trailblazer Series in California. #WomenInBaseballWeek

In 2004, Samantha Magalas became the first woman in Canadian history to play for a men's university baseball team. She also played on the Women's National team from 2004-2009 and was an an All-Star at the Women's World Cup in 2004. #WomenInBaseballWeek

As a member of the Women's National Team from 2011-14 and 2018, Hannah Martensen played in 3 Women's World Cup Championships. She is now a baseball instructor in and the co-chair of National Capital Girls Baseball, growing baseball in the Ottawa area. #WomenInBaseballWeek

Vi Christopher was Baseball Ontario's first female President, serving from 1987-88. She served her community and the province for over 35 years. Vi was awarded Honourary Member status in 1998 and was inducted into the Baseball Ontario Hall of Fame in 2013. #WomenInBaseballWeek

National level umpire and senior course conductor Tosha Hains began umpiring in the Tillsonburg area in the late 1980s. Tosha umpired in the independent pro league playing out of London and was the first woman to umpire at the Baseball Canada Cup. #WomenInBaseballWeek

Former Ontario Women's Team pitcher Elizabeth Benn has worked her way through the ranks of MLB from intern to her current role as Senior Coordinator of Player Programs, Baseball Development, & Diversity. She has also instructed at Jays Care Foundation events. #WomenInBaseballWeek

Emma Carr began has played for the Ontario Women’s Team since 2011 & at Nationals was named the top defensive player in 2014, & top hitter in 2019. She joined the Women's National Team in 2014 & serves as the Elite Coordinator for Canadian Girls Baseball. #WomenInBaseballWeek

As a pitcher and shortstop for her local 13U & 14U House League and Select teams, Mary Green combined for 70 plate appearances and an on base percentage of .724 earning herself the 2019 Baseball Ontario 13U Select Player of the Year. #WomenInBaseballWeek

Natalie Shears began her umpiring career at the age of 12 and by the time she was 16, had earned herself the title of Baseball Ontario Umpire of the year. Last year, Natalie was one of 4 Ontario women umpires to attend the MLB Umpire Camp in Vero Beach, FL. #WomenInBaseballWeek

In 2016, Barb Henry was named the Baseball Ontario & WOBA Volunteer of the Year. A Past President of the Western Ontario Baseball Association, Barb is currently a VP for WOBA in addition to serving on the OBA Select Council and Board of Management. #WomenInBaseballWeek

A fixture on the mound for the Women's National Team for over a decade, Autumn Mills was often the pitcher to get the nod whenever Team Canada needed a win. She has helped grow girls baseball through the Toronto Blue Jays Academy & still plays for Ontario. #WomenInBaseballWeek

The 2019 Baseball Ontario Level 3 Umpire of the Year was awarded to Annette Hoggarth but that just scratches the surface of Annette's impact on baseball. She is also a Baseball Ontario BOM Director, Technical Chair on the Rep Council, & Co-President of WOBA. #WomenInBaseballWeek

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Miya Waldron has been playing baseball since 2009. In that time, she has won 4 National Championships, a Silver, & a bronze playing for Ontario's 21U & Senior Women teams. Miya is the 2020 recipient of the Baseball Ontario R. Jack Middlemass Scholarship. #WomenInBaseballWeek

Founder & CEO of Canadian Girls Baseball, Dana Bookman has been growing girls baseball across Canada since 2016. CGB has built strategic partnerships with Jays Care Foundation, MLB, Baseball Ontario, & is among the largest girls' leagues in the world. #WomenInBaseballWeek

A veteran of the Women's National Team, Kate Psota has racked up an impressive resume: 15 years with the WNT, 9 National Championships with Ontario, 6 World Cup medals, & Silver at the Pan-Am games in Toronto. Kate was a 4-time World Cup All-Star at 1st base. #WomenInBaseballWeek

Cathy Lamarucciola is the Competition Chair for the Baseball Ontario Rep Division, supervising competition as the Overall Series Chair. A veteran of the Board of Management since 2004, Cathy won the 2017 Baseball Ontario Director of the Year Award. #WomenInBaseballWeek

Lisa Turbitt has umpired or supervised many National & International championships. A member of the OBA Umpire Committee, Lisa is the first female WBSC Baseball Umpire Director & the first woman selected to umpire a World Baseball Classic Qualifier in 2020. #WomenInBaseballWeek

Inducted into the Baseball Ontario Hall of Fame in 2017, Linda Lewis was the first female Vice President in Baseball Canada history and was Baseball Ontario's second female President. She has helped shape baseball throughout the province for over 40 years. #WomenInBaseballWeek