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Welcome to Nanaimo Minor Baseball Association

2012 Registration

NMBA representatives will be on location at ReAction Source for Sports, 4906 Wellington Rd, Nanaimo, from Noon until 4:00pm on the following Saturdays and Sundays to take registrations:

• January 14 / 15
• January 21 / 22
• January 28 / 29

Remember that the last day to register to ensure you are not wait listed is January 31, 2012 (note this date was Feb 28 last year).  

The 2012 Registration form may be printed out from our Handouts page.  

For easy reference, here are the divisions by birth year:

• T-Ball 2006-2007
• Rookie 2005
• Tadpole 2003-2004
• Mosquito 2001-2002
• Pee Wee 1999-2000
• Bantam 1997-1998
• Midget 1994-1996 

Completed registrations should be mailed to NMBA, Box 327, Nanaimo, V9R 5L3 or dropped off to ReAction Source for Sports on Wellington Road, Nanaimo, and must be received by January 31, 2012.  Registrations received after this date will be wait listed and must include at $25 late fee before the registration process is started. 

 

2012 NMBA Bantam and Pee Wee Single Season Team Info

Happy new year to all 2012 Bantam and Peewee eligible players. 

For the upcoming season, NMBA intends to roster both Bantam AAA, AA and Peewee AA teams (as well as house teams in both divisions).

The Bantam AAA team will be competing in the BC Minor AAA league featuring teams from Vancouver Island (5), the Lower Mainland (8), and the Okanagan (2). The Bantam AA team will have an island specific component for the spring expanding to encompass lower mainland teams into the summer. League play for both teams will commence in April and could extend into late July and early August should either team advance beyond provincials.

The Peewee AA team will begin an island exhibition schedule in early April through June. The team will largely morph into the summer Peewee AAA team. Separate tryouts for this team will be scheduled in June. The Peewee AAA summer season could extend into August if the team advances beyond provincials.

Age eligible players committed to playing baseball at an elite level are encouraged to tryout for these teams via preseason indoor activities planned to begin later this month. Times and dates will be forthcoming. Please continue to visit the NMBA website regularly for further information.

 

Announcing...the return of All-Star Bantam Baseball! 

All-Star Bantam baseball is returning to Nanaimo.  During the spring and summer, Nanaimo will field Bantam AA and AAA teams. This opportunity is for those players interested in developing their game and playing against some of the best players in British Columbia.  All-Star baseball requires a high level of interest and commitment.  If you want to come and learn more about the plan, please attend a parent meeting at Centennial Bldg at 5:30 on Tuesday, February 7th.  Feel free to bring your son or daughter along to the meeting.

Bantam Baseball Camp
This camp is for players interested in getting five weeks of instruction and development before try-outs.  Bantam AA and AAA coaches along with a number of baseball experts will provide a challenging and exciting baseball experience. This camp will help players increase their level of success when they hit the field in mid-March.  The cost for the camp will be $150, payable to NMBA at the first session.

Centennial Bldg 3:30-5:30 
Every Tuesday and Thursday from Feb 7 to Mar. 9th
Merle Logan Sunday Mornings February 12th, 19th & 26th; March 4th & 11th

Bantam AA & AAA Try-outs
Try-outs for the Bantam AA & AAA Pirates will take place on March 13th and 15th at Centennial Building from 3:30 until 5:30 p.m.  It is expected that players get lots of preparation before try-outs, so their arms are prepared for throwing and their bodies are prepared for physical work-outs.  Try-outs will be free, but a child must attend at least one try-out date to be eligible to play.  Obviously, the more opportunity that you give the coaching staff to see your child perform then the more aware the staff will be of your child’s talent. 

 

Jr, Sr Pirates and Bantams - Practice Sessions

New times for the Centenial Building are every Sunday starting Jan 29th (Feb 5, 12, 19, 26) from 2 -4pm.  No Charge for these sessions, and all ages (Bantam, Jr, Sr) are again welcome.

Also, Wednesdays (Feb 1, 8, 15 and 22) will be used for pitchers and catchers from 6 - 8pm at the Madill Building. No charge for these sessions. Even if you're unable to throw a bullpen that day, still show up and pitchers can do other drills (PFPs, towel drill, balance work, etc).  

Any positional players who want to come and long toss are welcome. Positional players can come and go as you please.  

 

 

 

2011 Junior Umpire of the Year

Nanaimo Minor Baseball is proud to announce  that Brendan Rogers was selected as the BCBUA Area 1 Junior Umpire of the Year for 2011.  

CONGRATULATIONS BRENDAN!!

 

Indoor Baseball Skills Instruction with Bryan Dumesnil

http://bryandumesnil.wordpress.com/

 

 CONGRATULATIONS to the Pee Wee AAA Pirates - Western Canadian Champions!

Nanaimo Bulletin - Tuesday January 3, 2012

Team of the year:  Nanaimo Pirates peewees
For the Nanaimo Pirates peewee AAA all-stars, team-of-the-year distinction is sort of a lifetime achievement award - not bad, for a bunch of 13-year-olds.

Nanaimo Bulletin - Sunday December 24, 2011

'Tis the night before Christmas... 

Nanaimo Daily News - Monday August 29, 2011
Pirates clinch Western Canadians
Young Nanaimo team sweeps every opponent to win tournament with impressive perfect record.

Nanaimo Bulletin - Monday August 29, 2011

Pee Wee Pirates win Western Championship
The Pee Wee Pirates won the championship.  They won it convincingly.  And they created one of the most wonderful where are they now moments a sports fan could hope to see. 

 

Need a Haircut?

Sports Barbers (#3 - 4906 Wellington Road, beside Reaction Source for Sports) will give $2 back to NMBA with every hair service or product purchased - print coupon.

NMBA Burt Lansdell Memorial Award

NMBA offers the Burt Lansdell Memorial Award for graduating players continuing their education.  

This $500 award in memory of Burt Lansdell will be awarded to a student who has been active within the Nanaimo Minor Baseball Association and who has played for several years at the Player Pitch, Bantam or Midget Level.  Applicants must submit in writing their history with NMBA, their post-secondary plans and a recent transcript of marks.

Please mail your application to NMBA, PO Box 327, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5L3 by March 30, 2012.  Proof of registration from a post-secondary institute is required before funds are released.  The money is to be claimed within two years of being awarded.

Please contact your school for further information on this scholarship.