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| Posted Oct 21/12 - Cash for Clothes Fundraiser | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Updated Oct.22....The Chiefs organization is holding a fundraiser.The Developmental Disabilities Association of the Lower Mainland collects clothing and pays us $2 for the first 150 bags and $3 per bag over 151 for our efforts.We're asking each family to support the cause.This will help clean out your closet and all monies earned will go back into the Chiefs for new equipment at the park or batting facility.The plastic bags from DDA have been dropped off and distributed to the Sr.Chiefs Team given 5 per family and coach.Give them to your friends as well.More bags are available .Bring the bags back to the park during off season workouts and give them to Mike Addy.The players will be responsible for getting their bags back to the Whalley clubhouse for loading no later than Saturday November 24 between 10am and 12 noon.Information on the program was forwarded to your home e- mail address.You will find out specifics on what is acceptable to donate.Wendy Bunnett has volenteered her time as the main Chiefs contact.Thanks for your efforts and support of Developmental Disabilities and Chiefs Baseball. |
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| Posted Oct 12/12 - 7 Wk. Off Season Training Nov/Dec. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Whalley Chiefs are offering an off season workout and training package for all boys interested between 13-18 years old.Hitting,throwing,pitching and core strength and conditioning will be covered.Instruction is from the Chiefs coaching and training staff.All workouts are at the new indoor facility at Whalley Ball Park or Chiefs club house.The cost is $199 for the initial 7 week session starting Tuesday November 6 and running until Saturday December 22nd.Days are Tuesdays from 6:30pm to 9:30pm, Thursdays from 6:30pm to 9:30pm and Saturday mornings from 10:00am to 1:00pm.The coaches will instruct you on when and what time to be at the facility.The 3 hour sessions will be broken down into smaller workout groups.This is mandatory for all those planning on playing for the Chiefs in the PBL.There will be a 2 week layoff over Christmas and the we will get back at it again with more available days and times.This next session will be 8-10 weeks depending.A Chiefs work out T shirt, shorts and a toque will be part of the $ package.Majestic sweatshirts will be available also for sale.Click here for registration details...
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| Posted Mar 8/12 - Loewen in NY | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Congratulations to Adam Loewen ( Chiefs 2001-2) on his 1st long ball in Spring Training playing 1st Base for the New York Mets.Hit March 8th vs Miami Marlins.
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| Posted Nov 17/11 - Loewen Signs with NY Mets | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
It's been a roller coaster ride and season for Adam Loewen.Starting in Las Vegas and being called up to the Toronto Blue Jays for September.Shortly after the season ended ,the Jays released Loewen to free his opportunities.He signed with the Mets and will report to big league camp in Florida in March.
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| Posted Oct 11/11 - Off Season Workout Package '11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Chiefs announce an off season strength & conditioning workout package starting in early November and going for 6 weeks before a Christmas break.In the New Year, we will get busy and run the package through February.Details will be e mailed to the players home address and can be found in the Handouts section on this site.Any questions can be directed to any Chiefs staff.
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| Posted Oct 3/11 - Chiefs Wrap Up in Penticton | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The last weekend series of fall ball will be in Penticton Oct.15-16.Two games are scheduled on Saturday and 2 on Sunday.The team hotel is the Best Western Plus Inn Penticton.Call Kelly directly at 250-493-0311 or 800-668-6746.Rooms are reserved under Fraser Valley Chiefs.The team rate is $107.Any questions should be directed to Bryon Kennedy.
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| Posted Sep 26/11 - Bench Jockey Fall Ball | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Selah Wa....The Chiefs enjoyed a great weekend of dry, hot baseball weather competing in the 2011 Bench Jockey Classic in Selah Wa just outside of Yakima.The Chiefs finished 3-1 with their only loss in the final 7-6 to East Valley Yakima.Hopefully everyone enjoyed themselves and thanks to everyone who made the journey over the mountains.
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| Posted Sep 5/11 - Loewen to Toronto | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
How many baseball players make the transition from pitcher to position player and hitter?How many baseball players have been drafted in MLB as the Number 1 pick for that year?How many are from Surrey BC and played for the Whalley Chiefs of the PBL?The answer is just 1 and it's Adam Loewen who just got the call up from AAA Las Vegas to join the big club in Toronto for the rest of the year.Congratulations Big. |
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| Posted Aug 7/11 - Chiefs Fall Ball Program 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Surrey...The FV Chiefs will run a Fall Program at Whalley Athletic Park starting Wed.August 31st at 6PM.This is the time to register in person.Open to boys aged 13-17.The Program will be weather permitting and run through mid October with app.10-12 games planned with other PBL teams and also a Tournament in Yakima, Wash. September 23-4-5.Workouts will be each Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday from 6pm to 9pm starting September 6th.Games will mostly be on the weekends.The Chiefs will have a staff of 6 qualified coaches and training staff throughout the fall period.The cost will be $199 which includes a Chiefs hat, game/practice top, baseballs, shared hotel accommodation, utility costs at Whalley and top instruction.Off season program details are being worked on now but count on Sport Starz and Cloverdale facilities as being used by the Chiefs.Any questions can be directed to Bryon Kennedy or any of the Chief contacts.Refer Schedule and Calendar tabs for more details.
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| Posted Jul 27/11 - Lefebvre Signed at Mesa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Surrey....Congratulations are in order for Chiefs Caleb Lefebvre LHP who signed to play with Mesa Community College Thunderbirds of the NJCAA D-1 Arizona Community College Athletic Conference this fall.Caleb finished the PBL season 6-4 with a 2.01 ERA with 70 K's over 69.2 innings worked and 8 complete games.Good luck in Arizona.
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| Posted Jun 11/11 - Walker Signed at South Dakota State | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brookings SD...Ty Walker signed an acceptance offer and letter of intent to attend South Dakata State University this fall in Brookings SD.The Jackrabbits play in the D-1 Summit Conference.Congratulations to Ty.
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| Posted Jun 8/11 - Hawkins Invited to JNT in Cuba | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ottawa...The call came from Greg Hamiliton Canada's Junior National Team Coach inviting Brody to join his Team in Havana Cuba July 3-10.Congratulations to Brody on his invite.
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| Posted Apr 18/11 - Leaving Las Vegas | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Las Vegas...The Chiefs spent 5 full days at the Bishop Gorman Desert Classic.It was considered an extended spring training.Despite a 1-3 record, the coaching staff saw a lot of real good things.The pitching was very solid.
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| Posted Dec 22/10 - Chiefs Team Up with Cardinal Sports Group | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Surrey...The Chiefs have hired Cardinal Sports Management Group to assist the potential student athlete in achieving the most during the baseball recruiting process.For the Senior Chiefs this process will start right away.Using key criteria, they can decide if an offer is best suited.CSM will assist in securing official and unofficial visits to post secondary institutions.CSM will complete a detailed academic review determining the student athlete's status regarding the NCAA Clearinghouse.CSM will conduct a 'Success on the SAT' seminar for those interested.And most important, CSM will develop an on line resume profile complete with all pertinent information for colleges.The student athlete will be provided with the ability to update his profile continuously.Visit the website at: www.cardinalsportsgroup.com *Chief players should keep their information up to date* |
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| Posted Dec 20/10 - Off Season Training Program | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Posted Dec 6/10 - Hawksworth to the Dodgers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dodgers make deal with St.Louis.....Faced with a surplus of infielders, the LA Dodgers traded Ryan Theriot from LA to St.Louis for RHP and N.Vancouver native Blake Hawksworth.Back in 2002 in Seattle in an exhibition game, Blake faced the Chiefs Adam Loewen.The Chiefs won 2-1 and both pitchers combined for 15 strikeouts ( both over 4 innings of work )Loewen was drafted in the 1st round (4th overall) and Hawksworth signed at Cal State Fullerton.
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| Posted Dec 5/10 - Chiefs Head Guy Steps Aside | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
N.Delta....Dennis Springenatic, the head coach of the Whalley/Fraser Valley Chiefs for the last 23 years has stepped aside to pursue other endevours.Dennis won the Baseball Canada's Coach of the Year in 2000 and coached two seasons with Canada's Junior National Team competing in Cuba in 2006.His enthusiasm and manners will be greatly missed.A new head coach might be announced as early as next week by Chiefs GM Paul Hargreaves.Spring instruction is business as usual.
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| Posted Oct 14/10 - Gretzky to play at SDSU | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trevor Gretzky (17), son of hockey great Wayne Gretzky signed a letter of intent to play college baseball at San Diego State University for Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn.He hit.341 with 2 HR's for Westlake Village Christian Oaks HS in north LA.For those Chiefs who went on the Las Vegas spring trip to the Bishop Gorman Easter Tournament , you had the chance to see Trevor play and to meet 'the Great One'.
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| Posted Sep 26/10 - Chiefs Fall Ball Program | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Chiefs will run a fall program at Whalley Ball Park starting Tuesday August 31st 6PM and conclude sometime in mid October.Players are welcome for both Chiefs teams from ages 13 to 18.Practice nights are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6pm to 9pm and also games and practices on the weekends.Fall ball will include app.10-12 games and 2 Tournaments....The Jim Wray Fall Classic and a Fall Ball Tournament in the Yakima, Wa. area for the younger Chiefs team (depeding on dates).The Chiefs will have several instructors over the fall and then move indoors with our strength and conditioning staff at Sport Starz in Surrey.Fall ball costs are $200 which includes quality instruction, Langley and/or N.Shore Jamboree,baseballs,utility park costs, umpire costs, a game top, a Chiefs hat and shared hotel accomodation.Updates will be on this site. |
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| Posted Sep 25/10 - Nylund Signs at Lewis Clark | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Congratulations are in order for Chiefs alumus Carsen Nylund who signed a letter of intent and a baseball offer sheet to attend NAIA powerhouse Lewis Clark State College in Idaho for this upcoming fall season.Carsen will be joining Chiefs alumus C Willie Thorp and OF Brandon Bufton.Good luck.Website : http://www.lcsc.edu/athletics/baseball/ Read comments from his parents: He is now all set up at LC and I'm sure we will see a tremendous growth in him as he matures and takes on this new role of independence.Without people like you around that dedicate your time,wisdom and emotional support and love for this game, our son's future would be different.Thanks for being a manager, mentor and friend to Carsen.Your advise about school and grades is something we always remind him of....Sent to the Chiefs from Rick & Janice Nylund.
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| Posted Aug 17/10 - Fischer Signs at Western Texas | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Congratulations to Chris Fischer on signing a letter of intent and baseball offer sheet to attend NJCAA D1 Western Texas College in Snyder, TX. to further his education and play baseball.Good luck to Chris and go Westerner's !Website :http://www.wtc.edu/baseball/index.html
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| Posted Jul 31/10 - Chiefs Season Ends at Nat Bailey | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Congratulations to all the Seniors moving on from the Chiefs program...Adam Quan,Troy Lindsay,Brandon Bufton,Aaron Libolt,Jaymes Proutt and Chris Fischer.The 2 losses Saturday at the Nat from Victoria and N.Delta ends a very good season of baseball.The Chiefs played 84 games with a record of 50-33-1, just under a .600 win %.Getting to the finals in Kamloops in early April, then going to Las Vegas to the Bishop Gorman tournament where the Chiefs were competitive , then winning the Abbotsford Tournament in the cold and wet proved to the staff that this was a team in the true sense.The Chiefs went on a tear during the second half of the PBL and qualified in 4th spot for the playoffs.We had lots of fun and thanks to all the parents who helped around the park and with organization.Special thanks to my buddy Greg (Spot )Greaves for the countless hours grooming Whalley Ball Park. |
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| Posted Jul 26/10 - Chiefs Advance to Final 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
For the second straight year, the Chiefs managed a 4-2 victory over the 5th seeded Abbotsford Cardinals to eliminate them and advance to the Final 4 with Victoria,N.Delta and Langley.Action starts Friday afternoon at Nat Bailey in Vancouver.
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| Posted Jul 13/10 - Quan Wins UBC Scholarship | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adam Quan was awarded the UBC scholarship starting this fall as announced by Terry McKaig Head Baseball Coach at UBC and confirmed by Ted Hotzak President of the PBL.This scholarship comes from a huge supporter of the PBL and UBC who prefers to remain anoynomous.The amount of the scholarship is between $4-$6,000 for each year at UBC over 4 years.Adam carried a 89% from 12th grade and got into UBC's prestigious Human Kinetics program.Congratulations to Adam.It's well deserved.
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| Posted Jul 4/10 - Chiefs Hold their Own in Seattle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fraser Valley entered the double elimination round in the Shockers Mickey Merriam tournament in 4th place overall.That was because of their 3-1 record in the Lincicum Pod with wins over Everett , Washington Wave and Toyota.They lost 1-0 to the Wave.The double elimination round started with a defaulted win over Everett and then a tough 15-14 loss to the Narrows from Bremerton and then the knock out punch from En Fuego.The Chiefs record of 4 and 3 was the best performance of the Canadian Teams entered.
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| Posted Jun 1/10 - Chiefs Alum Mark Ellis off to Omaha | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
FV Chief alumus Mark Ellis playing for Southern Mississippi won the Auburn Regional and will represent Conference USA with Rice at the College World Series in Omaha. Nebraska.Follow the last out on You Tube and the celebration.Mark is playing 1st base(#25). |
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| Posted May 26/10 - Voros Signs at Texas A&M International | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chiefs alumus Austin Voros signed a scholarship offer to extend his studies from El Paso JC to Texas A&M International in Larado ,TX.Voros graduated from El Paso with a 2.9 GPA and tranfers all credits to Texas A&MI.Austin is studying education.He joins the Dustdevils of the D2 Heartland Conference.Congratulations Austin.
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| Posted May 19/10 - Bufton Signs at Lewis Clark | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Congratulations to Brandon Bufton who signed his baseball offer sheet to attend Lewis Clark State College in Lewiston Idaho next September.Brandon will play for the Warriors and follow in the foot steps of Chiefs head coach Dennis Springenatic '88 and Chief alumus Willy Thorp.LCSC play in the NAIA and have a long term agreement to host the NAIA World Series.
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| Posted May 17/10 - Sport Starz to Sponsor Jr.Chiefs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
An agreement in principle with some details still to work out was reached with Keith Faure, owner of the Sport Starz Facility in Surrey and Paul Hargreaves GM Fraser Valley Chiefs to resurrect the Junior Chiefs PBL program in 2011. Off season conditioning and core training would be held at the Sport Starz facility.Go to www.the sportstarz.com and click on baseball. The Junior Chiefs would be managed by John Parker and assisted by Keith Faure and Mike Addy. Check out more details in the 2010 Chiefs Media Guide.Fall ball details to follow.
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| Posted Apr 25/10 - Quan Signs Letter at UBC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Congratulations to Chiefs Adam Quan , who signed a baseball scholarship offer at UBC this weekend.Adam will head to the Pt.Grey campus next September and study human kinetics.Adam joins a list of Chief alumni Corey Stuart, Mark Johnson, Jonathan Yiu ,Ryan Pilgrim, Danny Mullen and Nic Lendvoy who all played baseball for the T Birds.
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| Posted Apr 19/10 - 2010 Tournaments | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1)The Chiefs go to Kamloops for the Best of the West Tournament April 1st through 4th.Games at Norbrock and Canada Games Park.Team hotel is the Ramada.Visit http://www.bigleagueexperience.com/ for schedule (Completed) |
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| Posted Dec 31/69 - Chiefs Home from Las Vegas | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Chiefs returned home from Las Vegas after 5 full days in the sun.Despite a 1-3 record the Chiefs coaching staff saw lots of good things especially the pitching staff.Lets consider this a extended spring training trip.We got lots of work in while the weather back home was difficult.
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| Posted Oct 8/14 - Off Season Strength & Conditioning Program | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Whalley BC...The Chiefs would like to announce details for a 6 week strength and conditioning program.Starting Monday Nov.10 and continuing 6 weeks ending Sat.December 20.The program will be at the Whalley Indoor Facility located at Whalley Ball Park.All boys aspiring to make the Sr Whalley Chiefs program are encouraged to register.A typical week will start Mondays at 6pm and run through 9pm.Boys will be divided into manageable groups for 1 hour each with Gord Kerr, our strength and conditioning coach.Tuesdays will be at the cage from 5:30pm to 9pm and be concentrated on hitting with Cole Armstrong and staff.Video and swing analysis will be recorded and reviewed by the staff.Wednesdays are off days.Thursdays back at Whalley from 5:30pm to 9pm and working again on swing and hitting.Fridays are off days.Saturdays are in the cage or outside weather permitting working on throwing and pitching.Drew Parker will work with pitchers.Catcher's will have specific times also on Saturday with Ernie Hawkins, Cole Armstrong and Craig Merritt.Sundays TBD.The cost is $295 which includes rental of the facility,a workout T shirt, Chiefs shorts & toque and a Chiefs Majestic Hoodie.All instrcuction is by qualified Chiefs staff.Any questions can be directed to GM Paul Hargreaves. |
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| Posted Oct 7/14 - Off Season Strength & Conditioning Program | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Whalley BC...The Chiefs would like to announce details for a 6 week strength and conditioning program.Starting Monday Nov.10 and continuing 6 weeks ending Sat.December 20.The program will be at the Whalley Indoor Facility located at Whalley Ball Park.All boys aspiring to make the Sr Whalley Chiefs program are encouraged to register.A typical week will start Mondays at 6pm and run through 9pm.Boys will be divided into manageable groups for 1 hour each with Gord Kerr, our strength and conditioning coach.Tuesdays will be at the cage from 5:30pm to 9pm and be concentrated on hitting with Cole Armstrong and staff.Video and swing analysis will be recorded and reviewed by the staff.Wednesdays are off days.Thursdays back at Whalley from 5:30pm to 9pm and working again on swing and hitting.Fridays are off days.Saturdays are in the cage or outside weather permitting working on throwing and pitching.Drew Parker will work with pitchers.Catcher's will have specific times also on Saturday with Ernie Hawkins, Cole Armstrong and Craig Merritt.Sundays TBD.The cost is $295 which includes rental of the facility,a workout T shirt, Chiefs shorts & toque and a Chiefs Majestic Hoodie.All instrcuction is by qualified Chiefs staff.Any questions can be directed to GM Paul Hargreaves. |
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| Posted Oct 7/14 - Off Season Strength & Conditioning Program | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Whalley BC...The Chiefs would like to announce details for a 6 week strength and conditioning program.Starting Monday Nov.10 and continuing 6 weeks ending Sat.December 20.The program will be at the Whalley Indoor Facility located at Whalley Ball Park.All boys aspiring to make the Sr Whalley Chiefs program are encouraged to register.A typical week will start Mondays at 6pm and run through 9pm.Boys will be divided into manageable groups for 1 hour each with Gord Kerr, our strength and conditioning coach.Tuesdays will be at the cage from 5:30pm to 9pm and be concentrated on hitting with Cole Armstrong and staff.Video and swing analysis will be recorded and reviewed by the staff.Wednesdays are off days.Thursdays back at Whalley from 5:30pm to 9pm and working again on swing and hitting.Fridays are off days.Saturdays are in the cage or outside weather permitting working on throwing and pitching.Drew Parker will work with pitchers.Catcher's will have specific times also on Saturday with Ernie Hawkins, Cole Armstrong and Craig Merritt.Sundays TBD.The cost is $295 which includes rental of the facility,a workout T shirt, Chiefs shorts & toque and a Chiefs Majestic Hoodie.All instrcuction is by qualified Chiefs staff.Any questions can be directed to GM Paul Hargreaves. |
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| Posted Oct 7/14 - Off Season Strength & Conditioning Program | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Whalley BC...The Chiefs would like to announce details for a 6 week strength and conditioning program.Starting Monday Nov.10 and continuing 6 weeks ending Sat.December 20.The program will be at the Whalley Indoor Facility located at Whalley Ball Park.All boys aspiring to make the Sr Whalley Chiefs program are encouraged to register.A typical week will start Mondays at 6pm and run through 9pm.Boys will be divided into manageable groups for 1 hour each with Gord Kerr, our strength and conditioning coach.Tuesdays will be at the cage from 5:30pm to 9pm and be concentrated on hitting with Cole Armstrong and staff.Video and swing analysis will be recorded and reviewed by the staff.Wednesdays are off days.Thursdays back at Whalley from 5:30pm to 9pm and working again on swing and hitting.Fridays are off days.Saturdays are in the cage or outside weather permitting working on throwing and pitching.Drew Parker will work with pitchers.Catcher's will have specific times also on Saturday with Ernie Hawkins, Cole Armstrong and Craig Merritt.Sundays TBD.The cost is $295 which includes rental of the facility,a workout T shirt, Chiefs shorts & toque and a Chiefs Majestic Hoodie.All instrcuction is by qualified Chiefs staff.Any questions can be directed to GM Paul Hargreaves. |
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| Posted Aug 25/14 - Fall Ball 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Chiefs announce details for Fall Ball 2014 at Whalley Ball Park and Indoor Training Facility.Open to boys aged 13 to 17 and who live in the Chiefs PBL boundaries or have been released by other PBL Teams.Opening night is Sept.2 at 6:00pm (register only)and will conclude in late October weather permitting.The Chiefs plan to enter 2- U16 Teams in a Tournament in Las Vegas Oct.31,Nov.1-2.Another Tournament is scheduled for Oct.10-12 in Kelowna.The format will be 3 nights a week, Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday practices , workouts and inter squad games starting at 6pm and going to app 9:30pm.Weekends will be for home and away games with PBL teams and Washington teams.Instruction will be from all 9 of the Chiefs qualified staff and Cole Armstong, Coach Chicago White Sox.Cost is $209.00 which will include a game top and hat and will pay for park time and umpires.The LV trip/tournament will be over and above these costs.Questions can be directed to GM Paul Hargreaves or any of the Chiefs staff. |
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| Posted Jun 18/14 - Wright Signs at SW Tennessee CC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Millington,TN.....Congratulations are in place for Colton Wright and his family.Signed his letter of intent and scholarship package for this fall at SW Tennessee CC.The Saluqis' play in the TCCAA and the NJCAA.Read more about the program. |
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| Posted Dec 11/13 - Off Season Training-2nd Half | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Surrey...The Chiefs would like to announce details for the 2nd half of off season strength and conditioning and hitting and throwing instruction.Starting Mon Jan 6 and running 9 weeks to Sat March 8.All boys aged 13-18 are welcome and strongly encouraged if they are trying out for either of the Chiefs PBL teams.A typical week is as follows...Sundays will be an outside track day running at Holy Cross HS from 10 to 11am.Mondays will be a core training day with trainer Gord Kerr from 6 to 9pm at Whalley.You will be put into smaller workout groups.Tuesdays will be for hitting from 6 to 9pm at Whalley.Video and swing analysis will be taken.Wednesdays are off.Thursdays will be for hitting and long tossing from 6 to 9pm at the cage.Fridays are off.Saturdays will be for catchers,pitchers and hitters.Starting at 9am to 10am catchers will work with Ernie Hawkins and Ryan Pilgrim.Pitchers will start at 10 to 11:30am and hitters will finish from 11:30 to 1pm.Thats's 13 hours of cage instruction from the Chiefs staff.Cost will be $289 payable to Chiefs Baseball.As part of the registration fee, each player will get a Chiefs majestic hooded sweatshirt.Any questions can be directed to any of the Chiefs coaching staff. |
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| Posted Nov 21/13 - Armstrong Joins Chiefs Staff | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Phoenix,Az....The Whalley Chiefs would like to announce that Cole Armstrong, Chiefs alumni '02 has joined the coaching staff effective January 2014.Cole brings many years of college and pro ball experience to the staff.Cole was drafted in '01 by the Mets (didn't sign)and '02 by the Braves.Cole played at Chipola JC in Marianna Fla before signed a pro contract.Played for the Braves, White Sox,Angels and Marlins organizations.He played for Canada's JNT and Canada's Pan Am Gold medal winning team.His pro line is found on the following link:http://www.baseballamerica.com/statistics/players/cards/83107 |
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| Posted Nov 10/13 - Chiefs Enter MLK Tourney in Phoenix | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Whalley BC...The Chiefs have entered the Martin Luther King WoodBat Tournament in Phoenix Jan.17-20.2014 in N.Phoenix.The opportunity is for the U16 player invited by the Chiefs staff, up to 15 in total ,predominantly 10th graders and then if necessary, other U16 players will be supplemented from other organizations.The idea here is to create opportunities for players to compete against other solid US competition and get motivated and do it in the most economically efficient manner.An invitation will be forthcoming as an e mail to those selected by the staff.Details of the trip with specifics will be in the e mail.Any questions can be directed to John Parker. |
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| Posted Nov 3/13 - NHL Hockey Loser Pool Fundraiser | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Surrey....Chiefs have decided to run a NHL Hockey Pool Fundraiser.Details will be e mailed to families and also handed out at off season workouts.Handout sheets will be given to players during the week of Nov.4.The pool starts Nov.23.All participating families are asked to sign up at least 5 names.The top seller will have a choice of a 32 or 33 inch Brett WoodBat. |
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| Posted Oct 24/13 - 8 Wk Off Season Training Package | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
October 24....The Chiefs would like to announce the details for the 8 week strength and conditioning program.Starting Sat.Oct.26 and running 8 consecutive weeks through Sat.Dec.21.This program will be supplemented in the 2nd half starting in the new year.Boys aged from 13 to 18 are welcome to work out.We encourage boys aspiring to make the Chiefs PBL or JPBL teams to participate.All instruction will be from Chiefs staff.A typical week will be as follows..Sundays will be a workout outside day at the oval, being Holy Cross HS Track.The time will be from 9am to 10am.Be prepared to run with proper footwear.Mondays will be a core training and strength & conditioning day.This will be held at the Whalley cage from 6:00 to 9:00pm and at Gord Kerr's home gym when required.This will begin Nov.18.and will be in groups depending on numbers.You will be notified for your time to work out.Tuesdays will be in the Whalley cage from 6:00pm to 9:00pm and will concentrate on hitting.Video and swing analysis will be taken.Wednesdays are off days.Thursdays will be back in the Whalley facility again from 6:00pm to 9:00pm working on hitting.Fridays are off.Saturdays are in the Whalley cage from 9:30am to 1:00pm.Catcher's will be instructed by Ernie Hawkins and Ryan Pilgrim and pitchers will throw and work on mechanics from 9:30am to 10:30am.The balance of the time will be for long tossing and hitting.Cost is $229 payable to Chiefs Baseball.That will include a Chiefs work out T, mesh shorts and a toque, all available Nov.2.Any questions can be directed to any member of the Chiefs staff.Hope to see you out. |
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| Posted Oct 4/13 - Chiefs Win LMBA Championship | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Whalley....Congratulations to the U30 Chiefs for capturing the LMBA final Friday night under the lights with a 2-1 win over Richmond.PBL Chiefs alumni playing include Chris Zayonce, Andy Myette, Pete Decker, Danny Paulson , Brock Greaves, Jordan Kissock who got the W, Coaches Justin Bye and Ben Gasiorowski. |
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| Posted Aug 28/13 - Pidhaichuk Signs at Kansas | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Richmond BC...Congratulations to Chiefs alumnus Ryan Pidhaichuk '11 for signing at the University of Kansas.The Jayhawks play in the prestigious Big 12 Conference.Ryan graduated from the Chiefs in 2011 and went on to play 2 seasons at the Prairie Baseball Acedemy (PBA)in Lethbridge,AB.He is playing summer ball for the Lethbridge Bullsthis summer.Ryan is the 2nd Chief to play at Kansas.Cole Armstrong '02 played for the Jayhawks as well.Ryan has been invited to play summer ball in the prestigious Northwoods League in the 2014 season.See website: http://www.northwoodsleague.com/
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| Posted Jul 2/13 - I'm proud of my Life in Canada | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Posted Jun 17/13 - Chiefs to Host WLL June 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Posted Mar 24/13 - Phoenix Spring Break Trip | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Chiefs return home after a successful week in Phoenix.The schedule consisted of 8 exhibition games and 2 practices.The facilities were great and they got loads of reps on dry and hot facilities.Pitching held up nicely after a winter in the cages.Hitting showed lots of good swings. |
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| Posted Jan 30/13 - Baseball BC High Performance Seminar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Posted Dec 13/12 - 10 Wk Off Season Training Jan/Feb/Mar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Posted Dec 13/12 - Chiefs Spring Break in Arizona | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Posted Oct 22/12 - 7 Wk. Off Season Training Nov/Dec.Updated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Updated Oct.22...The Whalley Chiefs are offering an off season workout and training package for all boys interested between 13-18 years old.Hitting,throwing,pitching and core strength and conditioning will be covered.Instruction is from the Chiefs coaching and training staff.All workouts are at the new indoor facility at Whalley Ball Park.The cost is $199 for the 7 week session starting Tuesday November 6 and running until Saturday December 22nd.Days are Tuesdays from 6:30pm to 9:30pm( 3 hrs), Thursdays from 6:30pm to 9:30pm (3 hrs) and Saturday mornings from 10:00am to 1:00pm(3 hrs).The coaches will instruct you on when and what time to be at the facility for those 3 days.Refer Player Only Tab on the site for details.Thursday's will be for core work strength and conditioning with trainer Gord Kerr.A Chiefs work out T shirt, shorts and a toque will be part of the package.Majestic sweatshirts will be available also for sale.Click here for registration details...
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| Posted Oct 7/12 - Off Season Conditioning Plans | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Posted Sep 30/12 - Bench Jockey Fall Classic-Selah Wa. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Selah Wa.Updates..... |
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| Posted Aug 14/12 - Chiefs 2012 PBL Organization of the Year | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Posted Jul 31/12 - Fall Ball Whalley Chiefs Registration | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interested boys aged between 13-18 are welcome to play fall baseball with the Chiefs.Workouts will start Sept.4 and run through mid October weather permitting.Practice's will be Tuesdays,Wednesday's and Thursdays between 6pm and 9pm with some game nights home and away in there.Catcher's will work out on Monday's between 6pm and 8pm.Games are usually played on weekends.A fall trip to Yakima is planned for Sept.28-9-30.Hotels will be looked after for those attending.Whalley has just built a new 3000 square foot indoor training facility located at the ball park and will be widely utilized throughout the fall and winter.Cost is $225 per player and will include a hat and fall ball game top.All instruction will be from the Chiefs baseball and strentgh and conditioning staff.Click here for registration details...
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| Posted Jul 27/12 - Motley Signs Letter | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Congratulations to Will Motley who recently signed at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo to attend the Vancouver Island Baseball Institute of the CCBC this September.Nice going Will and good luck.
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| Posted May 11/12 - Matthews Signs at OC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Congratulations to Chiefs James Matthews on signing a letter of intent to Okanagan College .The Coyotes play in the Canadian College Baseball Conference out of Elk's Stadium in Kelowna.Geoff White is the head coach.Good luck James.
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| Posted Mar 17/12 - Sunset in Mesa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Scottsdale....The Chiefs spring training games came to an end today in Scottsdale.They got 7 games in during the week off of school finishing 3-3-1.The weather was perfect and everyone enjoyed themselves.Home opener at Whalley is April 7th.
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| Posted Feb 24/12 - Spring Break in the Phoenix Area | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Chiefs are entered into the 2012 Arizona Invitational in Phoenix Az. sponsored by Cleats Sports USA.The Tournament runs from March 12-17 during spring break and will be hosted at several different local H/S fields in the Phoenix area.The Chiefs will be entered in the 'Open' division which will allow them to customize their schedule.Games will be in the Avondale and Mesa area at Tolleson HS and Gene Autry Park.Tournament starts March 13 and runs through the Saturday March 17.Hopefully there is time during the week to take in some MLB spring training games, ASU baseball and Coyotes hockey.The revised tournament schedule is found in Handouts. |
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| Posted Jan 5/12 - Chiefs Renew Ties with Whalley | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Surrey...The Fraser Valley Chiefs are dropping their name and going back to their roots to be called the Whalley Chiefs.There's a long tradition of great baseball associated with the Whalley name.We play our home games in Whalley and draw kids from Whalley LL in Surrey.It only makes sense.A new logo was adopted by both the Chiefs and Whalley Little League.Follow the article in the Now Newspaper at: http://www.thenownewspaper.com/sports/Premier+Chiefs+baseball+club+proud+renew+Whalley+ties/5947242/story.html
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| Posted Dec 31/11 - McComb Signs at CSI | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Congratulations to Chiefs Senior Jordan McComb who committed to the College of Southern Idaho for next Fall.The Golden Eagles Baseball play in the D-1 SWAC Conference of the NCJAA.The College is located in Twins Falls. |
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| Posted Sep 14/11 - Team Hotel in Yakima | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Red Lion Hotel at 607 E Yakima Ave will be the Chiefs Team hotel for the Yakima Tournament Sept. 23-4-5.Rooms are reserved under Fraser Valley Chiefs.Call Sales Director David Elzie at 509-248-5900 or davidelzie@redlion.com to make your family reservation.The Tournament schedule will be e mailed today to everyone.
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| Posted Aug 2/11 - Bryon Kennedy Chiefs Head Coach | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Surrey...Announced today by GM Paul Hargreaves that Bryon Kennedy will take over the Premier Chiefs as head coach for the fall and upcoming spring season.Bryon coached the Cloverdale Midget AAA club this season.Bryon is from Penticton and played HS baseball in Penticton and then in the Intercounty Baseball League in Ontario for the Hamilton Cardinals.He played a few years in independent baseball and ended up back in the BC Interior.Was the Ass't Coach of the PBL's Penticton Thunder in 2004 before moving to the lower mainland.Worked at the Ball Park Training Centre in Richmond for 3 years as a hitting, fielding and catching instructor.Played in the PIL for the past 5 years as a mid infielder before committing to become an assistant coach in Cloverdale.He was recently selected as ass't coach of the Midget AAA BC Selects National Team.Bryon is also the owner of Kennedy Wood Bats.Welcome Bryon to the Chiefs organization.Read more in The Now Newspaper Sports Tuesday August 2.
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| Posted Jul 26/10 - Nylund Signs at Lewis Clark | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Congratulations are in order for Chiefs alumus Carsen Nylund who signed a letter of intent and a baseball offer sheet to attend NAIA powerhouse Lewis Clark State College in Idaho for this upcoming fall season.Carsen will be joining Chiefs alumus C Willie Thorp and OF Brandon Bufton.
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