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***MEMBER OF THE CANADIAN COLLEGIATE BASEBALL CONFERENCE (CCBC)***


2009 DINOS CCBC CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

MARCH 27TH AT KELOWNA 6:30PM.....(5-4 L in 16 innings)
MARCH 28TH AT KELOWNA 1PM DH.....(8-4 W/12-2 L)
MARCH 29TH AT KELOWNA 11AM........(10-8 W)
APRIL 3RD AT KAMLOOPS 6PM..........(11-3 L)
APRIL 4TH AT KAMLOOPS 1PM DH........(12-2 L/11-1 L)
APRIL 5TH AT KAMLOOPS 11AM.........(6-0 L)
APRIL 11TH AT LETHBRIDGE 1PM DH.....(12-3 L/3-1 L)
APRIL 12TH AT LETHBRIDGE 11AM DH.....(4-3 W/12-2 L)
APRIL 18TH AT KWANTLEN IN LANGLEY 1PM DH...(6-4 L/6-5 L)
APRIL 19TH AT KWANTLEN IN LANGLEY 11AM DH...(11-4 L/7-5 W)
APRIL 30TH VS LETHBRIDGE IN CALGARY DH......(3-1 L/10-5 L)
MAY 2ND VS KAMLOOPS IN CALGARY AT 1PM DH...(4-3 L/13-3 L)
MAY 3RD VS KAMLOOPS IN CALGARY AT 11AM DH...(2-1 W/10-9 L)
MAY 6TH VS LETHBRIDGE IN CALGARY 1PM DH.....(13-3 L/3-1 W)
MAY 11TH VS VIBI IN CALGARY AT 4PM DH.......(4-3 W/11-9 L)
MAY 12TH VS VIBI IN CALGARY AT 4PM DH.....CANCELLED

THE UC DINOS BASEBALL TEAM FINISHED THE SEASON 7-19 PLACING THEM 3RD IN THE CHRIS REITSMA DIVISION. WITH THE RECORD THE DINOS FAILED TO QUALIFY FOR THE CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS.

THE TEAM AS WELL AS OUR EXECUTIVE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL SUPPORTERS AND DONORS OF THE PROGRAM. WE LOOK FORWARD TO THE 2010 CONFERENCE..

DINOS CAMP INFORMATION

On February 17th, 18th and 19th the Dinos Baseball Club will be hosting their annual skills camp. This years camp will run all 3 evenings from 6pm to 8:30pm nightly and take place in both the UC Jack Simpson Gym and Red Gyms. The camp fee is $150 and will be instructed by the UC Dino Coaching Staff as well as its players. To register just search the below link:

https://pr1web.ucalgary.ca/CamRecWebPublic/Event/EventList.aspx

DINOS MARATHON GAME A SUCCESS AGAIN!!

Once again, thanks to all the supporters and their donations, the 2008 UC Dino Marathon Game was a success. The Dinos are very appreciative of all those that made donations and want to thank you all for your support. This years game raised over $10,000.

On the field the game turned out to be another exciting one. Team Black topped Team Grey by a score of 21-16. The game lasted 6 hours and included a total of 728 pitches thrown.

2009 UC DINO DINNER: BILL BUCKNER TO ATTEND

The UC Dinos Baseball Club has made it official... on Thursday, January 29th, Bill Buckner will be our guest speaker for the evening. The event, which will take place at the Red and White Club, will also offer a silent auction and raffle prizes. The evening will definitely be one you won't want to miss.

As interest for tickets has already begun, the Dinos Baseball Club is allowing you to reserve your seats earlier then usual. For more information contact Mike Boyles at 403-220-4413 or email him at mboyles@ucalgary.ca. Tickets are $175 each.

There would be no better stocking stuffer at Christmas for that avid baseball fan!!!

TO ALL NEW RECRUITS AND RETURNING PLAYERS:

The 2008-2009 UC Dinos Baseball team will be holding an informational meeting on Sunday September 7th at 6pm at Foothills Stadium. The meeting will take place under the events tent down the first baseline. For more information, or to recieve a Recruits Package before attending, please email Coach Fystro at baseball@ucalgary.ca or call a 403-245-9481.

DINO NEWS: 3 MORE DINOS MOVING ON

The Dinos Baseball Club is proud to announce 3 more players have signed letter of intents and are continuing their academic and athletic futures South of the border. Jeff Breen has signed to play at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas and Kai Alexander and Jared Dickie have both signed to play at Northern State University in South Dakota. We wish them all the best..

DINO NEWS: COACH SIGNS ON TO GUIDE DAWGS

Head Coach AJ Fystro has accepted an offer to help guide the Okotoks Dawgs for the 2008 WMBL season. After serving as an Assistant Coach for the Dawgs in 2004 and 2005 Coach Fystro will be in control for the 2008 season and with numerous returning players help defend the 2007 WMBL Championship. The Dinos Organization, as well Coach Fystro, are very appreciative of the Dawgs belief in having the Dinos Skipper guide the 2008 Dawgs.

DINO NEWS: HETHERINGTON SIGNS WITH UBC

The UC Dinos Baseball Club is proud to announce that after 2 years with the team Shawn Hetherington has signed a letter of intent to play for the UBC Thunderbirds. As the ace of the staff for 2 years with the Dinos, Shawn continues to show growth and promise for a bright future. The Dinos Baseball Club wishes Shawn all the best at UBC.

·DINO BASEBALL MISSION STATEMENT:

The University of Calgary Baseball Club will provide student-athletes the opportunity to develop their skills as a baseball player in a competitive college baseball program while obtaining a quality education in their chosen field.

·DINO BASEBALL PHILOSOPHY:

Entering our fourth season, and our second as a member of the CCBC, the Dino Baseball program offers players a college conference schedule based out of a Triple-A level facility, under the guidance of high level coaching while the student athlete pursues a top level education.

The Dino baseball program is a competitive program for Canadian players considering an alternative to spending their first two years at an American Junior College. The level of play is equal and often superior to a Junior College experience at a FRACTION of the cost, not to mention a much superior education.

We develop players for transfer to NAIA and NCAA programs in Canada and the US, hence building the Dino programs re****tion for player development and competitiveness. Once the program attains varsity status , the program will cement its place as a realistic and competitive alternative to any other Canadian or US program.

·PLAYER ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for the Dino baseball program all players must be attending the University of Calgary or Mount Royal College or a combination of, as a full-time student (three class - nine credit minimum). Prospective players are encouraged to discuss their individual circumstances with the coaches.

·COMPETITION:

The Dinos compete in both a fall and spring schedule. With the combined schedule the club plays (on average) 60 games per year against other Canadian and American College programs including conference games in the five team CCBC. Approximatly one third of the Dinos games are played against established American College programs.

·FACILITIES:

The Dinos play and practice at Calgary's Foothills Stadium (formally Burns Stadium)located beside the University of Calgary campus. The former home of the AAA-Calgary Cannons and current home of the Northern League's Calgary Vipers, Foothills Stadium is Calgary's finest baseball facility.

The Dinos conduct winter and early spring workouts in a combination of the the U of C's Jack Simpson and Red Gyms and various indoor facilities in Calgary.


FOR INFORMATION ON THE DINOS BASEBALL PROGRAM OR A RECRUITING PACKAGE PLEASE CALL THE COACHES OFFICE AT (403) 210-9871 or email the coaching staff at: baseball@ucalgary.ca