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Fit To Be Tied

THE 2010 ROOKIE BALL REGULAR SEASON BEGINS WITH THREE TIED GAMES

The six teams in the TP Rookie Ball Division launched their 2010 regular season today.

Opening Day was highlighted by three tied ball games.

At the Bickford South diamond, the Bobcats and Cheetahs clawed at one another offensively and the game ended in a 32-32 tie.

Meanwhile at Diamond # 3 at Christie Pits, the Jaguars and Lions battled to a 30-30 draw in the early game. In the late game, the Panthers and Tigers played to a 28-28 tie.

White Sox Outslug A’s To Win Bantam Division Season Opener

THE 2009 BANTAM DIVISION CHAMPION WHITE SOX PREVAIL IN A SLUGFEST

It was a warm and sunny opening day for the first regular season game in the Bantam Division.

In an offensive cornucopia, the White Sox prevailed over the A's 17-12 in five innings of play at Dominico Field at Christie Pits.

Cubs and Giants Tie 8-8. Dodgers and Pirates Win Season Openers.

GREAT GAME AT BICKFORD SOUTH KICK STARTS THE 2010 MOSQUITO DIVISION REGULAR SEASON

It was opening day for house league teams in the TP Mosquito Division today.  

The Giants rallied with a two out bases loaded triple in the bottom of the fourth and final inning to tie the Cubs 8-8 at the Bickford South diamond.

With the Cubs ahead 8-4 entering the bottom of the fourth, the Giants managed to load the bases with two outs. With the score 8-5 , the Giants Dylan Borsten delivered his clutch triple which cleared the bases and tied the game.

The Giants were able to load the bases again, but the Cubs finally snuffed out the rally.

In the other scheduled Mosquito Division season opening games at Christie Pits :

On Diamond # 3, the Dodgers cruised to a 12-4 win over the Lizzies.

And on Diamond # 2, the Pirates defeated the Cardinals 10-5.

Owls and Ravens Tie!

OFFENSIVE FIREWORKS FROM BOTH TEE BALL DIVISION TEAMS

Beneath blue skies and warm weather, the Ravens and the Owls kicked off their 2010 Tee Ball Division regular season schedule at the Bickford North baseball diamond today.

Both the Owls and Ravens displayed offensive fireworks during their respective at bats. Players from both teams hustled with vibrant energy on the basepaths. The defensive strategy of "bees to honey" worked to perfection for both teams.

And a wonderful time was had by all the parents and family in attendance.

The final score:  Owls 29  Ravens 29

A tie game!  A fitting end to a well played game by both teams.

 

 

Jays and Red Sox Victorious In Peewee Division Season Openers

OFFENSIVE FIREWORKS INAUGURATE THE 2010 PEEWEE DIVISION REGULAR SEASON

One couldn't have asked for a more perfect weather day to start the 2010 TP House League Baseball Season. Sunny blue skies for kilometres around. Throw in some warm humidity and you have the ingredients for a baseball season opener.

The Peewee Division began their regular season with two games at Christie Pits.

On Diamond # 3, the Jays cruised to a 16- 2 victory over the Yankees in four innings of play. The Jays were powered by a twelve hit attack and some stellar pitching.

In a see saw game on Diamond # 2, the Red Sox prevailed over the Lizzies 14-12 in five innings of play.

 

IT’S OPENING DAY OF THE 2010 TP HOUSE LEAGUE BASEBALL SEASON!

TEAMS IN OUR TEE BALL AND PEEWEE DIVISIONS KICKOFF OUR REGULAR SEASON

It's Opening Day of another TP House League Baseball Season!

There's always excitement in the air about opening day on the baseball diamond. The start of another season is always reflective of our very own human existence. A sense of hope, renewal and wonder. A rite of passage as we see the players grow and develop. A sense of reflection in parents of days gone by and days to come. Green grass. Blue skies. Such is the beauty of the field of dreams.

Our teams in the Tee Ball and Peewee Divisions will inaugurate the beginning of our 2010 TP House League Baseball Season today. We hope that you will come down to the diamonds at Christie Pits and Bickford Park to celebrate the start of another wonderful baseball season.

A friendly reminder to players and parents in the Tee Ball, Rookie Ball, Mosquito, Peewee and Bantam Divisions who did not pick up their uniforms at our two scheduled uniform distribution days held last week: please be advised that the TP Baseball Committee has scheduled another uniform distribution day for today (Tuesday, May 25) at the Alex Duff Building at Christie Pits. The distribution time is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Also, our 2010 regular season division schedules have been posted in a PDF format for you to print out. You can access the schedules by clicking on our SCHEDULES tab just beneath our masthead at the top of our website.  There's also some postings below with links to the your desired regular season division schedules.

The TP Baseball Committee thanks you for your support. See you on the field of dreams.

Between The Lines

Between The Lines is a new posting that will be published throughout the 2010 TP House League Baseball season that will feature news bits about our baseball program.

WOODEN BROOMSTICKS NEEDED

The TP Baseball Committee is in dire need of old wooden broomsticks.

Our coaches use broomsticks in our wiffleball training program which assists players to develop better hand and eye coordination in hitting the baseball. We saw off the broom and use the old broom handle as a batting stick.

We kindly ask all parents and players to check their homes or apartments for any old wooden brooms that they no longer need. Just bring them to the park on any game or practice day and we'll be happy to take them off your hands.

All donations are greatly appreciated.

WANT AD: THERE'S NO LIFE LIKE IT! SCOREKEEPERS NEEDED!

One the most overlooked aspects of our house league baseball program is the need for volunteers to take the time to scorekeep during our games. The scorekeepers role is integral since you really can't play without someone keeping tabs on the runs, outs and batting orders of both teams. In tandem with the umpires, the scorekeeper keeps the game flowing in an orderly and controlled manner. By scorekeeping, you'll also develop a better understanding of the nuances and beauty of a baseball game.

The TP Baseball Committee is looking for parents in our Mosquito, Peewee, Bantam and Midget Divisions who are eager to learn the art of scorekeeping. Since the strength of of our TP Baseball Program is our volunteers, it's a wonderful opportunity for you to help out during games throughout the season. 

Scorekeeping is relatively easy. Interested parents will be duly trained at the ballpark by someone from the TP Baseball Committee at a time that is convenient to them. 

If you are interested in scorekeeping, please email us at tpbaseball@gmail.com

NEW EQUIPMENT FOR THE 2010 TP HOUSE LEAGUE BASEBALL SEASON ROLLS OUT

As the 2010 TP House League Baseball season begins, players, parents and coaches will notice that we've made another sizable reinvestment in new equipment that will allow players to perform better and more safely.

The Bantam and Midget Divisions are the beneficiaries of new batting helmets, bats and catcher's masks. Players in the Mosquito and Peewee Divisions will notice new batting helmets and catcher's masks. All divisions will also see new equipment bags that will make it easier for us to store the equipment and get it to and from the baseball diamonds as quickly as possible.

The TP Baseball Committee would like to thank the parents and players who support our wonderful baseball program. Without your commitment, these equipment upgrades would not be possible.

When you're at a game or practice, just look for the TP logo.

TP BREAKING NEWS: Another Uniform Distribution Day Scheduled For Tuesday, May 25

PLACE: ALEX DUFF BUILDING  TIME: 4 P.M. TO 8 P.M.

UPDATED ON SUNDAY, MAY 23 (7:15 A.M.)

As was announced last night, the TP Baseball Committee has scheduled another uniform distribution day for Tuesday, May 25  for players and parents from the Tee Ball, Rookie Ball, Mosquito, Peewee and Bantam divisions who were unable to make it to the two scheduled distribution days which were held last week. 

Uniforms will be distributed at the Alex Duff Building (located in the northeast quadrant of Christie Pits). The distribution time is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Due to a uniform production snafu from our supplier, we were forced to revise our distribution schedule by cancelling one of the scheduled distribution days. The TP Baseball Committee wishes to apologize for any inconvenience this act of god may have caused.

UPDATED: The uniforms for teams in our Midget Division have been delivered by our supplier. Distribution plans will be posted after the team rosters have been finalized.

Players in  the TEE BALL AND ROOKIE BALL divisions will receive a baseball cap and jersey.

Players in the MOSQUITO, PEEWEE, BANTAM and MIDGET divisions will receive a cap, jersey and pants. To speed the uniform distribution process in these divisions, we kindly ask players and parents to have an idea of what size pants you require before you arrive for pick up. Thank you.

UPDATED: The regular season baseball schedule for your house league division is available on our website (click on the Schedule tab at the top of our website) in a PDF format for you to print out. As of this update, the regular season schedules for the Tee Ball, Rookie Ball, Mosquito, Peewee and Bantam Divisions are posted. The Midget division regular season schedule will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

2010 Tee Ball Division Regular Season Schedule

2010 Rookie Ball Division Regular Season Schedule

2010 Mosquito Division Regular Season Schedule 

2010 Peewee Division Regular Season Schedule

2010 Bantam Division Regular Season Schedule

Uniforms will be distributed to you solely based on the players size requirements only. The TP Baseball Committee reserves the right to make the final judgment.

During our uniform distribution, all players and parents will be served as expeditiously as possible. Because of the sheer volume of uniforms we must distribute to players of varying sizes from six divisions, we ask for your patience during this process.  

HIP! HIP! HOORAY! ONLY 2 MORE DAYS TO GO BEFORE OPENING DAY! REGISTER NOW!!!

SIGN UP BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE FOR A GREAT SEASON OF TP BASEBALL 

REGISTRATION UPDATE AS OF SUNDAY, MAY 23 (7:15 A.M.)

The TP Baseball Committee has announced that  ALL roster positions have been filled up in our Tee Ball Division* (players born in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006), Rookie Ball Division* (players born in 2001 and 2002), Peewee Division* (players born in 1997 and 1998) and  Bantam Division*  (players born in 1995 and 1996).

*IMPORTANT NOTICE:  Parents and Players who are still interested in registering for either the Tee Ball Division, Rookie Ball Division, Peewee Division or the Bantam Division are strongly encouraged to submit an application form so they can be placed on a sequential waiting list in the event that someone decides they do not wish to play.

Please note that there are only a few more roster openings available in our Mosquito Division as of this posting. We're almost filled up for the 2010 season.

WITH ONLY 2 MORE DAYS LEFT BEFORE OPENING DAY OF THE 2010 TP HOUSE LEAGUE BASEBALL SEASON, WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE INTERESTED PARENTS AND PLAYERS TO REGISTER NOW BEFORE ALL OUR ROSTER OPENINGS ARE FILLED.

Please use the listing below to determine the player's baseball division based on year of birth. You will also find details regarding the division schedule for the 2010 TP House League Baseball Season:

The 2010 Toronto Playgrounds House League Baseball  Divisions and Schedules

(* All roster positions filled in this division. If you are still interested in playing baseball in this division, please submit an registration application so you will be placed on a sequential waiting list in the event that someone else does not want to play.)

Tee-Ball Division* (for players born in 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003)

• This will be a six-team division; teams will play once a week and practice every third week (on weeks that a team practices they will always have their game on Tuesday).
• Games and practices will take place at the north diamond in Bickford Park.
• Game/practice days/times are as follows: one game at 5:30 Tues.; one game at 6:30 Tues.; one game at 5:30 Thurs.; practice at 6:30 Thurs.

Rookie Ball Division* (for players born in 2002 and 2001)

• This will be a six-team division; teams will play once a week and practice every second week.
• Games will take place at Christie Pits and Bickford Park on Mondays as follows:

There will be two games at 5:45 pm: one at Christie Pits diamond #3 and one at the Bickford South diamond. There will be one game at 7:00 pm at Christie Pits diamond #3.

• Practices will take place at the Bickford Park North diamond on Wednesdays as follows:

One team will practice from 5:45 to 6:55, a second team from 6:15 to 7:25, and a third from 6:45 to 7:55.

Mosquito Division (for players born in 2000 and 1999)

• This will be a six-team division; teams will play once a week and practice every second week.
• Games will take place on Thursdays at 5:45 pm: one game at Christie Pits diamond #2, one game at Christie Pits diamond #3, and one game at the Bickford Park South diamond.
• Practices will take place at the Bickford Park North diamond on Mondays as follows:

One team will practice from 5:45 to 6:55, a second team from 6:15 to 7:25, and a third from 6:45 to 7:55.

Peewee Division* (for players born in 1998 and 1997)

• This will be a four-team division; teams will play once a week and practice every second week.
• Games will take place at Christie Pits on Tuesdays as follows:
• There will be two games at 5:45 pm: one at diamond #2 and one at diamond #3.
• Practices will take place in Christie Pits and Bickford Park on Thursdays as follows: two teams will practice from 6:45 to 8:15 (one at Christie and one at Bickford) and a third team will practice from 7:15 to 8:45 (at Christie).

Bantam Division* (for players born in 1996 and 1995)

• This will be a four team division; due to the nature of a four-team schedule, players will sometimes have one game per week, sometimes two, and occasionally none.
• Games will take place at Christie Pits on Thursdays (at 7:45 on diamond 2) and Saturdays (at 11:00 am on diamond 1).
• Bantam teams will practice every second week on Mondays at 8:00 at Christie Pits diamond #2.

Midget Division (for players born in 1994, 1993, 1992)

• This will be a two team division; teams play once a week on Mondays at Christie Pits diamond 1. Games will take place at 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm.
• Midgets will have division-wide practices open to everyone weekly on Thursdays at 8:30 at Christie Pits diamond #2.

The 2010 registration fee for players in the T-Ball and Rookie Ball Divisions is $85.00.

The 2010 registration fee for players in the Mosquito/Peewee/Bantam/Midget Divisions is $100.00.

The payment of the registation fee entitles each player to a trophy, photos and a uniform.

Click on the following link to access a printable PDF 2010 TP House League Baseball Registration Form (Please note that a PDF Reader is required):

http://torontoplaygrounds.ca/registration/registration2010.pdf

Please make cheques payable to "LIZZIES BASEBALL".

Registration Forms and Payment can either be dropped off  at or mailed to:

TP  House League Baseball
c/o Bob Abate CRC
485 Montrose Ave.
Toronto ON
M6G 3H2

If you have any questions about our baseball program, please  contact us via email at tpbaseball@gmail.com . We will respond to your query as soon as possible.

We hope to see you down at the field of dreams this season. Let's Play Ball.

2010 TP House League Baseball Regular Season Schedules

UPDATED: SATURDAY, MAY 22 (7:30 P.M.)

As of this update, the 2010 Mosquito and Bantam Division Regular Season Schedules are now posted.

As they become available, regular season schedules for the 2010 TP House League Baseball Regular Season are being posted on this website in PDF for you to print out.

Currently, the TP Baseball Committee has posted  the regular season schedules for teams in the Tee Ball, Rookie Ball, Mosquito, Peewee and Bantam Divisions.  

Click on the links below to access your division schedule:

2010 Tee Ball Division Regular Season Schedule

2010 Rookie Ball Division Regular Season Schedule

2010 Mosquito Division Regular Season Schedule

2010 Peewee Division Regular Season Schedule

2010 Bantam Division Regular Season Schedule

The regular season schedule for the Midget division will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Please check back for updates.