Happy Canada Day To One And All In The TP Baseball Family
As the TP House League Baseball program shuts down for a few days for the Canada Day celebration, the Toronto Playgrounds Baseball Committee would like to wish all the coaches, players and parents involved with us a very Happy Canada Day!
School's out and the the hazy and lazy days of summer are finally here. There's still a lot of baseball to be played in the weeks ahead. And many other things to do if one challenges oneself to fill the time during the dog days of summer. Life's too short...so make the most of it.
Have a celebrated summer!
Peewee Tuesdays: Lizzies and Yankees Flex Offensive Prowess
LIZZIES TRUMP JAYS 12-5; YANKEES STYMIE RED SOX 9-4
Kieran (4) of the Jays at bat at against the Lizzies.
On a cool and breezy evening at Christie Pits, two Peewee Divisional games were played today.
The Lizzies mauled the Jays 12-5 at Diamond # 2. On Diamond # 3, the Yankees ended their funk with a 9-4 triumph over the Red Sox.
Bantam Mondays: Expos Edge A’s 6-5
Oliver (14) of the A's delivers a pitch to the Expos in the top of the first inning.
Underneath sunny blue skies at Dominico Field at Christie Pits, the Expos edged the A's 6-5 in three innings of play.
With commencement ceremonies going on this week at various schools in the area, both teams had shortened benches in the player dugout.
However, both the A's and Expos perservered and played a fun and competitive game on the diamond.
Please click here to view more photos from this game.
Rookie Ball Mondays: Lions and Tigers Roar To A Tie
OFFENSIVE CORNUCOPIA SERVED UP AT BICKFORD SOUTH
Oskar (6) of the Lions takes a swing during his at bat.
On a humid and breezy evening down at Bickford South, the Lions and Tigers clawed their way to a tie game in Rookie Ball Division baseball action.
Our TP cub reporter twittered that a wonderful time was had by all in attendance at the diamond.
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Mosquito Thursdays: Cubs, Giants and Lizzies Prevail
CUBS CLAW BY CARDINALS 9-6; GIANTS EDGE DODGERS 6-5; LIZZIES SLIP BY PIRATES 9-7
Jesse (1) of the Cubs pitches a scoreless bottom of the first inning versus the Cardinals at Bickford South.
It was a humid evening down at the ballpark as three Mosquito Division games took flight.
At Bickford South, the Cubs snuffed out a valiant rally by the Cardinals to previal 9-6 in three innings of play.
Please click here to view more photos from this game.
On Diamond #3, the Giants edged the Dodgers 6-5 in four innings of play.
The Lizzies cannonballed the Pirates 9-7 in four innings of play at Diamond # 2. Our TP cub reporter says the game was highlighted by a dramatic double play executed by the Lizzies in the bottom of the final inning.
Tee Ball Thursdays: Birds Of A Feather Tie Together!
EAGLES AND LOONS PLAY TO A DRAW AT BICKFORD NORTH
Charlie (12) of the Eagles delivers a clutch hit in the top of the second inning versus the Loons.
On a humid evening down at Bickford North, the Eagles and Loons took flight in a Tee Ball Divisional matchup which ended in a tie game after two innings of play.
A wonderful time was had by all in attendance at the ball park.
Please click here to view more photos from this game.
TP Information Bulletin: Rainy Day Procedures
PARENTS AND PLAYERS ADVISED TO CHECK THE TP HOTLINE OR THE TP BASEBALL WEBSITE FOR GAME AND PRACTICE UPDATES ON DAYS OF UNSTABLE WEATHER
It seems that there were some unhappy players and parents in our TP Baseball Family yesterday regarding our decision to cancel the games and practices scheduled for Tuesday, June 22.
The TP Baseball Committee wishes to let everyone know that it's important in cases like yesterday to check the TP Weather Hotline or our website even if the rain appears to have stopped to ascertain whether their game or practice will proceed as scheduled or be cancelled.
Unfortunately, our baseball diamonds at Christie Pits and Bickford Park do not drain really quickly. In cases like yesterday, when there has been a heavy rainfall throughout the day, water pools form in various places on the baseball diamonds and the deep puddles make the fields unplayable.
The TP Baseball Committee knows that this is discouraging for most of the kids (and parents) who look forward to playing...it's discouraging to us too! We make every attempt to get the games and practices in, but we don't want to jeopardize anyone's well being by playing in conditions that are hazardous, unsafe and/or unreasonable. The TP Baseball Committee makes an expert assessment on field conditions on all days when there is unstable rainy weather and we communicate our decision via the hotline and website at least 45-60 minutes before the scheduled start time of the game or practice.
So, if there has been any rainy unsettled weather earlier in the day, please call the TP Weather Hotline (416-392-1914, press 4) or check/bookmark our website (www.torontoplaygrounds.ca) on your computer or cellphone web browser to get the latest weather updates on your games or practices before heading out to the park.
Rookie Ball Mondays: Lions and Panthers Tie!
OFFENSIVE FIRESTORM FROM BOTH TEAMS LIGHTS UP BICKFORD SOUTH
Elias (13) of the Lions takes a swing in the bottom of the first inning versus the Panthers.
Under humid skies down at Bickford South, the Lions and Panthers clawed their way to a tie game in three innings of play. The game between the Rookie Ball divisional rivals was highlighted by an offensive firestorm at the plate and on the bases.
A wonderful time was had by all in attendance.
Please click here to view more pictures from this game between the Lions and Panthers.
Happy Father’s Day To One And All In The TP Baseball Family
Harris (11) with Owls Coach and Dad Bill Evans.
To say that today is Father's Day is really an understatement.
The reality of parenting is that EVERY DAY is Father's Day. To love and nurture a child is a monumental task with great responsibility. Through good times and rough ones, we try to be perfect in all our actions and decisions. But the reality is that we never are.
The important goal is that we strive to do the best job that we can. To impart the best of what we are into our children. Such is the rite of passage and life itself.
The TP Baseball Committee wishes all our fathers in the TP Baseball Family who volunteer as coaches and those who signed up their children in our baseball program a very Happy Father's Day!
It’s Time To Look Your Game Day Best Because Today Is Photo Day!!!
WEATHER ADVISORY: IF IT IS RAINING, THE PHOTO SHOOT WILL BE MOVED INDOORS TO THE LOBBY OF THE ALEX DUFF BUILDING AT CHRISTIE PITS. PLEASE PHONE THE TP HOTLINE FOR UPDATES.
UPDATE: Players and Parents are asked to arrive at Diamond # 3 at least ten minutes before your scheduled photo shoot time. Remember, if you can't make your team time, come anytime between 9:00 am and 12:30 pm and get an individual photo done. We'll put it in a frame with your team picture.
Also, if it's raining (which of course it won't be), we'll meet in the lobby of the Alex Duff Building, which is the building attached to the outdoor pool. Please check the TP Hotline (416-392-1914) to see what the contingency plan will be in case of rain.
In addition, members of our TP Baseball Committee will be on hand during the photo session to hand out and collect the Photo Release Forms which parents can sign if they're comfortable with photos of their children being placed on the Toronto Playgrounds House League Baseball website.
All individual and team pictures will be taken on Saturday, June 19 in the area behind the first base dugout at Christie Pits Diamond # 3. Players and Coaches are encouraged to be at their photo shoot at least 10 minutes before their scheduled photo time.
Here is the 2010 TP Photo Day Schedule for Saturday, June 19:
9:00 am: Ravens and Falcons
9:15 am: Owls and Eagles
9:30 am: Hawks and Loons
9:45 am: Panthers and Lions
10:00 am: White Sox and Expos
10:15 am: Yankees and Red Sox
10:30 am: Jaguars and Tigers
10:45 am: Bobcats and Cheetahs
11:00 am: Cardinals and Cubs
11:15 am: Giants and Pirates
11:30 am: Jays and Mosquito Lizzies
11:45 am: Peewee Lizzies and Dodgers
12:00 noon: A’s and Bantam Lizzies
12:15 pm: Midget players
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS, PLAYERS AND COACHES
Regarding picture day, there is no alternate date booked. We realize that unfortunately there will be conflicts for some people regarding team picture times. However, please note that if your child can't make the time scheduled for their team they can still come by in uniform anytime during the photo day schedule (9:00 am to 12:15 pm) and have their individual picture taken. We'll have it placed in a frame with their team picture.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PRACTICES SCHEDULED FOR TEAMS IN THE MOSQUITO AND PEEWEE DIVISIONS FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 19 AND SUNDAY, JUNE 20 HAVE BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE PHOTO DAY SCHEDULING AND FATHER'S DAY.