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2011 TP Baseball Awards Presented At Annual General Meeting

AWARD WINNERS REFLECT GOALS AND PHILOSOPHY OF TP BASEBALL PROGRAM

From left to right: Casey Irwin (2011 TP Volunteer of the Year) and Sadie Whitfield-Smith (2011 TP Female Participant of the Year).

Before an enthusiastic crowd at the annual TP General Membership meeting in the gym of the Bob Abate Community and Recreation Centre this evening, the Toronto Playgrounds Baseball Committee announced the winners of its 2011 TP Awards in the categories of Female Participant; Male Participant and Volunteer of the Year.

The Committee presents awards annually to people who embody the spirit and principles of our TP house league baseball program. It gives recognition to Players, Coaches, Umpires and Parents who go beyond the call of duty and volunteer their energy and time to make our baseball program the wonderful experience that it is.

Here are the winners of our 2011 awards:

2011 Female Participant of the Year: Sadie Whitfield-Smith

Sadie, has been part of our house league program for many years. She first played in our tee ball division in the summer of 2002, and has played three years of tee ball, two years of rookie ball, mosquito, and peewee, and now one year of bantam. Over all those years Sadie has been an enthusiastic participant who has always done her best and has looked forward to the chance to spend time with her teammates at games and practices. She has also always been ready and willing to compliment and congratulate someone on the other team for a great play or a good effort. Sadie was also involved in our league as an umpire this past season, and brought a great sense of responsibility and focus to that role while interacting with the players and coaches in an out-going and friendly manner. She was involved in a number of games as an umpire during the end-of-season tournament. Way to go Sadie!

2011 Male Participant of the Year: Vidit Maheshwari

Vidit Maheshwari: 2011 TP Male Participant of the Year.

Vidit has only been involved in our league for three seasons, but his level of enthusiasm, his great personality, and his willingness to help out with anything and everything in any way possible has already made him a fixture in our program. Vidit began umpiring in 2010 and by this past season, only his second as an ump, he had become one of our busiest and best umps. Along with his dedication as an umpire, Vidit could always be counted upon to show up early ready to roll up his sleeves and do whatever needed to be done in order for things to be ready for the players. As a player, Vidit shows the same dedication and is a fantastic teammate, always ready to offer encouragement and support his team. Vidit also has that wonderful feature in a player...he's always willing to listen to and take advice from his coach. Well done, Vidit...we're very lucky that you found our league a few years ago!

2011 Volunteer of the Year: Casey Irwin

Casey has been involved in our house league program since 1998, when his oldest son Casey Jr. started playing. Since then Casey has coached for us in every age division (several times) as Casey Jr., Rebecca, and Bridget enjoyed their baseball careers. Casey’s son Tyler is still involved as a player in our program, and this past season Casey coachedTylerin both house league and the peewee select program. Casey has been actively involved as a head coach in our select program since 200_. Casey has not only coached many years and many teams, but he has always poured more information and strategy into his coaching than anyone else we can think of. If someone has been lucky enough to be coached by Casey, then they have really been thoroughly coached! Thanks a lot Casey for everything you’ve put into our league, and we look forward to more in the future!

Please click here to access a photo collage of the 2011 TP Baseball Awards Presentation

TP Annual General Membership Meeting Scheduled For November 28

ADDITIONALLY, THE 2011 AWARDS FOR OUR FEMALE; MALE AND VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR WILL BE PRESENTED. EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!!

The TP Baseball Committee will be holding their Annual General Membership meeting at the Bob Abate Community and Recreation Centre (485 Montrose Avenue) on Monday, November 28 at 7:30 p.m. to present its 2011 awards for baseball excellence.

The Committee presents awards annually to people who embody the spirit and principles of our TP House League Baseball program. It gives recognition to Players, Coaches, Umpires and Parents who go beyond the call of duty and volunteer their energy and time to make our baseball program the wonderful experience that it is.

Awards in the categories of male participant; female participant and volunteer of the year will be presented during the proceedings.

The general membership meeting will also allow new and old members of the TP Baseball Family to hear an update on the state of operations in the TP Baseball Program. The proceedings will also allow anyone in attendance to ask questions to TP Baseball committee members and receive answers to their concerns.

Additionally, any players and parents who haven't had the opportunity to pick up their trophies and pictures from the 2011 season can do so prior to the annual general membership meeting from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Snacks and refreshments will also be served.

See you there!

TP UPDATE: There Are Only 192 Days Left Before Opening Day Of The 2012 TP House League Baseball Season

THE TP BASEBALL COMMITTEE IS HOLDING MEETINGS TO PLAN FOR ANOTHER GREAT SEASON OF BASEBALL

There are ONLY 192 days left before opening day of the 2012 Toronto Playgrounds House League Baseball Season and we have already received many requests and queries from parents and players about signing up for another exciting season of baseball next year at Christie Pits and Bickford Park.

At this point of the year, the TP Baseball Committee will be holding several meetings within the next few weeks to finalize plans for next season. Here are some of the major items that we're currently working on:

• Our intrepid chief financial officer is in the throes of a thorough forensic audit of our finances. The financial data will help the committee decide on a budget that will determine how much we can spend on new equipment for next year and whether we will have to adjust our registration fees for 2012. 
• The Committee will be initiating its annual inventory assessment to determine our equipment needs for 2012.
• The date and time for the Toronto Playgrounds Baseball Annual General Meeting will be finalized.

As soon as the 2012 registration form is ready to go, it will be posted on our website and e-mailed to all of this year's players, so keep checking back for updates. We'll get it out to all of you as soon as we can!