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NYBA Blues 10UAA Off To A Roaring Start!
The second season for the 10U AA North York Blues is off to a roaring start! Coaches are pleased with the players’ energy and focus on the field. They are seeing improvement in skills and baseball intelligence. At Monday’s game, the boys were composed and supported each other in every situation. The team is excited…
Read MoreNYBA Blues 13U Select Win Classic Tournament
Over June 10-11th, NYBA Blues 13U Select played in a 4-team round robin tournament – the East Toronto Dodgers Classic. The weather was once again a factor. Tournament organizers re-organized allowing one game on Friday and three games on Saturday. Select rules don’t allow a player to pitch and catch on the same day, so…
Read MoreOver The Fence Grand Slam – 11U Select
The NYBA Blues 11U Select team is a completely new team for 2022. On Sunday June 5, the 11U Select team hosted Leaside Baseball Association for the second game of the regular season. Leaside was up by one run at the bottom of the fourth, with bases loaded. On a 0-1 count, Ozzie Padron Menendez…
Read MoreNYBA Blues 11UAA Takes Kanata By Storm
Two years of hard work paid off for the NYBA Blues 11UAA who had a wildly successful weekend at the Kanata Baseball Association tournament. Their first tournament ever, the players exceeded their coaches’ expectations going 3-1. This team has been hard at work since 2000. Players have put their shoulders to the grindstone developing their…
Read MoreNYBA Blues 15U Select Win Barrie Tournie
The NYBA Blues 15U Select Tournament Team won the Barrie Minor Baseball Association tournament held the weekend of June 4-5. Beating out 10 teams, at Lennox Park, NYBA faced Barrie in semis and Leaside in the finals. Pictured here is the team of winners flanked by Coaches Jeremy Diamond and David Fisch! Congratulations to the…
Read More13U Select Team 2- Take First Loop Game
NYBA is pleased to be fielding two 13U Select teams in 2022. Our Select ‘2’ is a brand new team, many also playing in the NYBA house league series. This victory photo (taken before the 2022 uniforms were delivered) shows the team after winning their first loop game against Wexford Agincourt. The NYBA Blues won…
Read MoreNYBA 13U Select – BMBI Select Tournament
Over the May 27-29th weekend, the 13U Select travelled to Brampton to play in a 12-team tournament (their first as a team). This team combines four players from last year’s 13U Select, four players from last year’s 13U Select Team 2, and four players who are new to Select baseball. It was a hectic, but…
Read MoreWhen In Doubt, Sit Them Out: Concussion Safety Tips For Parents
Anytime a child is registered for sports activity, there’s always a concern for potential dangers. Bumps, bruises and skinned knees are to be expected. Some injuries, though, like concussions, are more serious. Symptoms of a concussion can be tough to diagnose, recover from and prevent—but in this article the editorial staff at TeamSnap will provide…
Read MoreCommon Sport Injuries And How To Prevent Them
Sports injuries are inevitable, and they differ from sport-to-sport. There are however, exercises and preventative measures athletes, parents and coaches can take to lower the chances of injury, regardless of the sport. TeamSnap reached out Alexandra Schechner, PT, DPT, a multi-sport athlete and Physical Therapist at Park Sports Physical Therapy in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Schechner…
Read More4 Stretches To Improve Your Baseball Performance
Baseball reminds us of summer days outside and making friends that last a lifetime. Although there is plenty of sitting in the dugout, the sport requires quick bursts of speed, strong muscles to throw and catch, and a great team spirit to cheer on your teammates. Baseball helps kids build core muscle strength, leg muscles…
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