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NYBA 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…
Read MoreNYBA: A 50 year snapshot!
This year, the North York Baseball Association will celebrate its 54th year providing recreational and competitive baseball at Bond Park. Baseball was first organized in North York in 1957 by the Don Mills Kiwanis Club. The league was then known as the Don Mills Kiwanis Baseball Association and games were played in the old Don…
Read MoreNYBA Remembers Clyde King
North York Baseball Association was deeply saddened by the news of the recent passing of Clyde King. Clyde will be remembered for his tireless contributions to developing minor league baseball in Toronto, most notably his more than 45 years as a dedicated volunteer, administrator, and innovator with the North York Baseball Association (NYBA). Clyde, along…
Read MoreHow To Talk To Your Kids About Winning And Losing In Sports
Supporting your kids as they get involved in sports can help them gain community, responsibility and resilience. As with life, playing a sport comes with highs and lows. Not all games will end in a win for your kid’s team. Here are some ways to help your kid understand that losing is part of life.…
Read MoreNYBA 15U SELECT HAVE UNDEFEATED SEASON
After playing an undefeated season, 10-0, the NYBA 15U Select players went into the TBAs on a high note. They won their first two games but lost to Leaside in the third. Won our last game to finish the TBA playoffs at 3-1. The Blues met Leaside in the championship round and needed to win…
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