NYBA COMPETITIVE TEAMS | NYBA BLUES

For over 70 years, the North York Baseball Association has built a strong competitive organization comprised of great players, coaches and management staff.


We are proud of the many successes of our competitive teams which includes numerous TBA championships and several OBA championships. In 2025, the NYBA 13UAAA team were the Canadian National Champions. [See Team Stories].


The North York Blues summer home field is Bond Park, Toronto, ON. The winter training facility is The Launch Pad, Richmond Hill, ON.


All competitive teams for the 2027 season have been fully rostered. Players interested in being considered for the 2027 season in the event that a team is looking for an additional player are invited to complete complete this Google Form. Click here.

NYBA COMPETITIVE LEVELS

ELITE BASEBALL (15U-18U):

North York elite teams play in the Elite Baseball League of Ontario (EBLO - Elite Baseball League of Ontario ) which is made up of top players and teams from across the province beginning at the 15U age level.


A highly-competitive level of baseball, it is the natural progression for players in the AAA baseball stream. Players at this level are often interested in pursuing baseball opportunities at the university or college level.


2026/27 Elite Coaches: 

  • 15U Elite - Mike Tilson | Non-Parent Coach
  • 16U Elite - Matt Chan | Non-Parent Coach
  • 17U Elite - Max Dieks | Non-Parent Coach
  • 18U Elite - Mike Tilson | Non-Parent Coach

HIGH PERFORMANCE (12U-14U)

High-Performance (HPP) is a specialized, high-level development pathway (often classified as AAAA) designed for competitive players in 12U-14U groups seeking to advance to collegiate or professional levels.


It is characterized by rigorous, 12-month training, including fall/winter training, specialized coaching, and summer competition in specialized leagues.

2026/27 HPP Coaches: 
  • 14U HPP - Chris Dobie
  • 13U HPP - Neil Blewitt
  • 12U HPP - Josh Kauffman | Non-Parent Coach

REP BASEBALL:

This level of competion is best suited for skilled players looking for top-level baseball instruction and competition.


There are three different levels, A, AA and AAA – AAA being for the more experienced and talented players.


Rep teams play and practice weekly in the summer and are involved in a winter training program. There are additional tournaments – both home and away agreed upon by the team. Travel is in Southern Ontario. Championship tournaments and games are held in August.


2026/27 Rep Coaches:
  • 7U Development - Click here to learn more
  • 8UAAA - Hunter Colosimo
  • 9UAAA - Francis Lanois
  • 9UA - Yonan Mintz
  • 10UAAA - Luis Marquez
  • 10UA/12UAA - Jason Silver
  • 11UAAA - Stephan Smith
  • 11UAA - Michael Robertson
  • 11UA - Ron Zahavi
  • 12UAA - Jason Silver
  • 12UA - Mark Zochowski
  • 3UAA - Matt Colley
  • 13UA - Genaro Mejia
  • 14UAA - Tyler Gaudaur | Non-Parent Coach
  • 14UA - Jennifer Dyer
  • 15UAA - Eric Fung
  • 15UA - Will Bujold | Non-Parent Coach
  • 16UAA - Albert Lai
  • 17UAA - Tim Barker
  • 18UAA - Mauro Lago


SELECT BASEBALL:

Select is the perfect option for players wanting a higher level of play over recreational baseball but are not ready for the full commitment required at the rep level.


Games are held weekly but are not scheduled on long weekends. The select season starts around the May long weekend and extends to mid-August. Away games are within the GTA.


Select teams have a winter training program that is determined on a team-by-team basis but generally runs weekly and starts in January.

NYBA fields select teams for 13U and under, when there is interest and volunteer coaches available.



2026/27 Select Coaches

  • 8U/9U - Brandon Bell
  • 10U/11U Blue - Adam Silverberg
  • 10U/11U White - Joel Grossman
  • 12U/13U - Lloyd Fernandes
  • 14U/15U - Abraham Camacho

SEASON

A standard season runs from approximately April (end of May for Select) to the end of August with approximately 20 regular-season league games, plus tournaments and playoffs.


North York Baseball Association (NYBA) follows the official season schedules established by both the Toronto Baseball Association (TBA) and the Elite Baseball League of Ontario (EBLO).


While these governing organizations do not designate formal “black-out” periods, individual NYBA teams may choose to organize a short team-specific black-out period at the discretion of the coaching staff.


Players who anticipate requiring an extended absence during the season — for reasons such as family travel, camp attendance, or other non-baseball commitments — must communicate this in advance of signing with a team to their coaching staff. Approval of such absences will be handled on a player-by-player basis and must be agreed upon prior to the absence.


This policy is intended to promote clear communication, respect for team scheduling, and accountability among all NYBA elite, rep, and select players.

COACHING STAFF

All NYBA coaches are certified through the Ontario Baseball Association. They, along with their assistants and management staff are committed to developing baseball skills and promoting team fair play among players and parents.


Every coaching staff focuses on the physical and emotional well being of every player, and promoting a healthy playing lifestyle. It is the goal of every elite/rep/select team to be competitive in every game played.


Players are continually evaluated in their baseball skills, knowledge and enthusiasm to make every reasonable effort to ensure every player has a meaningful role in accomplishing the goal.


Teams may elect to hire professional coaches to focus on specific aspects of the baseball – such as throwing and catching. This is decided and paid for at the team level.



NYBA is always looking for parent coaches for its competitive programs. If interested please reach out to Rick Kotick rick.kotick@gmail.com

FEES

Team fees include tournament fees; umpires, additional coaching fees and any additional expenses the team incurs such as private coaching. (Uniforms are not included in the player fees.) Fees do not include individual player equipment (gloves, cleats), or travel costs.

Typical Fee Range:

  • Rep Teams: A, AA, AAA, fees can range from $2,500 to $5,000. For Select Teams fees range from $2500-$3000
  • HPP and Elite teams the fees range as follows:
  • 12UHPP $5,000
  • 13UHPP $6,000
  • 14UHPP $7,000
  • 15UElite to 18U Elite $8,000+


Payment Structure:
All players pay a deposit upon registration, with the remaining balance paid in installments throughout the year. In addition, each player must pay an association fee (included in the total fee above) directly to North York Baseball , which covers administrative costs such as league management, insurance, and city permits.

Refund Policy:
Once a player signs the NYBA commitment letter, no refunds will be issued if they choose to withdraw from an Elite, Rep or Select team.

In cases of exceptional or unforeseen circumstances, refund requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the NYBA.

TRYOUTS

Elite and HPP teams hold tryouts in July, while tryouts for rep/select teams start after the Labour Day weekend.


Tryouts are held first for all AAA teams followed by AA and then A teams. Once all of the rep tryouts are completed, select tryouts are scheduled. The tryout schedule is set at the end of August. NYBA charges a tryout fee, that is budgeted for competitive families in need of financial assistance. Players can attend a number of tryouts.


All players are welcome to tryout for North York Baseball. Players within the Toronto Baseball Association will require a player release from their home association when they are signed. Players outside of the Toronto Baseball Association will require a player release form from their home and regional association to tryout and if they are signed.


The NYBA executive maintains an open line of communication with both players and parents and makes every effort to accommodate the concerns of players and parent members regarding these issues and matters.


Questions or concerns can be directed to Heather - heather@nyba.ca and will be forwarded to the NYBA rep committee.