Welcome

Calling all Coaches…..

The Newton Canadian Baseball (NCBA) and the Surrey Canadians Baseball (SCBA) Associations are proud to offer a 6 week coach development program. The sessions will be held at Chimney Hill Elementary every Monday, beginning January 7, 2019 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm.  

This program is intended for all levels of coaching, including those that just want to come out and see what is involved prior to committing. Participation is highly recommended for those wanting to coach this Spring season but is mandatory for those interested in coaching Summer ball. Training will cover, pitching, catching, general rules, running a practice, resources available and much, much more!.

There is no cost to attend, however there will be an expectation that if you register, you will attend.

We are requesting that all coaches/parents interested in attending register on the NCBA website by January 5, 2019 the latest.

We are still developing the curriculum to ensure it is a fit for all coaches or potential coaches who are planning on attending and will provide this to all who confirm once completed.

Please click on the link below for 2019 Spring registration.

Early bird registration discount of $25 applies to all registrations received prior to Jan 31, 2019.  

Come join us for next season!

Please direct any questions to our registrar: 

Jaime Janovsky 

registrar.newtonbaseball@gmail.com

The South Fraser Giants Midget AAA team is pleased to announce that winter training for the 2019 season is almost here.  Winter Training will serve as the team’s tryouts for the 2019 season.  Winter Training will commence January 14th and will end on March 9th.  The team will have three different dates for cuts: February 9th, February 23rd, & the team will be announced on March 9th. 

Players will be split into different groups based off their positions.  Each group will have two practices per week (one weekday & one weekend) focusing on development of skills.  There will be one team practice a week for strength & conditioning.  The facilities being used will be: Lionel Courchene Batting Cage, Unwin Park Batting Cage, & TBD Surrey School Gymnasium.

Following will be the Dates & Times: (Subject to change)

Tuesday’s 8:00pm - 9:45pm

Wednesday’s - Team Strength & Conditioning - Time TBA

Thursday’s 8:00pm - 9:45pm

Saturday’s Group 1: 11:00am - 12:45pm

Saturday’s Group 2: 1:00pm - 2:45pm

Sunday Pitchers & Catchers: 12:00pm - 2:00pm

The cost for Winter Training will be $275.  There will be no refunds or rebates if a player is cut prior to the finish date of March 9th. 

For any Winter Training related questions or concerns please contact: Tyler Lawson (tylerlawsonbaseball@gmail.com)

Thanks,

South Fraser Giants Coaching Staff.

Coaches Bios:

Head Coach

Tyler Lawson

Tyler is a former pitcher for the University of the Fraser Valley of the Canadian Colleges Baseball Conference.  His favourite playing highlight was being selected to represent Team BC at the Under 21 Canadian Nationals in Regina.  He brings five years of coaching experience at various levels, as well as being a guest coach and clinic instructor. 

Assistant Coach

Mitch Brown

Mitch is a former infielder for the University of the Fraser Valley of the Canadian Colleges Baseball Conference.  He brings four years of coaching experience, as well as recently being a Guest Coach for the Chilliwack Cougars Bantam AAA team.  Mitch will be a valuable asset for infielders & has a superb knowledge for the defensive side of the game. 

Assistant Coach

Ryan Kaplanis

Ryan was an outfielder for the University of the Fraser Valley of the Canadian Colleges Baseball Conference.  He was a 2015 Premier Baseball League Second Team All Star.  He finished top 10 in the batting average race in the league and led his team, the Whalley Chiefs in batting average. Ryan will be a great asset for the outfielders and will bring tremendous knowledge for hitters.

Please register here for Winter training!

Winter training has now started at MB Sanford Elementary and continues through March 14, 2019.  (see below for list of dates with no training)

Mosquito level players (born 2008 and 2009) plus second year experienced tadpole players (born 2010) are Tuesday nights from 7-8pm

Pee Wee  A and Bantam A players (born 2004-2007) are Tuesday nights from 8-9pm

Information to follow shortly for our high performance teams.

(Pee Wee AA, Bantam AA, and Midget AAA) 

Please note the following dates we do not have the gym and the training will be cancelled:

Thursday Nov 8

Tuesday Dec 11

Thursday Dec 13

Tuesday Dec 25, and Jan 1

Thursday Dec 27 and January 3

Surrey / Newton will be putting together a competitive Rep Bantam U15 AA and/or AAA program again this coming season.

The objective is to put a competitive winter training program together that will include both player and team development and set players up to compete at the U15 rep level.

The program will commence on Thursday November 8th at 7pm at MB Sanford School Gymnasium with an Academy running each subsequent Thursday, with a break for the Christmas holidays, through to when we can get outside for Spring training.  We will also utilize the batting cage at Lionel Courchene for pitching clinics.

We recognize that many athletes are involved in other sports at this time of year and intend to encourage and accommodate that in our pricing and schedule. Registration for the winter clinic is only $75 and is open now, click here to register.

If you are interested in rep baseball but your schedule won’t allow your participation please contact Ben Dias

Congratulations to our Surrey Newton PeeWee AA team on their dramatic win at the BC provincials yesterday. As Provincial Champions they are representing us as Team BC at a major tournament in San Diego. 

 

We’ve also set up an account with the Return-it Depots so if you or your neighbours have empties to return, or frankly anything to recycle ♻️ simply drop them off at any of their locations in a clear plastic bag and quote our account number E019207. 

We’ll be practicing at Unwin's Bantam diamond #1 on Tuesday evening if it’s easier to drop your bottles at the field between 6&8.

Or, one last option if you'd just really like to help us out you can donate something to our Go Fund Me Page and share it with your friends on Facebook.

Thanks so much for you support and good luck to the kids this coming weekend, I know you'll do us proud!

Park Status Definitions:

• Closed, all games and/or practices are canceled
• Open, all games and/or practices proceed as scheduled
• Pending, continue to monitor status. Most likely a game-time decision 

Park Status Updates: 

• Weekdays, the park status will be updated by 4:00 pm. (pending status, will be updated accordingly)
• Weekends,  the park status will be updated at 8:00 am. Park status during the weekend may change throughout the day