The Blue Jays Baseball Academy will be traveling to St. John’s Region from July 23 – July 26, hosting a number of youth baseball related events that include clinics, a girls clinic, showcase tryouts and a Challenger Baseball Game.

Learn more about each event and find out how to register below.

The Blue Jays Baseball Academy are hosting one day, four-hour Clinics for beginner baseball players aged 8-13.

Players rotate through drills that cover skills including: infield, outfield, hitting, throwing, agility, and baserunning. Clinic registrants will also participate in a Baseball Athletic Training station which serves as an introduction to fundamental athletic movement.

Clinics are taught by Blue Jays Baseball Academy Instructors. Academy Instructors are NCCP registered, experienced coaches, who have been trained in the ‘Blue Jays Way’ of teaching baseball to youth.

Participants receive a Blue Jays hat, t-shirt and digital baseball skills manual.

Cost: $89.00 (plus HST) per participant.

The Blue Jays Baseball Academy are hosting a one day, three-hour girls clinic for kids aged 7-15. This event resembles a traditional Clinic, with a focus on welcoming those who identity as a girl.

Players rotate through drills that cover skills including: infield, outfield, hitting, throwing, agility, and baserunning. Clinic registrants will also participate in a Baseball Athletic Training station which serves as an introduction to fundamental athletic movement.

Girls clinics are taught by Blue Jays Baseball Academy Instructors. Academy Instructors are NCCP registered, experienced coaches, who have been trained in the ‘Blue Jays Way’ of teaching baseball to youth.

Participants receive a Blue Jays hat, t-shirt and digital baseball skills manual.

Cost: $49.00 (plus HST) per participant.

The Blue Jays Baseball Academy are hosting a special edition Rally Cap clinic on Wednesday, July 24 at 2:30 p.m. in Wishingwell Park in St. John’s, NL.

The Rally Cap program is an initiative to make the first experience of players and coaches with baseball positive. This program helps teach young people the five fundamentals of baseball in a fun and safe environment. Players have the opportunity to perform different tasks in order to receive a colorful Baseball Canada cap.

To register for this event, please contact Ryan Garland at [email protected].

The Blue Jays Baseball Academy are hosting a Challenger Baseball Game on Thursday, July 25 at 2:00 p.m. in Wishingwell Park in St. John’s, NL.

Challenger Baseball is an adaptive program that provides an opportunity for children, youth and adults living with cognitive and/or physical disabilities to enjoy the full benefits of participating in organized baseball at a level structured to their abilities. Baseball is designed to provide your athlete with a great opportunity to connect with peers and strengthen life skills, baseball skills, and ties within the community.

To register for this event, please contact your local challenger league or email [email protected]. There is no cost to attend this event.

All registered participants receive a confirmation email after registering for an event. An information email about the event is sent out roughly five days prior to the event date and will contain details including when to arrive, what to bring and if necessary, details on the inclement weather plan.

A full refund, less a $10 administration fee, will be granted if registration is cancelled at least 48 hours prior to clinic date. Any cancellations within 48 hours of the clinic will not receive a refund, with the exception of a participant who is feeling ill.

For any questions about an event in your area please contact the Blue Jays Baseball Academy at [email protected]. Please note that as we travel for events, response time may not be immediate.