Stratford Memorial Midgets

JACKETS ARE IN

2009-10-14T07:04:00.001-07:00

The jackets have arrived and are at my house. You can come get them anytime. Call first to be sure someone is home.

One Final Piece of Business

2009-09-21T17:08:00.000-07:00

Now that the party is over there is only one piece of unfinished business business. As you know we have ordered Jackets for the team. They should be ready in about 2 weeks. I'll let everyone know when there are in.

There will be some fund raising money left over. We will split the the total amongst the parents to help offset some the costs from Quebec.

TEAM PARTY - FRIDAY SEPT 18

2009-09-09T16:40:00.000-07:00

The team party has been confirmed, it is going to be on Friday Sept 18th @ 7 pm at the home of Kim & Mike Ruston.

Please let me know how many people will be attending from your family so I can get the food purchased for the BBQ.

Please bring lawn chairs and BYOB. (we will supply pop & water)

Directions:
From Sebringville
Turn right on road 135 @ the OPP station
Turn left on line 44
Turn right on Road 144 (2nd Rd from 135)
2nd place on right

From Stratford
Hwy 19 to Bornholm rd (line 44)
Cross over Rostock Rd (Road 135)
Turn rigt on 144 (2nd Rd from 135)
2nd place on right

Hope to see everyone there! Email us jwoodend@sympatico.ca or phone us 519-273-5769 with the # attending.

Silver

2009-09-03T20:30:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to everyone for a great season. With our Silver Medal we are now done playing for the year. Two medals in one season is a good season.

A special thanks to Mitch Finck, Matt Walsh, Jon Woodend for your years of dedication to the Memorials organisation. We all wish you the best and you move to junior.

We will be planning a party very shortly and we as we have some cash left over we will also be getting jackets to commemorate our year and our trip to the Eastern Canadians. Also Tom will be doing final year stat if you want a copy of your stats email Tom ( tom.heinbuch@sympatico.ca )

We will be in touch shortly with party details.

Tonight Game is Cancelled

2009-09-01T14:12:00.001-07:00

Toninghts game against Waterloo is cancelled. We will play Thursday night in Waterloo at 8:30. It will be a one game winner take all game.

Stratford Wins Bronze

2009-08-30T17:53:00.000-07:00

Stratford Memorial Midgets claimed the bronzed medal Sunday morning in St. Gervais Quebec at the Eastern Canadian Fastball Championships.

Playing against Nova Scotia, Stratford lost 5 -1. Pitcher Travis Jones struck out 7, walked only two batters and surrendered 8 hits. At the plate Jones, and Ben Hienbuch had two singles. Jon Woodend and Jon Hood both singled for the Stratford.

Travis Jones was presented a special Sportmanship Award at the tournament. After winning the Home Run Contest on Friday Jones donated the prize, a new bat to a local boy, who was surprised by the gesture. Jones also was second for the Pitcher of the Tournament and also Best Batter award.

Stratford Loses First Play-off Game

2009-08-29T20:23:00.000-07:00

In a repeat of the mornings game Stratford Memorial Midgets faced the host Quebec Team, Cote Inox losing by a score of 7 - 0.

Stratford bats that pounded out 12 hits earlier in the day were silent as they managed only 4 hits, singles by Mark Verkley, Travis Jones, Kirk Brown, and a double by Evan Kerekes. As the bats remained quite there defence was plagued by errors that allowed the Quebec runs. Losing pitcher Travis Jones surrender only 5 hits, walked 2 and struck out 7.

Stratford plays Nova Scotia in the semi-final game at 9:00am Sunday morning to see who advances to the Gold medal game. The loser of the game will receive the bronze medal.

Stratford Loses to Nova Scotia

2009-08-29T20:15:00.000-07:00

In the las game of the round robin portion of the Eastern Canadian Fastball Championship Stratford Memorials Midgets were defeat by Team Nova Scotia 7 - 0.

Losing pitcher Matt Walsh gave up 7 hits and only one walk. Stratford bats which wnet cold as Scott Gibson had there sole single.

Stratford Defeats Quebec 1 Team

2009-08-29T11:41:00.000-07:00

With game temperature at 12 Celsius the Stratford Memorials Midget kept themselves warm by pounding out 12 hits as they defeated Quebec 7 - 4 in round robin play at the Eastern Canadian Fastball Championships in St. Gervais Quebec.

Winning pitcher Travis Jones struck out 8 and allowed no walks. Memorials offence pounded out 12 hits with doubles by Ben Hienbuch, and 2 by Kirk Brown. Jones, Mark Verkley, Matt Walsh, Tim Ruston, Evan Kerekes, and Trent Hooey all contributed singles.

Stratford remains undefeated and is guarantee to finish first in the round robin play. They have one remaining game against Nova Scotia before the play offs begin.

Stratford Defeats New Brunswick

2009-08-28T19:34:00.000-07:00

In Eastern Canadian Fastball Championships in St. Gervais Quebec, Stratford Memorials Midgets defeated New Brunswick 14 - 5 in round robin play, Stratford's second game of the day.

Winning pitcher Mark Verkley struck out 9, while allowing 7 hits and 3 walks. Travis Jones, who earlier in the day won the tournament Home Run contest, lead the offense with 2 homeruns and 2 singles. Jon Woodend had 2singles, Mitch Finck and Jon Hood also singled.

On Saturday Stratford, the only remaining undefeated team, will play Quebec 1 and Nova Scotia with play-off games starting late in the day.

Stratford Memorials go 2 - 0

2009-08-28T08:25:00.000-07:00

A 7th inning triple by Evan Kerekes help propel the Stratford Memorials Midgets to a 4 -3 victory over Kitchener/Waterloo this morning at the Eastern Canadian Fastball Champions in St. Gervais Quebec.

Travis Jones picked up the win with 10 strike outs, giving up 6 hits and no walks. Jones aided his own offence with a double and single. Mark Verkley added a single and a sac fly to score the tying run in the 5th innning. After Kerekes lead off the bottom of the 7th with a triple K/W walked the next two batters to load the bases. Ben Hienbuck worked the pitcher for a walk forcing in the winning run.

Stratford's next game is at 8PM Friday night.

Stratford Opens Tourney on Winning Note

2009-08-27T19:23:00.000-07:00

Stratford Memorials Midget defeated the Quebec 2 team, 4 -1 in their opening game at the Eastern Canadian Fastball Championship in St, Gervais Quebec. Winning Pitcher Matt Walsh gave up 5 hits over 7 innings, while striking out 8 and walking only 1 batter.

The Memorials offence struck for 10 hits scattered over the 7 innings. Tim Ruston and Mark Verkley both tripled, while Walsh helped his own cause with two singles. Jon Hood and Cody Bromley and Travis Jones all added doubles while Jon Woodend singled.

Saturdays schedule see Stratford face Kitchener/Waterloo at 9am and New Brunswick at 8PM.

An interesting side note is the ball diamonds in Quebec have no grass on the outfield like most diamonds. The outfields are covered in stone dust the same as the infields making the outfield play differently than usual.

Eastern Canadian Championships Game Schedule

2009-08-27T12:06:00.000-07:00

Thursday
8 PM - Stratford (Ontario 1) vs Quebec 2

Friday
9 AM - Stratford (Ontario 1) vs KW (Ontario 2)

8 PM - Stratford (Ontario 1) vs Anchors NB

Saturday
12 PM - Stratford (Ontario 1) vs Cote Inox (Quebec 1 Host)

6 PM - Stratford (Ontario 1) vs East Hants NS

Play offs begin at 8PM on Saturday. More details will follow.

Final update - weather

2009-08-25T15:14:00.000-07:00

The forecast for our games are very cool, the current forecast has game time temperatures between 14 & 18 deg bring warm shirts for under jerseys.

Have a safe trip see you soon!!!!!!!

More Quebec Info

2009-08-24T17:41:00.000-07:00

To get to the hotel take Exit 325-S off Hwy 20. Get to the far left hand lane as you turn on to President Kennedy Street and turnv left at first light. You will see the hotel as you come up the ramp. For the the mothers and sisters there is a ton of good shopping close by.

I went and looked at the diamonds and are we in for an experience. There is no grass anywhere. The St. Gervais diamond is a kind of sand/clay mix, with the outfield being stone dust like the old fairgrounds infield. Seriously outfielders if you have knee pads bring them. The other diamond is all stonedust.

The good news is the short fences 215 down the line 245 to center. Mark you will have fun.

Travel Advisory

2009-08-23T16:16:00.000-07:00

Be careful when you get to Quebec and the Montreal area. Lots of construction and TONS of police.

Also I had an interesting email from the tourney committe. Aparrently outfields in Quebec do not have grass. I'll check tomorrow when I go to the park to check it out.

Drive safe see everyone Wednesday.

Playoff Games - Revised

2009-08-20T18:58:00.001-07:00

Our next 2 playoff games against KW are scheduled for Tuesday Sept 1st & Thursday Sept 3rd in Waterloo - game time 8 pm.

Important Quebec Info - Update Friday

2009-08-20T16:41:00.000-07:00

We have raised enough money that we will be paying for all hotel rooms from Wednesday through and including Sunday night. If you are coming sooner or staying later the extra nights will be your responsibility.

The schedule for the tournament has been posted at this link; http://www.easterncanadian.com/cedule.php?cat=9. It has changed from yesterday. So rather than constantly updating as they make changes just follow the link. I am going to try and find some practice space while we are there, hopefully Wednesday night or Thursday morning.

REMEMBER NO METAL CLEATS ALLOWED!!!

During the tourney I will be updating the website with our games reports so let your family know they can track our progress on this site.

Please remember to bring your entire uniform, shirts, pants, belts, hats, sock etc we won't have extras to loan out. I'll be bringing the new jerseys with me.

We will be leaving on Sunday for Quebec. If you need to reach me the best way will be email (jwoodend@sympatico.ca) or if it really important call me 519-949-0327.

Hotel Info:

Comfort Inn Lévis
10 Du Vallon E.Levis,
Quebec, Canada
G6V 9J3
Tel: (418) 835-5605
Fax: (418) 835-9054

Tuesday Aug 18th Game

2009-08-17T19:02:00.001-07:00

Game 1 against KW @ 8:30 pm in Stratford, be at diamonds for 7:45 pm.

KW would like to do the second game late Saturday afternoon about 4PM. Any problems making this? I'll need to confirm tomorrow night.

Game Tuesday night

2009-08-17T14:32:00.000-07:00

We play our 1st game tomorrow Aug 18th against KW, time is 8:30 pm, not sure if game is in Stratford or Waterloo, will let you know as soon as we hear.

Please let me know if you can not make it so we can take some Bantams.

This Week

2009-08-16T19:37:00.000-07:00

I know we are all disappointed about this weekend. But we must look forward to our remaining two challenges, the league final series and the Eastern Canadians.

As soon as I know the games dates and time I'll post it here. I have asked for Tuesday and Thursday. I will let you know for sure what the dates are.

Elmira Chicken Delivery

2009-08-14T09:29:00.000-07:00

The chicken order will be arriving on Wednesday August 19th at our place (82 Mowat St), please make arrangements to pick up your order as soon as you can that evening as we do not have room for 200 cases of chicken. Thanks Jan!

Congratulations!!

2009-08-13T20:15:00.000-07:00

Great game tonight boys, you earned a well fought victory. But there is more work to do. The only thing standing in our way is one more team before we claim the league championship.

We'll see everyone in Napanee, where we will come home with a medal. Congratulations!!

Semi-final Last Game

2009-08-11T20:23:00.000-07:00

The 3rd game of our Oxford series is Thursday at 8:30 in Burgessville. Be there by 7:45 for warms ups.

The winner will play KW who has defeated Tavistock.

Playoffs

2009-08-10T06:17:00.000-07:00

Our next game is scheduled for Tuesday night at 8:30 at Packham. I've sent an email to Oxford to confirm when, after we win Tuesday, the next game will be. Likely Thursday night. As soon as I know I'll post it here.

If you dropped off a door prize for our raffle that was donated by a company/store please send me the name of company/store so I can add them to the banner. Email me at jwoodend@sympatico.ca or call 273-5769. Thanks Jan

Fundraising Update

2009-08-07T17:32:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to everyone for the out standing efforts in fundraising. At the BBQ & bake sale last week we raised over $3200. Thanks to all the parents and players who help man the booth and bbq. A special thank you to Lisa Finck for her work on the bake sale. It was a big hit.

Keep up the good work, if anyone can think of a final fundraiser that we can do quickly please let me know. It would be nice to do one more good event to ensure we can cover this very costly week in Quebec.

Next Game

2009-08-07T17:26:00.000-07:00

Our next game is Sunday night at 8 pm at our park. As you know this will be a do-or-die game for us. We played well on Thursday but a couple of costly errors did us in. That and the stupid 5 run per inning rule. Anyway our best players will be playing their best spots and we will go at them hard. We need to force a third game.

Come to the park early (7PM) ready to warm up hard, go through the cage and be physically ready and more important be mentally ready to play an error free game.

Eastern Canadians & Metal Spikes

2009-08-06T11:42:00.000-07:00

I have been in touch with the officials who are running the tourney and we can NOT wear metal spikes. All players must wear the rubber spikes.

Phone Books

2009-08-06T11:41:00.000-07:00

Our fundrasier, delivering phonebooks, has been cancelled. The company we were working for has gone bankrupt.

Burgessville

2009-08-06T11:37:00.000-07:00

To get to the park in Burgessville go south on Hwy 59 through Woodstock (about 10 minutes south of Woodstock to Burgessville). At the main corner in Burgessville turn right, park is about 200 meters up on the left.

Be there for 7:50

Playoffs against Oxford - In Burgessville

2009-08-03T10:11:00.000-07:00

1st game is Thursday August 6th @ 8:30 pm - location is Burgessville

2nd game is Sunday August 9th @ home - time is 8 pm

Practice

2009-08-02T14:03:00.000-07:00

Since we have not played for a while why don't we practice on Monday night at 7 PM at our usual diamond. Hopefully by than I should know when our first game will be against Oxford.

Play Offs

2009-07-30T20:02:00.000-07:00

I have received the information today regarding the playoffs. The top four are Oxford, Waterloo, Tavistock & Stratford. So we play Oxford a 2 out of 3 series. We have until August 16 to play our games. When we win this series we will play the other winner for the league Championship.

As soon as I know the first game I'll post it here.

Fundraising

2009-07-30T19:52:00.000-07:00

Thank you to everyone for all your hard work on the two fundraisers, (chicken & Raffle tickets). We will have a total for everyone next week after the BBQ this weekend. As I mentioned the top seller would get a prize, so drum roll, the top seller was .......the Woodends ($1990)!! So our prize is two weeks in Hawaii!!

No Pictures Tonight, Be There for 8PM

2009-07-29T12:50:00.001-07:00

IMPORTANT REMINDER

2009-07-28T19:59:00.000-07:00

Please remember to return all sold and unsold raffle tickets to Jan at tomorrow nights game. We need all ticket returned before the tourney on Friday. If you can't make Wednesday's game please pass your tickets to some one who can be there. Also, please bring your door prizes to Wed's game so we can get them ready for raffle draw on Sat - give to Jan.

Also bring your Elmira chicken orders with payments as well. We need to get the order in to the supplier so that deliver can be done before we go to Napanee. Does anyone have access to a huge freezer? In case we can't get it out really fast it would be nice to keep it frozen somewhere. I'm expecting about 150 boxes.

Home Run King

2009-07-27T20:21:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Mark Verkley for winning the home run contest tonight with a 318' blast. Chad Fink and Mark split pitching duties and led their team to victory in tonights allstar game. It was a well played game, final score 5 -2.

Congratulations to Our Allstars

2009-07-26T19:34:00.000-07:00

Thanks for all your votes guys. Our two players will be Mark & Ben. Mark will also compete in the Homerun contest. So I need you two to be at the park by 7:15.

It would nice if some of the rest of you come to help out with the homerun contest (pitchers, shaging fly, chasing balls) and than support your team-mates in the big game. It will be fun night.

TONIGHTS GAME

2009-07-26T11:47:00.000-07:00

Game has been cancelled due to rain. I am rescheduling pictures for Wednesday night - will advise time.

Please have your chicken orders at the game on Wednesday!

I want all players to email me today with their pick for the All Star game - pick one player, my email address is jwoodend@sympatico.ca

SUNDAY JULY 26

2009-07-26T05:19:00.000-07:00

This is a reminder we have PICTURES @ 5:45 pm tonight - be at the park before this time.
I want a complete team picture even if you are not buying any.

Chicken forms/money are due today!

Chicken orders & booze tickets

2009-07-24T03:52:00.000-07:00

Chicken Order - please bring forms & money to Sunday's game, I will be placing the order at the beginning of next week.

Booze tickets - please bring back to Wednesday's game with money. (draw is Aug 2)

Tonights Game

2009-07-23T16:19:00.000-07:00

It is currently 7:19 PM on Thursday night and the coach of Fullarton has NOT cancelled the game. So I'll see everybody there at 8:15 - 8:30

Rooms in Quebec - Important info

2009-07-23T04:35:00.000-07:00

All of the rooms have been booked in Quebec, the hotel information is below. Please contact the Comfort Inn to give your credit card information. Rooms are held under the name "Stratford Memorials Boys Fastball team".

Comfort Inn
10, du Vallon Est
Levis, Quebec
418-835-5605
Valerie Whitton

Hotel needs credit card information by July 25th.

Last Make-up Game

2009-07-21T11:17:00.000-07:00

I have scheduled the Rockwood game to be played Wednesday July 29th at 8:30 at Packham road.

Bake Sale

2009-07-20T18:59:00.000-07:00

Please make your favourite, sale will be on Saturday Aug 1st. Please contact Lisa Finck before Sunday July 26th with what you will be bringing 519-271-9496.

Reminder of games for this week

2009-07-18T17:37:00.000-07:00

Sunday July 19th - 7 pm @ home against Oxford Pirates
Monday July 20th - 6:45 pm @ Sebringville
Thursday July 23rd - 9 pm @ Fullarton
Sunday July 26th - 7 pm @ home against Waterloo

Elmira Poultry Fundrasier

2009-07-16T20:41:00.000-07:00

A reminder to everyone that the order forms are due back on July 26 with payment. These products are very well received by friends and family and there is no trouble selling it. In fact I expect to sell over a $1000 worth alone. There will be a prize for who ever sells the most. (Not sure what but I'll think of something).

Also keep selling those booze tickets. This again is an easy fundraiser that is very well received by people. We have one parent closing in on selling 9 books. We have until the end of the month to sell these as the draw is August 2.

We have a huge hotel bill (over $10,000), it would be nice to have the funds to pay it.

We are looking for team sponsors to give cash donations to help with our expenses, please make a list of business and friends that might be interested in making a donation. Bring list with you on Sunday and we will create letter and send out or you can approach business/friends on your own, just give us the name so they don't get approached more than once.

Napanee and Quebec rooms

2009-07-15T16:05:00.000-07:00

I was able to reserve a few rooms at the Fox Motor Inn for Aug 14 & 15 (rooms have 2 double beds NOT QUEENS) Reserving is first come, first serve - when you call 613-354-3855 mentioned rooms reserved under Jan Woodend/Stratford Memorials. If you book a room at Fox Motor Inn please cancel your room at Hampton Inn so you will not be charged!

We have booked a block of rooms in Levis, Quebec for the Eastern Canadians @ the Comfort Inn. Rates are $120/night - this was really our only choice as everything else was totally booked - I have ASA (sports accomodations) working on a better price for us. I will bring phone # and more info Sunday to the game so you can call and give full information & credit card #, I have rooms reserved by last names.

Uniforms - Eastern Canadians

2009-07-13T18:55:00.000-07:00

There has been some discussion from the boys about new uniforms to wear to Eastern Canadians, if we want to do this it would be up to us to pay for them from our fundraising efforts, new jerseys will cost about $65-$75 each but they would be able to keep them. In light of the fact that this is going to be an expensive trip anyway, I would like to hear from the parents as to whether we spend fundraising money for the jerseys or use fundraising money to offset our direct cost like hotel, travel, etc.

Parents let me know what you think, we can talk Thursday night at our game in Norwich, if you can not be there please send me an email on your thoughts. jwoodend@sympatico.ca

Practice on Monday July 13th

2009-07-12T19:11:00.000-07:00

Reminder practice Monday night @ 8:30 pm, I will be at park starting at 6:30 pm for you to get the keys but you will need someone to feed the balls in machine, if you want to come early and go through the batting cage.

Game Thursday night is in Norwich against Oxford Pirates - be at park for 7:45 pm.

Double Header

2009-07-11T20:06:00.000-07:00

See everyone at 5 for our double header. Second game will start about 20 - 30 minutes after the first is complete.

Fundraising

2009-07-09T17:24:00.000-07:00

1. If you have sold all your booze tickets, please bring back stubs & money.
2. I have the Elmira chicken order forms - will give out on Sunday @ game.
3. We will be looking after the booth/BBQ on August long weekend for the North Waterloo final league tourney - NEED VOLUNTEERS (players/parents/siblings - we will give letters for community hours) for Friday night, Saturday, Sunday. I will make up a sign up sheet for times - will have sometime next week. Also, that weekend we will be selling 50/50 tickets, we will have a raffle table - if you can get door prizes for this draw that would be great. All door prizes can be given to Tom/Leslie Heinbuch.

If you have any questions, please ask Jan on Sunday @ game.

Double Header Sunday

2009-07-09T07:05:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder that we are playing Monkton a double header on Sunday. First game is at 6:00PM. Be at the park for 5 to use the batting cage.

Hotel rooms for Napanee

2009-07-07T10:41:00.001-07:00

We have rooms booked at Hampton Inn in Napanee for the Provincials (Aug 14/15); I am looking into getting rooms at the Fox Motor Inn, closer to ball park, less money; our bantams have stayed there for the past few years and it is nice. I will keep everyone posted, I will know on Sunday if we get them, I will call the ones that have rooms booked at the Hampton Inn and you can cancel them and rebook at the Fox Motor Inn. Due to our Quebec trip I'm trying to save a few dollars here and there on accomodations!

Any questions, please give me a call.

Sebringville Game

2009-07-06T17:12:00.000-07:00

Our scheduled game in Sebringville for Sat July 11th has been cancelled, we are now playing July 20th in Sebringville @ 6:45 pm.

Practice Tonight

2009-07-06T10:44:00.000-07:00

I'll see EVERYONE at practice tonight. I'll be there umpiring so if you want to come early and use the cage it will be available.

See you at 8:30

We need to know if you are going to Napanee for the Provincials!!!!!!!!!

REVISED SCHEDULE

2009-07-02T15:57:00.000-07:00

I have made the following changes to our schedule (getting in cancelled/rained out games):

JULY 12 - at Stratford against Elma - time 6 pm (double header)
JULY 16 - at Norwich against Oxford Pirates - time 8:30 pm
JULY 20 - at Sebringville - time 6:45 pm
JULY 26 - at Stratford against Waterloo - time 7 pm

We still have 2 more games to get in yet - I will keep you posted on dates and times.

Fundraising BBQ Saturday

2009-07-02T07:42:00.000-07:00

Thanks to those that have volunteered to be at the BBQ on Saturday. We still need more help especially in the early shift (9 - 11) (you guys don't like to get out of bed or what?) and again later in the day (3 - 6). It's not a lot of work.

Contact Jan ( jwoodend@sympatico.ca ) to get your time slot.

We have also been asked to run the BBQ on the final tournament weekend at Packham. That will be a couple days and we can pocket some good funds to help offset our costs of the Quebec trip. We will also not be playing that week so its a good to time to raise more money.

COPETOWN GAME

2009-06-30T14:01:00.000-07:00

The game is on for tonight, the coach has called and said that diamonds are OK to use and the weather has cleared off. Please be at park for 8 pm.

Make up games

2009-06-29T16:31:00.000-07:00

We have a 3 make up games scheduled for July:

July 11th - in Sebringville - game time 7 pm
July 12th - in Stratford - game time 6 pm - double header against Elma
July 16th - in Norwich - game time 8:30 pm

We still have 2 more rained out games to get in.

Practice CANCELLED

2009-06-29T13:11:00.000-07:00

Practice cancelled due to weather. See you at Copetown tomorrow night @ 8 pm, if you can not be there - let us know by return email jwoodend@sympatico.ca

I already know a couple of boys can not make it so I absolutely need to know if you CAN NOT make it.

First Fundraiser

2009-06-29T06:11:00.000-07:00

We are holding our first fundraiser this Saturday. We are going to run a BBQ at our Mite/Squirt tourny this Saturday. We need volunteers for 2 hour shifts to help cook and serve. Let me know what shifts you are available for. We will start at about 9:00 and run until 4.

We will be doing 2 other fundraisers, selling Elmira chicken (we earn $5/box) - thanks Cody for the good idea, selling booze tickets (I should have the tickets this week to start selling). When I have more information I will pass it on. If you have any other fundraising ideas please let us know.

Napanee bookings

2009-06-28T16:44:00.000-07:00

To book your room in Napanee please go to www.bookasa.com

Our code is XCB1

After you key in code it will come up with a screen with my name and our team name on it - click OK. Then complete information, and hit submit, I would advise you print a copy of your confirmation.

Any problems or questions, please call me.

I am working on getting the Eastern Canadian hotel rooms book - already sent an email should have information this week.

OASA update

2009-06-26T20:55:00.000-07:00

Game 1 - we won 2 - 0 against Paris. Be at Hillside Park for 12 noon Saturday.

Elim's Update

2009-06-25T10:59:00.000-07:00

I have just received word that the OASA will be sending 3 teams to the Canadian Midgets Championships this year. They also have committed to sending 2 teams to St-Gervais, Quebec for the Eastern Canadian Championships.

We as a team certainly have the ability to win one the available berths in one of these tournaments. Put your games faces on, its going to be great weekend.

Practice

2009-06-22T08:22:00.000-07:00

No practice for tonight. We will see everyone at our game against Elmira.

Info for Elims & Directions to 3 parks

2009-06-21T14:29:00.000-07:00

Our 1st game Friday @ 9 pm is at Hillside Park upper diamond!
Be at Hillside Park for 7:30 pm to sign in - bring birth cert incase they question the copy I have.

Park Directions

1. Park Directions

Main Site : Hillside Park, Marsland Dr.. Waterloo
- 401 to 8 Kitchener to 7E Kitchener (Guelph) to 85 Waterloo to University Ave. West exit. Take University W to third traffic signal (Marsland Drive). Turn right on Marsland. Hillside is at the end of Marsland on your right just before the stop sign.

Waterloo Park Diamonds
- from Hillside follow Marsland back to University Ave. Turn Right onto University Ave. Follow University Ave. past WLU and UW entrances to traffic signal at Westmount Rd (first traffic signal past UW main traffic signal entrance). Immediate first left off Westmount at EMS garage is entrance to Waterloo Park. There is also a second excellent parking entrance if you were to continue on Westmount to first traffic signal at Shell station and turn left onto Father David Bauer Dr. Extra parking is located at first left off Father David Bauer just across from Swim Complex. Driving time 5 min.

Conestoga Village Park
- Turn right out of Hillside Park. At stop sign turn right onto Lexington. Proceed east on Lexington to the 4th traffic light. This is a T intersection. Turn left onto University Ave. Proceed along University Ave. past Rim Park to traffic lights at Northfield Drive. Turn right onto Northfield. Proceed about 3 km out into the country and you will come to Conestoga village. At the main intersection stop light turn right. Turn right at first side street to diamond park. Driving time 10 min.

Sebringville Game CANCELLED

2009-06-20T08:24:00.000-07:00

Game in Sebringville tonight has been cancelled due to rain. It has been rescheduled to July 11th @ 7 pm in Sebringville.

Weekend Games

2009-06-19T16:19:00.000-07:00

We play Saturday night in Sebringville at 7:30 PM at the main diamond. This is part of their Fastball Fest so there might be a small crowd. As we are preparing for the Elim's next weekend lets play hard. Be there no later than 6:50 to get ready.

Our Sunday night game has been cancelled by Rockwood. But we might as well use the time for practice. Be at our park for 7:00 and we will have a practice. Since this is our normal game night and everyone has it off anyway I expect all of you there.

As the elims are so close we need to really put a big effort in this week to get ready. I really do think you guys are capable of winning this tournament. You guys just need to step up to the challenge.

Batting Practice

2009-06-16T19:50:00.000-07:00

Since most of you are now finished school for the year or will be very shortly, if you want extra batting practice during the day let me know. My schedule is very flexible and could meet some of you at the park to hit a few balls. Let me know if you want the extra practice.

Tavistock - Cancelled

2009-06-16T13:53:00.000-07:00

Tonights game is cancelled against Tavistock. We don't have any pitcher available for tonights game so can't play. I'll let everyone know when it is rescheduled.

Tonights Game

2009-06-14T10:15:00.000-07:00

We play New Dundee tonight. Since we have not played for a week be at the park for 6:00 so we can get through the batting cage before the game. It's important we keep working on our batting to keep up our good hitting so far this year.

Plus we get to use the brand new pitching machine!

OASA Eliminations

2009-06-11T16:16:00.000-07:00

The schedule has been released for the Eliminations in Waterloo starting June 26-28.

Our first game is at 9PM at Hillside Park Diamond #1 (upper) against the winner of the Paris and Niagara Falls game that is being played at 4PM.

If (when) we win we will then play at 3PM Saturday on the same diamond. If we lose we play at 9AM at Conestoga Park. I really do not want to play that late and then get there that early for another game so I guess we had better win.

I'll provide more details when I get them.

Cancelled

2009-06-11T14:54:00.001-07:00

Tonights game is cancelled. I'll let everyone know when it is rescheduled.

Thursday nights game - location change!

2009-06-08T13:27:00.000-07:00

Our Thursday night game against Oxford Pirates is now being played at Oxford Centre (NOT NORWICH). Directions: Take hwy 59 through Woodstock (over the 401), take the curve past sand/gravel pit then turn left at the Old Stage Road and this will take you right to the ball park. Be at park for 7:45 pm.

Eliminations in Waterloo

2009-06-04T17:33:00.000-07:00

We received an email today telling us that there are 25 teams in the Elims, therefore there is a GOOD chance we will be playing Friday afternoon or evening. Please book Friday, Saturday and Sunday off of work. We should have the actual schedule next week.

We will be going to the eliminations with the best pitching staff in the tourney, the triple M of pitching (Matt, Mark, Mike). I am expecting to do very well at this tourney. Just so everyone is aware we will be playing our best players in their best spots for most of the tourney. So lets play and practice hard over the next few weeks.

Reminder - I need the birth certificates Sunday - have to send to OASA by June 10th!!!!!!

BIRTH CERTIFICATES

2009-06-03T17:54:00.000-07:00

I need birth certificates this Sunday at our game from the following players:
Cody, Tim, Josh, Mitch, Dennis. I have to send in the form with birth certs next week.

Cancel Practice

2009-06-01T16:04:00.000-07:00

Since it is still so wet, we will have to cancel tonight practice. I'll see everyone at Hillside Park in Waterloo no later than 7:45 tomorrow.

This Week

2009-06-01T12:53:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder of practice tonight. I know we have played a lot the last few days but this is the first chance to practice some of the things we have discovered the last few days that we need to work on.

You all played well last night but we need to work out some bugs. Remember the Eliminations are only a few weeks away, and is likely one of the most important tournies we will play this year.

I'll see most of you tonight.

Mitchell Tonight

2009-05-28T13:17:00.000-07:00

As of 4:30 I have not heard of any cancellation of tonights game. Keeping checking in, I'll post any notice as soon as I get it. I know their intentions is to play if at all possible otherwise it will really screw up the rest of the tourney.

Games in Mitchell this weekend

2009-05-27T16:54:00.001-07:00

Please be at Mitchell ball park Diamond D @ 7:45 pm Thursday & Friday night. Be at park Saturday @ 1:15 pm Diamond D. Check website before leaving in case of cancellation due to rain.

Remember registration/hat/shirt money & copy of birth certificates.

Practice Monday

2009-05-24T19:34:00.000-07:00

Good game tonight. Timely hitting, good catches and smart plays. Keep up the good work.

Practice at 8:30 monday. It would be nice to have everyone there.

Birth Certificates

2009-05-23T11:09:00.000-07:00

I need a copy of your birth certificate please.

FEES

2009-05-22T09:43:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder that I need money for registration, hat and shirts. Only a very few paid last night. Please have the money with you on Sunday at the game!!! Give to Jan.

REGISTRATION & HAT/SHIRT MONEY REQUIRED

2009-05-19T16:42:00.000-07:00

I need to collect registration and hat/shirt money from all players.

Registration $85
Hat/shirt $45
Total $130

There are a few players that already had the new shirts from last year and are getting "JS" added to the sleeve - there is no charge for that. Only need hat money/registration fee.

Cheque or cash, cheques made out to Stratford Memorial Boys Softball. Please have your money this Thursday at our New Dundee game, you can give it to Jan.

Good Opening Game

2009-05-19T12:36:00.000-07:00

Overall you all played well last night. Since it was our first game this year I expected some rust, but overall it was a good effort. We will look to build on this game as we go against New Dundee Thursday night and Sebringville on Sunday night.

Mitchell Tournament Update

2009-05-18T11:15:00.000-07:00

The Mitchell tourny starts Thursday May 28, 29, 30 and 31- all of our games are played on Diamond D at Mitchell ball park. Our 1st game is Thursday night (28th) @ 8:30 pm against Oxford, 2nd game is Friday night (29th) @ 8:30 pm against Copetown, 3rd game is Saturday (30th) @ 2 pm against Mildmay. Depending on how we finsh the Sunday games are 1st A vs 2nd B @ 2 pm, or 2nd A vs 1st B @ 3:30 pm, with Championship game @ 6:30 pm. Book your time off work and if you are not available let me know as soon as possible.

We're going to play a game

2009-05-18T11:11:00.000-07:00

Finally looks like good weather for tonights game. Everyone should be there by 7:45 ready to warm up and to play. If you can not make it I expect to here from you in the next couple of hours. I'll see everybody in Rockwood.

4 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

2009-05-14T18:13:00.000-07:00

1. ROCKWOOD GAME - MONDAY MAY 18TH - LLOYD DYER PARK.
DIRECTIONS: Guelph line to Hwy 7 east to Rockwood, turn right just before entering main village intersection. Park is 3 blocks in. Be at park for 7:45 pm. If you can not make it PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!!!!!!!

2. NEW DUNDEE MAKE-UP GAME - Thursday May 21st - be at park for 7:45 pm. If you can not make it PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!!!!!!!

3. Since we are not getting any playing in let's squeeze in 1 more practice - Sunday May 17th @ 2 pm - Packham Road.

4. Sunday's game against Copetown has been cancelled by Copetown. I'll let you know when it is rescheduled.

CANCELLED

2009-05-13T15:57:00.000-07:00

Tonights game in New Dundee has been cancelled. I'll let you know when it will be rescheduled for.

NEW DUNDEE

2009-05-13T14:30:00.000-07:00

Rarely does New Dundee cancel games because of rain, so be prepared to go and play.

Wednesday New Dundee

2009-05-11T19:18:00.000-07:00

Our next game is Wednesday in New Dundee. Be at the park by 7:45 to get ready and warmed up. If you can not be there LET ME KNOW. I'll be a little late getting there (see I'm letting you know I'm going to be late), so Kim will get you all started. We need to get a good start to the year so warm-up like it means something. Both pitchers will see some game time as will everyone else.

May 10th Game Cancelled

2009-05-10T08:32:00.001-07:00

Tonight's game has been cancelled due to COLD weather, we WILL be practicing tomorrow night @ 8:30 pm D1 Packham Rd - be there!

Permanent Practice Night/Sunday game

2009-05-09T13:12:00.000-07:00

We now have a PERMANENT PRACTICE NIGHT - Monday nights @ 8:30 pm D1 - Packham Rd.

I will let everyone know by 1 pm Sunday (May 10th) whether or not we will be playing our Sunday night game!

CANCELLED

2009-05-09T03:55:00.000-07:00

Go back to bed everyone, today is cancelled due to the rainy weather. Good luck to all the teams this season.

Saurday & Uniforms

2009-05-08T09:16:00.000-07:00

Two important notices about tomorrow's tourny.

1) Please send me an email at jamie@stratfordhomes.ca or call 519-949-0345 to let me know you are/aren't going to be there. I need to make the rotations and batting orders up. If I don't hear from you I will assume you are not coming. If the tourny is cancelled it will be posted by 7:30AM. Check the site before you come to the park.

2) If you have not got your uniform yet be at the park by 8:00AM to get it.

Practice & Opening Tournament

2009-05-04T19:49:00.000-07:00

Next practice is Thursday night at 6:30. It will be our last before the Saturday tournament.

Our games on Saturday are 9:00AM & 11:30. Be at the park by 8:15AM

Our first real game is Sunday here in Stratford against Waterloo. Game time is 7:00PM so be at the park for 6:15 PM

Practice

2009-05-03T17:55:00.000-07:00

Thanks to everyone who was out tonight. It was nice to have almost everyone out. Next practice is Monday at 6:30. This week is supposed to be a crappy week for weather so we will fit in what we can around the weather.

The schedule is now on the site. Tournaments aren't yet but will be soon.

Wahoo, we can finally practice

2009-05-03T14:29:00.000-07:00

We will see everyone at practice tonight at 6:30. Be prepared to work hard. We don't have a lot of time left.

Oh for @#$^%#$ Sakes

2009-05-01T14:57:00.000-07:00

With the rain tonight we will have to cancel. Sorry for the late notice but it just started. It is VERY IMPORTANT that everyone try and make the remaining practices before the season starts.

We play two games on next Saturday (May 9) and we officially start our season with a home game on Sunday. So we must get everyone out to these practices.

Next one is Sunday at 6:30 Packham Road.