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2006/2007 Infielder/RHP – Scott Hornstra (Rocky Mountain House, AB) has been selected as a Pre-Season All-American at Colby CC in Colby, Kansas. The entire Academy organization is very proud of Scott’s preseason accolades.
For more information: http://www.njcaa.org/Teams/baseball/2009/09%20D1%20Baseball%20PRESEASON%20AA%20Top%20Returning%20Players.pdf
Vauxhall, AB – Bob Elliott, Toronto Sun, and the Canadian Baseball Network announced their annual list of the top 100 Most Influential Canadians in Baseball for the year 2008. The Vauxhall Academy of Baseball was represented in the top 50 with Les McTavish (Head Coach and Director of Baseball Operations) listed 50th. McTavish was the highest high school coach listed in Canada. Congratulations to Coach McTavish and the rest of the professionals, players, coaches, scouts and managers that made the top 100. Coach McTavish had this to say about the accomplishment, “It is an honour to be part of such a list and it is a testament to our entire Academy – players, staff, support staff, billets, parents and especially assistant coach Jim Kotkas.” To read the full article: http://www.canadianbaseballnetwork.com/node/1934
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The Vauxhall Academy of Baseball is very sad to announce the passing of a truely inspirational supporter and family member of the Jets – Wanda Stober. Wanda was a loving mother of the only 3 year Academy standout pitcher Cole Stober. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Stober family and friends as well as everyone who may be affected by this devastating tragedy.
WANDA STOBER
1964 – 2009
Wanda Stober, beloved wife of Brad Stober of Hays, passed away in Calgary on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at the age of 44 years.
Relatives and friends are invited for Prayers at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 324 – 2 Avenue North, Vauxhall on Monday, January 26, 2009 at 7:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 324 – 2 Avenue North, Vauxhall on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Mariusz Sztuk SDS Celebrant. Burial to follow in the Vauxhall Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Wanda’s name may be made directly to the Vauxhall Academy of Baseball (memo line: Wanda Stober Scholarship Fund), Box 618, Vauxhall, Alberta T0K 2K0.
Date: Feb 24, 2009
Location: Indoor Workout – Vauxhall AB
Time: 12:00 pm
Presented by Chinook Chrysler in Taber
March 7, 2009 – Vauxhall Commuity Hall
Featured Speaker – CHRIS REITSMA
1996 – 1st round draft choice – Boston Red Sox
2001 – 2007 MLB with Cincinnati, Atlanta, and Seattle
2005 – MLB All-Star Series (Japan)
2006 – World Baseball Classic (Team Canada)
2008 – Bejing Olympics (Team Canada)
LIVE AUCTION SILENT AUCTION
Several scholarship awards to be presented, including the
3rd Annual Reno Lizzi Scholarship Presentation
5:00 p.m. Cocktails
5:45 p.m. Program
$40/plate or $300/Table of 8
For more information Call Les McTavish at 654-4606 or email us
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The Vauxhall Academy of Baseball is very well represented on Bob Elliot’s 2009 MLB Pre-Draft List. Elliot ranks high school seniors and collegiate eligible draft players on an annual basis through his website – “Canadian Baseball Network.” Overall the Academy has placed 6 current and 3 former player on the list.
Below is the current and former VAB players and their ranking:
#5 – OF – Lionel Morrill (Currently attending CSI)
#6 – LHP – Jay Johnson (Currently attending PBA)
#7 – RHP – Brandon Petite
Players to watch:
C – Jean-Guy Bilodeau
RHP – Jordan Wong
RHP – Steven Inch
OF/3B – Adam Nelubowich
RHP – Tyler Vavra
Inf – Dale Anderson
The draft list changes throughout the spring leading up to the 2009 MLB 1st Year Player Draft. For more information click on the website – http://canadianbaseballnetwork.com/draftlist/2009
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The Vauxhall Academy of Baseball is proud to announce its 2009 Spring Schedule. The schedule breaks down by: 4 pre-season games, 26 away games, and 15 home games. The spring schedule is highlighted by 4 tournaments – April 3-5 (Best of the West – Kamloops, BC), April 15-18 (Bishop Gorman Easter Classic – Las Vegas, NV), May 14-17 (3rd Annual Jets Invitational presented by Haven Agencies – Vauxhall, AB), and May 22 – 25 (Tommy Talef – Great Falls, MT).
Click here for more details – http://vauxhallbaseball.com/news/game-schedule-scores/
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The Vauxhall Academy of Baseball is very pleased to announce that senior OF/3B Adam Nelubowich has been added to the Canadian Junior National Team Roster. Nelubowich will join teammate Mike Washburn in Orlando, Florida April 16th – 26th, 2009 to compete against MLB extended spring teams. Nelubowich and Washburn will fly out of Las Vegas, Nevada during the Jets spring trip to join up with their Team Canada teammates.
In total 8 Jets have been invited to tryout with Team Canada over the past 2 1/2 seasons – an accomplishment that we are all very proud of. The fine, young student-athletes that have elected to move away from their homes early in their careers is what makes this all possible.
Below is a list of student-athletes who have attended a tryout with Team Canada:
Dale Anderson – 2007/2008
Lionel Morrill – 2007/2008 (made the Junior Olympic Team in 2008)
Tanner Craswell – 2007
JC Paquin – 2007/2008
Brandon Petite – 2008 (made the Jr Olympic Team in 2008)
Jordan Wong – 2008
Mike Washburn – 2008/2009
Adam Nelubowich – 2008/2009
