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6th Annual Awards/Scholarship Dinner a Tremendous Success!

Posted: March 9, 2012 at 3:57 pm
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The 6th Annual Awards/Scholarship Dinner was again a tremendous success raising over $30,000.00.  Featured speaker and Canadian Hall of Famer – Paul Quantrill electrified the crowd with stories of his 14 plus MLB years as well as inspired current Jets to battle through adversity.  The evening celebrates current and former Jets with several big awards being given out – including the Reno Lizzi Scholarships.   Again, Marty Baceda MC’d the evening and continued with the Hays – South Hays debate.  A highlight video created by former VHS student – Brock Skretting started the evening off in dramatic fashion – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fICD3lqEyCY&feature=youtu.be

Below is the award winners from the great evening:

Reno Lizzi Scholarship and Ring – Travis Wallace

Inch by Inch Scholarship – Tanner Spencer

Reno Lizzi Underclassmen Scholarships – Jager Toffan and Nick Stobbe

Jet of the Year presented by Don Groves Sunlife Financial - Konner Lutz

Wanda Stober Scholarship – Mitch McGeein

Leadership and Sportsmanship presented by Scotiabank – Matt Benn

Sports Connection Scholarship – Guillaume Gingras and Dan Moro

Coaches Award presented by Creative Awards – Zach Mayo

Doug Stephenson Scholarship – Travis Wallace

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Posted: February 7, 2012 at 3:42 am
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The 6th Annual Awards/Scholarship Fundraising Dinner is quickly filling up.  The dinner is over 70% sold out with just under 1 month to go.  The VAB is honored to have one of the greatest Canadian pitchers of all time as our featured speaker – 14 year MLB Veteran – Paul Quantrill.

When: Saturday March 3rd – Vauxhall Community Hall

Time: 5 pm Cocktails and 5:45 pm Program Begins

Cost: $50.00/ticket or $350.00/table of 8

Contact: For tickets please contact Shannon Mossey at shannon.mossey@horizon.ab.ca or 403.654.2145

The evening will also include several big awards given out to current Jets totally over $12,000.00.   A silent auction, live auction and men’s and women’s draw will round out the evening led by MC – Global Sports – Marty Baceda.  Some of the big ticket items include: 6 night/7 day stay at a luxurious 5 bedroom home on the 15th hole of grey wolf golf course and Panorama ski resort, signed Robbie Alomar jersey, signed Brett Lawrie signed bat, signed and framed Nugent-Hopkins/Eberle picture, custom “VAB” solid wood poker table, signed Andre “The Hawk” Dawson signed jersey just to name a few.

If you are interested in finding out more of the auction items please contact Coach McTavish at coachm@vauxhallbaseball.com.

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6th Annual Scotiabank/VAB Golf Tournament combined with U of C Series!

Posted: September 4, 2011 at 10:06 pm
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Vauxhall, AB –

The fall baseball season in Vauxhall is an exciting time as the newcomers get their first look at what Southern Alberta has to offer.

The fall opens up on Tuesday September 6th vs PBA at 1:30 pm celebrating VHS and VES Spirit week.  A crowd of well over 400 people took in the event last year.   Come out and support the Jets and both the Vauxhall High School and Elementary school.

The VAB Golf Weekend will be exciting for all supporters of the Academy.  The weekend schedule is as follows:

Friday September 16th - Scotiabank/VAB Golf Tournament

Where: Vauxhall Golf Course

12 noon – Registration/Lunch

1 pm – Tee Off Time

4:30 pm – All golfers travel to Jets Stadium for a Steak Supper and enjoy the University of Calgary vs Jets 9 inning tilt.

5 pm – U of C vs Jets

**Cost for the golf tournament is $75.00/golfer.  To register please email VAB secretary Shannon Mossey at shannon.mossey@horizon.ab.ca or call VHS at 403-654-2145.

Saturday September 17th

11 am – U of C vs Jets

1:30 pm – U of C vs Jets

See you at the course and Jets Stadium!!

The the Jets on twitter at VABjets.

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5th Annual Awards Scholarship Fundraising Dinner!

Posted: March 2, 2011 at 4:38 pm
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The 5th Annual Awards/Scholarship Fundraising Dinner (March 5th, 2011) will be highlighted by Featured Speaker Bruce Hurst – 15 year MLB pitcher and former American League All-star.  Global Sports Anchor – Marty Baceda will keep the banquet moving for the 5th straight year as our MC.  10 Scholarships and Awards will be handed out throughout the evening – led by the pretigious Reno Lizzi Scholarship – $2000.00 and a gold ring.  A full listing of the scholarship winners will be announced after the banquet. 

The evening also includes a silent auction and live auction.  Some of the big ticket items will included:

12 ticket luxery suite – Flames/Oilers

Signed and Framed – GSP picture

Signed and Framed – Willie Mays picture

Signed and Framed – Bobby Orr picture, stick and puck

Signed and Game Worn – Joey Votto WBC Jersey

Signed – Jerome Iginla – Heritage Classic Jersey

Kimberley, BC Ski Condo

Heritage Classic Collector Stick signed by the entire 2011 team

Ovechkin signed jersey

Larry Walker signed baseball

These items are to just list a few and over 80 silent auction items will be on hand, 7 live auction items and a men’s and women’s draw.  If you have interest in a full list of items or want to place a bid on an item please contact Coach McTavish and in the subject line – 2011 Auction bid.  coachm@vauxhallbaseball.com

A limited number of tickets are still available for the event so please contact Academy secretary – Shannon Mossey – shannon.mossey@horizon.ab.ca for details.

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4th Annual Awards/Scholarship Great Success!

Posted: March 8, 2010 at 2:00 pm

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The 4th Annual Awards/Scholarship Dinner was a great success again!  MC – Marty Baceda from Global Sports in Lethbridge and Featured Speaker “Denis Boucher” put on a great show with stories and a strong message to the Jets student-athletes.  With the Honorable Premier Ed Stelmach in attendance and a packed hall of 320 plus people with the evening raising close to $20,000.00.  The evening was highlighted with a cheque presentation from Premier Stelmach and MLA – Little Bow – Barry McFarland to assist in the building of the new Community Facility (consisting of the a dormitory, state of the weight room, state of video room, lockerroom, manager’s suite, athletic therapy room, players lounge and much more).  Thank you for all who attending the banquet, donated auction items and supported the program by buying raffle tickets and auction items. 

The banquet also consisted of many annual awards/scholarships being handed out:

Reno Lizzi Scholarship – $2000.00 plus a gold ring – Shane Zimmer

Reno Lizzi “Inch by Inch Award” – $1000.00 – Taylor Simmonds

Reno Lizzi Underclassman Awards – $1000.00 – Brendan Hendriks & Chad Hodges

Jet of the Year Scholarship – sponsored by Don Groves – $1000.00 – Luke Barry

Wanda Stober Scholarship – $1000.00 – Ben Dartnell

Fitting into VHS – Kym Barthel

Leadership and Dedication Scholarship – sponsor by Scotiabank – Matt Clark – $500.00

Sport Connection Scholarship – Greg Adams & Ben Douglas – $500.00/each

Coaches Award – sponsor by Doug Jones & Creative Awards -  Brody McDonald – $500.00

Congrats to all the Award Winners on a great evening.  Go Jets and see you around Jets Stadium

For photos and videos from the night please go to Youtube.com and search Vauxhall Academy of Baseball.

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4th Annual Awards/Scholarship Dinner!

Posted: February 2, 2010 at 9:35 am

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Please mark March 6th on your calendar.  The Vauxhall Academy of Baseball is excited to share with you news about our 4th Annual Academy Scholarship Awards and Fundraiser Banquet.  Our event showcases our student-athletes and features good food and fun.  Cocktails and appetizers will be served at 5:00 PM and the program will begin at 5:45 PM.  Tickets are $45.00/plate or $300.00/table of 8 and can be purchased by emailing Shannon Mossey at shannon.mossey@horizon.ab.ca.

Our featured speaker will be Canadian – Denis Boucher, former Major League Baseball pitcher and current Team Canada coach.  Read below for a complete bio on Mr. Boucher.  A silent and live auction including unique items (golf packages, Fairmont condo weekend, signed jerseys, signed prints, signed baseballs/bats, concert tickets to name a few.  Raffles and door prizes will also be included to give all guests a chance to bid and win.  8 Scholarships and 4 additional awards will be presented, the most significant of these will be the prestigious $2000 Reno Lizzi Scholarship and commemorative ring.

Denis Boucher from Montreal, Quebec was signed as a free agent by the Toronto Blue Jays in August of 1987.  He was a minor league All-Star in 1988 and 1990 before making his major league Debut in April of 1991. Denis was a starting pitcher in the big leagues for 4 seasons…. the Toronto Blue Jays (1991), Cleveland Indians (1991-92), and Montreal Expos (1993-94).  Denis is one of only three Canadians to have played for both the Toronto Blue Jays and Montreal Expos, the others being Matt Stairs and Rob Ducey.  Over his career, Denis pitched professionally for 10 seasons and he took the mound for an astounding 20 different professional teams over his career.  He also served as an ambassador for the Montreal Expos between 1998 and 2005 and special assistant to the coaching staff.  

Denis has now focused his attention to his family and coaching.  Denis currently serves as a Coach with Team Canada which has included the pitching coach for the last 2 World Baseball Classics, pitching coach for Team Canada at the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games and Professional Scout with the Washington Nationals. Denis also serves as the President of Minor Baseball in his area and coaches minor hockey throughout the winter.  He spends most of his time with his wife Isabelle Fornier and 4 children.

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3rd Annual Awards/Scholarship Dinner a tremendous success!

Posted: March 8, 2009 at 9:01 pm

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The 3rd Annual Awards/Scholarship Fundrasising Dinner was once again a great success.  The evening was highlighted with former 7 year MLB vetran Chris Reitsma as the featured speaker.  He enlighted the crowd with inspiration and his continual battle with injuries.  Once again Global Lethbridge Sports Anchor – Marty Baceda – MC’d the evening and keep the evening rolling and the crowd on their toes with his “Harry Carry” imitations.  The silent auction, live auction, men’s/women’s draw, 50/50 etc were once again a great success. 

The evening award winners were the following:

1.  Coaches Awards (Creative Awards)  – Hardest workers in the offseason – Senior – Steven Inch, Senior – Daniel Worb.

2.  Fitting into VHS – Senior – Jean Guy Bilodeau.

3.  Leadership/Dedication – Senior – Tyler Vavra.

4.  Wanda Stober Memorial Scholarship – Senior – Jamin Heller.

5.  Jet of the Year (Servus Credit Union) – Senior – Adam Nelubowich.

6.  Sports Connection Scholarship – Senior – Cole Stober.

7.  Sports Connection Scholarship – Senior – Brandon Petite.

8.  Reno Lizzi Underclassman Scholarship – Junior – Taylor Simmonds.

9.  Reno Lizzi Underclassman Scholarship – Junior – Shane Zimmer.

10.  Reno Lizzi Scholarship and Ring – Senior – Austin Cooper.

** Special Recognition Award Presented to SAT Advisor and Career Counsellor – Garth Mouland.

Thank you for all who attended the banquet this year as well to all who donated auction items and their time - as well special thank you for all the staff and students who made the banquet a huge success yet again with special recognition to Shannon Mossey, Travis Mags, Jan Tolton, and Linda Unruh.

See you at Jets Stadium this spring!

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Jets 3rd Annual Invitational Tournament

Posted: February 26, 2009 at 1:48 pm

Presented by: Haven Agencies
Vauxhall, Alberta, Canada

Date/Time

Home Team

Visiting Team

Thursday May 14th, 2009
7:00 pm V.A.B Lethbridge Elks

Friday May 15th, 2009
1:00 pm Medicine Hat Monarchs Lethbridge Elks
4:00 pm Trail Jays Great Fall Electrics
7:00 pm Trail Jays V.A.B

Saturday May 16th, 2009
10:00 am V.A.B Medicine Hat Monarchs
1:00 pm Medicine Hat Monarchs Trail Jays
4:00 pm Lethbridge Elks Great Falls Electrics
5:00 pm BBQ – (Players and Coaches Eat Free)
7:00 pm Great Falls Electrics V.A.B

Sunday May 17th, 2009
10:00 am Lethbridge Elks Trail Jays
1:00 pm Great Fall Electrics Medicine Hat Monarchs

Championship Game
4:00 pm #1 Seed #2 Seed
  • All game will be wood bad.
  • Home team is in the 3rd base dugout. Note: VAB will use the 3rd base dugout for all games.
  • All games will be 7 innings and tie games will be played out.
  • American Legion rules will apply to all games.
  • Tie breaker will be determined by first by head to head then runs against divided by innings played.
  • Home Team BP with be 1.5 hrs prior to game time, Visiting Team BP is 1 hr prior to game time. Pre-game will be permitted in all games that time allows (limited to 10 minutes).
  • Runner for catcher at any time is permitted as long as the runner is not in the line-up.

VAB Head Coach: Les McTavish 403-382-8869

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3rd Annual Vauxhall Academy of Baseball Award & Fundraising Banquet

Posted: January 14, 2009 at 6:41 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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Vauxhall Academy 2nd Annual Awards/Scholarship Fundraiser

Posted: February 20, 2008 at 11:34 am

Vauxhall, AB – The Vauxhall Academy of Baseball is gearing towards their 2nd Annual Awards/Scholarship Fundraiser – March 1st, 2008. The event is hosted by MC – Marty Baceda of Global Sports Lethbridge and is highlighted by Featured Speaker Jason Dickson. Dickson is native of New Brunswick and was a Major League All-Star in 1997 with the Anaheim Angels. Dickson pitched for several MLB teams over several seasons until retiring due to an injury. Dickson also represented Canada in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.

At the Fundraiser Dinner several awards and scholarships will be presented throughout the evening including the prestigious Reno Lizzi Scholarship – which is being increased this year to also include 2 underclassmen awards. The evening will have a silent auction, live auction, men’s draw, and women’s draw. Some of the auction items include: A Sidney Crosby Signed Retro (Outdoor Game) jersey, an Iginila signed jersey, a Pronger & Iginila Signed Team Canada Jersey (2002 Olympic Jersey), a Joe Thornton signed All-star Jersey, a Jason Bay signed WBC jersey, a Bobby Orr signed picture, several bats signed by – Ryan Howard, Justin Morneau, Russell Martin, Roger Clemens, and Vernon Wells. There are many other items to bid on to support the Vauxhall Academy of Baseball’s pursuit to expand the opportunities for Canadian baseball player development.

The event promises to be a must attend for all sports enthusiasts’ The fundraiser is nearing a sell-out – please contact Les McTavish (Head Coach & Director of Baseball Operations) for more details on the auction or tickets! 403-382-8869.

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