Category: Highlight

2012 Jets wrap-up with a Celebration of Achievement!

Vauxhall, AB 

To cap off another successful season the VAB Jets enjoyed a “Celebration of Achievement.”  Several community supporters, Barbara & Yukio Kitagawa, Joyce Lizzi, Board members,  Jets Stadium Society, VHS staff, VAB Coaching staff and the entire 2011/2012 roster attending the event.  The group was inspired by Yukio Kitagawa in his recap of the creation of the Academy dating back to 2006 and highlighted the 2011/2012 club and their accomplishments.  Everyone enjoyed a tremendous steak dinner, Reno Lizzi Scholarship Ring presentation to Travis Wallace, as well as a special presentation from the Kitagawa’s to the Academy.

** A special thank you to Brian and Susan Van Uden and Barbara and Yukio for organizing and sponsoring the event.

GOOD LUCK AT COLLEGE SENIORS!

Gingras and Thomas commit to US colleges!

Vauxhall, AB – 

2 more Jets commit to college

2B/3B – Guillaume Gingras – Levis, QC – has accepted a full scholarship to NJCAA Division 1 Monroe College Mustangs in Bronx, NY.  The Mustangs compete in Region XV and Gingras is the 1st Jet to sign at Monroe College.

Congrats on a successful Jets career Gui and good luck at Monroe!

1B – Devan Thomas – Saint John, NB – has accepted a  scholarship and committed to NJCAA Division 2 Jackson City Community College Jets in Jackson, Michigan.  The Jets compete in Michigan Community College Athletic Association and Thomas is the 1st Jet to sign at JCC.

Congrats on a successful Jets career Devan and good luck in your new Jets uniform!

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Other Jets to sign this spring

3B – Mitch McGeein – Calgary, AB –has accepted a  scholarship and has committed to attend NCAA Division 1  Eastern Michigan University Eagles in Ypsilanti, Michigan.  The Eagles play in the MAC Conference and currently former Jets Tyler Vavra, Ben Dartnell and Paul Schaak all play for EMU.

More information about EMU Eagles: http://www.emueagles.com/index.aspx?path=baseball

Congrats Mitch on a successful Jets career!

LHP – Luke Whelpton – Brandon, MB –has accepted a  scholarship and has committed to attend NJCAA Division 2  Owens CC Express in Perrysburg, Ohio.  The Express play in Region XII with teams from Michigan and Ohio.

More information about Owen CC Express: http://owensexpress.com/sports/bsb/index

Luke is the 1st player to attends Owens.  Congrats Luke on a successful season!

OF – Jason Field – Calgary, AB –has accepted a  scholarship and has committed to attend NCAA Division 3  and Nationally ranked  California Lutheran University Kingsmen.  The Kingsmen are currently are 20-13 overall and 15-9 in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

More information about CLU Kingsmen: http://www.clusports.com/baseball/

Jason is the 1st Vauxhall Academy Jet to attend CLU.  CLU is a very highly regarded academic and athletic University. Congratulations Jason!

1B/OF – Travis Wallace – Calgary, AB –has accepted a  scholarship and signed a National Letter of Intent to attend NAIA Powerhouse  Lewis-Clark State College Warriors.  The Warriors have won 16 NAIA National Championships and have produced 14 MLB players.

More information about LC State Warriors: http://www.lcsc.edu/athletics/baseball/

Travis is the 1st Vauxhall Academy Jet to attend LC. Congratulations Travis!

RHP – Logan Seifrit – Spruce Grove, AB –has accepted a full scholarship and signed a National Letter of Intent to attend NJCAA Division 1 Pensacola State Pirates in Pensacola, Florida .  The Pirates play in one of the toughest conference in NJCAA baseball Florida Panhandle Conference.

More information about the Pensacola State Pirates: http://sports.pensacolastate.edu/?page_id=2189

Logan will be the 1st Vauxhall player to attend Pensacola State. Congratulations Logan!

OF/INF – Matt Benn – Teulon, MB –has accepted a scholarship and signed a National Letter of Intent to attend NJCAA Division 1 Colby Community College (Colby, Kansas).  The Trojans play in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference.

More information about the Colby CC Trojans: http://www.colbycc.edu/athletics/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=34&Itemid=59

Matt will be the 6th Vauxhall Jet in the past 5 ½ years to wear the Trojan jersey. Congratulations Matt!

C – Konner Lutz – Medicine Hat, AB –  has accepted an athletic/academic scholarship and signed a National Letter of Intent to attend NCAA Division 1 powerhouse Stetson University Hatters.  The Hatters play in the Atlantic Sun Conference and are the defending conference champions.  Stetson was ranked as high as #15 in the country last season and played in the NCAA Tournament in 2010.   Lutz is the second of 2 Jets to sign early this season.  For more information on the Hatters: http://www.gohatters.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=14600&SPID=6736&SPSID=69238

LHP – Zach Mayo – Mather, MB –  has accepted a scholarship and signed a National Letter of Intent to attend NCAA Division 1 North Dakota State University Bisons.  The Bisons play in the Summit Conference with the likes of South Dakota State, Oral Roberts and South Utah to name a few.  Mayo is the first of 2 Jets to sign early this season.  For more information on the Bisons: http://www.gobison.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=2400&SPID=706&SPSID=12103

Request for the Resident Manager for the Vauxhall Academy of Baseball!

Horizon School Division No. 67

Request for Proposals

Resident Manager

for the

Vauxhall Academy of Baseball

Vauxhall High School

Vauxhall, Alberta

Horizon School Division is soliciting Requests for Proposals (RFP) for the provision of Resident Manager services under an Independent Contract for Services, for 22 student-athletes residing in the Vauxhall Academy of Baseball dormitory, attached to the Vauxhall High School, for the term August 25, 2012 to June 30, 2013.  Vauxhall High School has recently undergone a major modernization project including the development of a 22 bed dormitory facility and a three bedroom residence (suite) where the Resident Manager will reside.

 

Request for Proposals must be submitted in hard copy before 2:00 p.m. on June 21, 2012.

 

Request for Proposal documents including terms, conditions, instructions and stipulated RFP submission form can be obtained electronically by registering name, address and contact information from the individual identified below.

 

RFP provisions including possible extension of services beyond the 2012-2013 school year and an opportunity to express an interest in value added options such as provision of outings and activities during the winter months.

 

Interested parties may obtain the RFP documents by contacting:

 

John Rakai – Associate Superintendent

Horizon School Division No. 67

6302 – 56 Street

Taber, Alberta

T1G 1Z9

Ph: 403-223-3547 (ext. 10043)

Fx: 403-223-2999

[email protected]

RHP Logan Seifrit was drafted by the Mariners!

Vauxhall, AB – 

The Vauxhall Academy of Baseball is pleased to announce that RHP Logan Seifrit (Spruce Grove, AB) was drafted in the 33rd round by the Seattle Mariners 1001 overall in the 2012 MLB 1st year player draft.  Seifrit was the 1st High School player to be drafted out of Alberta in 2012.   Seifrit is currently with the Canadian National Junior Team and hopes to compete for Canada at the AAA World Junior Championships this fall in Soeul, Korea.

Congrats to Logan and his family on being the 11th JET drafted in the last 6 years.

Past Jets Drafted:

2007 – Cody Phipps – Houston Astros – signed

2008 – Lionel Morrill – Minnesota Twins – attended College of Southern Idaho

2009 – Steven Inch – Philadelphia Phillies – signed

2009 – Adam Nelubowich – Seattle Mariners – currently attending Washington State University

2009 – Brandon Petite – Houston Astros – attended Texas Tech University

2009 – Jordan Wong – Milwaukee Brewers – attend Hill College

2009 – Dale Anderson – Texas Rangers – attended College of Southern Idaho

2009 – Jay Johnson – Baltimore Orioles – attended Texas Tech University

2010 – Jay Johnson – Toronto Blue Jays

2011 – Jay Johnson – Philadelphia Phillies – signed

2011 – Ben Dartnell – Boston Red Sox – currently attending Eastern Michigan University

2011 – Brendan Hendriks – Philadelphia Phillies – currently attending University of San Fransico

McGeein and Whelpton commit to college baseball programs!

Vauxhall, AB – 

2 more Jets have committed to play college baseball in the US.

3B – Mitch McGeein – Calgary, AB –has accepted a  scholarship and has committed to attend NCAA Division 1  Eastern Michigan University Eagles in Ypsilanti, Michigan.  The Eagles play in the MAC Conference and currently former Jets Tyler Vavra, Ben Dartnell and Paul Schaak all play for EMU.

More information about EMU Eagles: http://www.emueagles.com/index.aspx?path=baseball

Congrats Mitch on a successful Jets career!

LHP – Luke Whelpton – Brandon, MB –has accepted a  scholarship and has committed to attend NJCAA Division 2  Owens CC Express in Perrysburg, Ohio.  The Express play in Region XII with teams from Michigan and Ohio.

More information about Owen CC Express: http://owensexpress.com/sports/bsb/index

Luke is the 1st player to attends Owens.  Congrats Luke on a successful season!

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Other Jets to sign this spring

OF – Jason Field – Calgary, AB –has accepted a  scholarship and has committed to attend NCAA Division 3  and Nationally ranked  California Lutheran University Kingsmen.  The Kingsmen are currently are 20-13 overall and 15-9 in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

More information about CLU Kingsmen: http://www.clusports.com/baseball/

Jason is the 1st Vauxhall Academy Jet to attend CLU.  CLU is a very highly regarded academic and athletic University. Congratulations Jason!

1B/OF – Travis Wallace – Calgary, AB –has accepted a  scholarship and signed a National Letter of Intent to attend NAIA Powerhouse  Lewis-Clark State College Warriors.  The Warriors have won 16 NAIA National Championships and have produced 14 MLB players.

More information about LC State Warriors: http://www.lcsc.edu/athletics/baseball/

Travis is the 1st Vauxhall Academy Jet to attend LC. Congratulations Travis!

RHP – Logan Seifrit – Spruce Grove, AB –has accepted a full scholarship and signed a National Letter of Intent to attend NJCAA Division 1 Pensacola State Pirates in Pensacola, Florida .  The Pirates play in one of the toughest conference in NJCAA baseball Florida Panhandle Conference.

More information about the Pensacola State Pirates: http://sports.pensacolastate.edu/?page_id=2189

Logan will be the 1st Vauxhall player to attend Pensacola State. Congratulations Logan!

OF/INF – Matt Benn – Teulon, MB –has accepted a scholarship and signed a National Letter of Intent to attend NJCAA Division 1 Colby Community College (Colby, Kansas).  The Trojans play in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference.

More information about the Colby CC Trojans: http://www.colbycc.edu/athletics/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=34&Itemid=59

Matt will be the 6th Vauxhall Jet in the past 5 ½ years to wear the Trojan jersey. Congratulations Matt!

C – Konner Lutz – Medicine Hat, AB –  has accepted an athletic/academic scholarship and signed a National Letter of Intent to attend NCAA Division 1 powerhouse Stetson University Hatters.  The Hatters play in the Atlantic Sun Conference and are the defending conference champions.  Stetson was ranked as high as #15 in the country last season and played in the NCAA Tournament in 2010.   Lutz is the second of 2 Jets to sign early this season.  For more information on the Hatters: http://www.gohatters.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=14600&SPID=6736&SPSID=69238

LHP – Zach Mayo – Mather, MB –  has accepted a scholarship and signed a National Letter of Intent to attend NCAA Division 1 North Dakota State University Bisons.  The Bisons play in the Summit Conference with the likes of South Dakota State, Oral Roberts and South Utah to name a few.  Mayo is the first of 2 Jets to sign early this season.  For more information on the Bisons: http://www.gobison.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=2400&SPID=706&SPSID=12103

Jets come out on top in the TCMM Memorial Game 11-5 over the Bulls!

Lethbridge, AB – 

Spitz Stadium was filled with emotion, tears, excitement and energy for the 1st Annual Tanner Craswell and Mitch MacLean Memorial baseball game between the VAB and Lethbridge Bulls.  The Craswell family, MacLean family and the lone survivor of the tragedy Shayna Conway were in attendance to Remember the boys!   The Jets also dressed and played several alumni that played with Tanner in Vauxhall.  In total 10 alumni and 21 Jets suited up for the special occasion.

The Jets ran out several pitchers on the special night with grade 11 Brandon Radmacher getting the start and went 3 great innings.  Zach Mayo and Tanner Spencer threw 1 solid inning each in the 4th and 5th.  Alumni Brody McDonald threw 2 solid innings in the 6th and 7th.  Luke Whelpton threw a great 8th and Jets Alumni Brandon closed things out.  The Jets committed 4 errors in the 5th inning that cost the Jets 4 unearned runs was the only blemish on the night.

The Jets pounded out 19 hits on route to the 11-5 victory.  Jager Toffan had a huge night with 3 hits including a big 3 run blast.  Chris Thibideau chipped in with 3 hits as well and flashed great defence.  Anthony McKinley, Guillaume Gingras, Konner Lutz, Mitch McGeein all had hits for the current Jets.  The alumni had very productive night with Tyson Ford leading the game with a single,  Luke Berry stroking a double, Dale Anderson hitting a solo shot and  Adam Nelubowich crushing a double.  A special thank you to best friend of Tanner Craswell – Jordan Duffy who started at 2nd base.  Alumni Jordan Wong caught in the bullpen and Tyler Vavra who brought the crowd to their feet with a pinch hit appearance.

Greg Vavra “Raimont Energy” and Shell Canada were title sponsors of the event with the initial count of over $14,000.00 profit going into the TCMM Memorial Fund.

Keith Craswell was a guest coach with the Jets and was the honorary Head Coach at the home-plate meeting.

Several Lethbridge Little Leaguers were part of the Jets for batting practice and the pre-game festivities.

The victory ends the Jets season with a record of 27 wins – 12 losses – 1 tie.

Dorm Cook Employment Opportunity!

UPDATED JUNE 14th!!

Re: VAB Food Services RFP Number 1001 – Extension of Time Frames:
Please be advised that the Time Frames for the mandatory site visit, submission of response and interview dates have been extended as follows:
Mandatory Site Visit – Monday, July 16, 2012
Submission of Response – Thursday, July 19, 2012
Interviews – Wednesday, July 25 or Thursday, July 26, 2012

Horizon School Division No. 67

Request for Proposals

Food Services

for the

Vauxhall Academy of Baseball

Vauxhall High School

Vauxhall, Alberta

Horizon School Division is soliciting Requests for Proposals (RFP) for the provision of food services, under an Independent Contract for Services, for 22 student-athletes residing in the Vauxhall Academy of Baseball dormitory attached to the Vauxhall High School for the term August 25, 2012 to June 30, 2013.  Vauxhall High School has recently undergone a major modernization project including the development of a commercial kitchen facility from which the food services will be prepared and provided.

 

Request for Proposals must be submitted in hard copy before 2:00 p.m. on June 14, 2012.

 

Request for Proposal documents including terms, conditions, instructions and stipulated RFP submission form can be obtained electronically by registering name, address and contact information from the individual identified below.

 

RFP provisions including possible extension of services beyond the 2012-2013 school year and an opportunity to express an interest in value added options such as provision of food services to the school population, community catering, utilization of work experience students and where industry credential exist, supervising Registered Apprenticeship Program students.

 

Interested parties may obtain the RFP documents by contacting:

 

John Rakai – Associate Superintendent

Horizon School Division No. 67

6302 – 56 Street

Taber, Alberta

T1G 1Z9

Ph: 403-223-3547 (ext. 10043)

Fx: 403-223-2999

[email protected]

Jets squeeze one out against Okotoks to improve to 2-0

Great Falls, Montana –

The VAB Jets made the most out of their 2-0 1st inning lead to hold on for a 2-1 victory over the Okotoks Dawgs to improve to 2-0 at the GF Chargers tournament.  Zach Mayo ended up going the distance allowing 6 hits, 1 run with 4 BB’s and 6 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets only managed to get 3 hits.  Chris Thibideau was 1 for 2 with a run scored.  Jager Toffan was 1 for 4 with a run scored.  Konner Lutz pitched in with an RBI.  Dan Moro rounded out the offense going 1 for 3.

The victory pushes the Jets record to 24-11-1 overall and 2-0 in the tournament.  Next action is tomorrow at 9 am and 7 pm.  Weather permitting.

Jets open up GF tournament with 3-1 victory!

Great Falls, Montana –

The VAB Jets opened the Great Falls Tournament with a 3-1 victory over the Edmonton Cardinals.   Brandon Radmacher started on the mound and went the distance allowing 5 hits, 1 run,  4 BB’s with  5 K’s.  Offensively, the Jets were led by Jager Toffan who was 2 for 3 with a double and 2 RBI’s.  Chris Thibideau was 1 for 3 with a triple and a run scored.  Mitch McGeein was 1 for 3 with a double and a run scored.  Matt Benn was 1 for 3 with a double.  Travis Wallace was 1 for 3 and Dan Moro was 1 for 2 with a run scored.

The victory puts the Jets record at 23-11-1 overall.  Next action is tomorrow vs Okotoks at 10:30am.

Jets lose 7-6 in the final of the Haven Tournament!

Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB Jets came back from a 7-0 deficit but eventually fell to the Great Falls Chargers 7-6.    Tanner Spencer started on the mound and threw the ball much better than the stats show.  He went 2 2/3 innings allowing 8 hits, 7 runs with 2 BB’s and 5 K’s.  Luke Whelpton threw the final 4 1/3 innings and was outstanding allowing 1 hit, 3 BB’s and 6 K’s.

Offensively, the Jets were led by Mitch McGeein who was 3 for 3 with a double and an RBI.  Chris Thibideau was 2 for 3 with a double and an RBI.  Guillaume Gingras was 1 for 3 with 2 RBI’s.  Devan Thomas, Konner Lutz and Jager Toffan each pitched in with 1 hit each.

The loss pushes the Jets overall record to 22-11-1 overall.  The final tournament standings were:

1st GF Chargers (3-2)

2nd VAB Jets (4-1)

3rd MH Monarchs (2-2)

4th PBF Red Birds (1-3)

5th Lethbridge Elks (1-3)

A special THANK YOU to HAVEN AGENCIES and INTACT INSURANCE for their support and sponsorship of the event.   It is greatly appreciated.  Thanks to everyone else who helped make the tournament a success!