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The DH in Okotoks scheduled for Friday April 30th, 2010 has been cancelled due to poor weather conditions. The Saturday May 1st DH in Vauxhall will be decided Friday afternoon whether the field will be playable or not.
Category: Press Release
3 More Jets Heading to play College Baseball!
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3 More Jets have made committments to play college baseball in the fall of 2010 – overall this makes 7 Jets so far! Simmonds, Barry and Clark join 4 other Jets who have committed to schools so far. See below for details:
LHP – Taylor Simmonds – St. Albert, AB – has committed to attend NCAA Division 2 powerhouse Wayne State College Wildcats in Wayne, Nebraska. The Wildcats play in the very tough Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. For more details on WSC: http://www.wscwildcats.com/index.aspx?tab=baseball&path=baseball
C/OF – Luke Barry – Swift Current, SK – has committed to attend Canadian College Powerhouse – Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs in Lethbridge, AB. The Dawgs play in a very tough Canadian College Baseball Conference. The Dawgs have won the League Championships 5 years in a row. For more details on PBA: www.prairiebaseball.com
OF – Matt Clark – Woodstock, NB – has committed to attend NCAA Division 2 Concord University Mountain Lions in Athens, West Vigina. The Moutain Lions play in the very tough West Virgina Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. For more details on Concord University Baseball: http://www.cumountainlions.com/index.aspx?tab=baseball&path=baseball
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RHP – Levi Westerlund – Oyen, AB – has committed to attend NJCAA Division 1 Midland College Chaps in Midland, Texas. The Chaps play in the very tough Western Junior College Athletic Conference. For more details on Midland: http://www.midland.edu/athletics/baseball/
LHP – Paul Schaak – Winkler, MB – has committed to attend NJCAA Division 1 College of Southern Idaho Golden Eagles in Twin Falls, Idaho. Schaak follows 6 other Jets who are currently playing with the Golden Eagles (Morrill (2007-2008, Anderson 2007-2008, Craswell 2008, Paquin 2008, Bilodeau 2008-2009, Vavra 2008-2009). The Golden Eagles play in the very challenging Scenic West Conference. For more details on CSI: http://athletics.csi.edu/news/2009/11/4/BB_1104093045.aspx?path=baseball
RHP – Derek Grubel – Lethbridge, AB – signed a National Letter of Intent with the NJCAA Division 1 Muscatine Community College Cardinals in Muscatine, Iowa. The Cardinals play in the very challenging ICACC conference. For more details on Muscatine College: http://www.eicc.edu/athletics/mcc_baseball/index.html.
The 2009-2010 college committment campaign starts off with a bang as 2nd year standout Shane Zimmer has committed to Canisius College Griffins in Buffalo, NY. Zimmer is just coming back from ACL surgery last May.
OF – Shane Zimmer – St. Albert, AB – signed a National Letter of Intent with the NCAA Division 1 Canisius College Griffs in Buffalo, NY. The Griffs play in the MAAC conference. For more details on Canisius College: http://www.gogriffs.com
Westerlund committs to play for Midland
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Another Jet has committed to play college baseball in the US. RHP – Levi Westerlund – Oyen, AB – has committed to attend NJCAA Division 1 Midland College Chaps in Midland, Texas. The Chaps play in the very tough Western Junior College Athletic Conference. For more details on Midland: http://www.midland.edu/athletics/baseball/
Westerlund joins 3 other Jets who have committed to schools so far. See below for details:
LHP – Paul Schaak – Winkler, MB – has committed to attend NJCAA Division 1 College of Southern Idaho Golden Eagles in Twin Falls, Idaho. Schaak follows 6 other Jets who are currently playing with the Golden Eagles (Morrill (2007-2008, Anderson 2007-2008, Craswell 2008, Paquin 2008, Bilodeau 2008-2009, Vavra 2008-2009). The Golden Eagles play in the very challenging Scenic West Conference. For more details on CSI: http://athletics.csi.edu/news/2009/11/4/BB_1104093045.aspx?path=baseball
RHP – Derek Grubel – Lethbridge, AB – signed a National Letter of Intent with the NJCAA Division 1 Muscatine Community College Cardinals in Muscatine, Iowa. The Cardinals play in the very challenging ICACC conference. For more details on Muscatine College: http://www.eicc.edu/athletics/mcc_baseball/index.html.
The 2009-2010 college committment campaign starts off with a bang as 2nd year standout Shane Zimmer has committed to Canisius College Griffins in Buffalo, NY. Zimmer is just coming back from ACL surgery last May.
OF – Shane Zimmer – St. Albert, AB – signed a National Letter of Intent with the NCAA Division 1 Canisius College Griffs in Buffalo, NY. The Griffs play in the MAAC conference. For more details on Canisius College: http://www.gogriffs.com
Schaak committs to CSI!
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Another Jet has committed to play college baseball in the US. LHP – Paul Schaak – Winkler, MB – has committed to attend NJCAA Division 1 College of Southern Idaho Golden Eagles in Twin Falls, Idaho. Schaak follows 6 other Jets who are currently playing with the Golden Eagles (Morrill (2007-2008, Anderson 2007-2008, Craswell 2008, Paquin 2008, Bilodeau 2008-2009, Vavra 2008-2009). The Golden Eagles play in the very challenging Scenic West Conference. For more details on CSI: http://athletics.csi.edu/news/2009/11/4/BB_1104093045.aspx?path=baseball
Schaak joins 2 other Jets who have committed to schools so far. See below for details:
RHP – Derek Grubel – Lethbridge, AB – signed a National Letter of Intent with the NJCAA Division 1 Muscatine Community College Cardinals in Muscatine, Iowa. The Cardinals play in the very challenging ICACC conference. For more details on Muscatine College: http://www.eicc.edu/athletics/mcc_baseball/index.html.
The 2009-2010 college committment campaign starts off with a bang as 2nd year standout Shane Zimmer has committed to Canisius College Griffins in Buffalo, NY. Zimmer is just coming back from ACL surgery last May.
OF – Shane Zimmer – St. Albert, AB – signed a National Letter of Intent with the NCAA Division 1 Canisius College Griffs in Buffalo, NY. The Griffs play in the MAAC conference. For more details on Canisius College: http://www.gogriffs.com
Weekend schedule update!!
Vauxhall, AB –
The DH scheduled for Saturday March 20th has be cancelled. The schedule has been changed to play both days in Vauxhall at Jets Stadium.
Saturday March 20th – 1 pm (DH) vs U of C Dinos
Sunday March 21st – 1 pm (DH) vs U of C Dinos
** Make sure to check back for additional updates on the weekend series.
Schedule Change for weekend series!
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Due to a poor weather forecast on the weekend the series between PBA and VAB has been changed. The schedule change is as follows:
Saturday and Sunday (DH) – cancelled
New Schedule
Friday – March 12th – 1 pm (DH) @ Lloyd Nolan Yard.
Tuesday – March 16th – 3 pm @ Lloyd Nolan Yard – 9 inning game.
GO JETS!!!!!
Grubel committs to Muscatine CC Cardinals!
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Another Jet has committed to play college baseball in the US. RHP – Derek Grubel – Lethbridge, AB – signed a National Letter of Intent with the NJCAA Division 1 Muscatine Community College Cardinals in Muscatine, Iowa. The Cardinals play in the very challenging ICACC conference. For more details on Muscatine College: http://www.eicc.edu/athletics/mcc_baseball/index.html.
Grubel is the 2nd Jet to sign a National Letter of Intent. See below for the other signing.
The 2009-2010 college committment campaign starts off with a bang as 2nd year standout Shane Zimmer has committed to Canisius College Griffins in Buffalo, NY. Zimmer is just coming back from ACL surgery last May.
OF – Shane Zimmer – St. Albert, AB – signed a National Letter of Intent with the NCAA Division 1 Canisius College Griffs in Buffalo, NY. The Griffs play in the MAAC conference. For more details on Canisius College: http://www.gogriffs.com
4th Annual Awards/Scholarship Great Success!
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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.
4th Annual MLB Scout Day a success!
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A busy week began with the 4th annual MLB Scouts Day in the indoor. There was representation from 6 Major League clubs (Phillies, Brewers, Padres, Mariners, Reds, Blue Jays) and the MLB Scouting Bureau. In total there was 10 professional scouts in attendance. The Jets pitchers threw bullpens and the hitters took batting practice – overall the event was again a success. The day ended with Walt Burrows – Canadian Supervisor with the MLB Scouting Bureau addressing the group.
With the Scout Day behind us we now focus our attention to the 4th Annual Awards/Scholarship Dinner – March 6th.
2010 Spring Schedule Posted
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The Vauxhall Academy is proud to announce their upcoming spring schedule. The schedule is again very challenging with games against College Baseball Teams, American Legion Teams, High School Teams, Academy Programs and a WMBL game. The schedule consists of 61 total games between March and the end of May – 28 games on the road and 23 games at Jets Stadium. The spring schedule also consists of 2 – MLB Bureau Camps that are held in Vauxhall each spring – March 2nd (indoors) and May 4th (Jets Stadium). The schedule also consists of 5 tournaments:
Best of West Tournament in Kamloops, BC
Bishop Gorman High School Easter Classic – Las Vegas, Nevada (Defending USA High School National Champions)
Bozeman Bucks American Legion Classic – Bozeman, Montana
Haven Agencies Invitational Tournament – Vauxhall, AB
Great Falls Tournament – Great Falls, Montana
For details on the Spring Schedule: http://vauxhallbaseball.com/news/game-schedule-scores/
