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NYBA 14UAA Silver Bracket Champs

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:26:09 GMT

The North York Blues 2012AA team are the Silver Bracket Champions at the Mississauga North 2026 baseball tournament.

The North York Blues needed everyone to step up and the boys delivered, going 4-1 July 4th weekend. with a big come-from-behind win in the semi-finals and a big championship win, holding off a strong opponent, to claim the championship rings.

Big plays in the field supported by big mound and plate appearances resulted in an exhilarating tournament.

A huge thank you to all of our families and supporters for making sure the boys were ready to play, fed, and hydrated all weekend long.

And a special thank you to our manager and coaches for their leadership and for giving our boys every opportunity to succeed!

North York Baseball Association is committed to providing baseball to boys and girls between the ages of 6-17 at the recreational and competitive levels.

NYBA provides high-quality training facilities and tools for its players and teams.

Located at Bond Park, NYBA professionally maintains 5 baseball diamonds (1 is full MLB regulation size); two full-size professionally turfed batting cages; multiple pitching machines; professional L/screens and an accessible club house with a fully-equipped weight training room, wash/change rooms.

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13UA COMEBACK WIN

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:23:35 GMT

⚾NYBA 13UA Come Back To Defeat Martingrove White Sox and win the Martingrove Summer Slam Tournament

Despite trailing by as many as eight runs, NYBA 13UA rallied to defeat Martingrove White Sox 19-18 on Sunday at Carmen Bush Baseball Diamond. The team went 4-1 for the weekend racking up an impressive 63 runs scored over the weekend.After battling to a 4-4 tie at end of time in the semifinal and needing 2 extra innings to decide the winner. NYBA 13UA immediately moved in to the final.

NYBA and Martingrove were tied at 12 apiece at the end of the seventh and moved into extra innings in the final. NYBA built a 4-run lead in the eighth inning and then held off Martingrove White Sox’s charge as they tied the game in the bottom of the eighth. NYBA 13UA captured the lead, 19-16, in the top of the ninth and held on in the bottom to win the tournament.

Congratulations to the Coaches, players and parents for a great weekend!

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Baseball at Bond Park, 7 days a week!

North York Baseball Association is committed to providing baseball to boys and girls between the ages of 6-17 at the recreational and competitive levels.

NYBA provides high-quality training facilities and tools for its players and teams.

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NYBA Annual Second-Hand Equipment Sale – June 15-17

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:19:27 GMT

Second-Hand Equipment Sale
June 15-17 | 6:30PM-8:30PM
Bond Park Clubhouse

NYBA WILL BE SELLING used items which include (but not limited to):

Gently used and outdated Rep shirts
Gently used Rep /Select pants
Gently used Rep Hats
Cleats
Gloves
Socks, belts
Catcher’s equipment
Bats
Fan-wear (used) older logo’s.
Miscellaneous equipment and nets, if available.

ANY DONATIONS for the sale can be dropped off at Bond Park Clubhouse during the following times:

Monday June 15 – Wednesday, June 17
6:30-8:30PM

ALL gently used baseball items and apparel will be accepted, regardless of branding.

All proceeds to NYBA. | CASH ONLY . Please bring small bills and change.

North York 11UAA Starts Season in Style

Tue, 05 May 2026 13:17:41 GMT

The North York Blues 11U AA team had yet to practice outside, but they found their groove quickly with two strong games against rival Leaside the first weekend in May.

On Friday, the Blues opened their season with a dramatic 10–9 walk-off win. With two outs and a full count in the bottom of the sixth, Jason Liang delivered the game-winning single.

The runners were moving on the pitch, helping the Blues beat the throw home and seal the victory. Jonah Silver led the way offensively, going 3-for-3 at the plate, while also allowing just two runs over two innings on the mound.

Sunday’s game was a very different affair.

Jason Liang took the mound and delivered one of the most dominant performances in recent memory.

His final line: 5 innings, no hits, no walks, and faced only one batter over the minimum in a near-perfect game that was broken up on the final out. Jason threw an efficient 62 pitches, 42 of them for strikes.

The Blues backed him up with 12 runs, led offensively by Andrew Loyola who went 3 for 3, completing an impressive opening weekend.

Congratulations to the 11UAA Blues with this spectacular Walk-Off and No-hitter start to the season! Hats off to the parents and coaches for their support!

North York Baseball Association is committed to providing baseball to boys and girls between the ages of 6-17 at the recreational and competitive levels.

NYBA provides high-quality training facilities and tools for its players and teams.

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Sam Plourde: A Tribute

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:10:34 GMT

“Those we love never leave us, they become our guardian angels in the outfield.”

The North York Baseball was saddened by the news of the untimely passing of Sam Plourde.

Described as an avid sports fan and longtime sports player particularly in hockey and baseball, Sam was the ultimate teammate.

Haedan Schneider, one of Sam’s NYBA teammates wrote, ”I was fortunate to be on Sam’s baseball teammate for many years. He was an incredible teammate, a true friend, and someone who left a lasting impression on those around him. He will be deeply missed.”

Not just a ball player, Sam was a Level 2 umpire for North York and other GTA baseball associations. After completing his baseball career with the 18UAA team, he joined the NYBA field maintenance staff. He was also very popular with families when attending to Bond Park snack bar.

Sam followed his older brother, Joey to North York with both brothers having started at a very young age and graduating at 18UAA. Before becoming the NYBA maintenance manager, their Dad, Paul, coached both boys. Sam’s mother, Louise was often at Bond Park cheering the boys and working magic behind the scenes organizing schedules and meals.

Sam’s family will remember how “He filled our lives with laughter, energy and love. He loved all sports, music, games, camping, … we will forever remember Sam’s warmth, kindness, sense of humor, his hugs and his ability to find joy in so many things.”

His North York Baseball family couldn’t agree more.

SAM PLOURDE– Gone but not forgotten
May 26, 2005 – February 25, 2026
20 years old .

Kevin Kingsley: A legacy coaching career

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:02:50 GMT

At the close of every season, NYBA reaches out to our 18U coaches for a final comment.

This year, Kevin Kingsley, 18U Elite coach, retired from coaching baseball. North York Baseball has benefited from Kevin’s involvement in the association, and wanted to share his story.

NYBA: When did you first join NYBA?

KEVIN: I first joined NYBA during the Minor Rookie/8u season with the 2004-year group and my older son Aidan. Cole joined the organization a few years later playing up a year with the Minor Rookie/8u team during what would have been his 7u year.

NYBA: Did you have coaching experience before you came, or was NYBA your first foray into the coaching world? Did you coach under Steve Davis? He used to call your team – ‘one of his’.

KEVIN: I was coaching hockey with the North York Knights organization at the time, so I’d had some coaching experience before but not in baseball. This was my first baseball coaching role. In my first season with NYBA I was an Assistant Coach on the Minor Rookie/8u team for the 2004-year group that my older son Aidan played with. Steve Davis was the Head Coach of that team and he served as a terrific mentor to see how he handled the players, managed the roster and developed their skills. It was a strong team that won the OBAs in our very first year. I spent 4 seasons as a part of that staff before moving over to the 2007 group where my younger son was playing.

NYBA: Jeevan, Matt and the two Matteos, say that they have been together for 7 summers – is that the year that the team really coalesced?

KEVIN: We have a number of players who were a part of our team for quite a long time – even a few that have been here since the Rookieball/Mosquito seasons. Over half of our team has been with us since the Peewee/12u season. When you can have that kind of roster consistency it helps you to better establish the right type of team culture, and of course the friendships between the players become quite strong.

NYBA: What kept that core group together? Was it the wins? The camaraderie? The sport itself?

KEVIN: It was a close-knit group that became even closer over the years. They rooted for each other and wanted nothing more than for each other to be successful. There were also a lot of complementary skillsets among the various players so that they were each able to establish a role for themselves and a means of making themselves valuable contributors to the team.

NYBA: Is there one year that stands out more than the others? Or better, is there one funny story that the team never forgets? What do you think the players will remember most fondly about the team?

KEVIN: I think as a group one of the aspects the team will remember most fondly are the tournaments we travelled to the US to play in. We had an opportunity to play at some amazing baseball facilities including Ray Fisher Stadium at the University of Michigan, Frank Eck Stadium at Notre Dame University, Hayden Park at Miami University (Ohio) and Yogi Berra Stadium at Montclair State University (New Jersey). In addition to having some success going deep into a couple of these tournaments, the team also had some great off-the-field experiences including going to MLB games in Cincinnati, Detroit, and New York, as well as a minor league game at Sound Bend, Indiana. I suspect some of these off-the-field experiences will be remembered by the players just as much as the on-field successes will be. These proved to be great bonding experiences which were of great benefit to the team, and played a key role in the success we had over the years.

NYBA : If there is one piece of wisdom that you would share with new coaches, what would it be?

KEVIN: I would say a few things on this…..firstly, too often as a coach we assess our success by the team’s win-loss record whereas I think we need to take a step back at times and remind ourselves that the biggest learnings often come following an important loss or mistake. Making mistakes is part of the game but the key is how we deal with them, learn from them, and ultimately move forward as a team.

Secondly, I think it’s extremely important to make sure all players get sufficient opportunities, especially at the younger age groups. It’s really easy for a coach to play his top players all the time at the expense of the others but we need to recognize that it’s not uncommon for weaker players to evolve over time to actually become one of the stronger players, and vice versa. Yet we as coaches can have a big impact on this if we fail to provide those players with sufficient opportunity early on. Separately, a good coach will know when to push their players and when to be more forgiving – but not to shy away from challenging them and creating a demanding environment in order to get the most out of them.

Finally, I think its worth highlighting that there are a lot of resources out there for coaches to fine-tune their knowledge of the sport and how it can be coached, and would encourage everyone to take advantage of these resources.

NYBA: And if you could impart some wisdom on parents and players on how to best support coaches, what would it be?

KEVIN: The relationship between parents and coaches can be a tricky thing but the key is to establish early-on how this is expected to work. Parents have become more ‘hands-on’ and involved in youth sports than ever before. I would suggest that if a parent has a concern they should first talk to their player about the situation because often the player can be more understanding and knowledgeable about why something is occurring than the parents might appreciate. Allow the player the opportunity to be the first point of communication with the coach whenever possible.

NYBA: What’s next for Kevin Kingsley? And what about the team? I see that Matt has gone to play at McGill — any one else?

KEVIN: We’ve got a number of players from our team that have moved on to play baseball at the university/collegiate level including Cole Kingsley, Matthew McKay, Mattheo Tsebelis, Zavier Zografos, and Paul Verman. There are a couple of others who are hoping to start playing the following year too. I’m proud of what this group has accomplished and in particular that they’ve all grown into intelligent, respectful young men. They represent our team exceedingly well.

At this point I get to kick back and simply be a supportive cheerleader.

Thank you Kevin!

Photos courtesy of Jag Photography . Jag Gundu’s son Jeevan, played for Kevin for many years. Jag generously shared his photos with NYBA.

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NYBA 14UAAAA Blues celebrate outstanding season.

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 12:57:56 GMT

The NYBA 14UAAAA completed their 2025 season with a bang!

After winning the division title, the 14UAAAA Blues went on to finish first in the Toronto Baseball Association finals. That win, gave them a berth in the Ontario Baseball Association finals.

The team played a record 7 games during the OBA weekend.

An incredible team effort on the final day, led to a game 6 win, pushing them into the 7th game.

Unfortunately, the win wasn’t for them. and the NYBA 14UAAAA blues brought home the Silver.

It was an outstanding season for the players and coaches.

Tremendous growth and development for the team, many of whom will become our 15U Elite team in 2026!

Huge congratulations and a salute to all parents, who helped make it happen.

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NYBA 14UAA Silver Bracket Champs

13UA COMEBACK WIN

NYBA Annual Second-Hand Equipment Sale – June 15-17

Second-Hand Equipment Sale June 15-17 | 6:30PM-8:30PM Bond Park Clubhouse

North York 11UAA Starts Season in Style

Sam Plourde: A Tribute

“Those we love never leave us, they become our guardian angels in the outfield.”

SAM PLOURDE– Gone but not forgotten May 26, 2005 – February 25, 2026 20 years old .

Kevin Kingsley: A legacy coaching career

NYBA 14UAAAA Blues celebrate outstanding season.

Second-Hand Equipment Sale
June 15-17 | 6:30PM-8:30PM
Bond Park Clubhouse

SAM PLOURDE– Gone but not forgotten
May 26, 2005 – February 25, 2026
20 years old .