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December 10, 2012
5:38:05 PM
Entry ID: 2010813 | Bolton was a loss away from being in a three way tie for 5th last year, not unreasonable at all to have them at three, i agree clearview should be in, not sure how u have lisle and mansfield making playoffs |
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December 9, 2012
10:10:40 PM
Entry ID: 2010713 | Not sure how you can have Clearview out and Bolton 3rd. Get off the Crazy grass. |
None
December 4, 2012
7:24:26 PM
Entry ID: 2010104 | I like
1.nLowell, 2. Aurora, 3 Brewers, 4. Ivy, 5. Creemore, 6. Barrie, 7 Lisle, 8.Mansfield |
Chalmers
Barrie
December 4, 2012
3:38:21 PM
Entry ID: 2010054 | The "Brewer talk" has absolutely nothing to do with the Strother Cup "none." All that is being pointed out is the fact that Orillia hasn't run a quality OBA tourny when they have hosted one. So the posts are legit concerns. If they put forth the proper effort it takes to host it, then I'm sure they could host a well run tournament.
As for another team winning the Strother Cup other than us, by all means, we more then accept the challenge. We know our run will come to an end at some point, so if you beat us, good for you. It still doesn't take away the 6 championships we've won in the past 4 years. Which I'm sure is significantly more championships then you have under your belt. So we're going to enjoy every second of it.
And drinking out of championship trophies year after year after year after year.........now that's refreshing.
Shawn Chalmers #21
Bolton Brewers
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None
December 4, 2012
1:54:35 PM
Entry ID: 2010036 | It would be refreshing to see another team win the Strothers. That would stop this Brewer talk, who is it going to be |
None
December 3, 2012
11:44:54 PM
Entry ID: 2009962 | At least it would be quality ball. |
Cirone
Bolton
December 3, 2012
10:32:30 PM
Entry ID: 2009951 | Your a Loser Bud. |
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December 3, 2012
4:30:51 PM
Entry ID: 2009869 | Apperently this league has had the wrong name for sometime. According to most it should be called the North Dufferin Brewer league. Hey admin you want to get on that? |
Gordie Dunn
Wasaga Beach
December 2, 2012
7:34:51 AM
Entry ID: 2009586 | No disrespect to the Orillia guys but,the last 5 times you guys have hosted,going back to 92, have been brutal.I will address the issues one at a time. Field conditions, for the "best diamond in central ontario" it has been horrible during OBA play, don't get me started on "YEO". If you want to solve this issue, make arrangements with the Town to subcontract and import the Anderson brothers to take care of your fields.If you can,t do that, then raise the 2 G's it will cost for overtime to keep the town guys onhand at your diamonds all weekend.Beer Gardens, Get off your butts and get your application in, the moment you are awarded the tournament, as it takes 6-8 months for all the approvals, or request one of your sponsors to request an off site extension to their license,it takes 6-8 months also. Food booth, apply for a permit to bring in a "chip wagon"in.this will also take 6 months.If you are not willing to to start up these items this early pull your bid. It's a shame to have your veteran players making apologies for the town year after year for the lack of these amenities at your tournaments.If I had my vote, I would pick Kendal, they always put on a good show.Now no-one chirp Kendal for last year, that was Port Hope's tourney, and they put on a piss poor show also.
If you're not going to put the effort in to show the teams you care,don't apply.
Gordie Dunn |
None
December 1, 2012
10:27:27 PM
Entry ID: 2009569 | yes this is confirmed, Vaughn Vikes I hear may also put it. So far Kendal, and Orilla pending approval. |
Kendal
Kendal
December 1, 2012
5:45:43 PM
Entry ID: 2009537 | We put in to host AA for 2013. Baseball ontario has NOT given it to the Orilla Majors yet. We are both up for approval. |
Why Not Elims?
November 30, 2012
7:43:55 PM
Entry ID: 2009473 | Why wouldn't Bolton try their luck at the Elims? They've won AA and pretty much their entire roster has played either Inter County ball, US and Canadian college ball or at the AAA level at some point over the past years.
So yeah, why not try it? Would they win it? Probably not. Would they be competative? I don't see why not. |
Cirone
November 30, 2012
4:50:44 PM
Entry ID: 2009459 | What does that have to do with hosting OBA's?
Or is this a new thread where you are just asking a question?
Hammer you are 100 percent correct.
Cirone |
Elims??
Toronto
November 30, 2012
3:24:12 PM
Entry ID: 2009455 | has Bolton won a tournament comprised of mostly AAA (ELIMS) level teams or what true AAA teams have they beat? |
Peter Kinghan (Hammer)
Creemore
November 30, 2012
2:52:06 PM
Entry ID: 2009451 | I think that OBA are partly to blame for how these tournaments are being run. They should have a proper set up that a host must go by. Things that need to be considered should be that diamonds must be dragged after every two games at least and for sure for the final game. That there has to be a food booth specially when teams are playing back to back. Every park that is being used that there is two people there to be in charge of looking after the diamond and to act as a convenor. When you get into the final day of the tourney that all games have 3 umpires. These are just a few,im sure there is more that people can think of . And if you cannot supply this then you should not be a host. As for umpires it does not matter where you go now a days. You will get some bad and some good. In the end you just hope you are on the right end of the good and blown calls. As for Orillia not having a good enough team to go AA, this cannot be predicted. As everyone is aware you just have to get hot for a weekend. In the twenty five years i have coached teams at oba i have seen some great teams go out two straight and teams who have finished dead last in there league with just a couple of wins come out on top as champions. You just never know. That is why baseball is nothing like any other sport.
Hammer |
Cirone
Bolton
November 30, 2012
2:31:01 PM
Entry ID: 2009448 | They couldn't get 9 players to a playoff game for crying out loud, You think they will get more players out to work the OBA Event, LOL that's funny.
I do agree with you that everyone should be given a second chance though. The problem with second chances is that you could fail again and ruin another OBA. And Looking for a sponsor to run your beer tent is a stupid idea. I have an idea for you "RUN IT YOURSELVES, AND STOP TRYING TO CUT CORNERS." The only way to make it a success is having hard work by 12-15 guys over the weekend and stop putting everything on the town. You can control what you can control but not a towns promises. I would be shocked if the last time you hosted the OBA's the Town said we will drag the field once every morning for your 6 games to be played in a day, and you agreed. They said we will take care of the field for the OBA tournament and didnt deliver. Now all of a sudden you think their new promises will be upheld.
Sorry for the anger it was just such a poor tournament thrown and now they put in for another one and making the same mistakes and don't even know it.
Cirone
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November 30, 2012
10:09:06 AM
Entry ID: 2009405 | I agree with everything being said, the last OBA's held in Orillia were piss poor as far as how it was run and the way the fields were taken care of, or NOT taken care of. That being said, everyone deserves a second chance, so hopefully Orillia has learned from their past mistakes and they put on a good show for everyone. Just remember though, it takes a big commitment to run an OBA tournament, you'll need everyone there, not just 7 or 8 players. |
Mwallace
November 29, 2012
7:20:11 AM
Entry ID: 2009306 |
Well I was one of the players with the rakes.
I dont see how talent level comes into play few pick ups/add on's can make a huge difference so who knows for 2013.
I agree with Cirone in his statement, and in regards to the first post I think saying the fields were "awful" might be giving it to much credit.
Hopefully the City picks it up. How do you drag the diamond to start on Sunday morning then to come back at 5pm after the tourny is over and drag the field for a lob ball practice.
Tux's, Rama, Lester's house all good places.
My advice is take a look at teams that run tourny's in our league Lisle Midland New Lowell, no issues what so ever. Large part is because those teams are there Thurs afternoons to Sun/Mon evening working around the diamonds to make sure things work on the field/beverage tents/ or anything else. Even talk to the Anderson's about field issues. My hat goes off to the above mentioned teams. I know its alot of work and it sucks up your weekends and no credit is ever given to you guys. We run a one day Street hockey event and thats good enough for my team. Anything over one day for my group would be too much and thats us knowing our limits. It is one heck of a day let me tell you though for those interested plenty of room end of April.
Hopefully it works out and does not turn out like prev year. The Brew Crew will be in Lisle and Midland hopefully London (ELIMS) instead of New Lowell, however time will tell. If anyone interested just let me know.
Mike
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Cirone
Bolton
November 28, 2012
11:30:03 PM
Entry ID: 2009286 | Wally2, I have to agree with the last post. You folks have no clue on what a tournament should look like, let alone the work that is involved in running it. I don't understand why you would put in to host the AA OBA's when you failed miserably the last time. I actually cant believe that OBA even allowed it. The last tournament you held was the worst run tournament I have ever been apart of in my 25 years of baseball and it was for an OBA title. The last post was 100 percent accurate, players from either team were raking the field before the championship game to make it playable. I think there was 4 games played on it earlier that day with nothing being done to the field between those games. You mention that you have learned from past mistakes, field conditions is kind of common sense when it comes to hosting a tournament. A lot of work goes into throwing tournaments, let alone an OBA, so if I were you guys I would let someone else host it who will put the time and effort needed to make it a success.
Cirone
Brewers
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Wally12
November 27, 2012
3:05:42 PM
Entry ID: 2009113 | The lessons have been learned over the years. FYI the club is under new management since the previous hosting and the city has committed to putting on a high end event. We will have concessions and are currently working with our primary sponsors for a beverage tent. Udell/Tudhope park is a great field. Maybe you are thinking of the parks in Niagara in 2012?
As for the calibre of the Orillia Majors, that can be better discussed in 2013. Everybody is entitled to an opinion....next time leave your name ) |
None
November 26, 2012
8:48:53 PM
Entry ID: 2008982 | Why would you guys put in to host. Your diamonds are awful, they are not taken care of in between games. You have no concession stands, umpires are ??? and your team is not AA level. Last time it was hosted up there it was a disgrace. How do you not drag the field in the championship game, and put down fresh chalk. Players from both teams were raking the boxes. |
Wally12
November 26, 2012
5:44:40 PM
Entry ID: 2008950 | The Orillia Majors would like to announce that they have been awarded the honour of hosting the 2013 AND 2014 AA oba's....we will do our best to represent the NDBL and the great league it is... |
None
September 6, 2012
5:29:12 PM
Entry ID: 1988701 | ok thanks just didn't know with the new rules... now the question is why wouldn't they if they came first or second? |
None
September 5, 2012
7:55:43 PM
Entry ID: 1988440 | No, the Elims are the exception |
None
September 5, 2012
7:27:17 PM
Entry ID: 1988407 | so does that mean that New Lowell and the winner needs to move up to the elims as per baseball Ontario's new rules?? |
