Bluenose League

• Scheduling is done in two phases. The first phase runs from May 28^th to July 8^th, and the second phase is July 9^th to August 30^th. This is done to allow for proper balancing of the AAA, AA, and A leagues. Teams may be reclassified after the June 24^th date.
• Teams will be asked for their Blackout and Travel dates for July/August prior to the June 24^th deadline. This will allow for these dates to be taken into account for the second half schedule, and gives teams more time to establish their preferences for July and August.
• Travel would be considered anything over 200 KM that may require accommodations
• $500 bond. This will not be cashed. This bond will only be cashed should a team be deemed in direct violation of the Bluenose League rules regarding cancellations (found in the BNS Handbook)
• Rescheduling procedures are also available in the Bluenose League book. This is for situations where games get canceled due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. Be sure to copy Bailey MacDonald (Program Coordinator) on rescheduling attempts.
• The process to submit scores will be communicated to teams next week. Please note the Bluenose League is a developmental league, and standings do not impact entry to Provincials. The results will be used to better understand where a team belongs for competitive balance.

Provincials

• Provincials are considered separate from the Bluenose League
• Registrations deadline is June 24^th. Form will be available shortly on BNS website
• All registered teams will advance to Provincials. There will no longer be Provincial Qualifiers or Districts.
• No tournament will exceed 8 teams.
• Should AAA or AA exceed 8 teams registered, a Qualification tournament will be necessary. Teams may be relegated to A after this tournament.
• The A division will be Tiered. Number of Tiers will not be known until registration is complete and teams are evaluated. The amount of Tiers will be dependant on teams registered and placement for competitive balance.
• Teams will have a brief window after July 22^nd to appeal Tiers (appeal process found in BNS Handbook)
• Non-Bluenose teams will be required to participate in a Classification tournament July 20^th-22^nd to determine placement

NCCP

• Cory Boutilier is currently reviewing coaches registered for the Bluenose League. Head coaches will be communicated required courses for their division.
• Teams who currently do not have Assistant Coaches loaded are asked to communicate these to Cory ASAP so they can be reviewed.
• Once communicated, it is the responsibility of the team to ensure the coaches register for the appropriate courses.
• Courses are in the process of being organized now. They will be offered in various areas of the province, and communicated in advance.
• Initiation and Teaching & Learning are FREE for 2018.
• Coaches will be required to have courses completed by August 3^rd. No additional courses will be scheduled past this date, and coaches not meeting requirements will be removed from Provincial rosters.

Should you require further clarification, or have specific questions contact BNS Executive Director.

Brandon Guenette

Executive Director, Baseball Nova Scotia

(902) 425-5454 ext. 355

bguenette@sportnovascotia.ca

18U Midget AA kick off their 2018 season taking GOLD in Eastern Passage Tournament.

Tri-County with the walk-off 2-1 win over the host Eastern Passage Pirates.

11U Mosquito AAA Rangers kick off 2018 with GOLD at the Chris Ritchie Memorial Tournament!!!

Tri-County defeated Dartmouth in the championship final.

15U-Bantam AAA make it a 1-2 sweep with GOLD in the Chris Ritchie Memorial Tournament!!!

Tri-County defeated host Dartmouth Arrows 7-1 in the championship final.

2018 Tri-County Rangers Final Rosters

  11U - MOSQUITO

             11U AAA

              11U AA 

    13U - PEEWEE

            13U AAA

                13U AA

                 13U A

       15U - BANTAM

            15U AAA

           15U AA

          18U MIDGET

            18U AAA

            18U AA

T's are on sale and are ONLY $15 each!!!

Supplies and sizes are limited so order today!

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Provincial Championship TEAM Registration

Team registration for the provincial championships has been available on our website now for a couple weeks. If you are planning to participate in this years Provincial Championships, please be sure to register before the deadline.

The deadline to register for Provincials is June 24^th

CLICK HERE to register a team(s) for Provincials

Provincial Championship Hosting Applications

We are looking for teams interested in hosting our 2018 Provincial Championships. If this is something your team is interested in please fill out the application form HERE.

The deadline to apply to host provincials is June 24^th

Information on how to register and report scores for your BNS Bluenose League games click here

If you are interested in trying out for one of the Tri-County Rangers Rep teams, you must first register through one of our member associations: Sackville Minor Baseball, Bedford Minor Baseball, or LWF Minor Baseball.  Please indicate on the registration form that you wish to attend tryouts.

We want to hear what you have to say! Your input is valued and appreciated in our continued efforts to deliver the best baseball experience possible.

This survey is anonymous unless you would like to include your name in the comments section.

Please note that you must complete a separate survey for each coach that you wish to evaluate.

Thank you for your support!   

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