Baseball Ontario Media Release - COVID-19 - April 1st, 2020
Submitted By Hamilton Cardinals on Thu 04 02, 20
Please see the attached bulletin from Baseball Ontario regarding COVID-19 and the suspended operations until May 1st, 2020.
While the COVID-19 situation remains fluid, Baseball Ontario is continuing to monitor the situation.
Last month, with safety in mind for the entire organization, several actions were implemented. In-person
baseball activities were suspended for Level1 and 2 Umpires as well as coaches. Level 3 Umpire Super
Clinics were cancelled in favour of online exams.
Since the first announcement on March 15th, Baseball Ontario has been working with various committees
and individuals to establish on-line programs for umpires and coaches. Details on those programs will be
announced in the coming days. The Ontario Youth Team has established new tryout dates (subject to
change).
The executive committee meeting regularly by teleconference continues to plan and prepare so that the
baseball community is ready to go when the opportunity presents itself.
As the situation evolves, Baseball Ontario will update its website and social media platforms regularly.
Based on the recommendations of our provincial government health officials, Baseball Ontario will be
extending the suspension of all in-person programs and activities until May 1, 2020. We will review this new
timeline at the end of April.