On behalf of the thousands of kids that you have impacted and the hundreds of guys like me that have impacted thousands more that you have mentored and helped along the way.
presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution (August - September) Those living outside the Hamilton area will need to contact their local association and secure a release before attending Rep tryouts. Over the last several decades Mike has been involved with Mahoney Park, the Hamilton Baseball Umpires Association, the Hamilton Cardinals and the Hamilton District Baseball Association. “He was always the guy to do the stuff nobody else would,” his dad says. He choked up a few times, finding relief only in the hilarious inside jokes he saw mixed in with the sad comments. The team has gone through several name changes over the years, most recently returning to the Cardinals name, after eight seasons as the Thunderbirds. Glen was nominated on the basis of his involvement in the CanUsa Games and every year takes great pride in having Hamilton teams participate in the games. John Hashimoto, another long time HDBA member was also honoured with an award for his outstanding work in coaches training as a facilitator and clinician.

He left a message of his own on behalf of the River Lions. That made it perfect.

Then you saw the name Ben written again and again and again in the messages. 2018, the Hamilton Cardinals were on the verge of folding before a Hamilton based Community group led by the Mercanti family stepped in to revitalize the team. Congratulations to the West Mountain Midget Cougars on winning the 2019 Midget SOBA Select Provincial Championships. Until a couple years ago he was a five-sport athlete at the school. In all the years since I have depended on Glen for assistance and guidance and friendship and I will be forever grateful for that. He has coached minor ball for over 10 years including bringing his 2019 Little League team to the Canadian Little League championships. Mike Campanella was recently selected as the 2017 recipient of the Mary Whittaker Memorial Award in honour of his volunteerism at the grass roots level of baseball. Hamilton District Baseball Association is pleased to announce that Dennis Ryan, one of our HDBA Past presidents and Life Member, also a Baseball Ontario Past President was honoured at this event by being inducted into the Baseball Ontario hall of Fame.
Joe Raso, of course, was a longtime basketball coach at McMaster. Stay inside for 30 minutes after the last rumble of thunder.

Wallpaper . Side splash occurs when lightning hits a tall object, travels partly down the object and then jumps to a nearby victim. He is an HDBA Past President and Life Member. Hamilton Junior Cardinals, 2018 (Hamilton Cardinals Rep Baseball) Attention: You are viewing a team outside of the current season. Loving things.

Direct strikes are responsible for only 50% of lightning-related deaths and injuries. In Memoriam of Ben Zwolak. ... 2012, that it would again be named the Hamilton Cardinals, because of the club's relationship with Hamilton Cardinals youth rep program. The Hamilton District Baseball Association recogizes Mike as an important builder in our local baseball community. That hefty resumé was pretty rare all by itself. All You are a great ambassador for our sport and I cannot think of anyone in any sport more deserving! So on Day 1 at McGill a couple autumns ago — he wanted to become a teacher like his dad — he called Raso and asked for his dad’s number. [2] In late 2013 Gary Molinaro purchased the team and appointed his son JP Molinaro the new team President while also hiring Mike Fortuna as the new GM. Two other types of hazardous phenomena are caused by lightning. This is the official Facebook home of the Hamilton Cardinals Rep Baseball Association. The Hamilton Cardinals is an amateur Canadian baseball team, in the Intercounty Baseball League based in Hamilton, Ontario. He played football, basketball, baseball, touch football and even badminton.

It takes humility to go from being a player to a guy serving the players. 5 This year, the registration fee is $20 and will only be accepted online by clicking here.. He won awards with the Hamilton Cardinals rep baseball club. This summer he applied for a manager’s job with Vic Raso’s Niagara River Lions of the Canadian Elite Basketball League — Zwolak’s dad is an assistant coach on the team — and for the month the teams were playing their tournament, he was there doing whatever had to be done.

15U BEL (Hamilton Cardinals Rep Baseball) News Archive Latest News. We expect that minor baseball in the City of Hamilton will benefit from Adam’s coaching for years to come and believe that this announcement is a big step in sustaining quality Elite level baseball for Hamilton players. Year to date

It looked like what students at St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School — formerly Cardinal Newman — might have done before a big football game. The club then took on a whole new look with revitalized facilities and new uniforms. 2020 Hamilton Cardinals Youth Baseball Camp .

He is an HDBA Past President and Life Member. The Hamilton District Baseball Association recogizes Mike as an important builder in our local baseball community.

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"When I first took my son when he was 6 in 1986 to sign up at Mahoney after a couple years at Kiwanis T-ball I asked if I could help coach a team. Bring Your Team to a Game . Still ... Zwolak’s former coach and boss dropped by the school on Sunday to see the chalk-and-poster memorial that has sprung up. His work with the school’s Special Olympics program, his volunteer work overseas, his great grades, his work as a camp counsellor, his time as youth basketball volunteer and referee and other activities. There was no way he was going to be able to make a university team. He won awards with the Hamilton Cardinals rep baseball club. But once high school was finished, he had an epiphany. Submitted By Hamilton Cardinals on Saturday, September 26, 2020 (109 views) The Hamilton Cardinals are deeply saddened to have learned of … Read More. is an HDBA Past President and Life Member.

president of baseball ops Dean Dicenzo, Hamilton Red Wings, Marlins, Real McCoys (1965–74), This page was last edited on 25 May 2020, at 05:09. Adam Strongman is well known in the Hamilton baseball community as a high caliber player including a stint with the Canadian Thunderbirds and 5 years of NCAA Division 2 baseball and also as an outstanding coach. Look for the subscribe button on the lower left. All next to the fence where the hand-drawn signs were hung and the tokens were left. The Hamilton District Baseball Association recogizes Mike as an important builder in our local baseball community. Any park/diamond closures or game cancellations, and any breaking news will be e-mailed automatically as soon as the information is uploaded. Copyright owned or licensed by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. The weekend of Nov 17-19 2017 Baseball Ontario returned to Hamilton to celebrate their 100th anniversary with their AGM at the Hamilton Sheraton Hotel. He along with many of the builders of Baseball Ontario we’re honoured in a celebration of the birth and growth of Baseball Ontario at the 100th anniversary AGM on Nov 18th. The Hamilton Cardinals is an amateur Canadian baseball team, in the Intercounty Baseball League based in Hamilton, Ontario. Except when they pulled up after 10 p.m., there were still a dozen or more people there. Over the last several decades Mike has been involved with Mahoney Park, the Hamilton Baseball Umpires Association, the Hamilton Cardinals and the Hamilton District Baseball Association. Congratulations to West Mountains Birkenstock team on winning the 2018 HDBA Peewee Championship, Congratulations to Dundas’ Cubs team on winning the 2018 HDBA Midget Championship.

Congratulations to East Mountains Anteater Pest team on winning the 2018 HDBA Rookie Championship. Getting water, chasing loose balls, doing the grunt work. As comforting as anything can be right now. 8 Photos .

News Archive Latest News. It didn’t matter what he played or what position they asked him to cover, he excelled. And comforting. Our Sponsors . Hamilton Cardinals Rep Baseball Description.

To go from the foreground to the background. Rep Baseball Try-out Registration & Schedule (Updated) Ancaster Baseball is pleased to announce the 2021 season registration for Rep Try-outs are now open.

Tier 1 & 2 level includes the Hamilton Cardinals, Brantford, Guelph, Cambridge & Kitchener; Tryouts (August - September) Those living outside the Hamilton area will need to contact their local association and secure a release before attending Rep tryouts. Trouble was, he still loved sports and being involved. The Hamilton District Baseball Association (HDBA) is pleased to announce Adam Strongman as Head Coach of the HDBA 15U Elite team which will compete in the EBLO loop for the 2021 season. All players must be registered before being allowed to participate in a …, Rep Baseball Head Coach Selections Ancaster Baseball Association is proud to announce the selection of our 2021 season OBA Rep baseball Head Coaches.

Sports made most-everything perfect. The family was told that even if a doctor with a defibrillator had been in the room, there’s little chance he could have been saved. Hamilton Cardinals, Hamilton, ON. Congratulations to Glen Ostrosser for being awarded the honour of Hamilton's 2018 Volunteer of the year. rights reserved. Players range in age from 19-35.