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PROGRAM UPDATES: Padres Fall Performance and High Performance Programs
Due to the ongoing pandemic and because Phase 3 of Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy does not look possible until at least November, the difficult decision was made to suspend the Padres Fall Performance Program (FPP) for 2020. Players who register for the Padres High Performance Program (HPP) by September 14 will receive a value-add outdoor-only fall…
Read MoreEdmonton Padres – Return to Train & Play REGISTRATION DETAILS
Based on the recent news from the Province and by way of the Return to Train and Return to Play Plans from Baseball Alberta, NEZ Baseball and the Edmonton Padres are excited to get the players and coaches back on the fields. In order to comply with all guidelines and maintain manageable steps in relaunching…
Read MoreHunter Onischuk Commits to University of Fraser Valley
Congratulations to 2-year Padres High Performance Program member Hunter Onischuk for committing to attend and play baseball at the University of Fraser Valley this fall. Located in Abbotsford, BC the Cascades play in the Canadian Collegiate Baseball Conference (CCBC) where Hunter will compete against other recent graduates of the Padres High Performance Program.
Read MoreUPDATE (June 19, 2020): COVID-19 – Return to Train & Play
June 19, 2020 Update Baseball Alberta Announces Return to Play Guidelines We are pleased to release the Baseball Alberta Return to Play Plan. These guidelines represent the limit to which modified game play can safely resume within your Association/team in a Covid-19 world. We recognize there will be different levels of comfort from individuals and…
Read MoreUPDATE: National and Western Championships Cancelled
April 23 Update: An announcement from Baseball Canada today has cancelled the 2020 National Championship tournaments and the Western Canada Baseball Association has followed that by cancelling Western Canada Championships. This includes the tournament that was to be hosted August 21-23 at Rundle Park by NEZ Baseball and the 15U AAA Edmonton Padres. “Thank you…
Read MoreGabe Lysak Commits to Cornerstone University
Edmonton Padres 18U AAA outfielder Gabe Lysak has committed to attend Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan to play for the Golden Eagles. Gabe will join at least one other Canadian recruit this fall as part of an NAIA college baseball program with a strong history of international recruitment. “I’m very grateful for the opportunity…
Read MoreBaseball Summer Day Camp Registration Now Open!
Baseball summer day camps will return throughout the summer of 2020 and registration is now available. Summer camp weeks will run (based on sufficient registrations): July 6 – July 10 July 13 – July 17 July 20 – July 24 July 27 – July 31 August 4 – August 7* August 10 – August 14…
Read MoreSpring Pitching & Catching Clinics
The 2020 Spring Pitching & Catching Clinics will run on Saturdays, March 28 and April 11, 18 and 25 at Turf Training Centre in the multipurpose area. Registration is available now and will be $100 for the four sessions. Limited space is available for each session (one session time for 18U/15U pitchers and three session…
Read MorePadres Partner With Player Development Tool
The Edmonton Padres will incorporate TeamGenius, the leading player evaluation app for youth sports tryouts, camps and team evaluations, to enhance their player development tracking abilities. TeamGenius will be incorporated into Padres technical programs such as the High Performance and Fall Performance Programs as well as for tryouts in March and then at a team…
Read MoreThomas Stone to Represent Alberta, Padres at 2020 North American Indigenous Games
Edmonton Padres 18U AA player Thomas Stone has been selected to play for the U17 Team Alberta squad that will compete in the 2020 North American Indigenous Games. Thomas is a true utility player with ability to contribute as a pitcher, catcher, third baseman and outfielder. The 2020 North American Indigenous Games will be taking…
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