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2009 NEWS ARCHIVES
November 23 , 2009 BVB Members, As we continue the business of baseball, we have elected to look closer at the aspect of hosting the 2011 Canadian National Vintage Championships. While the tournament bid is an outline of what we have to offer as an organization it is also contingent on all amenities and features that are available and in vicinity of Burlington. This is a tremendous opportunity to showcase as a League and City what we have to offer. We have won National Championships and we have put B.V.B on the national baseball radar. We have made preliminary plans to moving the process forward and are appealing to all members and extended members including players, mangers, umpires, spouses and friends to consider a role in this procedure and throw your committed support behind this venture. Please contact us at the BVB Nationals Committee email address at your earliest convenience to express your interest in become part of BVB’s exciting future.
Regards,
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November 20 , 2009 BVB Members, Coaches & Managers, The 2009 BVB season AGM has been scheduled for Monday November 30, 2009. Interested in joining the Board? Regards, |
November 9, 2009 B.V.B WRAPS UP 10 GREAT YEARS WITH A BANG! On Friday night Burlington Vintage Baseball put an exclamation mark on 10 great years of vintage baseball. A full house gathered at King’s Court to toast the conclusion of the 2009 season. As the league continues to evolve the future looks tremendously bright. Already arguably the top Vintage association in the Country, the league will look at all options going forward to maintain interest and growth in the great game of baseball. There were a number of awards that were handed out, but none were more rewarding than two B.V.B Hall of Fame inductions. In 2007 B.V.B members enshrined League Founder and President Jim Hambrook into the Hall. Prior to that two late players, Paul Depodesta and Myles Fleming, were both entered in memoriam. Two long time B.V.B members were entered on Friday as the Hall has expanded and made room for Player/Builder, Lee Mackey, who will be moving to Montreal to look after business matters and expand the Vintage baseball horizon and long time Builder, Walter Lutz, who has spent over 30 years as a manager, umpire and official of baseball in Burlington. Over the course of 10 years the club program has been extremely successful and the Nationals/travel program has rivaled its success. With two Tier 1 National championships and two Tier 2 National championships followed by a Championship Final appearance narrow loss, the last 3 years have put B.V.B on the National map and targeted us as a baseball power. As we move forward with plans for 2010, the support shown by you as a member will only continue to enforce our mission statement of “quality baseball for players 30 and over” Please have a safe off season and remember “we don’t stop playing because we grow old we grow old because we stop playing.” Jim Hambrook The following is a list of 2009 award winners: Gold Vintage Cup Champions: HOBOS Lutz Cup Pennant Champions : BREWERS Home Run Champions: Vaughn Wamboldt (Cardinals) & John Eidt (Brewers)
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October 7 , 2009 BVB Members, Family & Friends, The 2009 BVB season has finished on the ball field, but we still have an opportunity to gather at the League Party. We have set a date for Friday November 6th in the evening at Kings Court Banquet Centre. (1159 King Road in Burlington) The schedule for the evening will consist of cocktails (7:30-9:00pm), presentations (9:00-9:30pm) and food (served at 9:30pm). This event is for all BVB players, coaches, GM's and any significant others who wish to join. The event dinner is included for players (plus one signifigant other). Any additional person attending is $10/pp. It is a cash bar for the night. It will be a fun event highlighting all of this past season’s award winners. It is sure to be a great night!! Please contact your team GM or Coach for further details and to provide your RSVP. Regards, |
HOBOS HIT the Jackpot!…
September 28, 2009 For the 6th time in the 10 year history of B.V.B the HOBOS have captured the Vintage Cup. This year a new play-off format was introduced to allow the top 8 teams to compete for Vintage Gold. The run began in late August with a quarter final match-up against the 2008 champions (the Red Sox). The Train hoppers then went on a roll as they managed a 3 – 1 series win over the #2 seed Tigers and a sweep of the #1 seed Brewers in the Final. Interesting enough the BO's were the visiting team in all three series. The Hobos wish to thank all there sponsors and supporters for being part of this 10 year anniversary celebration. The team would also like to wish everyone a great off season and look forward to seeing everyone at the league wrap up party November 6th. Jim Hambrook |
Cards take the Silver! 3rd Seed beats 4th…
September 23, 2009 On August 28th 8 teams set out to capture League hardware; 26 days and 7 games later the Cardinals have claimed the second prize in the BVB trophy collection. The Inaugural Vintage” Silver Cup” was claimed by the Redbirds after knocking off the defending Vintage Cup Champion Red Sox in 2 straight games. The #3 seeded Cardinals never looked back after dropping their opening round quarter final series. The Birds won 4 straight games to capture the Tier II version and can now add it to the trophy case beside their 2005 Legends Cup. This was the first year where 8 teams were rolled into the Vintage Cup play downs with only the Hobos and Brewers still in the hunt for the Gold “Vintage Cup” The League would like to congratulate the Cardinals on an outstanding season. Jim Hambrook |
Scheduling Change...Please note
September 22, 2009 Please review the Play-Off Schedule and note the following changes. Game 2 of the Hobos vs. Brewers Vintage Gold series scheduled for Tuesday September 22nd @ 7:00pm at Nelson has been moved forward to Friday September 25th @ 7:00pm at Nelson Park due to a mechanical light issue preventing game-play. Game 5 of the series (if required) has been scheduled for Friday October 2nd @ 7:00pm at Nelson Park. Jay Hodgson |
Scheduling Change...Please note
September 19, 2009 Please review the Play-Off Schedule and note the following changes. Game 2 of the Red Sox vs. Cardinals Vintage Silver series scheduled for Tuesday September 22nd @ 7:00pm at Ireland has been moved to Wednesday September 23rd @ 7:00pm at Nelson Park Jay Hodgson |
Mining for Silver and Gold…
September 3, 2009 The 10th year anniversary of BVB continues to roll along and with it so does change, with the league rolling out a new playoff formula that involved 8 teams. The structure included an opportunity to advance into a Quarter Final, Semi Final and Final Series in two different pools. To reward merit the League has addressed this change in format with a modification to the award system and distinction between the three major team awards. The winner of the final regular season standings (pennant) will as usual be awarded the Lutz Cup. Upon conclusion of the opening round quarter final series the 8 teams will be divided into 2 pools. The winners will advance to the Gold Cup round and the Losers will advance to the Silver Cup round. The Vintage Cup with its Gold hue will be awarded to the post season league champions and the Silver coloured Vintage Cup to the Tier-2 Champions. The league will continue the playoffs in the Gold and Silver groups when action resumes Tuesday September 8th . Check the schedule for all game times and park locations. See you at the Park. Jim Hambrook |
BVB 9th vs. 10th Postseason determination game scheduled
September 3, 2009 Please review the Play-Off Schedule and note the following addition. The BVB postseason determination game between the 9th place Giants and 10th place X-Men has been scheduled for Sunday September 13th 7:00pm at Ireland 'D'. The declared winner of this game will be provided the opportunity to play and represent the BVB in the Oakville 35+ Vintage tournament scheduled for September 24th-27th. Involved teams, please contact the BVB board for any further details you require regarding this game and/or the Oakville tournament. Jay Hodgson |
Scheduling Change...Please note
August 31, 2009 Please review the Play-Off Schedule and note the following changes. Game 3 of the MudHens vs. Cardinals series scheduled for Tuesday September 1st @ 7:00pm has been moved to Nelson Park (previously Ireland 'D'). Game 3 on September 1st of the Cubs / Brewers and Marauders / Tigers series has been removed due to the series winners being declared. Jay Hodgson |
POST SEASON HAS ARRIVED
August 26, 2009 With the completion of the regular season it is now time to buckle up and prepare for Post season play. The 2009 season has brought a number of changes to the B.V.B scene including the addition of a new franchise and a new playoff format that features an opening 2 of 3 round allowing 8 teams the opportunity to advance to the Tier – 1 Vintage Cup playoff round. This years Legends Cup pool will be a ramped up version from previous years as the new 2-3 formula will extract 4 of the top 8 seeds into this round. Teams 9-10 will also have the opportunity to participate in post season activity with a sanctioned entry to a selected Fall Vintage tournament. Please keep your eye on the schedule and come out to the parks to support this great game of ours. This is your league! Jim Hambrook |
2009 BVB Playoff Schedule...
August 17 , 2009 BVB Players, To view the dates involved please CLICK HERE. Regards, |
BVB SCHEDULING: IMPORTANT
August 11, 2009 Gent’s, Due to an inordinate amount of inclement weather it is vital that all BVB Team managers are up to the minute with Re-scheduled games. The League scheduler has been working overtime to act as quickly and efficiently as possible with the City to get these games scheduled and move the regular season to conclusion over the next couple of weeks. Due to an increase in play-off games, it is imperative to stay as close to the proposed start dates as possible. Please inform your team members that there will likely be alternate Game Days (Dates) that may or may or may not be regular BVB staples (Sunday, Tuesday, Friday). Once the schedule is approved, dates will not be altered by request; only by weather conditions. Teams should be prepared to follow this process until the conclusion of 2009 post season play. Thanks in advance for your cooperation. Jim Hambrook |
X Marks the spot for Black 49ers / Gray 49ers Rank # 2
August 6, 2009 The 2009 Nationals in Yarmouth N.S are in the books, and while the story inside does not have the Roy Hobbs type ending it does feature a great cast of characters. The 2 time defending National champion Black 49ers ran into a very strong home team that featured 5 MLB recruited players and a strong supporting cast. The well rested Yarmouth Red Knights were not about to be trumped in there own back yard and knocked off the 2 time champs in the opener. Thus ending an astounding 12 game unbeaten streak by the men in Black that began in Red Deer Alberta in 2007. Much like the pitcher who has a perfect game through 8 than gives up 2 walks and a homerun in the 9th to lose 3-2 this is where we all stand and tip our caps in recognition of a feat that will only be measured by time. The loss only stung more when game 2 efforts were smothered as each player attempted to turn things around themselves and wound up on the short end of the scoreboard and standing on a tilted field. With nothing left to do but roll the dice and fight the fight, the Blacks did exactly that. They swallowed hard stood tall and battered the next 3 opponents and landed in the Tier2 National final. After an air tight 7 innings the Black’s were locked in a 0-0 tie with another perennial powerhouse, the last team to be the National champions prior to the Black 49ers, the Petie de Gras Red Caps. When the 8th inning was complete there would be no need for a 9th as the favorites from Burlington refused to be pushed aside despite there early misfortunes and won the game 1-0. Congratulations are in order for all members of the Black 49ers. The blacks finished the Tourney after playing the maximum amount of games with a 4-2 record and brought home the Tier2 National Championship. The Gray 49ers went into this Tournament as significant underdogs after bowing out in the 2008 quarter finals with less fight than a puff of smoke. The G-Men of 2009 with a number of new faces were about to stick a significant size stick square into the spokes of a couple of old friends machines. After an opening game victory the Grays battled the D.S Rockers and handed the Powder blue a narrow 3-2 victory. A later seeding loss with little significance had the Grays in a quarter final game battling their long time rivals. From the Corn fields of Tecumseh the Green Giants, teamed with 6 members of the Presidents choice team from Hamilton. The G’s wasted little time jumping the Giants from the first pitch and took a very solid victory and were now staring straight down the barrel of a semi final match up with the 2 time defending champions from Oakville, the Golden “A’s”. The Grays put together an absolute clinic in every aspect of the game as play after play, pitch after pitch, hit after hit, there was to be no bend in the “will” of these players and it would pay off in the end as the Gray 49ers would hold on to end the A’s opportunity to 3peat and advance to the 44 National championship. The Grays were now matched in the final against the very same D.S Rockers that they could not get by on day 2. This day would be no different after 7 innings of exciting play that featured two “bang-bang” plays at the plate. The Fog cleared and the scoreboard had the hometown 49ers 2 runs short of the National title. The gray 49ers finished the Tournament 3 -3 and like their younger brothers, played the maximum amount of games. The BVB would like to congratulate the town of Yarmouth on a job well done in hosting this tournament and send advance notice to our friends across the country that we can not wait to see them all again.
Jim Hambrook |
YARMOUTH OR BUST…49er Baseball is on the Air!
July 27, 2009 This week, the focus on balls and strikes will shift from the friendly confines of BVB’s regular parks at Nelson, Ireland and Millcroft to Canada’s East coast and its “Fields of Dreams.” BVB will be off to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia to once again participate in the Vintage National Championships for 2009. This years Canadian champions will be decided after former Blue Jay closer and 2-time World Champion, Duane Ward, throws out the first pitch to get the 26 team tourney underway. BVB will be sending two teams to participate in the championships; the 44+ Grey 49ers, the 2007 tier 2 Champions and the current 2-time defending National Champion 35+ Black 49ers. Keep your eye on this site for updates and feel free to send your support to your league and teammates throughout the Tournament. GO 49ers GO!!! Jim Hambrook |
The CHAMP is back...!
July 26, 2009 The CNOBF National tournament will be held this coming weekend in Yarmouth Nova Scotia. For BVB players attending the tournament they are in the prestigious but unenviable position of having targets on their collective backs after having captured the National championship in 2007 and 2008. Our league is loaded with talent and each year brings in a new crop of 35 year old players with eligibility for the tournament. It is now the responsibility of those players to put pressure on the 2010 team to 4-peat. Above all though, best of luck to all attending to play well and represent the Burlington Vintage Baseball league with the character, class and ability that our league is known for. The Nationals tournament also signals the homestretch for the BVB regular season. This 10th year of play has proven to be the best overall level of competition since the league’s inauguration in 2000. The Brewers – the newest team to enter the league are currently in first place and have added tremendously to the overall strength of the league. And while they appear to be the team to beat entering the playoffs, there are plenty of other teams with deep rosters and talent enough to claim the top prize. The defending champion Red Sox will not relinquish their crown very easily and will play their best as the games become more meaningful. The Tigers have been rejuvenated after winning the Legends Championship as the Yankees last year and then subsequently going through a name change. The Cardinals currently sit in 3rd place and have received a lot of benefit from some offseason acquisitions that they hope will help give them a better showing than the previous two stretch drives. The Marauders continue to be a tough opponent for every team, using their veteran leadership and savvy to come away with several key wins this season. The Hobo’s are much further down in the standings than they’re used to, but nobody is fooled by that. With championships in 2005, 2006 and 2007 they know how to play ball come the 2nd half of the season and postseason. The Mud Hens are defending Lutz Cup winners and also fall in the category of teams who are not fooling anyone with their mediocre record. They have the pitching and hitting to win it all if they can put it together. The Cubs sit in 8th place but have some big victories on their record which were examples of the team putting all the pieces together at the right time. Same goes for the Giants who have scored some big victories over tough opponents but haven’t done that consistently enough to be further up in the standings. The X-Men currently sit in 10th place with just one win, however they followed a similar pattern last year and played some real solid ball in August to move up the ladder in advance of the playoffs. In short, the BVB has more parity than it has ever had and it is a rare night that any team has an easy game. It sets up for an exciting August and September as teams try to prove themselves to be the best in the league. Good luck to everyone the rest of the way. Champ Tamland |
BVB, A big THANKS...!
July 20, 2009 BVB Friends and Colleagues: A number of weeks ago, BVB league executive graciously allowed me to post to the website an open challenge to “trade your spikes for bowling shoes” to raise awareness and support for an event called Sam’s Day, in support of neuroblastoma cancer research at Sick Kids’ Hospital. Today, I ask you to indulge me once again but this time so that I might offer my sincerest gratitude. Just last week, Sam and a troupe of a dozen other friends and family made the annual trip to Toronto and this year we presented to Sick Kids’ a cheque for a Sam’s Day record $45, 000!! Sam’s Day 2009 now goes on record as the best and most financially successful of our 5 years of Sam’s Day- and we couldn’t have done it without the fantastic support of all of our family, friends and the community. Support from the BVB and it’s member teams and players was awesome, and we just can’t say thank you enough to those of you who took time out of your busy lives to embrace our cause through event participation, raising awareness, volunteering, donating auction prizes, sponsoring bowler(s), or in some cases all of the above! Beyond the fun and camaraderie of the event itself, all of you are now part of leading-edge research that IS making a difference in the race to finds cures for childhood cancers. Thanks again. |
Defense the key to winning this year in the BVB...
July 18, 2009 When the league transitioned to wood bats for the start of the 2008 season it was widely thought that scoring was going to plummet as a result. A look into the results of last year showed that there was no ‘significant’ drop in run production. Fast forward to 2009 and the trend we thought would appear last year has finally materialized by way of a drastic reduction in runs scored and far more 7 inning games. Multiple times this year there has been a 30 minute break between the 6pm and 830pm games due to the speed and low scoring of the first game. So the question is, can this be attributed to the wood bat alone? The short answer is…not entirely. The wood bat no doubt plays a part but why the difference in the second year of use instead of the first year? Well, the general consensus around the BVB from players and umpires alike is that the league is just flat out better then it has ever been. The quality of pitching, the defense you name it. Our team for example the ‘MudHens’, we have managed to win 7 games thus far, we have won two games with a score of 3-2, one game 5-4, two games 5-1. We have lost 6 games two of them by a score of 5-4 and low scoring 4-4 tie. Pitching and defense has improved to the point that games for the most part are a faster moving cleaner played version then they once were. The addition of many quality players throughout the league has made it a necessity for all teams to continue to recruit and make themselves better. No more proof is needed then the vastly improved play of the Cubs, Giants and Marauders. The Cubs play a sound clean defensive game, the Giants and Marauders have also added new players to bolster holes in their defense and their records show this. The addition of the Brewers to the league has also raised the bar as they brought a team lock stock and barrel from another league and they can flat out play. Every year there are some baseball players out there that turn 30 and the BVB offers as competitive baseball as can be found anywhere in the province as shown by back to back National Championships from a team drawn from the BVB. For those of you not in our league that haven’t seen the quality of baseball being played come out see for yourself any Tuesday, Friday or Sunday night at either Nelson or Ireland Park, we’ll be the guys NOT in polyester shorts and knee high socks.
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Yarmouth teams shaping up...
July 18, 2009 The BVB 35+ and 44+ National 49ers teams are shaping up for their trek to the CNOBF championships in Yarmouth Nova Scotia... 35+ manager Casey Cosgrove has been working hard to put together a possible '3 peat team' while 44+ manager Jim Hambrook is assembling a potent team to vie for their 1st 44+ title... Schedules Released Lee Mackey |
Golfers, Sponsors, Contributors...THANKYOU...
July 13 , 2009 To all those that attended and/or contributed, Our 3rd Annual BVB Golf Tournament was completed this past Saturday July 11th at Carlisle Golf and Country Club, and thankfully the weather cooperated!! Regards, |
Golfers, Get Ready ...
July 7 , 2009 Attention BVB Tournament Golfers Carlisle Golf and Country Club - Website & Directions Registration Begins at 11:30am Dinner - 6:00pm Door Prizes and a Silent Auction with Sports Memorabilia by ECHO ENTERPRISES For more information Contact: JASON RIESBERRY or TIGERS TEAM SITE Regards, |
Calling All NATIONAL Age Players...
May 27, 2009 The BVB National Program coaches are in the midst of gathering names of those players interested in the National 49ers program.! If you are interested and have not participated before, please contact JIM HAMBROOK If you have participated in the following programs, please email the corresponding Team Manager: 35+ Black 49ers - CASEY COSGROVE Interested Participants should make their intentions known by JUNE 1st. Jim Hambrook |
Scheduling Change...
May 24, 2009 Please review the Schedule and note the following changes and additions. X-Men vs. Cubs scheduled for Sunday May 24th @ 6:00pm has been rescheduled to June 12th @ 6:00pm. Mud Hens vs. Giants that was postponed from Friday May 22nd @ 8:30pm has been rescheduled to June 12th @ 8:30pm. Red Sox vs. Mud Hens gametime on May 24th has been changed from 8:30pm to 6:00pm. Jay Hodgson |
1st Weekend Results...
May 13, 2009 With games completed last night, every team in BVB has now seen action. The defending Champion Red Sox looked like they didn't miss a beat with an 11 - 0 win over the winless X-Men who dropped their opening game 7 - 6 against the revamped Cubs. The Marauders continued a early season surge as they handed the Hobos an opening game 5 - 4 loss and then came back to tie the Mud Hens 4 - 4 in last nights game. The Tigers began their season with a decisive 8 - 3 win over the Giants while the Cardinals spoiled the Brewers 1st BVB game by earning a hard fought 3 - 2 win. After the 6 games in BVB the long ball has appeared with the Cubs Ryan Phillips connecting against the X-Men while Chris McCullough of the Red Sox also blasted one against the 'Men'. The exhibition game between the Cardinals and Legends from Welland has been cancelled as Burger Park will remain dark on Thursday as Hydro crews update some transformers at the old yard. The Cardinals hope to find another date to play the boys from Welland. The BVB goes dark this weekend in observance of the Victoria Day Weekend, so action will resume on Tuesday May 19th when the Brewers face the Giants in the early tilt while in the late game the Cardinals take on the X-Men. Lee Mackey |
BVB releases Constitution, Rules and Playoff Format
May 1, 2009 With the exhibition season starting tonight, the BVB executive straightened up a few loose ends by releasing the updated Constitution, Rules and Playoff format. To view the Constitution and Rules, just click on the RULES tab and both are there for the BVB players to see. With the addition of a 10th team to the league for the coming BVB Baseball year, your BVB executive has passed a new playoff format (effective immediately). As always, all teams will be playing meaningful games at the end of the regular season and have at least one playoff game!! The top 8 teams based on their regular season finish will play in a best of three series (Seed 1 versus 8, 2 v 7, 3 v 6, and 4 v 5). The higher seeded team will be the home team for games 1 and 3. The winners of these series will be placed into the Vintage Cup Finals and the four losing teams will be placed in the Legends Finals Vintage Finals Winners of Round 1 will be re-seeded, based on regular season standings, highest seed plays lowest seed, and the two middle seeds play each other in a Best of 5 series. Home team will be the highest seeded team for games 1, 2 and 5. The winners of these Best of 5 series will then play for the Vintage Championship. Once again, the highest seeded team based on regular season standings will be the home team for games 1, 2 and 5 of the Best of 5 Championship Final. The losers of the respective series will be eliminated. Legends Finals Losers of Round 1 will be re-seeded, based on regular season standings, highest seed plays lowest seed, and the two middle seeds play each other in a Best of 3 series. Home team will be the highest seeded team for games 1 and 3. The winners of these Best of 3 series will then play for the Legends Championship. Once again, the highest seeded team based on regular season standings will be the home team for games 1 and 3 of the Best of 3 Championship Final. The losers of the respective series will be eliminated. The two teams that finish the regular season in 9th and 10th will play a one game playoff. The winner of this game will be given a free entry into a tournament in Oakville in September, this tournament is for ages 35+, which some players may be needed from other teams to complete rosters. Obviously this format gives more teams an opportunity to play for the Vintage Cup while also allowing a second tier of playoffs. Regards, |
BVB Unveils 10th Anniversary Logo
April 22 , 2009
As most of you already know, the BVB is entering it's 10th season this coming spring and with that milestone the BVB is proud to unveil the 10th anniversary logo. This logo represents a lot of hard work by the many volunteers that have passed through the 'Hallowed Halls' of BVB. The league is proud to have grown in a positive way that allows the kids in us to continue to play the sport of baseball the way we love. The BVB is also proud of the many accomplishments made over the years and is especially proud that in our 10th year, we have expanded to 10 teams. We do not stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing. The BVB looks forward to an exciting 10th season and continued growth as we approach the next 10 years. Jim Hambrook |
Calling all BVB Players...
Trade in your Spikes for 'Bowling Shoes'
April 16 , 2009 BVB friends and colleagues: |
ATTENTION BVB TEAMS
'Schedule Change'
April 11 , 2009 BVB Teams. Please note that the BVB Schedule has been changed due to Park Maintanence. Friday May 1st, 2009 Millcroft 'C' - 6:00 p.m. Brewers at X-Men Sunday May 3rd, 2009 Millcroft 'C' - 6:00 p.m. Cardinals at Cubs Tuesday May 5th, 2009 Friday May 8th, 2009 Millcroft 'C' - 6:00 p.m. Cubs at X-Men |
The 'Champ' is back...!
April 7 , 2009 Despite the fact that Mother Nature is having some fun at our expense, the 2009 BVB baseball season marches ever closer. The turning of the calendar to April means that outdoor practices will begin shortly as teams try to ready themselves for another year. The season schedule has now been released and as per usual, the beginning of May will signify the start of the exhibition and regular season. Champ Tamland |
More Games added with Welland
March 31 , 2009 4 More games added to the 'Niagara Cup Exhibition Series' Games scheduled in Burlington: Nelson Park – 8:30pm Games scheduled in Burlignton: Ireland 'C' - 8:30pm Games scheduled in Welland: Burgar Park – 7:00pm Again, keep and eye on the BVB Schedule as more Welland games will be added as the spring continues fly along right up to the first pitch on May 1st. Lee Mackey |
BVB Teams continue Exhibition Play with Welland
March 29 , 2009 With what has become a baseball tradition, the BVB and the ‘Legends’ from Welland will once again play a full slate of exhibition games throughout the summer. So far there have been 7 games scheduled with more to be added as BVB teams sift through their respective schedules to find the right time to either host the Legends or travel to Welland to take on their baseball brethren. “These games are important in terms of playing groups that differ from the day to day life of BVB. The Legends and Dan Radobenko are always extremely gracious hosts and put on a fantastic product on the field.” This quote has been a constant theme echoed by various teams and their players that have participated in years past. Games scheduled in Burlington: Nelson Park – 8:30pm Games scheduled in Welland: Burgar Park – 7:00pm Keep and eye on the BVB Schedule as more Welland games will be added as the spring continues fly along right up to the first pitch on May 1st. Lee Mackey |
BVB Releases Schedule ...!!!
March 20 , 2009 The BVB has released the schedule for it's 10th season. Of note, many will see the expansion Brewers added to the schedule while missing is the Yankees, who have now become the Tigers. The league begins exhibition play on May 1st while the Regular Season opens on Friday May 8th. Legend Champion Tigers (formerly the Yankees) open their season vs. the Giants, while the Hobos take on the re-vamped Marauders. The expansion Brewers face a tough test in their first game when open the season vs. the Cardinals. The Cubs take on the X-Men to round out opening night action. The defending Vintage Champions Red Sox open defence of the title when they face the X-Men while the Mud Hens begin their quest for a championship when they face the Marauders. Both games take place on Tuesday May 12th The 10th season promises to be a competitive, event filled year as teams will be vying for pride and glory. Stay tuned to your #1 new source on BVB action right here on bvbbaseball.com.
Lee Mackey |
BVB Turns 10...!!!
February 23, 2009 Welcome all members to another great year of Vintage baseball. While it may seem early to some, please be assured that B.V.B. never rests. The 2009 season will mark the 10 year anniversary of B.V.B. and many plans are underway to ensure the success of our league and its members. Spring is just around the corner and pitchers and catchers have reported, yes folks it is time for the Baseball season to heat up. Every Team is equal, no one has struck out, no bombs have been stroked and all averages are perfect. The Red Sox are no longer Hunters but rather the Hunted. Please stay tuned to the web-site as news will continue to be posted leading up to all activities in 2009.
Jim Hambrook |
B.V.B looks to Threepeat!!
February 23, 2009 Yarmouth, Nova Scotia will be the site of the 2009 Nationals and the Black 49ers will set their sights on returning the Vintage Holy Grail to its New Home. No team has ever won three in a row and the Blacks will face stiff competition in there quest to complete the troika, West and Central have been mined Bring on the East!! B.V.B. members and supporters should take great pride in the success of the 49er program, these National Championships speak volumes about each player in the league and the level of competition they bring to the playing field game after game! While the Black 49ers will travel East to defend, it is imperative that we hear from all league members regarding there potential interest (status) . We are willing to support all age groups. 35 and over Participation in the 2009 tourney will depend on firm commitments from our league membership. Regardless of your past or current status we need to hear from YOU. The only way for us to start the ball rolling is to hear from YOU. Please indicate in brief note whether you would be interested in competing in Yarmouth and being part of the process. We need to confirm our interests to the National Body and send required team fees to secure our admission in the 2009 Championships. Please do not hesitate to respond and state your interest… Time is ticking and we will base our plans around the response we receive. Lets make some noise in 2009 and Celebrate in style!!! Contact Jim Hambrook at vintagehammer@hotmail.com Keep your eyes on the site for future updates. GO CANADA GO !!!! Jim Hambrook |
BVB Coaches Meeting...
Gentlemen... With the New Year well upon us, it is time to gather for the 1st Coaches Meeting... Teams, please bring your initial deposit... Details were given in the email you received back on January 22nd... BVB Coaches Meeting - February 17th - 7:30pm - Navy Club Jim Hambrook |
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