Goderich Minor Baseball

As the 2026 baseball season comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who helped make this such a successful and memorable year for Goderich Minor Baseball.

What a season it has been!

We are incredibly proud of the growth we have seen throughout our organization in 2026. From our youngest players taking their first swings and learning the fundamentals, to our older teams competing at a high level, it has been fantastic to see our players develop their skills, confidence, teamwork, and love for the game.

None of this would be possible without the tremendous support of our coaches, assistant coaches, team managers, volunteers, umpires, recreation staff, field maintenance crews, and board members. These individuals dedicated countless hours behind the scenes and at the ball diamonds to provide our players with a positive and enjoyable baseball experience.

To everyone who volunteered their time this season — thank you! Your commitment to our players and to our community is what makes Goderich Minor Baseball such a special organization.

We would also like to thank all of our parents and families. Thank you for getting your players to practices and games, volunteering when needed, cheering from the sidelines, and supporting not only your own children but all of our Seahawks players. Your involvement makes a tremendous difference.

Most importantly, we want to congratulate all of our players on a fantastic season. We hope you are proud of everything you accomplished in 2026 and that you are already looking forward to getting back on the diamond!

2027 REP/OBA TRYOUTS

Looking ahead to the 2027 season, Goderich Minor Baseball will be conducting

U11 REP/OBA tryouts on the following dates:

Monday, September 14
Tuesday, September 15
Thursday, September 17

Players interested in trying out for the 2027 U11 REP/OBA team will be required to complete the Google Form attached to this email.

Additional information regarding times, location, and what players should bring will be provided through the registration/tryout process.

We encourage any eligible players who are interested in the opportunity to play U11 REP/OBA baseball in 2027 to complete the form and attend the tryouts.


https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14OuGawad4LP1GVyjZBg-SwOJ0NwNHhWN7-AI8aNMo2I/edit

U13 Select Tryouts
Spring 2027

U15 Select Tryouts
Spring 2027

U13 and U15 players will receive information regarding select teams in the spring of 2027. Please stay tuned for more details.

Additionally we would like you to take some time to read our new "OBA / REP Grandfather Policy". This policy is meant to support current OBA players from GMBA playing in other centres.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/14gHNY_-YTQjfWGNVzGcuc8P28Qwlm-pU8DtXRdpmbCo/edit?usp=drivesdk

Thank you once again to everyone who contributed to an outstanding 2026 season. We are excited about the future of Goderich Minor Baseball and look forward to continuing to grow our organization and provide great opportunities for our players.

Have a safe and enjoyable fall, and we look forward to seeing everyone back at the ball diamond in 2027!

Go Seahawks!

Goderich Minor Baseball Executive

GMBA: U11 OBA / REP Tryouts U11 Select Baseball Tryout Registration Please complete this form to register for U11 OBA / REP tryouts. Tryouts will include both a skills session and the possibility of an intersquad game. Attendance is encouraged for all sessions. Tryout Dates: Sept 14th @ 6:30pm Sept 15th @ 6:30pm Sept 17th @ 6:...

A big thank‑you to everyone who made the past two weekends shine — even when the rain tried to steal the show!

Parents, players, volunteers, umpires, coaches, and our executive team — your dedication turned those rainy moments into lasting memories.

Our U15 and U13 WOBA year‑end tournaments were a hit, with great feedback from everyone who attended. Proud of our community for making it happen, rain or shine!

A big shout out to Goderich Recreation staff for keeping our Bannister Park and John O’Keefe field in pristine condition!

Tournament Champions 🍾

The U13 Lemon Girls Fastball Team proudly claimed the tournament championship, demonstrating exceptional skill, teamwork, and composure throughout the event. These athletes represented their hometown with professionalism and determination, earning a well‑deserved victory.

Goderich Minor Baseball – Air Quality Guidelines

To protect the health and safety of all players, coaches, and families, Goderich Minor Baseball follows the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) used by Environment Canada and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. The AQHI helps determine when outdoor baseball and fastball activities should continue, be modified, or be postponed.

Low Risk (AQHI 1–3)

Play continues as usual.

Moderate Risk (AQHI 4–6)

Activities may proceed, but coaches will:

• Increase water and rest breaks
• Shorten practices or games if needed
• Monitor players closely, especially those with asthma or other respiratory conditions

High Risk (AQHI 7–10)

Outdoor baseball and fastball activities—including practices, games, and tournaments—will be cancelled or rescheduled.

Very High Risk (AQHI 10+)

All outdoor physical activity is strongly discouraged. No baseball or fastball activities will take place.

Please refer to the following website for real time updates.

Air Quality Ontario: Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) * People with heart or breathing problems are at greater risk. Follow your doctor's usual advice about exercising and managing your condition.

Our 5th Annual Girls Fastball Tournament is right around the corner! Go Seahawks!!

goderichminorbaseball.ca

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦🇨🇦

We are excited to announce that Goderich Minor Baseball will be participating in this year’s Canada Day Parade on Wednesday, July 1st! We are looking forward to representing our baseball community and celebrating Canada Day together. 🇨🇦

The parade will begin at 2:00 PM, and our GMBA float will be arriving and getting organized at 1:00 PM. All players participating in the parade must arrive no later than 1:45 PM so we have time to get everyone organized before the parade begins.

Our parade position is #34, located along Wellington / Elgin Avenue. Please refer to the attached parade route map for additional details on our location.

A few important details:

Younger players will have the opportunity to ride on the float during the parade.
Older players/athletes will walk alongside the float, help represent GMBA, and hand out treats to spectators along the parade route.
Please have kids arrive wearing their GMBA gear (hat//jersey) so we can show off our baseball community! Baseball pants are NOT required. Shorts are perfectly acceptable.
With the parade taking place in the afternoon, please be mindful of the heat and sun exposure. We ask that parents ensure their children come prepared with:

A water bottle (please ensure your child has enough water for the duration of the parade)
Sunscreen applied before arrival
A hat and appropriate clothing for the weather
At the end of the parade, parent pick-up will take place at the large parking lot at Bannister Park (180 McDonald St, Goderich) . Please plan to meet your child there once the parade has finished.

We are looking forward to a great afternoon and hope to see lots of our players and families out supporting GMBA as we celebrate Canada Day!

Thank you for being part of our baseball community.

Go Seahawks!

Goderich Minor Baseball Association