INTRODUCTION
The Blue Jays Baseball Academy host one day, four-hour Instructional Clinics throughout Ontario for beginner baseball players aged 8-12.
Players rotate through drills that cover skills including: infield, outfield, hitting, throwing, agility, and baserunning. Instructional Clinic registrants will also participate in a Baseball Athletic Training station which serves as an introduction to fundamental athletic movement.
Instructional Clinics are taught exclusively by Blue Jays Baseball Academy Instructors. Academy Instructors are NCCP registered, experienced coaches, who have been trained in the ¡®Blue Jays Way¡¯ of teaching baseball to youth.
Participants receive a Blue Jays hat, t-shirt and digital baseball skills manual.
Instructional Clinics serve as a fundraising opportunity for the host baseball association or little league, as $1,000 is donated back to the host organization for hosting a clinic. If registration exceeds 100 participants, host associations receive an additional $500.
WINTER PROGRAMMING
As an addition to our summer programming, the Blue Jays Baseball Academy will be offering a Winter Instructional Clinic at Rogers Centre on Saturday December 7th, 2024 from 9:00am ¨C 1:00pm.
Beginner players, aged 8-12, will attend the clinic on the Blue Jays Field and rotate through drills that cover skills including: infield, outfield, hitting, throwing, agility, and baserunning. Registrants will also participate in a Baseball Athletic Training station which serves as an introduction to fundamental athletic movement.
Instructional Clinics are taught exclusively by Blue Jays Baseball Academy Instructors. Academy Instructors are NCCP registered, experienced coaches, who have been trained in the ¡®Blue Jays Way¡¯ of teaching baseball to youth.
Participants receive a Blue Jays hat, t-shirt and digital baseball skills manual.
The Winter Instructional Clinic has sold out
COST
The cost of the Winter Instructional Clinic taking place at Rogers Centre is $149.99 (plus HST).
SCHEDULE
The 2025 Instructional Clinic Schedule will be released in early spring on our website, and social media. Keep tabs on our social media @bluejaysacademy on Instagram and X for the launch. Additionally, be sure to add your name and details to our mailing list here to be notified of all Baseball Academy announcements.
MULTIMEDIA
The Blue Jays Baseball Academy returned to baseball fields across Ontario hosting 13 Instructional Clinics.
The Blue Jays Baseball Academy paired up with Toronto Girls Baseball to host an Instructional Clinic for female baseball players.
On May 5, 2019, the Blue Jays Baseball Academy hosted an Instructional Clinic at Christie Pits in partnership with Toronto Playgrounds Baseball. Instructional Clinics are one-day, four-hour baseball skills clinics taking place in communities across Ontario in May and June.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All registered participants receive a confirmation email after registering for a clinic. An information email about the clinic is sent out roughly five days prior to the clinic date and will contain details about the clinic including when to arrive, what to bring and if necessary, details on the inclement weather plan. Receipts will be emailed to participants at least two business days after registering.
All participants are asked to bring a baseball glove, bat, helmet, baseball cleats or running shoes, and be dressed in appropriate athletic attire. Please also bring enough water, snacks and sunscreen based on the climate that day. A couple bats and helmets will be available for folks who do not own those items.
REFUND POLICY
A full refund, less a $10 administration fee, will be granted if registration is cancelled at least 48 hours prior to clinic date. Any cancellations within 48 hours of the clinic will not receive a refund, with the exception of a participant who is feeling ill.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For any questions regarding Instructional Clinics, please contact the Blue Jays Baseball Academy at [email protected]. Please note that as we travel for clinics, response time may not be immediate.