​Do you know kids looking to play ball in their community this season?  The Jays Care First Pitch Fund in Partnership with Their Opportunity is now open!
 
Calling All Leagues!
Jays Care Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of the Jays Care First Pitch Fund in Partnership with Their Opportunity – a new pilot financial assistance program designed to help kids across Canada access organized baseball and softball in their community!  We are pleased to share this opportunity with you in hopes that it can serve as added support for your league and all participating families.
 
Please see below for further program information, links to the First Pitch Fund application portal, and details for how your league can get involved.

• What is the Jays Care First Pitch Fund?  A national initiative that helps reduce the cost of participation in organized baseball and softball.  Eligible families can receive up to $350 per child to cover or offset their registration fees.
  
  
• Who’s it for? The fund is open to kids across Canada age 18 or younger seeking to register for organized baseball and prioritizes support for those experiencing financial barriers.
  
  
• How it works?  Families can apply directly to the fund using a dedicated application portal managed by Their Opportunity: a national children’s charity delivering grassroots sports subsidies since 2009.  Their Opportunity uses the Low-Income Measure as a guide to assess financial eligibility and will also consider additional socio-economic barriers that affect a child’s ability to access organized baseball or softball.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

• Learn more:  Please visit Jays Care First Pitch Fund webpage for full program information, including application instructions and eligibility criteria.
  
  
• Refer kids to the program: if you know kids in your community or league that may benefit from the opportunity, please direct them to First Pitch Fund webpage and application portal.
  
  
• Create a Meeting with us & Register your league information with Their Opportunity. REPLY to Create a meeting with our team and register your league information with Their Opportunity by visiting this link.
  
  While optional, registering your league helps ensure quick and effective communication and facilitates prompt distribution of funds between Their Opportunity and your league.

Questions and Support


If you have any questions about the Jays Care First Pitch Fund in Partnership with Their Opportunity or would like to support submitting an application, please visit the program webpage and contact the fund administrator, Their Opportunity, at 
[email protected].


Yours in Baseball/Softball

​Opening Day is this Saturday at 12:00 PM at Layritz Park.
Please note that the parking lot will be very busy. We recommend parking at Camosun College Interurban Campus and enjoying a short walk through the beautiful park to the field.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

To order Gear check out this  link to see Hats, Hoodies and Cage Jackets

​Calling All 15U Ball Players: Join the Layritz Baseball Community! Attention Victoria baseball families! As the spring season approaches, we know that many parks across the Greater Victoria Baseball Association (GVBA) are reaching capacity and waitlisting players.
At Layritz, we believe every player should have a place on the field. To meet the high demand this year, we are working hard to form a fourth 15U team. Our goal is to create three balanced, competitive, and fun 15U teams, but to make that vision a reality, we need you!
We Need a Few More Players. We are currently looking for at least two more players, though we would prefer to add three or four to ensure our rosters are robust.
Whether you were late to register at your home park or your local teams are already full, we welcome players from any park in the GVBA. This is a great chance to keep playing the game you love in a supportive and community-focused environment.
Assessment Details: This Sunday!To ensure our teams are equal and balanced, we are holding assessments this weekend. If you want to be placed on a team, please join us:

• How Click here to pre register

How to Join. Simply show up to the assessments this Sunday at JDF If you can make it, we can get you on a team.
Don't let the season pass you by just because your local park is full. Come down to Layritz, meet the coaches, and get ready for a great season of baseball.
Spread the word! Tag a friend who is still looking for a 15U team in the comments below.

We still have more to add but in the mean time this is our new website and Blog. Thank you Carlos and Joseph for getting this up and ready for registration and our off season training program. 

​ Step 1: Click this link: https://fundraising.purdys.com/1922706-132670
 Step 2: Enter your name, email, and phone number
 Step 3: Browse and make your order
 Step 4: Pick up your chocolates at the location listed on the campaign website November 26th