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Get to know your PSO: New Brunswick

“Get to know your PSO (Provincial Sport Office)” is a new feature on baseball.ca that will provide an informative look at each of the ten Provincial Baseball Organizations throughout Canada. The 2014 baseball season has already begun for some provinces, while others are still counting down the days until they can get on the field. Either way, baseball season is upon us so let’s take a closer look at the organizations that help bring baseball to communities across our country!

New Brunswick

The facts…

Name of PSO: Baseball New Brunswick
President: David Watling
Executive Director: David Dion
Headquarters: Fredericton
Phone #: 506-451-1329
Website: baseballnb.ca
Twitter: @NB_Selects
Established: Officially established in 1996
Number of staff members: 1
Number of Board members: 15                
National Championship highlight: Chatham Ironmen winning the Senior National Championship as host of the event in 1995
Major Awards: Province of the Year (1984, 1991, 2011)
Annual Provincial championship events: 16
Most notable baseball player(s) to come out of province: Matt Stairs, Jason Dickson, Rhéal Cormier

Three things to watch for in 2014:

Strategic Plan

Baseball New Brunswick will unveil their strategic plan at the organizations Annual General Meeting next fall.

Pitch, Hit and Learn Day Camps

“We are looking to continue to expand upon our Pitch, Hit and Learn Day Camps in July of 2014,” said Baseball New Brunswick Executive Director, David Dion. “The camps focus on Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) initiatives for youth players in the 11U and 13U age categories.”

Website/Social Media

Look for a fresh new look and features for the Baseball New Brunswick website and while you’re at it, why not view Baseball New Brunswick’s Social Media accounts for even more great info!


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