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2023 13U National ChampionshipsAug 24-27   Woodstock, Ontario

Participant Info

13U National Championships 2023

The Woodstock Minor Baseball Association, in collaboration with the city of Woodstock, is proud to host the 13U National Championship that will be held August 23-29, 2023 in Woodstock Ontario at Southside Park. This event will feature 12 teams made up of the best baseball players of 13 years and under in all of Canada.

Host requests All teams arrive at the airport by 1:00pm or at the hotel by 3:00pm Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

Welcome Night

All players, coaches and chefs de mission are asked to attend the welcome event being held Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 4:30pm at Southside Park in the heart of Woodstock. At this event:

  • Player, coach and offiicial credentials will be produced
  • Individual and team photos will be completed
  • A barbecue dinner will be held for all players, coaches, chefs de mission Baseball Canada reps, umpires and supervisors (parents may attend and purchase dinner items)
  • An East versus West home run competiton will be held - Click Here for More Details

Pre-Championship Meetings

The pre-championship meeting will be held Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 7:30pm at the Woodstock Holiday Inn 

The umpires meeting will be held Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 8:00pm at the Woodstock Holiday Inn 

Travel To Woodstock

All participants travelling by plane are requested to plan for arrival at:

  • London International Airport – 35 minutes from Woodstock Hotels via HWY 401
  • Region of Waterloo International Airport – 40 minutes from Woodstock Hotels via HWY 401
  • John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport – 44 minutes from Woodstock Hotels via HWY 403

Participants wishing to arrive at Toronto Pearson International Airport will be subject to an additional pick-up charge 

Flight schedules must be communicated to us as soon as possible to Ron Burns ronburns@woodstockminorbaseball.com

Livestream: https://baseballcanada.vidflex.tv/en/page-break/13u-nationals.166

Fields

The Championship will be held at Woodstock Southside Park East and West 192 Old Wellington St S, Woodstock, ON N4S 3L3. 

Opening Ceremonies - Hosted by Hazel Mae and Kevin Barker

All coaches and players must be present at the opening ceremonies that will be held on Thursday, August 24 at 5:30pm.

Meet and Greet with Hazel Mae and Kevin Barker (Ticketed Event) Click Here for More Details

Homerun Competition

All players and coaches must be present at the Homerun Competition that will be held Wednesday, August 23 at 5:30pm. Click Here for More Details

Tickets for games - Click the link to purchase online, tickets can be picked up at the park

Adult

Full Week $75

Day Pass $25

Weekend Pass $40

Student 13-19/ Senior

Full Week $60

Day Pass $20

Weekend Pass $35

Family Package (2 adults + children 13-19 years old) 

Full Week $150 

Day Pass $40

Weekend Pass $100

Entrance is free for children 12 years and under if they are accompanied by a paying adult.

 

Host committee contacts:

Chair – Brent Peltola – brentpeltola@woodstockminorbaseball.com

Accomodations – Ron Burns – ronburns@woodstockminorbaseball.com

Transportation – Ron Burns – ronburns@woodstockminorbaseball.com

Hospitality – Jeremy Jeanson – jeremyjeanson@woodstockminorbaseball.com

Special Events – Brian Vanpee - brianvanpee@woodstockminorbaseball.com

First Aid and Security – Rod Naylor - rodnaylor@woodstockminorbaseball.com

Website – Nathan Webster – nathanwebster@woostockminorbaseball.com

Minor Officials – Nathan Webster – nathanwebster@woostockminorbaseball.com