2026 18U National ChampionshipsAug 13-16 Fort McMurray, Alberta2026 BASEBALL CANADA 18U NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
GREETINGS FROM THE 2026 HOST COMMITTEE
We are very excited to welcome Baseball Canada back to Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo this summer! We are thrilled to be your hosts for this year’s 2026 Baseball Canada 18U National Championships@
ABOUT FORT MCMURRAY
Fort McMurray is located in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB). The RMWB is a collection of several communities, of which Fort McMurray is the urban centre. Fort McMurray offers a wide range of services, including hotels, restaurants, retail stores and more. The majority of the retail and restaurant opportunities are located in the downtown core where you will find:
Fort McMurray also hosts tourist attractions, including the Oil Sands Discovery Centre where you can learn about the history of the oil sands in the region. Visitors can also check out Fort McMurray’s Heritage Shipyard and more!
ABOUT THE VENUE
The two fields for the 2026 Baseball Canada 18U National’s are:
Legacy Dodge Field at SMS Equipment Place is located at MacDonald Island Park, Canada’s largest recreation centre which features a full service facility including the Miskanaw Golf Club and Suncor Community Leisure Centre. Located in the Suncor Community Leisure Centre are several amenities, including the Syncrude Aquatic Centre, Fitness Centre, indoor running track, CNOOC Field House 1 & 2, Pepsi Climbing Wall, squash and racquetball courts, and more. Each player, coach, chef de mission, and umpire will also have complimentary day pass access to MacDonald Island Park on behalf of the 2025 Host Committee by showing your event accreditation to Guest Services to obtain your daily wristband.
TEAM INFORMATION
Chef de Missions (Team Managers): Please provide your contact information as soon as possible to the 2026 Baseball Canada 18U Nationals Host Committee Co-Chair Jennifer Warwick at jennifer.warwick@rrcwb.ca
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12TH ITINERARY SUMMARY - TENTATIVE
4:30pm TEAM Photography (main entrance of Legacy Dodge Field)
5:25pm Umpires Photo (main entrance of Legacy Dodge Field)
5:40pm All Teams, Umpires, Officials down on event level of Legacy Dodge Field
6pm Opening Ceremonies at Legacy Dodge Field
6:45pm BBQ Dinner Commences in SMS Stadium for Teams
(This is complimentary for Players, Coaches, Chef de Mission, Umpires, Official Scorers, and Baseball Canada Representatives)
7:30pm Transportation begins back to hotels for teams
8pm Pre-Tournament Meetings in SMS Equipment Place Grand Ballrooms
(1 coach and 1 chef de mission must attend per team. Transportation will be provided for everyone back to the hotels after the meetings) For those chef’s offsite a link will be provided to join by Microsoft Teams.
OPENING CEREMONIES/WELCOME EVENT
Opening Ceremonies for Baseball Canada 18U Nationals will take place Wednesday, August 12th at 6pm at Legacy Dodge Field and is included in the purchase of your tournament pass. Participants will have a casual Welcome BBQ that will take place right after opening ceremonies in SMS Equipment Stadium. Start time will be approximately 6:45pm as noted above. This event is complimentary for players, coaches, managers, officials, and Baseball Canada representatives.
All teams are required to wear their uniforms for the Opening Ceremonies. Please come dressed and bring your cleats with you.
PRE-TOURNAMENT MEETING
The pre-tournament meeting will take place on August 12th at 8:00pm in the Grand Ballroom at SMS Equipment Place (MacDonald Island Park). Two team representatives are asked to attend (Head Coach & Chef de Mission). Transportation will be provided back to the hotels after this meeting.
CLOSING CEREMONIES
The Closing Ceremonies for both championships will take place following the Baseball Canada 18U National Championships Gold Medal Game at Legacy Dodge Field at SMS Equipment Place, MacDonald Island Park. This will be at approximately 9:00pm on Sunday August 16th. All participating teams (Gold, Silver, Bronze medal winners) are required to wear their uniforms for the Closing Ceremonies.
PRACTICE OPPORTUNITIES
On behalf of the 2026 Host Committee, we will be offering complimentary use of batting cages prior to game/practice time from August 12th to 16th for Baseball Canada 18U National Championship
In addition, each team will have the opportunity to have one complimentary practice session.
Please contact clayton.altares@rrcwb.ca or 780.791.0070 ext. 5078 to reserve your spot today. Practice times are schedule for 1 hr 20 minutes and are on a first come, first serve basis.
LIVE STREAM
MORE INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED
TEAM PHOTOGRAPHY
MORE INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED
TRANSPORTATION
Local ground transportation is provided by the Host Committee and includes airport pick up/drop off, special event, practice, and game transportation between host hotels and the venues for players, coaches, and chef de missions for those teams that choose to stay at the provided/assigned hotels as noted below. Teams are asked to provide your airport arrival and departure times to Jennifer Warwick as soon as they are confirmed. A transportation schedule will be shared with each team’s Chef de Mission prior to the championship. A review of each team’s final transportation schedule will be completed for the duration of the tournament on Thursday during the Pre-Tournament meeting. For any transportation inquiries after the pre-tournament meeting, please contact:
Jennifer Warwick – Host Committee Co-Chair – 780.747.4843
* Reminder: No cleats on the busses J
ACCOMMODATIONS – BASEBALL CANADA 18U NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAMS
To make travel planning as smooth as possible for the 2026 Baseball Canada 18U National Championship, we’ve secured dedicated room blocks at two host hotels for participating teams.
Teams will have first choice of rooms based on their preferred hotel request, so we encourage you to book early to secure your ideal option. There are 100 rooms available based on requests submitted to Baseball Canada. This room block is from August 11th - August 17th.
All reservations must be made under the group name:
“2026 Baseball Canada Championship Nationals.”
Once your team has confirmed your hotel, please have your Province / Chef de Mission notify Co-Chair Jennifer Warwick, jennifer.warwick@rrcwb.ca.
This helps us finalize team transportation schedules and ensure everything runs smoothly when you arrive. As a reminder teams are responsible for booking and paying for their own accommodations, and rooming lists will be due to the hotel one week prior to arrival.
HOTEL OPTIONS
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham
Rooms Available: 60 Standard 2-Queen Rooms
Rate: $155 per night + applicable taxes (5% GST & 4% Tourism Levy)
How to Book:
Call 587-452-0533 and ask for the
“2026 Baseball Canada Championship Nationals” room block.
Why Teams love it:
Complimentary hot breakfast (6:00–9:00 AM)
Fitness centre & games room
Free powered parking
Mini-fridge & microwave in every room
Business centre & meeting space
Hot Tub
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
Rooms Available: 40 Rooms (2 Queen or King with sofa pull-out)
Rate: $175 per night + applicable taxes (5% GST & 4% Tourism Levy)
How to Book:
Call 780-750-8530 and ask for the
“2026 Baseball Canada Championship Nationals” room block.
Why Teams love it:
Complimentary daily breakfast
Pool, hot tub & waterslide
Kitchenette in every room (great for longer stays)
Fitness centre
Free powered parking
ACCOMMODATIONS - FAMILY & FRIENDS
MORE INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED
LOCAL RESTAURANT OFFERS FOR TEAMS & TOURISIM FORT MCMURRAY
MORE INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED
MERCHANDISE
There will be an opportunity to purchase Championship branded and Baseball Canada merchandise. Sales will occur throughout the event but will have limited stock.
A group, pre-order form for Championship merchandise will be shared with each team’s Chef de Mission. It is asked that team’s fill out this form and submit it “as a team” and not individually.
MEDICAL, MASSAGE, AND PHYSIOTHERAPY
Walk In Clinics:
Franklin Avenue Community Care Clinic
#203, 8706 Franklin Ave. Fort McMurray, AB.
1.780.715.1700
https://www.communitycareclinic.ca/
Hardin Medical Clinic
Unit 15 - 9711 Hardin Street Fort McMurray, AB
1.780.750.2180
www.facebook.com/hardinmedicalclinic
Walk In and After Hours Clinic/ Access Medical Clinic:
8600 Franklin Avenue #327, Fort McMurray, AB
1.780.743.4553
https://access-medical-clinic-doctor.business.site/website/access-medical-clinic-doctor/
Emergency Dental Service Providers:
Franklin Dental Care
201 - 8706 Franklin Ave, Fort McMurray, AB
1.780.790.0088
www.fortmcmurraysmiles.com
River City Dental
611-8600 Franklin Ave. Fort McMurray, AB
1.780.791.9797
www.rivercitydentalclinic.com
Morrison Centre Dental Group
201-9914 Morrison St. Fort McMurray, AB
1.780.809.4829
www.morrisondental.ca
Stoneycreek Village Dental
201 –100 Riverstone Ridge, Fort McMurray, AB
1.780.666.7327
www.stoneycreekvillagedental.ca
Emergency Services/Hospital:
Northern Lights Regional Health Centre
24 hour service
7 Hospital Street, Fort McMurray, AB
Switchboard 780.791.6161 | Main Line 780.791.6217
https://www.ahs.ca/nlrhc
UMPIRE INFORMATION
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation has been arranged for Umpires. Once Umpires have been assigned by Baseball Canada, they are asked to contact the Host Committee’s Director of Umpires directly to discuss transportation details.
Director of Umpires: Marcus Erlandson 587.645.0755 or marcus.a.erlandson@gmail.com
UMPIRES MEETING
The umpires meeting will take place on August 12th at 8:00pm.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Umpires have been assigned to The Pomeroy Hotel
Umpires have rooms reserved from August 12th to a check-out on August 18th. Accommodations are based on double occupancy and will be paid for by the Host Organizing Committee. Your stay includes a complimentary breakfast. Room lists must be provided ten days in advance to the Host Organizing Committee.
Umpires are required to provide a valid non-prepaid credit card at check in to cover any incidentals that may be incurred.
TOURNAMENT PASS INFORMATION
MORE TO COME
HOST COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Co-Chairs
Jennifer Warwick
Manager, Recreation & Guest Services
Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo
780-747-4843
Jennifer.warwick@rrcwb.ca
Mike Mayuk
President
Fort McMurray Minor Baseball Association
