Why Choose Douglas College Baseball?

Douglas College is entering its 10^th year of existence and is one of the best post-secondary options for Canadian baseball players. The Royals program has been a launching pad for players who have wanted to continue their academic pursuits while playing against elite US competition. 

Over the years, Douglas College has sent players to both NCAA and NAIA institutions as well as having four players selected in the MLB draft. We are a two year program that belongs to the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC). The league is comprised of 35 colleges all located south of the border in Washington and Oregon. The Royals compete in the elite North division which is arguably the strongest conference in the Pacific Northwest.

     We would like you to consider Douglas College as your stepping stone to the next level. Our Sport Science, Criminology, and Business programs are amongst the strongest in the province. Overall the academic standards are higher in Canada which will lead you to a quality degree after four years of post-secondary education. With UBC, Oregon State, Washington State, University of Washington, and Gonzaga all within the surrounding areas, our program will expose you to some the top universities in North America. It is our goal to develop you both on and off the field to reach your potential at the next level, wherever that may be. 

For more information about Douglas College and it's elite baseball program, visit www.douglas.bc.ca or contact Head Coach Cavanagh Whitely @ whitelyc@douglas.bc.ca or at 604 527-5830

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Douglas College Baseball Scholarship and Award Information:

There are good scholarship opportunities with Douglas College and the Baseball program. Head Coach Cavanagh Whitely works closely with many organizations to help raise money for the student-athletes in the program. Most of these scholarships and awards are given out at the end of the Winter semester as players on the current team are recognized for their efforts and contributions to the success of the team and the community. Some of these awards are also based on academic accomplishments during the Fall semester at the college. Below is a list of some of these awards and scholarships that are annually given out to baseball players:

Athletic Award Listing

Andy and Helen Andrews Memorial Award

This endowment was established in memory of Harold Norman "Andy" Andrews who was with Douglas College from 1972 to 1984. He was vice-principal of the McBride Campus and Director of Program Planning and Development. The recipients of this award must demonstrate significant athletic achievement in combination with outstanding academic performance. The award is available for one female and one male student athlete registered with Continuing Education in a Centre for Campus Life sponsored athletic program. Applications are available through the Centre for Campus Life.

Baseball Coaches Association of BC Award

Two awards will given to students attending Douglas College who are currently playing baseball. The student(s) with the highest GPA in the most recent academic year will receive the award. Preference will be given to BC high school graduates. Preference for one of the awards to be given to coaches who apply. Selection will be made by the Centre for Campus Life.

Centaur Products Sports Scholarship

This scholarship is made possible by Centaur Products Inc. and is given to recognize athletic excellence. Candidates must be participating in a two-semester sport at Douglas College and be enrolled in a minimum of nine credits. Selection of the students is made by the Douglas College Athletic Department.

Douglas College Athletic Awards

The purpose of this fund is to use the interest to provide financial assistance to students who are members of Douglas College Varsity Teams. Eligible candidates must participate in a two-semester sport and be recommended by their coaching staff. Applications are available through the Athletics Department.

Gord Ellis Memorial Scholarship

The candidates of this award must be or have been active members of the British Columbia Baseball Association over an extended period of time. Applicants should also show evidence of community and school involvement and be of exemplary character.

Jesse Penner Memorial Award

This award was established in memory of Jesse Penner, a former Douglas College student-athlete on the baseball team. The recipient of this award must be a member of the Douglas College Baseball Team. The recipient must demonstrate a commitment to the team and its players at all times. Special consideration shall be given to applicants who are deemed by the Douglas College Baseball coach to demonstrate leadership, sportsmanship and team spirit.

The Dugout Club Award of Distinction

Awarded to members of the Douglas College baseball team who are accomplished team leaders and work to develop baseball at the grassroots level in the community.

Labatt Breweries Athletic Award

Recipients of this award are selected by the Athletics Department.

Reward a Royal

The Reward a Royal program was created to provide financial assistance to all participating Douglas College athletic teams.

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Aside from these awards, there are other methods of financial awards for players. The baseball team has several Performance-based tuition waivers as well as Provincial team recruitment money. 

Passport to Education ($1000.00) is given to all graduating high school students who qualify and attend a post-secondary school in Canada. Click here to see if you qualify.

Baseball BC and the BC Premier Baseball League (BCPBL) also give out scholarships to worthy applicants who stay and play baseball in Canada. You can find information on these awards here.

If you have any more questions about scholarship information, you can contact the Douglas College Head Coach Cav Whitely.