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August 27/2009
ALL HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY STUDENTS MEETING
Would all High School students please attend a meeting at the St. Francis Xavier High School at 1:00pm on August 31st in the Cafetorium. The intent of the meeting is to select and discuss with students the September 4th and 5th weeekend tournament in Okotoks and we will also discuss the fall schedule.
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August 26/2009
ALUMNI FROM ACADEMY PLAYING FOR TEAM ALBERTA AT CANADA SUMMER GAMES
Three former members of the St. Francis Xavier Baseball Academy are currently playing for Team Alberta in Charlottetown, P.E.I. at the Canada Summer Games. Jarvis Greiner, Taylor Burns and Aaron Lystang are on the roster. Taylor Burns pitched against Saskatchewan in a nationally televised game on TSN and beat them in a complete game gem that advanced Alberta to the Semi-Finals of the tournament. Team Alberta will now face Team Ontario on Thursday, August 27th with the winner advancing to the Gold Medal game.
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June 11/2009
RANDALL HAS TWO PLAYERS DRAFTED BY THE HOUSTON ASTROS
Mark Randall who is the Baseball Academy Coordinator and also scouts for the Houston Astros had 2 right handed pitchers drafted late Wednesday and early Thursday morning during the 2009 MLB draft. Brandon Petite who is from Glace Bay, Nova Scotia was drafted in the 30th round. Brandon was a Team Canada member last year at the World Junior Championships in Edmonton. Rory Young who is from Chase, B.C. resides in Langley and plays for the Langley Blaze who had 5 players drafted over the past few days from their team. Rory also plays for the current edition of Team Canada.
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June 11/2009
FORMER GOLDEN SPIKES AWARD WINNER DRAFTED BY BLUE JAYS
Burke Seifrit who attended St. Francis Xavier Baseball Academy for 2 years was selected in the 50th round by the Toronto Blue Jays. Burke who was selected as a Pitcher is playing for the White Rock Tritons in British Columbia. Burke's brother Logan Seifrit is also in the Baseball Academy and will attend the High School after spending the last 2 years at St. Thomas More Junior High School.
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June 9/2009
FX ACADEMY 2009/2010 APPAREL FITTING
For students who are attending the Baseball Academy for the next year please be aware that Big League Apparel and Sports will be assisting in sizing next years baseball gear that will be given to the students. Please Click here for the handout
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June 7/2009
FX ACADEMY FLORIDA SPRING TRAINING FACILITY HOME IN THE NEWS WITH BASEBALL AMERICA
The Winning Inning where the baseball academy trains in Clearwater, Florida has helped Major League Baseball Players get back into the game. Included in those players is Josh Hamilton who was a 1st round pick in the draft with the Tampa Rays and now plays for the Texas Rangers. Josh has the all - time record for balls hit out of the park during the home run hitting contest in last years All - Star game at Yankee Stadium. Roy Silver and Randy Holland from the Winning Inning helped get Josh back on track after numerous stints in Re-Hab facilities. Click here for the full Baseball America article
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April 27/2009
LANGLEY BLAZE, WHITE TRITONS, NORTH SHORE TWINS AND NORTH DELTA BLUE JAYS TOUGH COMPETITION FOR A YOUNGER CREW OF BASEBALL PLAYERS
The St. Thomas More Baseball Academy students were very competitive in all the games played in British Columbia over the weekend. The Spring Training trip featured 2 games a day against 16 years old teams that play in the Junior Premier League in B.C. The first night had the academy play the Blaze and Twins in games that highlighted Logan Seifrit throwing 5 solid innings and some outstanding defensive plays under the lights at McLeod Park in Langley where last years 16th overall selection Brett Lawrie played. The next day at South Surrey Athletic Park the Tritons won both games but in game two of the double header the academy students banged out 15 hits and scored 10 runs. On the third day the Blue Jays played well defensively but they had trouble keeping Logan Seifrit off the base paths. The day highlighted an offensive display from Logan that featured two doubles off the out-field wall and two homeruns including a grand slam to center field.
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April 15/2009
YOUTH BASEBALL ACADEMY TO LANGLEY ON THE 23RD OF APRIL
All the students including 2 elementary aged students are making the 12 hour bus ride to play 6 exhibition games and participate in Spring Training for 4 days. The Baseball Academy will be playing the Langley Blaze, White Rock Tritons and North Delta junior PBL teams. Please click here for the Roster
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April 6/2009
KAMLOOPS BEST OF THE WEST TOURNAMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Cam Leflar threw a complete game against the Langley Blaze on Saturday afternoon. Cam was throwing lots of strikes and had the Blaze batters off balance all afternoon. The Academy had a great start to the game scoring 2 runs in the first inning when Adam Beller hit a double off of Colin Klevin who will be attending the Team Canada Junior Team Spring Training. Mike Monster who played for Team Canada last year in Edmonton at the World Junior Championships shut down the offensive the rest of the game in a 4 - 2 loss. Other notables: Michael Williams threw 4 innings against Team Saskatchewan giving up only 1 earned run, Jeremy Harasymchuk had 2 hits in that game, Jesse Murowchuk had a double down the left field line off the fence against Kelowna Cubs with 2 hits on the day and Matt McGee threw 3 innings giving up only 2 hits.
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March 30/2009
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SPRING TRAINING TRIP TO FLORIDA
The Winning Inning in Clearwater, Florida played host the St. Francis Xavier High School Baseball Academy over a 9 day period and treated the students and instructors like big league baseball players. The days were long and the baseball was great. The academy played 12 exhibition games in preparation for the season. There were some challenges as far as playing conditions on the last few days and the fact that all the teams used aluminum bats versus our wood bats made it difficult. Some highlights on the trip included visits by David Cone, Scott Richmond, Andy Carter and Casey Janssen. College recruiters also visited the facility to watch games and as a result Adam Beller, Jared Bymoen, Cam Leflar and Spencer Imeson will be committing to school in the next few weeks. Note: Selected Students from the baseball academy will be playing in a showcase tournament in Kamloops this up-coming weekend at The Best of the West Tournament.
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March 23/2009
DAVID CONE VISITS THE BASEBALL ACADEMY IN CLEARWATER
David Cone who played for the New York Mets, Kansas City Royals, Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees over a long storied career in Major League Baseball was at the Spring Training facility in Clearwater, Florida today. David was at Jack Russell Stadium with a friend who was his minor league roommate and a potential 1st round pick (Ryan Cooper) in the 2009 amateur draft from the University of Florida working in the batting cages. David spent an hour talking to coaches and students in the baseball academy. David is in an elite group of pitchers who threw a perfect game in his Major League Baseball career.
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March 19/2009
FX STAFF MEMBERS NAMED COACHES FOR THE EDMONTON CAPITALS PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL CLUB
The Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club who own the newly named Edmonton Capitals Professional Baseball Club who will play in the Golden League named Mark Randall the Pitching Coach for the 2009 season. Mark is the Director of the Baseball Academy and coordinates the pitchers. Gord Gerlach who instructs in the Baseball Academy was also named as an Assistant Coach on the Edmonton Capitals Ball Club. The Edmonton Capitals play their home opener on May 21, 2009 at Telus Field against the Victoria Seals. Click Here for the Schedule
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March 9/2009
NICOLE LUCHANSKI PINCH RUNNING FOR OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
Nicole Luchanski a former FX baseball academy member who now attends Oregon State University in Corvalis, Oregon has pinch run in 20 games so far this season. Nicole has scored 7 runs which puts her third on the team in runs scored. Nicole also remains a Team Canada Women's Baseball Team Member. Click here for season stats
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March 6/2009
FORMER FX BASEBALL ACADEMY MEMBER THROWING UP ZERO'S IN 2009
Andrew Grafton a former FX baseball academy member who now attends Dickinson State University has pitched in 3 games so far this season and has not allowed a run. Andrew has a record of 1 win and 1 save so far and the team's record is currently at 4 wins, 2 losses with 1 tie on the season. Click here for season stats
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March 3/2009
JARVIS GREINER A FORMER FX STAND OUT GOES 1 FOR 2
Jarvis Greiner who attends Biola University in La Mirada, California had 1 hit in 2 at bats for the Eagles in a 13 - 0 win against Bethany University. The Eagles are climbing their way back to .500 after a rough start where they lost the first 5 games of the year. Click here for the box score
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February 19/2009
2009 SPRING TRAINING ROSTERS AND PITCHING ROTATIONS RELEASED
The Rosters and Pitching Rotations have been released for Spring Training in Clearwater, Florida from March 20th to March 29th. Click below for information
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February 14/2009
SCOUT DAY TRY-OUT CAMP FOR FX STUDENTS
Three students from the baseball academy will be attending an indoor workout in Vauxhall, Alberta on February 24th at 12pm. Coordinating the try - out camp will be Walt Burrows who is the Major League Baseball Bureau Canadian Scout. The organizing committee in Vauxhall anticipates 5 - 10 professional organizations being represented including the Toronto Blue Jays, Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners, San Fransico Giants, San Diego Padres, Philadelphia Phillies, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Minnesota Twins and Anheim Angels. Adam Beller, Jared Bymoen and Cam Leflar are the only players currently training in Edmonton that have been recognized as potential prospects for the amateur draft and will attend the invite only camp in their respective positions.
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February 13/2009
SPRING TRAINING GAME SCHEDULE RELEASED
The baseball academy has released the game schedule for Clearwater, Florida Spring Training. All games will be played at Historic Jack Russell Stadium which was the Florida home to the Philadelphia Phillies for over 40 years. All games will be played against High School teams from Florida and Pennsylvannia. The baseball Academy has 30 students attending this years version of Spring Training with Team Black playing Varisty clubs and Team Blue playing Junior Varsity clubs. Rosters and pitching rotations will be confirmed the week of February 16-20/2009. Click here for the game schedule
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January 31/2009
BURNS THROWS SCORELESS INNING IN DEBUT
Former St. Francis Xavier High School Baseball Academy Standout Taylor Burns threw in the second game of a double header today against West LA Community College. In his first inning as a Saddleback College Gauchos in regular season play he threw a perfect frame, facing 3 batters while striking out 1 batter in a 16 - 2 win. The wins today bring the Gaucho record to 3 wins and 1 lose on the season. Click here for the box score
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January 29/2009
BASEBALL ACADEMY RBI APPROVED
The Edmonton Examiner ran a story in the paper today highlighting the Baseball Academy and their RBI approval status. RBI approval status recognizes baseball organizations as well as academies that comply with Baseball Canada's guidelines for offering a baseball program and curriculum that is consistent with the Long Term Athlete Development. Click here for the full story
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January 29/2009
BASEBALL ACADEMY EDMONTON JOURNAL PROSPECTS STORY
The Edmonton Journal ran a story in the paper today highlighting 2 members of the Baseball Academy. Adam Beller and Jared Bymoen are featured in an article that outlines the career choices that the 2 students may have beyond High School in professional baseball when the amateur draft rolls around in early June. The article also touches on the Spring Training trip to Clearwater, Florida in March. Click here for the full story
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January 28/2009
LYSTANG GOES 2 FOR 3 IN GAUCHO SEASON OPENER
Aaron Lystang who was a member of the St. Francis Xavier Baseball Academy in the 2007/2008 season who is attending Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, California turned in a solid performance in his debut as the starting catcher for the baseball club. Aaron lead the Gaucho offense with an infield single, a double, 1 run scored and a stolen base. Click here for the full story
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January 27/2009
CANADA'S MOST INFLUENTIAL BASEBALL PEOPLE FOR 2009
The Canadian Baseball Network has come out with the 2009 list of Canada's most influential baseball people. On the list is Mark Randall who is the coordinator of the St. Francis Xavier Baseball Academy and is given honarable mention. Other notables on the list are Orv Franchuk who is a friend of the Baseball Academy and has been a guest instructor. AJ Fystro who fields a team at the University of Calgary and makes regular visits to play games and recruit FX students. John Ircandia and Blair Kubicek who also run programs that play the FX Baseball Academy in the Fall Instructional program. Click here to see the list
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January 23/2009
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL FIELD HOUSE SOD TURNING
Today marks the day that the Baseball Academy will see the light as far as getting into the new indoor training complex. Stephen Mandel the Mayor of Edmonton marked the occasion with a sod - turning ceremony and additional officials from the City of Edmonton including all TV media stations were there to enjoy the day as well. The field house will be equiped with drop down batting cages and the ability to make 200 foot throws. The project should be complete by the spring of 2010. Click here for photo rendering
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January 14/2009
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER BASEBALL ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE
St. Francis Xavier High School will be holding a Focus Open House on February 24th at 7:00pm. The Focus Open House is geared towards a night of information for the sports academies in the school and a selection of complimentary academic programs. A supplimentary night has been added as a general High School Open House on March 5th at 7:00pm. Registration will be accepted at all Open House events and a $500.00 deposit will be required. Please be advised that getting your registration and documentation into Mark Randall and St. Francis Xavier High School does not mean that you have been accepted. Click here for Registration Information
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January 7/2009
ST. THOMAS MORE OPEN HOUSE
St. Thomas More Junior High School which is affliated with the St. Francis Xavier High School Baseball Academy and has 19 Students currently enrolled will be holding an Open House on February 19th at 7:00pm. All registration and documentation for future baseball academy students will go through St. Francis Xavier High School so attendance is not required at the Open House if the decision has already been made to attend in the fall of 2009. Please be advised that getting your registration and documentation into Mark Randall and St. Francis Xavier High School does not mean that you have been accepted. Please see JOIN FX for further information on registration. Click here for the Open House Poster
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December 23/2008
FX BASEBALL SUMMER SCHOOL 2009
It has been confirmed that St. Francis Xavier High School Baseball Academy will conduct baseball school for the month of July in 2009. The primary age group will be individuals that are 13 years old and under with various options available for combinations of weeks from 1 week to all 4 weeks. Click here for more.
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December 20/2008
DONATIONS AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The FX Baseball Academy has put together opportunities to help sponsor the program. Donations will go towards the following items:
1. Improving Facilities and Usage.
2. Endowing Air Travel for Student/Athlete Exposure.
3. Equipment and Learning Resource Purchases.
4. Financial Assistance for Families in Need.
5. Opportunities for Instructor Professional Development.
St. Francis Xavier High School has Charitable status and is eligible to issue Tax Receipts
Click here for more information on Sponsor Packages
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December 18/2008
HOLIDAY WEIGHT ROOM TIMES
All Start times are 1:00pm
Tuesday, December 23
Friday, December 26
Saturday, December 27
Monday, December 29
Wednesday, December 31
Saturday, January 3
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December 13/2008
BASEBALL COORDINATOR CONFERENCE IN MONTREAL
Mark Randall who is the FX Baseball Academy Coordinator and Pitching Coordinator is traveling to Montreal on Wednesday, December 17th for the Baseball Academy Coordinator's Inaugural Conference to discuss the future of Baseball Academies in Canada. Andre Lachance who is chairing the meeting and is currently the Women's National Team Coach and Baseball Operations Manager is searching for a platform to assist the academies and make them more effective in Canada as a way to build the game of baseball. The outcome of the meeting will hopefully help give Ottawa a better idea of how the academies operate and how Ottawa and Sport Canada can create better linkage between local associations, provincial associations and Baseball Canada. The foundation of the meeting will use the framework of the Long Term Athlete Development program that has been created through the hard work of baseball experts across the country.
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December 11/2008
BROMLEY IS THE COACH OF THE YEAR
Sheen Bromley who is the lead teacher and hitting coordinator for the St. Francis Xavier Baseball Academy has been named the Coach of the Year for Baseball Alberta. On November 29th in Red Deer at the Baseball Alberta Awards Banquet and AGM Sheen was awarded the Coach of the Year for his coaching activities in the 2008 season. The 2008 season included stints with the Women's Open Division Provincial Team that participated in Nova Scotia at the National Championships, coaching responsibilities with the St. Albert Midget Performance Team that participated at the National Championships in Nova Scotia, Lead Instructor at the Baseball Alberta Winter Camp and his day to day responsibilites at St. Francis Xavier High School. We would like to congratulate Sheen for his hard work and all the time he puts into the game of baseball. It is a well deserved award that was well overdue!
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December 8/2008
SAIGE PACHOLOK NAMED TO TEAM CANADA
Saige Pacholok who particiapted in the Baseball Academy at St. Francis Xavier High School in the 2006/2007 season has been named to the 18 and under Roster for the Team Canada Hockey Team. Click for More |
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