Baseball Canada
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Baseball Canada is the governing body for Baseball in Canada
. Incorporated in 1964 as the Canadian Federation of Amateur Baseball, it is made up of 10 provincial associations which represent players, coaches, and umpires across Canada. Baseball Canada is a member of both the Canadian Olympic Committee
and the International Baseball Federation
and competes in international tournaments as Canada
. It is funded and recognized by Sport Canada
and Heritage Canada
, and is recognized by Revenue Canada as having charitable status.
Baseball in Canada
Baseball has a long history in Canada, where it is one of the most popular sports. While there are currently no major leagues in Canada, there is one major league team: the Toronto Blue Jays of the American based Major League Baseball...
. Incorporated in 1964 as the Canadian Federation of Amateur Baseball, it is made up of 10 provincial associations which represent players, coaches, and umpires across Canada. Baseball Canada is a member of both the Canadian Olympic Committee
Canadian Olympic Committee
The Canadian Olympic Committee - COC is the private, non-profit organization representing Canadian athletes in the International Olympic Committee and the Pan American Games. It was formally recognized by the IOC in 1907. The COC also represents the selection of Canadian cities in their bid for...
and the International Baseball Federation
International Baseball Federation
The International Baseball Federation is the worldwide governing body recognized by the International Olympic Committee as overseeing, deciding and executing the policy of the bat-and-ball sport of baseball at the international level...
and competes in international tournaments as Canada
Canada national baseball team
Canada has qualified for two Olympic games, in 2004 and 2008. Canadian teams also competed twice when baseball was a demonstration sport, in 1984 and 1988.-1984 Summer Olympics:...
. It is funded and recognized by Sport Canada
Sport Canada
Sport Canada is a branch of the Department of Canadian Heritage. Its mission is "to enhance opportunities for all Canadians to participate and excel in sport." Sport Canada develops Federal sport policy in Canada, provides funding programs in support of sport, and administers special projects...
and Heritage Canada
Heritage Canada
The Heritage Canada Foundation , also known as Heritage Canada , is a registered charity with the mandate to encourage the protection and promotion of the built, natural, historic, and scenic heritage of Canada...
, and is recognized by Revenue Canada as having charitable status.
National Baseball Team
Canada regularly competes in international play.Provincial Associations
- Baseball B.C.Baseball B.C.Baseball B.C. is the recognized Provincial Sport Organization for amateur baseball in the province. At present, the membership is composed of:*B.C. Minor Baseball Association*B.C. Little League Baseball...
- Baseball Alberta
- Saskatchewan BaseballSaskatchewan BaseballSaskatchewan Baseball is the provincial governing body for baseball in Saskatchewan....
- Baseball ManitobaBaseball ManitobaBaseball Alberta is the provincial governing body for baseball in Manitoba.-Reference:...
- Baseball OntarioBaseball OntarioBaseball Ontario, officially known as the Ontario Baseball Association , is the provincial governing body for baseball in Ontario. The Ontario Baseball Association was founded under the name “Ontario Baseball Amateur Association” which was organized at a meeting held in Hamilton at the Central...
- Baseball QuébecBaseball QuébecBaseball Québec is the provincial governing body for baseball in the Canadian province of Quebec.-Levels:*Ligue de Baseball Senior Élite du Québec *Ligue de Baseball Élite du Québec...
- Baseball New Brunswick
- Baseball Nova ScotiaBaseball Nova ScotiaBaseball Nova Scotia is the provincial governing body for baseball in Nova Scotia.-Reference:...
- Baseball PEIBaseball PEIBaseball PEI is the provincial governing body for baseball in Prince Edward Island....
- Baseball NLBaseball NLBaseball NL is the provincial governing body for baseball in Newfoundland and Labrador....