What Is It?
A program hosted by BNS, intended for high-performance 15U, 17U and 16U Girls athletes who wish to continue their baseball development through the off-season.Athletes will have the opportunity to register to attend one of five baseline testing sessions around the province, which will establish baseline performance metrics to be tracked through the duration of the program.Athletes will then have the option to participate in the High-Performance Off-Season development program at an additional flat fee.The program will consist of self-directed workouts and training, with guidance and workout/training plans provided by BNS Technical staff via a smartphone app. This will ensure the training is accessible, personalized, and flexible.Participation in this program is not mandatory to try-out for Provincial teams, but will prepare athletes for tryouts later in the winter.What Purpose Does it Serve?
To pivot from the structure of a year-long mandatory training program for High Performance team athletes, proven to cause a level of burnout among athletes and coaches alike.This program will provide the option to athletes on continuing their training in a less intensive manner than was previously offered with the Provincial teams through the off-season, rather than making such a schedule mandatory for those looking to play on the teams.The program does not guarantee an athlete a spot on the core or final roster of a High Performance team. Core team tryouts will commence in late January to early February for 17U, 15U, and 16U Girls. Stay tuned to the BNS website for tryout information and registration information.Timeline
Baseline Testing Sessions:
Nov 1 - Stellarton, Sobey Complex16U Girls -9:00 am - 10:30 am15U - 10:30 am - 12:00 pm17U - 12:00 pm - 1:30 pmNov 2 - Sydney, Peak Velocity Sports Centre16U Girls - 10:00 am - 11:30 am15U - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm17U - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmNov 16 - Bridgewater, HB Studio16U Girls - 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm15U - 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm17U - 2:30 pm - 4:00 pmNov 22 - Dartmouth, One Last Rep16U Girls - 9:00 am - 10:30 am15U - 11:00 am - 12:30 PM17U - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmNov 29 - Dartmouth, One Last Rep16U Girls - 9:00 am - 10:30 am15U- 11:00 am - 12:30 pm17U - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmAthletes should only attend 1 session. Cost of the session is $25 (to be paid at the session).There is limited space in each session, so a waitlist will be created should sessions reach max capacity.The remote programming will commence at the beginning of December, and wrap up in time for Provincial team try-outs. Baseline testing participants will be contacted after the sessions with all additional information.Baseline Testing Session Registration