Burnaby Minor Baseball Association was recently named the 2012 association of the year at B.C. Minor Baseball's 50th anniversary banquet.
The association was chosen from 45 member associations across British Columbia for Burnaby's achievement and effort in developing the sport of baseball and contributing to the development of Burnaby's young citizens in the process.
Marlene Keddie, director and registrar for Burnaby Minor, was also added to the BCMBA honour roll for her 15 years of volunteer support with the association.
Burnaby Minor provides boys and girls from four through 18 with high-caliber house and league baseball programs that teach the fundamentals of baseball. Their volunteer supported programs contribute to developing basic athletic skills as well as long-term athlete development for children.
The Burnaby association also supports the Challenger baseball program - providing children with cognitive or physical disabilities the opportunity to enjoy the full benefits of participation in baseball by bringing them together to play ball.
The association is in the process of raising funds for new training facilities at their home field at Kensington Park.
Registrations for the upcoming season are now being accepted. Details can be found at www.burnabyminor baseball.com.
