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First 2012 In-Person Registration Event : Register for 2012 at Burnhamthorpe Community Centre on Sat., Feb. 25, 2012 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
Umpires: : The FGBA continues to support its umpires by subsidizing the costs of participating in qualifying Umpires' Clinics.
Need Information? : Your Open Line to the FGBA: (905) 510-FGBA (3422).
History : The Forest Glen Baseball Association has been operating for 44 years.
Pee Wee/Bantam Select Tournament : The FGBA will host its annual Pee Wee/Bantam Select Tournament on the weekend of June 1 to 3, 2012.
About the FGBA
The Forest Glen Baseball Association (the "FGBA") is a volunteer organization that was established in 1968 for the purpose of providing a minor baseball program in the community of Mississauga East. The FGBA functions as an independent organization in affiliation with the Mississauga Recreation and Parks Department. Over its more than 40 years of operation, the FGBA has earned a…
The FGBA Executive administers the FGBA's baseball program, including all related activities and events.The FGBA Executive is comprised of ten persons elected at the Annual General Meeting in October of each year. In addition to the Executive, several volunteers take on major roles in the organization, including Umpire-in-Chief, Director of BlastBall Academy, T-Ball Convener, Rookie Ball Convener and MBA Representative.Further…
The FGBA's BlastBall, T-Ball and Rookie-Ball programs are designed for children aged 4 to 9 and are operated as house league programs. All games at these Levels are played locally on diamonds situated at Forest Glen Public School, Glen Forest High School and Gulleden Park (see Field Maps to locate these diamonds). More detailed information concerning each of these programs…
All other FGBA programs are integrated with city-wide minor baseball programs administered by the Mississauga Baseball Association ("MBA").These programs offer two degrees of competition – the 'AA' (or "Select") Series is aimed at players whose skills are more highly developed within their age groups, while the 'A' Series is designed for players whose skills range from the beginner level to…
The MBA is a volunteer association established in 1975 for the purpose of integrating the minor baseball programs administered by its member associations throughout the City of Mississauga. Like the FGBA, the MBA functions as an independent organization in affiliation with the Mississauga Parks and Recreation Department.The MBA Council consists of 20 representatives, four from each of the five member associations (one…
Through its membership in the MBA, the FGBA is also a member of the Select Ontario Baseball Association (the "SOBA"). SOBA provides the framework within which weekend tournaments for teams of the Select Series may be sponsored by member minor baseball associations throughout southern Ontario (in such towns and cities as Ajax, Barrie, Etobicoke, Markham, Mississauga, Newmarket, North Bay, Oakville, Pickering, South Durham,…
At the end of the 1998 season, the FGBA joined with two other MBA member associations, the Cawthra Baseball Association ("Cawthra") and the Bloor Baseball Association ("Bloor"), in founding the Mississauga Majors Baseball Association (the "Majors"). The FGBA had the right to appoint one of the five members of the Majors' Board of Governors.Up until the Majors was created, both Cawthra…
Because of the wide range of skills exhibited by players registered in the FGBA's House League Programs and in the 'A' Series of the MBA Programs, the FGBA instituted a Player Evaluation System several years ago.At the end of each season, the head coach of every team is required to complete and submit a reasonably comprehensive skills evaluation form for…
The FGBA has long enjoyed the dedicated support of volunteer coaches. While most of the coaches are parents of players (both Moms and Dads), some are former players who, as young adults, have continued their involvement with the FGBA by volunteering to coach.In 2000, the FGBA created the office of Director of Coach and Player Development. The role of the…
The FGBA offers opportunities for its players (aged 14 years and older), their parents and any one else who has an interest (male or female) to contribute to its program by serving as umpires. Junior umpires are provided with training, uniforms and equipment, and are assigned to work with more experienced umpires in the House League Programs until their knowledge and…
The FGBA's Director - Fundraising and Communications, assisted by a volunteer committee, organizes several events annually, all of which are operated on a breakeven basis and are aimed at bringing together families in the community whose members are involved in the FGBA as players, coaches, sponsors and fans.Key among these events are the season-ending Junior and Senior Field Days, outdoor…
The FGBA, through a dedicated network of volunteers, players, and coaches, is entering its 44th year of providing its members with a consistently high caliber of baseball in Mississauga East. Our commitment to our community and our ability to address its changing needs has ensured that participation in our organization continues to be both a fulfilling and enjoyable experience for…
Upcoming Events
- First In-Person Registration Event
February 25, 2012 (10:00 am - 2:00 pm) - Second In-Person Registration Event
March 03, 2012 (10:00 am - 2:00 pm) - FGBA Executive Meeting - March
March 19, 2012 (7:00 pm - 9:30 pm)