Follow The Action – Vimy Baseball & Softball
Vimy Baseball & Softball is designed for student-athletes looking for an opportunity to advance their technical, tactical, physical and mental baseball and softball skills.
Students from Grades 7 to 12 work with highly experienced coaches to develop their fundamental baseball knowledge and strategies while also balancing character development.
This program offers a dynamic and athlete-centered environment, top-notch teachers and superb facilities for a challenging and fun experience. Students in this program use flexible class scheduling to balance their academics with skill development and gameplay.
Our MVP:
Mission: to scaffold young leaders into contributing members of our community
Vision: to create an environment for student-athletes to attain the highest level of baseball and academic opportunities
Principles: citizenship, opportunity, respect, enthusiasm
Who is Vimy Baseball/Softball for?
For any serious-minded baseball/softball grade 7 to grade 12 student-athlete willing to commit to get better and be the best they can be
Does the Vimy Baseball/Softball have travel teams?
Our academy does not accommodate “full-blown” travel teams.
We do have teams (Junior High & High School) that compete in a fall ball season during after-school hours.
We offer physical (technical), mental, tactical (strategy), social/emotional skill development as well as gameplay-based training during programmed school hours. Our student-athletes mostly play and represent on competitive, local club teams under Baseball Alberta & Softball Alberta, spring through fall.
Where does Vimy Baseball/Softball practice?
Spring through fall:
RE/MAX Field: Downtown river valley, Edmonton
EABA Angels Baseball Diamonds: Millwoods Sports and Rec Centre Diamond Complex
Winter:
Turf Training Centre: 5820 59 Ave NW, Edmonton
Vimy Ridge Academy Training Centre: inside the large gym
Where do student-athletes store their equipment?
Storage is available at our off-site facilities. However, most of our student-athletes carry their equipment bags/backpacks (provided every 2nd year as part of their uniform) to-and-fro.
How do student-athletes get to our facilities?
Student-athletes are transported to and from facilities via bus.
How often do we practice?
Baseball/Softball specific training: 2-3 times per week during winter months, from spring through fall, at least 4 times per week. Each session to be at least 90 mins in length
Regular Health & Physical Education Curriculum: seasonally adjusted as above. 2-3 times per week during winter months. Spring through fall, at least once per week.
What are the equipment/uniform requirements?
- Vimy baseball hat
- Training t-shirts
- Training shorts
- Hoodie
- Equipment backpack
- baseball pants
- Baseball/Softball glove (and/or positional mitts)
- Batting helmet (AAD colours are mostly black & grey)
- Protective cup/strap combo or protective cup/sliding shorts combo
- Pair of cleats (moulded spikes for 13Us, metal spikes for older student-athletes)
- Pair of baseball turf shoes
- Bat
- Cold weather layers (long sleeve undershirt, winter jacket, windbreaker etc)
- Hydration (bottle)
* Additional apparel may be purchased via AAD Online store (seasonal)
If you’d like to see if Vimy Baseball OR Softball is for you, contact our Head Instructor CJ Jayasekera or Register for a Free Shadow Day.
