NMBA Opening Day Celebration & Team Photos
Serauxmen Sports Fields
Saturday, May 7
Join us for the inaugural NMBA Opening Day Celebration and Team Photos on Saturday May 7, from 9am-3pm!
TEAM PHOTOS
Team photos will be taken by Concept Photography at the Batting Cage. Each team will have a scheduled time to arrive for photos. The photo schedule will be distributed to families by the coaches.
SPEECHES AND CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH
11am, SF1
Speakers:
Mike Holyk, NMBA Past President
Jim Swanson, Nanaimo NightOwls General Manager
Leonard Krog, City of Nanaimo Mayor
Watch for the Nanaimo NightOwls mascot, “Ney-te” to make an appearance during the day!
ACTIVITY STATIONS
Following the team photos, coaches will lead their team to three fun activity stations:
1. Base Race, SF1 – sponsored by Mid-Island Co-op
2. Hardest Throw, SF3
3. HitTrax Hardest Hit, SF3 – sponsored by Caged Athletics
NMBA CONCESSION
Sponsored by Country Grocer
All players will receive a complimentary hot dog courtesy of Bastion Wealth Advisors Group. Tickets can be redeemed at the Concession on May 7, 2022.
A variety of treats, Coca-Cola beverages and Nanaimo NightOwl’s General Admission Tickets will be available for sale at the NMBA Concession. Net proceeds will help raise funds for new NMBA Equipment. Cash, debit and credit will be accepted.
OPENING DAY TEAM PRIZE DRAWS
All NMBA teams will be entered for a chance to win one of three Nanaimo NightOwls Experience Packages sponsored by Evan Schroeder Real Estate Services! Each prize package includes 16 General Admission Tickets. 1st prize draw (6U & 7U teams), 2nd prize draw (9U & 11U teams), 3rd prize draw (13U & 15U teams).
PARKING
Parking is limited at Serauxmen Sports Fields. We encourage carpooling where possible.
VOLUNTEERS
Thank you to our Opening Day volunteers!
• Bastion Wealth Advisors Group
• Caged Athletics
• Concept Photography
• VIU Mariners
• NMBA Coaches
• NMBA Parents
• NMBA Board Members