Bill 131 2003

An Act to proclaim
August 2003 as
Amateur Baseball Month

Preamble

Amateur baseball is thriving in Ontario. There are over 250 local baseball associations active in the province. They involve players of all ages, from eight years of age to over 21 years of age.

August 2003 is an important and exciting month for amateur baseball in Ontario. In that month, the city of Windsor will host all seven of the elimination championships that send representative teams to the Baseball Canada National Championships. They involve over 70 baseball teams, representing all provinces, and include over 2,000 players and coaches.

At the same time, local baseball associations hold their own championships for teams involving tens of thousands of players and coaches. The local championships culminate in the Provincial Championships held on Labour Day weekend in 2003 at various locations across the province. The Provincial Championships involve approximately 400 teams, with over 5,000 players and coaches.

Proclaiming August 2003 as Amateur Baseball Month would recognize the contributions that baseball makes to the well-being of communities and individuals. It would also help to increase the profile of amateur baseball in Ontario and honour baseball coaches for their invaluable work.

Therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:

Amateur Baseball Month

1. The month of August 2003 is proclaimed as Amateur Baseball Month.

Commencement

2. This Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.

Short title

3. The short title of this Act is the Amateur Baseball Month Act, 2003.

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Bill proclaims August 2003 as Amateur Baseball Month.