Welcome to the "Hornets" Nest
Home of the Victoria Harbour Hornets
We are a small community on the southern shore of Georgian Bay. We are an active and proud member of The Georgian Bay Minor Softball League, which has approximately 12 communities playing within their league.
Uniform Pickup was on Tuesday evening (15th of May)
If you missed it you can contact Keith or Sandra Chapman and pick up a uniform before your first game. Although they won't be around all of this weekend they should be home on Monday.- 705-534-3091 or hornets@gbmsl.com
Remember- you must have a uniform to play!
Pop & Beer Can/Bottle Collection- Please save them throughout the winter- you can drop them off whenever you wish!
We brought in just under $700 in 2011 and many people didn't even know about our program. Thanks to everyone who contributed and a special thanks to those who went the extra mile.
We collected approx. 37,000 cans to make this happen- WOW!!
As of mid April 2012 we have brought in just over $303, and that's with not too many being dropped off due to the winter months!
Please remember- this can be pop and beer cans, also beer bottles as we will sort them- please don't include soup cans and such as they have practically no value and if they are mixed in we have to sort them out! We will also take copper pipe, used electrical wiring, etc., just nothing that a magnet sticks to!
You don't have to crush them, if they are crushed it makes it easier for us but we're quite happy to take them uncrushed as well, whatever works best for you!
Drop them off at Keith & Sandra's place! If you have a bunch we will pickup- drop a line to hornets@gbmsl.com
REGISTRATION 2012
Victoria Harbour Hornet registration is always the Saturday of the March break week and the following Wednesday evening-
Future Reference- Register early in Victoria Harbour- Most of our teams are full by March break! Call Keith or Sandra @ 534-3091 or Sharon @ 534-4519
Registration is over but there is still some room- Blastball has room for 3 Players, (ages 4-5)
Tyke has room for 4 (ages 6-8)
Squirt has room for 2 players (ages 11-12)
Peewee has room for 2 players (ages 13-14)
All ages are as of December 31, 2012, divisions not listed are full!
All open positions are on a first come- first serve basis, we will not hold spots, we require payment & the registration form to guarantee a spot.
Cost- Tyke to Midget is $75 and Blastball is $50
We "must" have a copy of proof of age (birth certificate, etc.) on file for all players, please bring a photocopy with you, especially if you are new to Victoria Harbour
You may register by printing the form from the web site and dropping it off at the Chapman's. in the mailbox on the front of the house- REGISTRATION FORM
We are happy to announce that our official 2012 supplier of equipment for the "Hornets" this year is Centretown Sports in Barrie! We thank them for their sponsorship and encourage you to support them in return!
Victoria Harbour Sock Colors- Many have asked so we'll fill you in on the sock story- As you may know our official socks are Red on Right and Black on Left. This has been a Victoria Harbour tradition for the past 6 years or so. It all started when Jared Chapman and Alex McArthur were presented with a pair of black and a pair of red socks, their goal was to determine which looked best with our uniforms. When game time came they both came on the field with one black and one red sock (red on right so it could be remembered easily). Eventually the entire Peewee team had the same look and that year the team went on to win the GBMSL triple crown so the new look seemed to be working well. In the past few years it has spread down through the teams and continues to be the dominant color on the Peewee, Bantam & Midget teams today. If you went into Ward & Patch in Midland and ask to buy a pair of Black & a pair of Red he'll likely respond with....."you play for Victoria Harbour eh?"
Please contact Keith if interested in sponsoring at hornets@gbmsl.com
$250- Basic Sponsorship- Name on Web Site, Recognized at 2011 Banquet with Award given out in your business name, Business name rotated on shirts as new shirts are purchased-funds used for items needed to operate such as catchers gear, balls, payment of umpires, awards & worn out pants. We also are trying to purchase some training gear
$500- Name on Web Site, Recognition at 2011 Banquet with awards in your business's name, Name printed on Shirt's for 2012 OR 2013 season
$750- Entire team sponsorship- Uniforms done with your business's name on them for 2011 OR 2012 season, Plaque presented for display, Recognition at 2011 Banquet with awards in your business's name for all major awards on the team that you sponsored and of course name promoted on web site.
Some uniforms cannot be completed on time for the 2012 season due to time constraints, if that is the case we will ensure that they are done for 2013
Typically a set of uniforms will last 3-4 years (5-6 for younger teams) before needing replacing.
Keep in mind that your contribution is tax deductible as an advertising expense as well, we will issue a receipt if you request it but generally your returned cheque is all that's required for tax purposes. We can also link your business to the listing on our web site if you give us your web address.
Sponsors 2012- Thanks so much from all of the players in Victoria Harbour!
Georgian Shores Dental Centre
Centretown Sports
Victoria Harbour Lions Club
Mark Chapman
Chapman Financial- Keith Chapman
Sponsors 2011
North Country Landscaping-new set of uniforms
Victoria Harbour Fire Department- new set of uniforms
Brent & Shannon Saunders- North River Contracting- new pants/belts for teams- support for All Star Players
Reg Giddy- use as needed- Reg held a fund raiser tournament and donated proceeds to Minor Ball- Awesome, Thanks Reg!
Classic Glass & Mirror- new set of uniforms
Georgian Kitchen Centre- new pants/belts for teams
Victoria Harbour Lions Club- new junior catcher equipment
Victoria Harbour Royal Canadian Legion-Post 523- help pay for equipment-balls, etc.
Centretown Sports- new set of uniforms
Keith Chapman- Chapman Financial Services- use as needed
Petroff's Garage & Towing- use as needed- also helping us out with the recycled can project!
Mark Chapman- use as needed
Bob Dundas- Harbour Mobile Marine Services- use as needed
Bob Richards Construction- use as needed
J.P.'s Service Centre- Blastball
Georgian Shores Dental Centre- Blastball
Rene Robitaille- made several trophies & plaques to help in our awards recognition
Victoria Harbour Culture & Recreation- helped with Blastball Awards & also our windup banquet
Old Fort Fire Department Volunteer Firefighters -use as needed
Victoria Harbour Foodland- refreshments for the All Star Games
Thanks to the Victoria Harbour Thursday night mixed league who supported our league in their windup banquet!!
Special thanks to all our can collectors, both beer & pop cans, your help is truly appreciated!
Our Sincere thanks go out to those individuals/business's that help sponsor our program, we are truly appreciative of your contribution- THANK YOU
VH Hornet Teams- Check yours for photos and other information -
Remember we can only post what you send us! If it's empty then nothing has been submitted-parents/coaches can send updates to hornets@gbmsl.com- We will edit for privacy and reduce photos to 640X480 so that they upload/download quicker!
Important: Please read
Remember- It's important that you call your coach if you are not going to your game! You signed up for a team sport and when you're not there it may mean they don't have enough players and could possibly forfeit their game! Please be considerate and let your coach know so that they can contact another player in a lower division to take your spot. If you don't call and then show up at your next game you may find a call up there prepared to take your spot and you will be subbing with them throughout the game. If we know you are coming to the game a substitute player won't be called up!
Tyke 1 & Tyke 2 & Tyke 3 & Tyke 4
Highlights from Previous years- Gold to Bronze
Our Hornet Logo was designed by "Andrew Brown" from Barrie, ON