Nova Scotia Monarchs Baseball

The Nova Scotia Monarchs Baseball Association begins its 10th season today, Saturday, June 14th. There are 4 teams in the over-60 division and 6 in the over-45 division.
The first pitch will be thrown in the over-60 division at 9:00 AM at Weir Field in Upper Sackville. The over-45 division takes to the field at 1:00 PM at the same location. Play continues until 7:00 PM. Games are 7 innings in length.
Meanwhile at the Robert Lenihan Field at Range Park in Bedford, the Women’s Division begin their third season with games at 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM in their 4-team circuit. The ladies were rained out last Sunday.
There's no cost to attend. Drop by and check out a game or two. It's not like watching oldtimers hockey. There are a lot of talented athletes in both the men's and the women's leagues. Everybody plays hard. Some of us just can't run as well as we once could.
On Sunday, the two Men's divisions play all day at Lenihan Field in Bedford.
For more information check out Nova Scotia Monarchs Baseball on the website.

- Ray Bradshaw

https://nsmonarchsbaseball.ca/schedule-45/

45+ Schedule All Saturday games are at WeirAll Sunday games are at Lenihan SAT 14-Jun 1:00 – 2:50 RANGERS vs METS SAT 14-Jun 3:00 – 4:50 PIRATES vs GUARDIANS SAT 14-Jun 5:00 – 7:00 Y…

https://nsmonarchsbaseball.ca/schedule-60/

60+ Schedule All Saturday games are at WeirAll Sunday games are at Lenihan SAT 14-Jun 9:00 – 10:50 ROYALS vs ASTROS SAT 14-Jun 11:00 – 12:50 RED SOX vs TIGERS SUN 15-Jun 2:00 – 3:…

Our Women's Division will be having its Opening Day on June 8th!

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A Monarchs Legend, Burris Devanney passed away on Monday, January 13th. There will be a wake at Snows Funeral Home on Saturday, January 25 from 2 to 4. Snows Funeral Home is located at 339 Lacewood Drive.

Below is the link for Burris's wake. The Monarchs organization would like everyone from our league that is attending to wear a piece of Monarchs clothing or hat so his family knows what he meant to us and our league.

Burris Devanney Obituary - Halifax, NS Celebrate the life of Burris Devanney, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of JA Snow Funeral Home.

It's with great pride that we share the news that one of our own has been inducted into the Roy Hobbs Baseball Hall of Fame! Gary is beloved by all who know him and we extend our sincerest congratulations. The following can be found on the official website (link below)

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Gary Foran’s nickname is The Commish.

The Halifax, Nova Scotia, resident was nominated for the Hall of Fame as an administrator, which explains the nickname.

He’s credited with building the Nova Scotia Monarchs through what his Hall of Fame references refer to as a combination of “vision, determination and work ethic.”

What Foran, 77, has helped build is now considered among the best in Canada. The Monarchs sent 7 teams to the 2023 Roy Hobbs World Series.

“If ever there was someone who was qualified to become a member of the Hall of Fame from an administrator’s standpoint, it’s Gary,” Hall of Famer Flip Harrison said.

Foran founded and leads the Nova Scotia Monarchs Baseball Association. It started with 10 players in 2010 and has grown to about 200 players across multiple divisions. Monarchs teams have won 6 medals, including two gold, at the World Series.

Foran has organized year-round baseball in Canada. They play indoors from January to April

Foran’s organizational wizardry extends beyond Roy Hobbs. He brought the Canadian National Seniors Baseball Championships to Halifax in 2022.

Hall of Fame reference Eric Anthony said Foran never forgets a name and is respected by all the 200-plus players in the league.

Anthony added that Foran was a union president for more than 32 years and turned down management positions to remain loyal to employees. He also started a women’s baseball division that has 4 teams in Nova Scotia.

Foran’s dedication extends beyond the field. He arranges and funds an annual Thanksgiving dinner at the World Series for all Monarchs teams.

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Elected by a vote of members of the Hall of Fame and Members of the Board of Trustees, these gentlemen will be inducted in ceremonies on November 2 and 16 at Sidelines Sports Grill in Fort Myers during the 2024 World Series.

Photo credit: Jen Donaldson, Branches Photography

https://royhobbs.com/hall-of-fame/inductee-bios

We'd love to share these photos taken on a warm Saturday afternoon in July! If you see yourself, feel free to download and share! Enjoy :)

NS Monarchs Baseball Photo collection by Branches Photography

Our 15th season is underway! Opening weekend games managed to finish just before the rain started! Let’s hope for better luck with the weather this year. ⚾️

Wayne Wolfe: 2023 “Burris Devanney” sportsmanship award winner.

Our Women's Division starts off its season tomorrow. Fingers crossed that the weather treats them well. Play ball!

Come watch the Queens of the Diamond, in action! 👑⚾️💛 .jen.baseball

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