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Victoria HarbourCats – Golden Tide head into home stretch of fall baseball season

Published

3 years ago

October 21, 2021

Dugout Wire Service

Golden Tide announce schedule changes, other events for final two weeks of fall season

The Victoria Golden Tide College baseball team is now into the final two weeks of a successful inaugural fall season in the Canadian College Baseball Conference (CCBC) and they have added a game and some other events that fans and players alike will enjoy!

THIS WEEKEND, October 23rd and 24th
Saturday
The VI College Prep Mariners head to town for a doubleheader beginning at 1:00 pm at Wilson’s Group Stadium. The Mariners are based in Nanaimo and play in the U18 College Prep Division of BC Minor Baseball and are the 2021 Provincial Champions at that level. Tickets are just $5.00 and $10.00 and available at the gate. Children 12 and under are free.

Sunday
The Parksville Royals visit for a doubleheader beginning at 1:00 pm at Wilson’s Group Stadium. The Royals play in the BC Premier Baseball League, the top high-school league in Canada. In 2021, the Royals made it to the semi-finals of the 2021 Provincials before bowing out to the Victoria Eagles. Tickets are just $5.00 and $10.00 and available at the gate. Children 12 and under are free.

WINTER COAT DRIVE
Fans coming to any of the games on Saturday or Sunday, or to the game on October 30th (see below) can bring any used fall or winter jacket to the game and receive a free ticket for entry. All jackets will be donated to Our Place Society for them to distribute to those in need. Fans may also drop jackets off at the HarbourCats / Golden Tide office at 101-1814 Vancouver Street.

INTERSQUAD WORLD SERIES DATES SET! Wed-Fri October 27 – 29
The Golden Tide play their best two out of three BLACK vs GOLD Intersquad World Series on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (if needed), October 27th, 28th and 29th. All games will begin at 4:00 PM and the games are FREE and open to the public! The winning squad will be treated to a night in a Suite at a Victoria Royals hockey game! These games will NOT be streamed on-line.

GAME ADDITION: ONTARIO GIANTS COME TO TOWN
The Ontario Giants Baseball Program is coming to town and they will play the Victoria Golden Tide on Saturday, October 30th at ~3:00 PM in a single nine-inning game, the last formal game of the 2021 fall season. Admission as per normal, $5.00 and $10.00. The start time is approximate as the game will be preceded by a game between the Giants U16 team and the HarbourCats Players Development Club that begins at 12 Noon. Fans are encouraged to come and watch that game prior to the Golden Tide game. Your ticket is good for both games.

The U16 game will NOT be streamed, but the Golden Tide vs. Giants game will be available. It will be provided FREE to existing streaming subscribers and a pay-per-game link will be set up for single-game viewing.

HALLOWEEN HIJINKS
The Golden Tide will wrap up their 2021 Fall season with a fun Intersquad game on Sunday, October 31st, starting at 12 Noon. Players will be encouraged to wear costumes, with prizes for the best costume and other fun contests and escapades will be planned. Fans are welcome to attend and admission to this is FREE! This will NOT be streamed on-line.

REMAINING FALL SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE:
SAT. OCT. 23, 1PM – VAN. ISLE PREP*
SUN. OCT. 24, 1PM -PARKSVILLE ROYALS*
WED. OCT. 27, 4PM – WORLD SERIES G1
THU. OCT. 28, 4PM – WORLD SERIS G2
FRI. OCT. 29, 4PM – WORLD SERIES G3**
SAT. OCT. 30, 3:00 PM – ONTARIO GIANTS
SUN. OCT. 31, 12 NOON – INTERSQUAD
* Double Header
**If Needed

BECOME A TIDE BOOSTER!
It is not too late to become a Tide Booster! Fans who wish to enjoy priority seating in the Diamond Club or Campbell Club seating areas for all remaining fall games, as well as all games in the spring, may now join the Golden Tide Booster Club, where a $200 fee secures a spot, gets one a Golden Tide hat and t-shirt and access to other Booster Club perks and benefits. E-mail chris@harbourcats.com or call the office at 778-265-0327 for details.

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Victoria HarbourCats – VISL, HarbourCats, NightOwls enter strategic partnership

Published

3 days ago

November 22, 2024

Dugout Wire Service

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 21, 2024

VICTORIA, B.C. — Different sports, but the same community ideals.

The Victoria HarbourCats and Nanaimo NightOwls, of baseball’s West Coast League, and the Vancouver Island Soccer League (VISL), have entered into a strategic partnership intended to assist the entities in growing grassroots sports and improving facilities on Vancouver Island.

The VISL provides programming and championships on the Island and leads leagues which give the best soccer players an avenue to play the sport for life. Championships such as the Jackson Cup, with many finals played at Royal Athletic Park in Victoria, serve as the crown jewel of the VISL.

More than 6,000 participants are involved with the VISL — sports fans, who will keep track of the Island’s top baseball programs, the HarbourCats and NightOwls, who combined to draw more than 100,000 spectators in 2024.

The baseball teams and VISL will jointly promote each others’ schedules, and provide opportunities for youth participation.

“The atmosphere at HarbourCats and NightOwls games showcase the top fan engagement on the Island, a true gathering point in our communities,” said VISL Executive Director Vince Greco.

“Baseball fans are soccer fans, and soccer fans are baseball fans — it’s about supporting quality programs on the island and furthering awareness. Adding youth opportunities between the two will be the cherry on top.”

Watch for VISL events to recognize the work of the HarbourCats and NightOwls, and feature baseball games to celebrate the success of the VISL.

For more information on the VISL and their programs and offerings, please visit their website HERE.

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The HarbourCats 2025 schedule has now been announced! DETAILS HERE

Single-game tickets and 10-game flex pack voucher renewals are NOT YET AVAILABLE, but will be once the ticketing system is set up for the 2025 season. We will announce this when ready!

Season tickets and 10- game flex packs ARE available for sale by dropping in to the office at 101-1814 Vancouver Street or calling 778-265-0327.

Existing Season Ticket holders are encouraged, if they have not already done so, to renew their seats as soon as possible so as to lock in their seats for what is going to be another great season of HarbourCats Baseball.

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VISL, and HarbourCats/NightOwls, enter strategic partnership

Published

4 days ago

November 21, 2024

Dugout Wire Service

Different sports, but the same community ideals.

The Victoria HarbourCats and Nanaimo NightOwls, of baseball’s West Coast League, and the Vancouver Island Soccer League, have entered into a strategic partnership intended to assist the entities in growing grassroots sports and improving facilities on Vancouver Island.

The baseball teams and VISL will jointly promote each others’ schedules, and provide opportunities for youth participation.

“Baseball fans are soccer fans, and soccer fans are baseball fans — it’s about supporting quality programs on the island and furthering awareness. Adding youth opportunities between the two will be the cherry on top.”

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Summer Collegiate

Victoria HarbourCats – You’re Invited! Christmas Open House, November 28-29

Published

5 days ago

November 19, 2024

Dugout Wire Service

Please join us as we usher in the Holiday Season with our annual Christmas Open House!

When: Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29
Time: 12 Noon to 7 PM each day
Where: HarbourCats office 101-1814 Vancouver Street.

Come by to say hello and enjoy some hot cider and other beverages and snacks and talk about our upcoming 2025 season!

Plenty of merchandise on hand for the HarbourCats fan on your Christmas list – all at 20% off for the month of November! Plus plenty of HarbourCats and Victoria Golden Tide items available on our special $10.00 clearance rack!

Season tickets and 10-game flex packs will also be available for sale and as a special BLACK FRIDAY bonus, we will throw in a free-gift with the purchase of any 10-pack or season ticket package.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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