Summerside Baseball

⭐️ BOARD OF DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT ⭐️

NICK CAMERON - Director of Programming

Nick’s connection to baseball began at just four years old when he first stepped onto the field with SABA's Pony program, known today as Rookie Ball. What started as a childhood pastime quickly grew into a lifelong passion for the game.

Over the next decade and a half, Nick would go on to represent his province numerous times, including twice at the baseball Canada Cup as a member of team PEI. After high school, he played for the Summerside Chevys in the New Brunswick Junior League and was a member of the Charlottetown Islanders for three years, including their inaugural season in 2011.

Along with winning back-to-back National University Championships with UNB, Nick considers his fondest baseball memory to be finishing 4th place in the country when his team hosted the 1998 Peewee National Championships. He still vividly remembers the packed stands on the VIV field as well as the overwhelming community support throughout the tournament. Nick hopes to see that same energy and excitement this summer at both the Ray Carter Cup and the Baseball Canada Cup.

After returning home to PEI in 2021, Nick shifted his baseball focus toward coaching. For three summers, he coached the 11U AAA and 13U AAA Chevys, alongside his father, Mike Cameron—his own coach throughout his years with SABA. In 2024, their team captured a silver medal at the Baseball Atlantic Championships in Summerside. Nick is especially excited about next summer when his three-year-old son, Crew, will begin his own baseball journey.
As Director of Programming, Nick comprises rosters and schedules for the rookie ball program. He also works closely with SABA's program staff, one of his former summer jobs, to ensure every young athlete has a positive, fun, and memorable introduction to baseball.

His goal is to help create an environment where the youngest Chevys develop a lifelong love for the game.

Nick wishes all players, parents, coaches, and fellow board members a successful and rewarding season and looks forward to another exciting summer working alongside the best association in the business!

REMINDER 👇

📢 11U A, 13U A & 15U A Coaches Meeting Reminder
The 11U A, 13U A & 15U A Coaches Meeting will take place tonight, Wednesday, June 10th at 6:00 PM in Room 125.

⭐️ BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPOTLIGHT ⭐️

NAOMI HARVEY - Director or Ways & Means

Hi! My name is Naomi. I’ve been around the baseball field for over 10 years cheering on my two boys.

This is my third season serving as the Director of Ways & Means. I’m committed to supporting player development, promoting sportsmanship, and helping grow the game within our community. Along with my fellow board members, we work collaboratively with coaches, and volunteers to create positive experiences for players and families.

Looking forward to an amazing summer of baseball and taking in some of the National events being hosted right here in our own backyard!

‼️ATTENTION S.A.B.A MEMBERS

Ahead of the anticipated July opening of VIV Field, we would like to pass along some housekeeping information that we hope can be shared with all of our SABA athletes👇:

With the artificial Turf being installed for the infield of play, metal cleats will NOT be permitted for use on this field. NO EXCEPTIONS - This will be closely monitored throughout the summer as the field opens.

APPROVED footwear for VIV Field is as follows:
- Rubber Cleats
- TPU Cleats (sharper plastic base)
- Turf Shoes

The resources that go into renovations that our ball parks are going through are very extensive and we hope (and know) that we will treat our fields with respect and that all visiting teams will follow suit.

As a courtesy, Summerside Source for Sports and Sport Chek have been notified and are putting in orders for more of the above approved cleats.

SABA thanks you for your cooperation with the above and any questions at all, please do not hesitate to reach out.

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NICK HANN – Past President

Nick Hann is a lifelong member of the Summerside Area Baseball Association (SABA), having grown up through the organization and spending countless days at the ballpark as a young athlete. His passion for the game and commitment to the local baseball community have made him a dedicated leader and volunteer within the organization.

Nick served as President of SABA for the past three seasons and has been a member of the Board of Directors for the last seven years. During his tenure, he worked tirelessly to support the growth of baseball in Summerside and help create opportunities for young athletes throughout the region.

As a player, Nick enjoyed a successful baseball career that included representing Prince Edward Island and competing at various levels. His accomplishments include playing for the 2002 Youth Selects 17U Canada Cup Team, the PEI 18U All-Stars, the PEI Junior Chevys, the PEI Senior Chevys, and the Charlottetown Gaudet’s Auto Body Senior Islanders.

Nick's playing career also took him to Cape Breton University from 2003 to 2007, where he was a member of the team that captured a Canadian National Intercollegiate Championship.

Today, Nick's greatest passion is coaching and developing young athletes. He serves as Director of the Grit Baseball and Softball Training Program in Summerside, where he and his team are committed to helping players develop their skills, build confidence, and reach the next level in their athletic journeys.

Nick is grateful for everything that SABA and the game of baseball have provided throughout his life. He takes great pride in giving back to the sport and helping create the same opportunities and experiences for today's young players.

Having stepped away from his duties as President this season, Nick now spends much of his time with his wife, Lisa, sons Knox and Daxx, and daughter Sutton. He continues to be a familiar face at the ballpark, coaching both of his sons' teams and supporting the next generation of athletes.

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AMANDA HAMILTON - Director of Administration

​My name is Amanda Hamilton. My three boys—Maddix, Rylan, and Brody—and I can be found at the field almost daily during the season. This is truly our favorite time of the year!

​I have been around the baseball fields for many years now. With my boys being 20 (in U22), 15 (in U18), and 10 (in U11), I still have plenty of years out here ahead of me.
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This is my second season serving on the board. I joined because of my deep love for baseball and a desire to give back to my community.

​I am incredibly excited for the 2026 season and many more to come. I also want to extend a huge thank you to the rest of the board for all of their hard work and dedication behind the scenes.

A BIG WELCOME (and THANK YOU) to our newest ''GOLD'' member sponsor '' The Bin Depot''

‼️ ATTENTION 11U “A” and 13U “A” COACHES:

Tonight’s scheduled Baseball PEI coaches meetings that were originally scheduled in Charlottetown is being offered at GREENFIELD SCHOOL for any Summerside or Western coaches to save travel to Charlottetown!

Please meet at Greenfield School at 6PM in the LIBRARY and Michelle Rioux will be there to guide you where you need to go!