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Dave "DOC" Plotsky coached baseball in Sherwood Park from 1980 to 2001. Dave, as he was known in the baseball circles, was a huge proponent of house league. In the eighties, all players played house league and rep teams were formed later as the season progressed. With about 1000 participants in Sherwood Park Minor Baseball in the early eighties, Dave coached both house league and rep teams.

His philosophy was to give equal playing time to all participants. He kept his own charts and didn't rely on memory. He was highly competitive and a positive motivator, always teaching and preparing his players for a higher level the following season. He had excellent success as a coach as his teams won three provincial championships between 1986 and 1991.

For years, Dave was a valued member of Baseball Alberta, representing Sherwood Park on various committees.

He received four major awards as presented by the association:

1996 - received The Presidents Award
1997 - received award for Outstanding Service to Amateur Baseball and the 3M Coaches
2001 - awarded a life membership in appreciation of dedication to the promotion of Alberta Baseball

On August 2, 2007, Dave was inducted into the Strathcona County Millennium Place Sports Wall of Recognition for being an active volunteer both locally and provincially with minor baseball. "The Wall of Recognition celebrates the achievements of those individuals who have excelled in sports as athletes and builders, thereby contributing to a high standard of sports development in our community."

It is for these reasons, that we honour him!  Sherwood Park Minor Baseball hosts the Dave "Doc" Plotsky Memorial Tournament for competitive teams from 11U AA to 18U AAA.  Players come from across Alberta and other provinces to play in this special event.  Whether you are a player or a spectator, this tournament is entertaining for all!

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Lori Plotsky with her son Jason, along with grand sons who just finsihed throwing out the first pitch at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Tournament.

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Lori hands the 18U AAA Trophy to Coach Mike Johnson as Sherwood Park won the 18U AAA Tournament.  Very fitting considering that Mike played for Dave.

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Lori accepted handshakes in 2005 at the opening ceremonies.

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Lori and Mike Johnson at the 2010 event.

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Dave's wife Lori accepts the award from former Mayor Cathy Olesen

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David's Grandson's throwing out the first pitch of the 2023 event.

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The Plotsky family at the 2019 Tournament

Dave "Doc" Plotsky Tournament Information

DivisionCostGames GuaranteedTourney BeginsMain FieldFormat
11U A (YEGA teams or Provincial A teams)$500 (plus a dozen baseballs)3 (4 max)Thursday at 6pmArdrossan #32 pools x 4 teams round robin. 1st meets 1st in the final
11U AA Gold Division (Tier 1,2)$500 (plus a dozen baseballs)3 (4 max)Thursday at 6pmSherwood Heights #32 pools x 4 teams round robin. 1st meets 1st in the final
11U AA Green Division (Tier 3+)$500 (plus a dozen baseballs)3 (4 max)Thursday at 6pmSherwood Heights #22 pools x 4 teams round robin. 1st meets 1st in the final
11U AA White Division (Tier 3+)$500 (plus a dozen baseballs)3 (4 max)Thursday at 6pmSherwood Heights #52 pools x 4 teams round robin. 1st meets 1st in the final
13U A (YEGA or Provincial A teams)$550 (plus a dozen baseballs)3 (4 max)Thursday at 6pmBroadmoor Lake Park #12 pools x 4 teams round robin. 1st meets 1st in the final
13U AA Gold Division (Tier 1,2,3)$550 (plus a dozen baseballs)3 (4 max)Thursday at 6pmSherwood Heights #42 pools x 4 teams round robin. 1st meets 1st in the final
13U AA Green Division (Tier 4+)$550 (plus a dozen baseballs)3 (4 max)Thursday at 6pmEmerald Hills #22 pools x 4 teams round robin. 1st meets 1st in the final
13U AAA$600 plus a dozen baseballs)4Thursday at 12pmSherwood Heights #12 pools x 4 teams pools round robin. 4th vs 4th, 3rd vs 3rd, 2nd vs 2nd and 1st meets 1st in the final
15U AA Gold Division (Tier 1,2,3)$600 plus a dozen baseballs)3 (4 max)Thursday at 6pmEmerald Hills #12 pools x 4 teams round robin. 1st meets 1st in the final
15U AA Green Division (Tier 4+)$600 plus a dozen baseballs)3 (max 4)Thursday at 6pmArdrossan #42 pools x 4 teams round robin. 1st meets 1st in the final
15U AAA$650 plus a dozen baseballs)4Thursday at 12pmCentennial Park #52 pools x 4 teams pools round robin. 4th vs 4th, 3rd vs 3rd, 2nd vs 2nd and 1st meets 1st in the final
18U AA$650 plus a dozen baseballs)3 (Max 4)Thursday at 12pmStrathcona Athletic Park #42 pools x 4 teams pools round robin. 2 pools x 4 teams round robin. 1st meets 1st in the final
18U AAA (Tier 1 only)$650 plus a dozen baseballs)4Thursday at 12pmCentennial Park #92 pools x 4 teams pools round robin. 4th vs 4th, 3rd vs 3rd, 2nd vs 2nd and 1st meets 1st in the final

Registration Information:

-Use TeamSnap tournaments to register by clicking the link below.

Payment:

- Pay by credit card

- Pay via Etransfer (choose pay later) by sending an EFT to payments@spmba.ca and putting team(s) details in the memo line.

- Your spot in the tournament is not confirmed until payment has been received.

 

Refund Policy -

Tournament Fees (Doc Plotsky)

Prior to April 15 - Full refund minus $50 processing fee
April 16 - May 10 - Half of fees minus + $50 processing fee
May 1 or later - No refund

If the tournament is canceled due to Acts of God, full refunds minus credit card fees will be issued at the time of cancellation.

 

Registration Opens on December 15, 2023

 email gm@spmba.ca with questions