Chris Balison elected Baseball Canada president

Chris Balison (Kamloops, B.C.) has been elected president of Baseball Canada. Photo: Baseball Canada

January 20, 2022

Baseball Canada

OTTAWA – Kamloops, British Columbia’s Chris Balison was elected Baseball Canada president last night at a Special General Meeting of the federation’s board of directors and executive committee.

Balison replaces now former Baseball Canada president Jason Dickson who’s held the role since 2016 until becoming Baseball Canada CEO last August.

“I’d like to congratulate Chris on the honour of becoming Baseball Canada president,” said Dickson. “I’ve had the chance to work with Chris in recent years and look forward to continuing that working relationship with the shared vision of the growth and development of baseball in Canada.”

Balison became president of Baseball BC in 2020 where he also assumed a spot on Baseball Canada’s Board of Directors. He is now the 12th president in Baseball Canada’s 58-year history dating back to 1964.

Amateur baseball has been a big part of Balison’s life who spends his working days as a crown prosecutor. He became president of Kamloops Minor Baseball in 2014 helping nearly double the association’s registration numbers, while also ensuring the game is inclusive and accessible by establishing local Challenger Baseball and female baseball programs.

"I thank Jason for his contributions as president and look forward to working with him in his new role as CEO,” said Balison. “He’s left big shoes to fill, but I am excited to lead Baseball Canada in our continued pursuit of excellence and innovation."