Minor A
Ages: 9-10
Game days: Tuesday and Thursday
Rainout day(s): Sunday (and possibly Saturday)
Practice day: To be determined.
Games start at 6:30 pm and run to about 8:15 pm.
Players must arrive to the field by 5:45/6:00 pm (Coach’s discretion), dressed in uniform and ready to play, to allow for warm-up.
- Minor players undergo player evaluations prior to season start to ensure balanced teams within ‘A’ and ‘AA’ levels.
- Players are now building on their fundamentals and learning all aspects of game play.
- New skills such as stealing bases and pitching are taught and implemented.
- This division and up is exclusively player pitch.
- Base paths are 60 feet, pitching distance is 46 feet.
- Newly trained umpires, and/or experienced umpires, are at all games.
- Every player on the line up card bats – no player sits on the bench for more than one inning.
- Players may have the opportunity to participate in the Summer All-Star program. Information on tryouts will be released mid-season.
Required Equipment:
- Protective cup (Jock or Jill)
- Fielding glove – Note: Pitchers are NOT allowed to use a white, light coloured and/or neon coloured glove
- Batting helmet – must not be altered in a way that voids manufacturer’s warranty
- Running shoes or cleats (molded/rubber only)
- Water bottle
Recommended Equipment:
- Baseball bat* (a team bat will be available for those that do not have their own).
- Cleats – molded/rubber only
Optional Equipment:
*Please note: If supplying your own bat, please review the “Equipment” page to ensure it meets required specifications.
