Practices: Typically 2–4 times per week.

Games: Often 4 games per weekend.

Tournaments: Most teams play 5–6 tournaments over the summer (excluding Prairie Championship weekend). Associations apply to LLAB to host tournaments. Cal West does not control which tournaments are approved for us to attend.

Travel: Usually 3+ weekend tournaments are out of town, sometimes on short notice.

Attendance expectation: 90%+ availability is expected.

*This is not casual summer baseball — it’s a significant time commitment and must be a priority from mid June through the August long weekend.

Registration is $400.

Players will receive personalized home and away game jerseys, a practice uniform, pants, socks, and hats to keep.

*It does NOT include travel, hotels, or meals.

Common destinations include:

- Lethbridge

- Medicine Hat

- Moose Jaw

- Norcrest

Cal West does not control the tournament locations or schedules.

Families are responsible for all arrangements and costs associated with travel and accommodations.

Players interested in the All-Stars program must complete a registration form and attend mandatory tryouts.

Player selection is based on multiple factors, including tryout performance, coach observations during spring practices and games, and performance during spring tournament play. The All-Star program is a competitive program with limited roster spots. As a result, registration to play, and participation in tryouts, do not guarantee placement on a team.

Evaluations are conducted for all players in spring house league as part of our registration process. Evaluations help the league assess each player’s current skill level and ensures players are not only placed in the appropriate division, but that teams are also formed as evenly as possible. Players are not cut as a result of evaluations.

Tryouts are used for our competitive All-Star program where players are selected for limited roster spots based on performance. Participation in a tryout does not guarantee placement on a competitive team.

Tryouts are intended to support competitive play while maintaining Little League’s commitment to sportsmanship, fair play, and positive player development.

No. A, AA, and AAA All-Stars teams all provide strong development opportunities. Each level offers competitive baseball appropriate to the player's own skill and ability.

Consistent availability is expected and any known conflicts should be shared upfront with the All-Stars coordinator.

Fair Play

“Fair play” is often associated with creating an even playing field where all players receive equal opportunities to participate, as is typical in spring baseball. Here, the focus is on inclusivity and ensuring that everyone has a balanced amount of playing time and exposure to different positions, regardless of performance outcomes./p>

Play to Win

In contrast, “play to win” comes into effect during high-stakes games, such as those in the Championship Weekend. The focus shifts toward strategic decisions that maximize the team’s chances of success. This means that coaches may adjust where players are placed based on their performance and the needs of the team.

We understand that this competitive approach may be new for some families. Sharing this information ahead of time helps everyone be fully informed, making it easier to focus on the positive aspects of teamwork and sportsmanship.

All games follow official Little League Alberta regulations, available at littleleagueab.ca and Regular Season to Tournament: Rule Differences