Blast Ball Division
The Blast Ball program is designed for 4 and 5 year olds who are playing baseball for the first time.
5 year olds may register in either T-Ball or Blast Ball Divisions. It is recommended that 5 year olds with no previous baseball experience register for Blast Ball.
Blast Ball is a fast and fun introduction to baseball for players league age 4 and 5 year olds. Blast Ball introduces some basic concepts of baseball and teamwork. The program requires parent participation as this provides further encouragement for the young players. Teams are small with only 4-6 players and 2 coaches and every player gets an opportunity to hit the ball each inning. In Blast Ball there are 3 innings played and an inning is complete when each player has had a turn at bat.
In Blast Ball, there is only one base, the Blast Base and it is placed at the first base location. Each team takes a turn at batting (offence) and fielding (defense) per inning. Defensive players rotate fielding positions much like in a regular baseball game with the defensive players taking an infield or outfield position. For each at bat, the ball is placed on the tee and the batter hits the ball and runs to the Blast Base.
In Blast Ball there is no requirement for ball gloves as the Blast Ball is soft and baseball gloves are optional. The softness of the ball will also eliminate the fear factor of being hit by the ball.
Parent duties consist of raking the field before and after each game and managing kids in the dugout.
"Teammate" and "Sibling" requests for team placement are accepted for Blast Ball and T-Ball divisions.
Sessions are a combined practice (15-20 minutes) and a game. 2 teams are scheduled at each diamond.
Where do you play?
- Jeannie Elliot (A&B) - 3031 Lindsay Drive SW
- Glendale - Glenmount Dr SW & Gatefield Ave SW
- Connect Charter School (A&B) - 5915 Lewis Dr SW,
- St Thomas - 45 St SW & 25th Ave SW
When do you play?
Sessions take place on Monday and Wednesday at 6:00 - 7:00 PM starting April 29th ending June 24th
What equipment is required?
- T-shirt, pants and cap are supplied by CWLL and are kept by the player.
- Batting helmets, bat, tee, ball, and Blast Base are provided by CWLL.
- All players must supply and use groin protection.
What are the fees?
- $125 per player plus $25 field maintenance fee for total fees of $150.
- Family Discount: 2nd child is $25 off; 3rd child is $25 off; and 4th child $40 off.
- Financial assistance with Registration Fees is offered by KidSport at www.kidsport.ab.ca please visit their website to determine eligibility.
- Online registration is available commencing on January 1.
If you are interested in coaching Blast Ball, please indicate this on the online registration form or contact the Blast Ball Division Coordinator at [email protected]
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Important Dates (Approximate Dates To Give General Timeline)
Blastball/T-Ball 4U-6U
Calendar
- Jan. 1 - Registration Opens
- Mar. 1 – Registration Closes
- Apr. 14-17 – Coach Selection & Team Creation
- May 3 – Cal West opening day & team photos (all ages & divisions)
5U BLASTBALL
Our 5U Blastball division provides the following:
- Entry level play for 4+
- Co-ed teams
- Parent participation encouraged
- Basic skills are introduced
- Players are to have fun & stay active
- Learn more at Little League Baseball
6U T-BALL
Our 6U T-Ball division provides the following:
- Entry level play for ages 5 and 6
- Co-ed teams
- Continue to expand on basic skills
- Players are to have fun & stay active
- Dedicated coaches for each team
- Learn more at Little League Baseball
Rookie Ball 8U
Calendar
- Jan. 1 - Registration Opens
- Mar. 1 – Registration Closes
- Apr. 1-3 Mandatory Evaluations (indoors)
- Apr. 9-13 – Coach Selection & Team Creation
- May 3 – Cal West opening day & team photos (all ages & divisions)
- Jun. 10-20 – Playoffs
Details
Our 8U Rookie Ball division provides the following:
- Introduction to pitches
- Ages 7 & 8
- Co-ed teams
- Continue to expand on basic skills
- Dedicated coaches for each team
- Players are to have fun & stay active
- Learn more at Little League Baseball
Minors 10U
Calendar
- Jan. 1 - House League registration opens
- Mar. 1 – House League registration closes
- Feb. 15-25 – House League mandatory evaluations (indoors)
- Mar. 7-8 – House League call back evaluations (indoors)
- Mar. 15 - Apr. 2 – House League Minor A & B coach selection and team creation
- Apr. 8 – House League first practices (indoors)
- Apr. 15 - Sign up opens for summer All-Star tryouts
- Apr. 26 – Start of House League outdoor practices/games (weather dependent)
- May 3 – Cal West opening day & team photos (all ages & divisions)
- May 4 – Sign up closes for summer All-Star tryouts
- May 10-11 – Summer All Star tryouts
- Jun. 10-20 – House League playoffs
- Jun. 23 – Start of summer All Star season
Details
Our 10U Minors division provides the following:
- Introduction to pitching
- Learning to hit off of player pitches
- Ages 9 & 10
- Co-ed teams
- There will be a Minor A and Minor B division based on player evaluations
- Opportunity to try out for All Star
- Players are to have fun & stay active
- Learn more at Little League Baseball
Majors 12U
Calendar
- Jan. 1 - House League registration opens
- Mar. 1 – House League registration closes
- Feb. 15-25 – House League mandatory evaluations (indoors)
- Mar. 7-8 – House League call back evaluations (indoors)
- Mar. 15 - Apr. 2 – House League Minor A & B coach selection and team creation
- Apr. 8 – House League first practices (indoors)
- Apr. 15 - Sign up opens for summer All-Star tryouts
- Apr. 26 – Start of House League outdoor practices/games (weather dependent)
- May 3 – Cal West opening day & team photos (all ages & divisions)
- May 4 – Sign up closes for summer All-Star tryouts
- May 10-11 – Summer All Star tryouts
- Jun. 10-20 – House League playoffs
- Jun. 23 – Start of summer All Star season
Details
- Further developing of pitchers
- 11 to 12 year old players (co-ed teams)
- 60' diamond with 46' pitching distance
- There will be a Major National and Major American division based on player evaluations
- Opportunity to try out for All Stars (Summer Ball)
- Players are to have fun & stay active
- Learn more at Little League Baseball
Intermediate 13U
Calendar
- Jan. 1 - Registration opens
- Mar. 1 – Registration closes
- Feb. 15-25 – Mandatory evaluations (indoors)
- Mar. 7-8 – Call back evaluations (indoors)
- Mar. 15 - Apr. 2 – Coach selection and team creation
- Apr. 8 – First practices (indoors)
- Apr. 26 – Start of outdoor practices/games (weather dependent)
- May 3 – Cal West opening day & team photos (all ages & divisions)
- Jun. 10-20 – Playoffs
Details
Our 13U Intermediate division provides the following:
- For 13 year old players
- Co-ed teams
- 70' diamonds & 50' pitching distance
- Offers transition of field size
- Opportunity to try out for All Star
- Players are to have fun & stay active
- Learn more at Little League Baseball
Junior 14U
Calendar
- Jan. 1 - Registration opens
- Mar. 1 – Registration closes
- Feb. 15-25 – Mandatory evaluations (indoors)
- Mar. 7-8 – Call back evaluations (indoors)
- Mar. 15 - Apr. 2 – Coach selection and team creation
- Apr. 8 – First practices (indoors)
- Apr. 26 – Start of outdoor practices/games (weather dependent)
- May 3 – Cal West opening day & team photos (all ages & divisions)
- Jun. 10-20 – Playoffs
Details
Our 14U Juniors division provides the following:
- For 14 year old players
- Co-ed teams
- 90' diamonds & with pitching distance 60' 6"
- Opportunity to try out for All Star
- Players are to have fun & stay active
- Learn more at Little League Baseball
Senior 16U
Calendar
- Jan. 1 - Registration opens
- Mar. 1 – Registration closes
- Feb. 15-25 – Mandatory evaluations (indoors)
- Mar. 7-8 – Call back evaluations (indoors)
- Mar. 15 - Apr. 2 – Coach selection and team creation
- Apr. 8 – First practices (indoors)
- Apr. 26 – Start of outdoor practices/games (weather dependent)
- May 3 – Cal West opening day & team photos (all ages & divisions)
- Jun. 10-20 – Playoffs
Details
Our 16U Seniors division provides the following:
- Players ages 15 & 16
- 90' diamond with pitching distance 60' 6"
- Co-ed teams
- Opportunity to try out for All Star
- Players are to have fun & stay active
- Learn more at Little League Baseball
Challenger Baseball
Calendar
- During the season: Tuesdays - 6-7pm
Details
What to expect:
- For children, youth and young adults with cognitive and/or physical disabilities
- For ages 4 to 18, or up to 22 if still enrolled in school
- There are no outs in Challenger Baseball
- Every player gets to bat each inning
- After 5 pitches the player will then use a t-ball stand
- Last batter clears the bases
- Challenger Baseball is focused on FUN first!
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