Major Division
What Is Majors?
The game is essentially the same as is played in Minor Division but is played with strict adherence to the Little League Rulebook.
- 2 diamonds located at Richmond Green Park
- 1 diamond located at Rosscarrock Community Centre
- 1 diamond located at Optimist Athletic Park
- 1 diamond located at Battalion Park
- 1 diamond located at Stanley Park
- Indoor practice facility at Springbank Park For All Seasons
- 1 practice diamond located in Signal Hill
- 1 practice diamond located at Springbank Hill
- 1 practice diamond at Aspen Woods
- NEW - 2 DIAMONDS AT WESTGATE
Games and practices will take place on any day of the week, including weekends. Frequency of games and practices for teams is approximately 2 games and 1-2 practices per week. Games and practices are approximately 2 hours in length.
For events occurring during the week - start times are between 6:00 and 6:30 PM. For weekends the start times can be anywhere from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Games and practices will commence late April and run until late June.
CWLL will strive to have at least one qualified umpire at every regular season and playoff game.
There will be a number of opportunities for out-of-league tournament play, many of which will be out-of-town. CWLL covers the registration fees for the team for those tournaments.
- Numbered baseball jersey and belt for pants (which must be returned at the end of the season), ball cap, baseball pants, and baseball socks are supplied by CWLL with the pants, cap and socks kept by the player.
- All players must supply their own ball glove and running shoes or cleats (non-metal).
- All players must supply and use groin protection.
- Players must supply their own batting helmet. Please make sure it fits properly, is CSA approved, and mark it to identify it as your child's. A face guard on the helmet is optional.
- ATTENTION: Although Calgary West Little League does not require players at the Major level to wear helmets with face shields we strongly encourage players at the Majors level who wish to wear a face shield do so as a face shield is highly effective in reducing the likelihood of sustaining a facial injury if hit by a pitch.
- Many players have or will wish to purchase their own baseball bats. There are very strict rules about the dimensions and composition of bats allowed for Little League play. For further information on bats: CLICK HERE
- Each team will have an adequate supply of approved bats provided by CWLL.
- $350 per player plus $25 field maintenance fee for total fees of $375.
- Family discount: 2nd child is $25 off; 3rd child is $25 off; and 4th child is $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.
All players aged 7 to 18 years of age must go through an evaluation process to ensure that players are placed in the appropriate division based on age, ability, skill level and safety considerations.
Players will be evaluated with other players of the same league age as defined by Little League Baseball. Evaluations will be held for the following age groups: 7-8 year olds, 9-10 year olds and 11-12 year olds, 13, 14-16, and 17-18 year olds. The teenage evaluations may be conducted at the District Level.
Attendance at evaluation sessions is MANDATORY and non-attendance may result in the player being de-registered from the league.
An 11 year old could be assigned to either the Major or Minor division based on his/her evaluation results, the number of registrants in each age group, and the results of player draft(s), if applicable.
Some 10 year olds players may be invited by league officials to try out for the Major Division and the following criteria will apply: 1) must have played the previous year in the Minor Division 2) must be one of the top players in their age group 3) there must be available spots in the higher division 4) must be recommended to play up and invited to try out for the higher division.
All 10 year old players trying out for the Major Division must still register for Minor Division, and then attend the scheduled "Make up and Tryout" evaluation session which will be posted on the "Player Evaluations" page. If you are interested in having your 10 year old player attend a tryout session for the Major Division, please contact the Major Division Coordinator at [email protected] or the VP of Majors at [email protected].
Important Dates (Approximate Dates To Give General Timeline)
Calendar
- Jan. 1 - Registration Opens
- Mar. 1 – Registration Closes
- Apr. 14 – Coach Selection
- Apr. 15-17 – Team Creation
- Apr. 20 - Coach Meeting
- Apr. 25 - Equipment/Uniform Pickup
- May 1 – First games
- May 6 – Opening Day/Photos
- Jun. 28 – Equipment/Uniform Return
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
Calendar
- Jan. 1 - Registration Opens
- Mar. 1 – Registration Closes
- Apr. 4-8 Evaluations held at SPFAS
- Apr. 10 – Coach Selection
- Apr. 11- 14 – Team Creation
- Apr. 16 - Coach Meeting
- Apr. 25 - Equipment/Uniform Pickup
- May 1 – First games
- May 6 – Opening Day/Photos
- Jun. 11/12 – Playoffs Begin
- Jun. 27 – Championship Games
- Jun. 28 – Equipment/Uniform Return
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
Calendar
- Jan. 1 - Registration Opens
- Mar. 1 – Registration Closes
- Feb. 25 – Evaluations
- Mar. 15-20 – Coach Selection
- Mar. 31 – Minor A Draft/Team Creation
- Apr. 1-3 – Minor B Draft/Team Creation
- Apr. 7 – Coach Meeting
- Apr. 8 – Equipment/Uniform Pickup
- Apr. 9 – First Practices @SPFAS
- Apr. 15 – First Games
- May 1 – All-Star Registration Closes
- May 6 – Opening Day/Photos
- May 14/15 – All Star Evals
- May 27-29 – Minors Tournament Weekend @ Shouldice
- Jun. 1 – All Star Teams Announced
- Jun. 11/12 – Playoffs Begin
- Jun. 27 – Championship Games
- Jun. 28 – Equipment/Uniform Return
- Jun-Aug. – 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
Calendar
- Jan. 1 - Registration Opens
- Mar. 1 – Registration Closes
- Feb. 26 – Evaluations
- Mar. 15-20 – Coach Selection
- Mar. 29 – National Draft/Team Creation
- Apr. 1-3 – American Draft/Team Creation
- Apr. 8 – Coach Meeting
- Apr. 8 – Equipment/Uniform Pickup
- Apr. 9 – First Practices @SPFAS
- Apr. 15 – First Games
- May 1 – All-Star Registration Closes
- May 6 – Opening Day/Photos
- May 20-22 – Majors Tournament Weekend
- May 14/15 – All Star Evals
- Jun. 1 – All Star Teams Announce
- Jun. 11/12 – Playoffs Begin
- Jun. 27 – Championship Game
- Jun. 28 – Equipment/Uniform Return
- Jun-Aug. – All Star Season
- Aug 4-13 – Reg. Championship (Nationals)
Details
- Further developing of pitchers
- 11 to 12 year old players
- 60' diamond with 46' pitching distance
- There will be Major National and Major American divisions with players drafted based on player evaluations
Co-ed teams - Opportunity to try out for All Star
- Players are to have fun & stay active
- Learn more at Little League Baseball
Calendar
- Jan. 1 - Registration Opens
- Mar. 1 – Registration Closes
- Feb. 21 – Evaluations Begin
- Mar. 12 – Evaluations End
- Mar. 15-20 – Coach Selection
- Mar. 23 – Intermediate Draft/ Team Creation
- Mar. 23 – Intermediate Manager Meeting
- Apr. 8 – Equipment/Uniform Pickup
- Apr. 9 – First Practices @SPFAS
- Apr. 15 – First Games
- May 1 – All-Star Registration Closes
- May 6 – Opening Day/Photos
- Jun. 11/12 – Playoffs Begin
- Jun. 27 – Championship Games
- Jun. 28 – Equipment/Uniform Return
- Jun-Aug. – All Star Season
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
Calendar
- Jan. 1 - Registration Opens
- Mar. 1 – Registration Closes
- Feb. 21 – Evaluations Begin
- Mar. 12 – Evaluations End
- Mar. 15-20 – Coach Selection
- Mar. 23 – Junior Draft/ Team Creation
- Mar. 23 – Junior Manager Meeting
- Apr. 8 – Equipment/Uniform Pickup
- Apr. 9 – First Practices @SPFAS
- May 1 – All-Star Registration Closes
- May 6 – Opening Day/Photos
- Jun. 11/12 – Playoffs Begin
- Jun. 27 – Championship Games
- Jun. 28 – Equipment/Uniform Return
- Jun-Aug. – All Star Season
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
Calendar
- Jan. 1 - Registration Opens
- Mar. 1 – Registration Closes
- Feb. 21 – Evaluations Begin
- Mar. 12 – Evaluations End
- Mar. 15-20 – Coach Selection
- Mar. 23 – Senior Draft/ Team Creation
- Mar. 23 – Senior Manager Meeting
- Apr. 8 – Equipment/Uniform Pickup
- Apr. 9 – First Practices @SPFAS
- May 1 – All-Star Registration Closes
- May 6 – Opening Day/Photos
- Jun. 11/12 – Playoffs Begin
- Jun. 27 – Championship Games
- Jun. 28 – Equipment/Uniform Return
- Jun-Aug. – All Star Season
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
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!
Volunteering!
Calgary West Little League (CWLL) is a volunteer run organization. Parent participation is essential to ensuring that the baseball program is successful and registration fees are kept reasonable. Head coaches, coaches, parent managers, umpires and league officials are all volunteers. Volunteer Today!