Teenage Division
Teenage Divisions (age 13-16)
In the Teenage Division there are usually 10 to 12 players per team and they are selected onto teams after an evaluation process before the start of the season.
There are a maximum of nine players in the field defensively for each inning. Players are rotated through the infield and outfield positions and may sit for one or two innings at the discretion of the coaches.
"Teammate" requests for team placement are NOT accepted in the Rookie, Minor, Major and Teenage Divisions. "Sibling" requests for team placement will be considered at all levels for players eligible to play within the same division.
When do we play?
Games will take place on any day of the week, including weekends. Practices will occur at the team head coach's discretion on open days during the week. Frequency of games and practices for teams is approximately 2 games and 2 practices per week.
For events occurring during the week - start times are 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.
What are the fees?
- $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 kidsport.ab.caplease visit their website to determine eligibility.
- Online registration is available commencing on January 1.
Interlock Games
Interlock games are played during the regular season with District 8 against teams from Rocky Mountain Little League, Fish Creek Little League and Cal South Little League. These game count towards the regular season with play-offs at the end of regular season to determine the Interlock champion.
What equipment is required?
- Numbered, embroidered 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 and are 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.
- 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.
- Each team will have an adequate supply of approved bats provided by CWLL.
The Intermediate Division is for 13 year olds.
At the Intermediate Division level the game evolves to reflect all aspects of a real baseball game. There is a move to larger 80 ' diamond and the use of the regular rules of baseball, including calling balks and allowing lead-offs. Some games maybe played at the Intermediate size diamond which is 70' baselines and 50' pitching mound distance.
The Junior 90 Division is for 14 year olds.
At the Junior 90 Division level the game evolves to reflect all aspects of a real baseball game. There is a move to larger 90 ' diamond and the use of the regular rules of baseball, including calling balks and allowing lead-offs.
The Senior Division is for 14 to 16 year olds
The Senior Division is played on 90' baselines and follows all of the rules of regular baseball. Regular season and playoffs interlock with all other participating leagues in Calgary, including outlying areas such as Airdrie, Cochrane, Canmore, and Okotoks
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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
- 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
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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