Children/Adults aged 10 - 18 play in this league. Some age groups may have evaluations/try-outs before players are placed on appropriate teams. Our Baseball Convenor is Theresa Worton and she can be reached at 291-6966.
Baseball registration for children 8-adult takes place the first week of March and the season runs in May and June, and for the older ages can run into July.
Evaluations (Assessments):
Mosquito, Peewee, Bantam, Midget Divisions
In these age groups, the reason for skill evaluations (assessment) is, first and foremost, the safety of the athletes. We will attempt to place each athlete on a team with players of a comparable skill level in order to promote a safe baseball environment.
We also evaluate (assess) the athletes so that when tiered into “A” or “AA”, they are afforded the greatest opportunity for fun, further skill development and success at practices and during games.
Please make certain that your player attends their pre-season evaluation (assessment ) sessions. In addition to the evaluations (assessment) component our experienced assessor-coaches also offer tips and instruction, providing a useful early-season workout for all the players.
For Mosquito division and older, all players who do not attend the pre-season evaluation (assessment) sessions will be assigned to an “A” team automatically.
Teams will be assembled by the assessor-coaches for each age group and then coaches will be assigned once the tiering and team selection has been completed.
When and where are the Workouts and Evalautions (Assessments)?
Workouts will take place from Feb to end of March. Evaluations (Assessments) will take place mid to late April. Evaluations (Assessments) are usually completed in two to three sessions. For those that register their son/daughter for Workouts, you will get an email notice about the times and dates. For those registering at NGCC, you will be provided with an information handout.
Bantam, Midget, Junior Assessments: TBA: you will be contacted via email or phone.
Bantam & Midget players may play on other Bonivital teams depending on numbers. Players will be notified if this occurs.
*NOTE* Black Soxs AAA workouts/evaluations are separate from the regular ones.
What to wear and bring to workouts and Evalaution (assessments)?
Mosquito division and older:
Please arrive 15 minutes before the specified start time so that you can sign in and players can begin to stretch, jog, and warm up. Bring your own water bottle, labeled with your name. Wear sweat pants or baseball pants and an athletic cup. NO SHORTS!! Bring your baseball glove/bat/helmet.
Additional Workouts and Assessments:
In addition to the NGCC Workouts and Evaluations (Assessments), Bonivital is offering more workout/Evalautions times for Peewee, Bantam, and Midget level players as well as making selections for the Black Sox AAA teams.
See below for dates, times and location.
NOTE: It is important for all Peewee players to remember if you are not selected for the Peewee AAA program you MUST STILL come to the evalutions (Assessments) being held by the community center. Once again you will receive these dates/times/locations via email.
Coaches and assistant coaches:
We will be providing this year clinics to be held during a practice to assist both coaches and players learn the game of baseball.
Games and Practices:
Games: Game schedules are released late April or early May. Your team coach will provide a game schedule for you.
2010 Baseball Tentative Game days
Mosquito A : Plays T/TH
Mosquito AA : Plays M/W
Peewee A: Plays M/W
Peewee AA: Plays T/TH
Peewee AAA: Plays T/TH
Bantam / Midget : Will advise
Practices: Your coach will schedule practices and if applicable to your age group, batting cage sessions. Please attend the practices! Players do not improve if they only attend the games. Skills and drills are taught at the practices. At the games we implement what we learned in practice.
For example: In one fielding fly-ball practice, a player may catch 30-40 consecutive fly balls.
You may not catch 30-40 fly-balls in a complete season during games.
Coaches Equipment:
Each coach will be given a set of team equipment suitable for their age group. An equipment list will be issued with the equipment to simplify the equipment return process at the season-end.
Supplied equipment:
The community centre will provide baseball jerseys and hats for each player.
Required Player Equipment:
Each player will require the following:
• baseball glove (for pitchers Peewee and older, the glove must be a solid colour.)
• athletic cup
• helmet
• baseball pants/belt (Rookies can wear sweat pants)
Recommended Player Equipment:
Each player should have the following:
• rubber cleats (metal cleats allowed for Bantam/Midget)
• batting gloves(personal preference)
• dark long sleeve shirt for cooler weather (Mosquito & up)
Coaching:
Parents/relatives are encouraged to get involved with coaching. Without coaches, there will be no teams! Coaches are encouraged to take on-line coaching courses and community-based clinics to improve their coaching skills. Visit this website for detailed coaching information: www.nccp.baseball.ca
For information on required coaching certification, contact your convenor.
All coaches must take the course “Respect in Sport” if they plan to coach in the 2010 baseball season. Visit this website for detailed information: www.sportmanitoba.ca/respectinsport.php
Umpires:
Umpires are needed at all levels. Parents are also encouraged to take an Umpire clinic. If interested, go to: www.baseballmanitoba.ca
Boys and girls beginning at the age of 12 can register for an umpire’s clinic. It is an excellent opportunity for a young person to expand their knowledge of baseball as well as develop assertiveness, and make a little cash at the same time. After umpiring 6 games, you are fully refunded your umpire clinic fee.
2010 BoniVital Baseball Spring Evaluations
Location: Max Bell Center (University of MB) Cost $25 per player.
The main objective of the spring evaluations is to select the AAA rosters at all levels but we invite all players to come out, work on some skill development and get some of the rust out before the outdoor season gets started.
Pee Wee Evaluations - April 10 – 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
April 13 –7:45 pm to 10:00 pm
April 16- 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
(Two two hour slots: different groups: TBD)
April 17- 2:15 pm to 4:45 pm
(Two slots: different groups: TBD)
Bantam Evaluations - April 10 – 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm
April 14 – 7:45 pm to 10:00 pm
April 17 – 5:00 pm to 6:45 pm
Midget Evaluations - April 12 – 7:45 pm to 10:00 pm April 15- 7:45 pm to 10:00 pm
April 17- 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
• There could be additional invitational outdoor sessions to pick the area’s elite teams…all AAA teams will be selected by Tuesday, April 20th
• Please be at your first session at least 15 minutes early to register and warm up.
• Cash or cheque made payable to Bonivital Baseball
• You will need to show proof of Community Club registration
• If you have any questions, please email Jamie Bettens at jbettens@hotmail.com or Phil Habeck at phabeck@mts.net
• The AA and A tryouts will generally start the following week. Individual community center convenors will contact you with the necessary information.