About Minor Baseball
BC Minor Baseball
Salt Spring baseball operates in partnership with BC Minor Baseball, the provincial governing body for minor baseball in British Columbia. This partnership ensures our baseball programs follow provincial standards for safety, development, and fair play, while providing players with clear pathways as they progress through the sport.
Divisions
7U / T-Ball / Rally Cap
Born: 2019-2020
The goal of the T-Ball division is to create a fun and positive introduction to baseball for both players and families.
Focus areas include:
- Spring season: April-June
- One game/practice a week
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Learning basic baseball skills, rules, and simple game strategy
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Developing coordination and confidence
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Having fun in a safe, supportive environment
Equipment:
Players are required to have a glove, athletic shoes and jogger pants.
9U Tadpoles
Born: 2017-2018
Players continue developing core baseball skills such as hitting, throwing, fielding, and running, with a strong emphasis on fun and teamwork.
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Spring season: April to mid/end of June
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Fall season: September to end of October
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Typically 2 practices per week
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May include weekly/biweekly on or off-island games. Possibility of playing a summer Tadpole regionals Tournament in July.
- Hard balls will be introduced in practice and games
Schedules will be shared once finalized.
11U Mosquitos
Born: 2015-2016
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Spring season: April to mid/end of June
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Fall season: September to end of October
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Interlock games are typically held at Portlock Park and off-island (Ladysmith, Duncan, or Chemainus)
- Interlock Playoffs will be played in the first 2 weeks of June with last minute scheduling in effect
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Players usually have 2-3 practices and/or games per week
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Games are played with an official plate umpire, and when possible, a base umpire
13U PeeWee
Born: 2013-2014
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Spring season: April to mid/end of June
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Fall season: September to end of October
- Interlock games are typically held at Portlock Park and off-island (Ladysmith, Duncan, or Chemainus)
- Interlock Playoffs will be played in the first 2 weeks of June with last minute scheduling in effect
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Players usually have 1-2 practices per week and 1-2 games per week
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Games are played with an official plate umpire, and when possible, a base umpire
Equipment Notes:
While not required, many players choose to use batting gloves and their own bat.
Maximum bat size for 13U PeeWee:
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32” length
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2 ¾” barrel diameter
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Drop -10
15U Bantam
Born: 2011-2012
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In previous seasons, Bantam practices and games have been held off-island
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SSIMBA has purchased a portable pitching mound, allowing for on-island practices if there is sufficient interest and coach availability
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Players typically have 1-2 games per week and 1-2 practices per week
- Interlock games are played off island weeknights and weekends with double headers likely for weekend games
Equipment Requirements
Players will need:
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Baseball glove
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Baseball pants (white or grey)
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Black or red socks
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Batting helmet with chin strap
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Athletic supporter
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Cleats (not required for T-Ball; required for 9U and up)
Provided by the association:
More specific equipment details will be shared once teams are formed.
Registration
Registration details, fees, and important dates can be found on the Registration page.
