2017 Baseball Information Handout

Charleswood, Tuxedo, Corydon IMPORTANT BASEBALL INFORMATION for 2017 Players
Rally
Cap
7U
Grand
Slam
9U
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born 2006-7
11U
11U
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AA
born 2004-5
13U
13U
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AA
born 2002-3
15U
15U
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AA
born 1999-2001
18U
18U
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AA
Baseball Season
Early May through late June
All teams play Early May through June. Playoffs may continue until JUNE 29.
All teams play Early May through the City Playoffs, which finish JULY 10.
All teams play Early May through JULY 10. Playoffs may continue until JULY 17.
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Game Times Games usually start at 6:30, and players must arrive earlier (time depends on the league) for pre-game warm-ups. All leagues play 2 games per week.
Mon, Wed, or Sun evenings
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Mon, Wed, or Sun evenings, or Sat or Sun afternoons in early May
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Tues, Thurs, or Sun evenings, or Sat or Sun afternoons in early May (15U+18U some Fri evenings)
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From 6:15 - 7:15. Charleswood plays Tues&Thurs, Corydon plays Mon&Wed.
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Where Do You Play?
Charleswood at Westdale Junior High, Corydon at Sir William Osler School
Within Winnipeg South (south of the Assiniboine River, west of the Red River)
Throughout the entire City of Winnipeg
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What to Expect at the Ball Games
Non-competitive. Focus on Fun, and learning Basic Baseball Skills.
Non-competitive. Focus on teaching infield skills and hitting. Uses a pitching machine.
Scores kept, has umpires. Players pitch. Field size increases with age.
Continuous batting order, unlimited substitutions for fielding positions
Only fielding players bat, clear and limited re-entry rules, DH allowed
We supply Jerseys and Caps for all players (included in registration fees)
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What Equipment Do You Need to Provide?
Baseball Glove (required)
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Water Bottle labeled with player's name (required)
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Batting Helmet labeled with player's name (required)
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Gray Baseball Pants (Gray Sweatpants are fine for 7U and 9U, and are OK for 11U-A)
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Athletic Supporter (required)
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Batting Gloves (optional)
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Baseball Shoes (optional) , must have plastic or rubber cleats
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Baseball Shoes (optional) , may have rubber/plastic cleats or metal cleats
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Bats - 18U-AA ONLY - players must supply their own wood bats
Bats are provided for all teams except 18U-AA. **All bats must have the word Baseball or T-ball on their barrel label. Bats labeled Softball cannot be used.**
Players may buy and use their own bats, as long as they meet the Baseball Manitoba specifications for their league. All bats have a weight (in ounces), a length
(in inches), and a rating (a negative number because it is weight minus length) stamped on the end of the handle. In the list below, a bat requirement of -3 means
that bats rated -3, -2, +1 are fine; bats of -4, -7, -10 are not allowed. A bat requirement of -10 means bats -10, -8, -3 are fine; bats -11, -12, -14 are not allowed.
ALL: maximum 2 3/4 " diameter; 9U+11U: maximum 32" long; 13U: -10 rating; 15U+18U-A: -3 rating
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