When you sign your child up to play local baseball in Ontario, you're signing them up for more than a sport or a summer camp. It’s a chance for kids of all ages to learn important skills and make great friends. Baseball is also perfect for every ability, size, and gender. Could it be the most inclusive, experiential, funnest-for-everyone sport ever? You’ll have to decide for yourself.
Need a good reason to choose baseball for summer 2024? Here’s five!
Your child will get better at talking to their teammates and listening to what they have to say.
Some kids discover that they're really good at leading the team, making decisions, and motivating others. Youth baseball makes good leaders.
Baseball has tricky situations that make your child think and come up with smart solutions.
Your child will have so much fun playing baseball, they'll remember it for a long time to come.
Playing baseball is a fun way to stay active and keep fit.
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Your child can get really good at working with their teammates to reach their goals, even if they don’t win.
Baseball is an easy way to make new friends. Some teammates stay friends for life.
Imagine your child feeling super proud of themselves when they do well in games. It's a real confidence boost!
Kids learn the importance of being a good sport and showing kindness on and off the field.
Kids learn it’s important to show up for practice regularly, just like they do for school. Baseball is about being responsible and dependable.
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This can vary by local, but most offer programming starting at age four or five.
Experience is not necessary. In the younger Divisions, you will find about 6 to 10 children on each team with no experience. In the middle Divisions there will a be about 4 to 7 children with no experience on each team. In the older Divisions, you will find about 1 to 3 children on each team with no experience.
Of course. Please inform the league during the registration process so we can adequately provide the support and assistance required to your family.
Use the tool to find the association closest to your home and follow the link to their website for registration information!
Most leagues provide shirts and hats, team bats, baseballs and catcher’s gear. Your child will need:
- Baseball glove
- Running shoes or cleats (no metal spikes)
- Baseball bat (recommended, although team bats may be available)
- Baseball batting helmet with double ear flap
- Batting helmet chin strap, unless it cannot be attached with the C-Flap
- Protective athletic support
Yes! Please contact the local association directly for volunteer opportunities.
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