15U -Bantam
For players ages 14 & 15
For the Bantam division, the Spring Season is tiered into three levels (A, AA, AAA). The “AAA” program is designed for the more advanced player, “AA” program is for the more seasoned player, while the “A” program is designed for the less advanced player. The “AA & AAA” will play one continuous season from Spring through Summer. The teams can play an interlocking schedule consisting of 20 to 25 games (depending on number of teams) against other associations. All home games are played at Kensington Park while we travel to the other association parks for our away games. Leads off are permitted and the balk rule is in play. Pitch count rules will be in effect to protect the young pitchers from injury. All pitch counts will be according to BC guidelines. The base paths are set at 80 feet and the distance from home plate to the pitching rubber is set at 54 feet. The fences are set at a minimum of 245’ in left & right fields and 280’ in centre field, to a maximum of 270’ in left & right fields and 300’ in centre field. A regulation game is 7 innings and may not be called earlier unless it is a permitted reason. Players are expected to help and support their team mates, and exhibit respect and good sportsmanship towards umpires, coaches and other players, win or lose.
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Spring
Season duration |
Single A: March to June (Spring and Summer) AA & AAA (single season): February (early) to August (mid); evaluations in January |
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Days |
TBD by Coaches |
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Games and
Practices |
4 times (combination of games and practices) |
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Times |
TBD by Coaches |
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Locations |
Kensington Park + away locations (subject to change) |
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Equipment
Supplied |
BBA Locker Baseball Jersey (to return) BBA Baseball Cap (to keep) |
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Equipment
Required |
Baseball Pants (color TBD -based on team’s coach) Matching Belt Cleats Athletic Cup Baseball Glove Batting Helmet and Chinstrap |
Information about Summer season is given during the Spring season.
Summer Ball (All-Star): Teams are offered at all levels (A, AA, AAA) depending on registration numbers, for both 1st and 2nd year players who have played a minimum of half of their respective team games during spring season. Tryouts and selection is conducted in June for A (AA and AAA were selected in Spring) and play during July for a chance at the Provincial Championships in early August. Full commitment is required/expected by players and parent/guardians. Please book your holidays in late August if interested in this fun and challenging opportunity.
Fall Ball: BBA will field a team(s) depending upon availability of coaches and players. The Fall Ball program is designed to acclimate 13U 2nd year players to the increase base path and pitching rubber for the 15U Level.
Indoor Winter Development Training: BBA will hold indoor training sessions over the winter months depending upon availability of coaches and players. The Indoor Winter Training is designed to develop baseball skills required for the 15U level.
Fall Ball: BBA will field a team(s) depending upon availability of coaches and players. The Fall Ball program is designed to acclimate 13U 2nd year players to the increase base path and pitching rubber for the 15U Level.
Indoor Winter Development Training: BBA will hold indoor training sessions over the winter months depending upon availability of coaches and players. The Indoor Winter Training is designed to develop baseball skills required for the 15U level.
