9U -Tadpole

       For players ages 8 & 9

2026 SPRING REGISTRATION CLOSED

Tadpole baseball is a development level in which the fundamental skills (throwing, catching and hitting) and knowledge of the game are learned in a fun and non-competitive environment with balanced teams.  The primary focus being on fun and sportsmanship.

In this division of play, girls and boys are provided with an opportunity to experience the elements of a shortened baseball game with put outs and swinging outs using a level 5 baseball.  The games will have a time limit with a min. 4 innings and max 6 innings (max 4 runs per inning).

At the beginning of the season, a batter receives pitches from a slinger pitching machine at low speed with players encouraged to swing at all balls.  Midway in the season, a pitch rule is used where only swinging strikes are observed as a strike and 2nd year players are encouraged to pitch the 1st inning. Batters are given opportunities to swing at a pitched ball from a 2nd year player. 

​Base running skills are also introduced where players advance only on a hit or a base on balls (no stealing or lead-offs).  Runners will learn what to do in a given situation on a pop-fly or grounder (infield fly rule will not be enforced).
Parent coaches will receive support and training to ensure they are comfortable to provide the basic fundamental skills and ensure the players have fun.  

Competitive Summer Team Tryouts will take place in June!​

Spring Season duration	April to June
Days	TBD by Coaches
Games and Practices	2 Practices and 1 Game
Times	TBD by Coaches
Locations	Kensington Park Harwood Park Cariboo + other associations field
Equipment Supplied	BBA Locker Baseball Jersey (to return) BBA Baseball Cap (to keep)
Equipment Required	Cleats (metal cleats are not permitted) Athletic Cup Baseball Glove Batting Helmet and Chinstrap Baseball Pants

 

BATS: Team bats will be provided but players are welcome to bring their own.

BCMBA BAT RULES:  ​9U 30 inch, 2 5/8 inch max diameter, unlimited length/weight drop - bats with greater than 2 ¼ in. barrel diameter must be marked “USABB” or stamped with BPF 1.15” (Bat Performance Factor) 

2026 Mandatory 9U Player Evaluations will be taking place Sunday, March 8th 9-10:30am at Scotiabarn turf field.  

Information about Summer season is given during the Spring season.

​Summer Ball Co-ed (All-Star): A Summer Ball team will be offered to any players who played Co-Ed during the Spring. Try-outs and selection are conducted in June and play during July. Full commitment is required/expected by players and parents/guardians. Please book your holidays in August if interested in this fun and challenging opportunity.
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​Fall Ball: BBA will field a team(s) depending upon availability of coaches and players. The Fall Ball program is designed to acclimate 7U 2nd year players to the increased base path and pitching rubber for the 9U level. Fall Ball starts the first week of September and runs through to Thanksgiving weekend in October.

​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 9U level.