Participation Policy
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2026 Participation Hour Requirements
Division — Required hours — Association hours
5U — Help at each practice and game — As needed
7U — 20 hours per family — Team or Association
9U–18U — 20 hours per family — At least 5 hours for the Association
Single-season teams — 30 hours per family — At least 10 hours for the Association
26U — 10 hours per family — At least 5 hours for the Association; $100 deposit
Single-season teams include 13U AAA, 15U AA, 15U AAA, and 18U AAA/College Prep. 18U players may complete the hours instead of a parent or guardian.
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When and How to Complete Your Hours
Hours can be accumulated before the Spring season, throughout Spring, or into Summer and Fall if they have not been completed by the end of Spring.
Summer teams: An additional 10 hours are required, with at least 5 hours helping the Association, specifically at tournaments.
Fall teams: Families are expected to help their team. 13U and 15U families help take down the fences at Kensington and Harwood.
How to track hours
For Association Participation Hours, visit the Track it Forward link to find upcoming roles. The link is updated regularly.
For Team Participation Hours, use TeamSnap to sign up for assignments for each practice or game, then use Track it Forward to log completed hours. Team Parents and Managers will provide updates on completed hours.
Participation Deposits and Questions
Deposits may be paid by cheque, payable to BBA or Burnaby Baseball Association, or by cash.
Spring: $200 — returned in early July if requirements are met.
Summer: $200 — returned in late August if requirements are met.
Fall: $100 — returned in late October if requirements are met.
If the required hours are not completed by the end of the Fall Baseball season, the deposit will be cashed by October 31, 2026.
Questions? info@burnabybaseball.com
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Team Hours — Possible Activities and Credits
Coach: 20 hours; 30 hours for single-season teams.
Assistant Coach: 20 hours; 30 hours for single-season teams.
Team Manager: 20 hours; 30 hours for single-season teams.
Dugout Manager (7U–11U): 20 hours full-time or 2 hours per event.
Field Prep: Games pre/post (2 required), practices pre and/or post — 1 hour, ½ hour, or ½ hour credits as listed on the original schedule.
Scorekeeping: 2 hours. Pitch Counter (11U+): 2 hours. Base Coach Helper (5U/7U): 2 hours. Snacks (5U/7U): 1 hour.
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Association Hours — Possible Activities and Credits
Major roles: Umpire Allocator, Volunteer Coordinator, Field Allocator, Equipment Manager, Uniform Coordinator, Player Development, Coaches Development, Tournament Coordinator, Division Coordinator, Registrar, Field Champion, Photo Day Coordinator, and Board Member — 20 hours standard or 30 hours for single-season teams.
Other volunteer opportunities: Fence installation/take down; field locker prep; equipment and uniform handout or collection days; concession setup, cleanup and sales; sign posting and take down; Photo Day helpers; tournament assistance; and liner transport. These are credited per sign-up.