SUMMERSIDE – Here is everything you need to know to get registered for the 2020 Baseball season in Summerside!
DIVISION INFORMATION:
Wondering what league you or your child should register for this summer? Below are the leagues and programs we offer.
PROGRAMS:
Blastball: We’ve made a few small changes!
- Age 4 to 6 (They have to be 4,5 or 6 as of June 1st, 2020. )
- Runs Monday & Wednesday evenings at the PCH Field, Queen Elizabeth Park. Start Times of 45 min sessions rotate from 5 pm, 5:45 pm, 6:30 pm, and 7:15 pm.
- Our mission: To provide a stimulating, active and learning experience for our young children while introducing them to the game of baseball for the first time. Our goal and focus are to promote and enhance each child’s social/emotional, physical and cognitive development through learning the basic fundamentals of baseball as well as other important skills.
- Our Objective: The main objective is to provide a structured program for your children to learn together in a team environment while learning new skills each night. The number one goal of our program is ensuring our youngest Chevys’ are learning the fundamentals of baseball and most importantly, having fun while doing so.
- If your child has played 2 years at Blastball, they will be permitted to move up to Pony at age 6.
- Equipment Required: Sneakers or cleats, ball pants or gym pants, water bottle, ball cap, a baseball glove, baseball helmet. Jersey is provided
Pony:
- Age 7 to 9 (Player is 7, 8 or 9 years or younger during the calendar year of 2020)
- Runs Tuesday & Thursday evenings at the PCH Field, Queen Elizabeth Park. Start Times of 1 hour and 15 min long sessions rotate from 5 pm and 6:30 pm
- This program is great for Blastball program graduates but can also be introduced to new ball players. Sessions start with a mini practice followed by a game. The Program staff pitch to the kids at this level.
- Difference between Pony and Jr Mosquito: No travel for Pony, whereas Jr. mosquito does travel outside of Summerside. Program staff pitch to the players in Pony, whereas Coaches pitch to the players in Jr Mosquito.
- Equipment Required: Sneakers or cleats, ball pants or gym pants, water bottle, ball cap, a baseball glove, Baseball Helmet. Jersey is provided
Jr. Mosquito:
- Age 7 to 9 (Player is 9 years or younger during the calendar year of 2020)
- Practice through the week (Wednesday or Thursday) with your home games being Sunday Evenings at Queen Elizabeth Park. The coach pitches to the players at this level. You play six away games that may be held at any of the following locations (Bedeque, Borden, Kensington, Tignish or Oleary). This program is meant to prepare players for the competitive level of baseball. Having experience in the Blastball or Pony program is suggested to enroll in Jr. Mosquito.
- Difference between Pony and Jr Mosquito: Players have to travel in Jr. Mosquito, whereas Pony does not travel outside of Summerside. Program staff pitches to the player in Pony, whereas the coaches pitch in Jr. Mosquito.
- Equipment Required: Ball Cleats, white ball pants, water bottle, ball cap, a ball glove, ball helmet. Jersey is provided.
COMPETITIVE LEVEL:
Here are the divisions we offer at the competitive level, meaning that the player can choose to tryout for one of our “AAA”, or “AA” teams or be placed on one of our “A” teams!
- 11U (Mosquito): Player is 11 years or younger during the calendar year of 2020
- 13U (Peewee): Player turns 12 or 13 years during the calendar year of 2020
- 15U (Bantam): Player turns 14 or 15 during the calendar year of 2020
- 18U (Midget): Player turns 16, 17 or 18 during the calendar year of 2020
HOW TO REGISTER:
Wondering what your options are to register you or your child for the upcoming season? We offer both in-person registration and online registration. Here is your need to knows:
In Person Registration: Not being offered.
Due to COVID-19, we are asking our members to register online by clicking the link below
Online Registration: (RAMP Registration System)
Online registration will be available starting Monday, April 13th, 2020. The link for online registration will be available here: https://summersidebaseball.ca/links
**Please do not send payment at this time, simply select the payment method you will be using and submit the registration form.
**Deadline to Register is May 1st
NEW: Video Tutorial on how to register using RAMP: https://youtu.be/UC7f7LyR4qw
Note: It’s not so scary! All you have to do is create an account, log in and follow the easy steps to register. If you have an account from last season, simply login and follow the steps using your information saved from last year!
2020 RATES:
Here are the fees by division for the 2020 season.
- Blastball: TBD
- Pony: TBD
- 9U Jr Mosquito: TBD
- 11U Mosquito: TBD
- 13U Peewee: TBD
- 15U Bantam: TBD
- 18U Midget: TBD
Payment Online: At this time, we are not accepting any payment until we are given the go-ahead by Baseball PEI and COVID-19 Restrictions have been listed. Rates will be determined based on the modifications that may have to be made for the 2020 season.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Here are some important reminders surrounding registration!
- The deadline to register is May 1st 2020
- Please note that late Registration will only be accepted based on numbers and will be charged a late fee of $30.00 as of May 1st. All players must be registered to attend any tryouts.
- Any Registration inquires can be sent to [email protected]
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Summerside Area Baseball Association (SABA) is the governing body of minor baseball in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, and surrounding communities and has been growing the game since 1981. It is Baseball PEI’s largest association with 300 + players registered per season. SABA offers Baseball opportunities to children 4 years of age up to 18 years of age.
For more information on Summerside Baseball, visit www.summersidebaseball.ca or contact: [email protected]
