NORTH VAN CENTRAL BASEBALL ASSOCIATION: - Levels of Play
Ages: 5 & 6
1 May 2005 - 30 Apr 2007
THE PLAY BALL! PROGRAM is a new way of introducing the sport of Baseball to children. This program is patterned after informal playground games which teach all the basic skills for ALL players and skill levels. It also provides parents/coaches the necessary tools to teach these skills and have fun with their child/team. The child will experience excitement, enjoyment and success. It is a weekly hour of FUN and LOTS OF ACTION. Participants will go home at the end of the night happy and tired, while improving their fitness level.
One session per week.
2012 Fee - $135.00
FARM
Ages: 7 & 8
1 May 2003 - 30 Apr 2006
Focused on fun and the development of basic baseball skills. Coaches pitch. The team bats through 1/2 the roster each inning without a limit on runs or outs; the last batter in the inning clears the bases. No score is kept.
Two games and 1 practice per week.
2012 fee: $160.00
MINORS
1 May 2000 - 30 Apr 2003
(8 Year Old players whose skill level is at the top of their age group and have been evaluated on par with this older age group.)
A pitching machine is used which allows more success at the plate and more action for the fielders. Players pitch limited innings in the last portion of the season. Innings end with 3 outs, but there is a maximum of 5 runs per inning.
All Minors players must attend a pre-season assessment to allow the league to balance the teams. Games are scheduled to interlock with adjoining leagues.
Approximately two games and 1 practice each week (varied schedule).
2012 fee: $180.00
MAJORS AL
Ages: 10 - 12
1 May 1999 - 30 Apr 2002
This competitive level of play for 10-12 year olds continues the development from the Minors and begins to really build players skills at specific position play.
Players must be selected by a draft process after tryouts. Games are scheduled to interlock with adjoining District 5 Leagues.
As many as 3 games and 3 practices each week.
2012 fee: $200.00
MAJORS NL
Ages: 10 - 12
1 May 1999 - 30 Apr 2002
10, 11, & 12 year old players whose skill level is at the top of their age group. Player assignments to this division are made on the basis of player evaluations and the coaches' draft selections. Games are scheduled to interlock with adjoining leagues.
As many as 3 games and 3 practices each week.
2012 fee: $200.00
JUNIORS
Ages: 13 & 14
1 May 1997 - 30 Apr 1999
Assessments may take place if warranted by the number of registrants.
Team(s) participate in one of two tiers of a league that includes other Lower Mainland District Leagues. Games are scheduled by District 5.
2012 fee: $210.00
SENIORS
Ages: 15 & 16
1 May 1995 - 30 Apr 1997
NVC combines with adjacent league to form a team. Assessments may take place if warranted by the number of registrants.
Team(s) participate in one of two tiers of a league that includes other Lower Mainland District Leagues. Games are scheduled by District 5.
2012 fee: $220.00
BIGS
Ages: 17 & 18
1 May 1993 - 30 Apr 1995
NVC combines with adjacent league to form a team. Assessments may take place if warranted by the number of registrants.
Team(s) participate in one of two tiers of a league that includes other Lower Mainland District Leagues. Games are scheduled by District 5.
2012 fee: $220.00
CHALLENGER
Highlands Little League hosts a Challenger Division, meant to appeal to players aged 5 through 18 with special needs living on the North Shore. Information can be found on the Highlands Little League website at www.highlandsbaseball.com.
