Calgary West Little League: Player Equipment
Player EquipmentEach year the league receives many questions on what equipment is required to play baseball. Below is a quick summary for each division.
Please refer to Equipment Specifications for suggestions on exactly what type and/or size of equipment and optional items to purchase.
Please refer to Retailers for a list of recommended locations to purchase equipment.
BLASTBALL
Required: Groin Protection
Optional: Batting Helmet
Provided: Uniform, BlastBall Equipment, Batting Helmets (team shared)
T-BALL
Required: Baseball Glove, Groin Protection
Optional: Batting Helmet, Baseball Cleats
Provided: Uniform, Catcher's Gear (team shared), T-Ball Bat (team shared), Batting Helmets (team shared)
ROOKIE BALL AND MINORS
Required: Baseball Glove, Groin Protection
Optional, but recommended: Batting Helmet, Baseball Cleats, Youth Bat
Provided: Uniform, Catcher's Gear (team shared), Youth Bat (team shared), Batting Helmets (team shared)
MAJORS
Required: Baseball Glove, Batting Helmet, Groin Protection
Optional, but recommended: Baseball Cleats, Youth Bat
Provided: Uniform, Catcher's Gear (team shared), Youth Bat (team shared)
JUNIOR AA AND JUNIORS
Required: Baseball Glove, Batting Helmet, Groin Protection
Optional, but recommended: Baseball Cleats, Junior Bat
Provided: Uniform, Catcher's Gear (team shared), Junior Bat (team shared)
SENIORS AND BIG LEAGUE
Required: Baseball Glove, Batting Helmet, Groin Protection
Optional, but recommended: Baseball Cleats, Senior Bat
Provided: Uniform, Catcher's Gear (team shared), Senior Bat (team shared)
Equipment Specifications
GROIN PROTECTION
- MUST be worn by ALL players, both male and female.
- Can be commonly purchased at retailers such as Wal-Mart, SportChek, etc.
BASEBALL GLOVES
- Maximum size allowed for any fielders glove or first baseman mitt is 12" in length
- Pitchers may not wear a glove that is white or gray in colour, or containing these colours
- Catchers may wear any sized glove consistent with protecting the hand, BUT may not use a fielder's glove or first basemen's mitt
- It is recommended players wear a glove appropriate to their size and position on the field
BASEBALL BATS
- 2 1/4" Aluminum Metal or Composite Bats (CLEARLY marked BPF 1.15) of any weight and not longer that 33 inches may be used in the Major, Minor, Rookie Ball and T-Ball divisions
- 2 5/8" Aluminum Metal or Composite Bats of any weight and not longer than 34 inches may be used in the Junior AA and Junior divisions (Note: 2 3/4" bats are no longer permitted)
- 2 5/8" Aluminum Metal or Composite Bats not weighing numerically more than 3 ounces less than the length of the bat (i.e. 33 inches and 30 ounces, commonly known as -3) and not longer than 36 inches may be used in the Senior or Big League divisions
- ONLY baseball bats meeting Little League specifications may be used. Softball, fastpitch and other types of bats may not be used
- It is recommended that players use a bat sized appropriate to their age, height and ability
- Batting gloves can be worn to increase grip and reduce bat friction and the possibility of blisters
BATTING HELMETS
- All players must wear a batting helmet meeting NOCSAE standards and be stamped as such
- No stickers, decals or other marking should be applied to a batting (or catchers) helmet by anyone other than the manufacturer as it may void safety specifications
- In certain divisions, the league may mandate the use of a batting mask/cage. Any personal helmets MUST have these applied where necessary
- Personal batting helmets are recommended for all players, however the league does supply helmets for team use in the BlastBall, T-Ball, Rookie Ball and Minor divisions
- It is recommended that players wear a properly sized batting helmet and apply a chin strap for additional safety
BASEBALL CLEATS
- Molded plactic baseball cleats are permitted in the Major, Minor, Rookie Ball and T-Ball divisions
- Metal spike (and plactic molded) baseball cleats are permitted in the Junior AA, Junior, Senior and Big League division
OTHER ITEMS
Long or Short Sleeved Shirts: May be worn under team uniforms, however the entire team should wear identical colours, and pitchers are not permitted to wear white coloured sleeves.
Catchers Gear: Personal catcher's gear is permitted, but all items must meet Little League requirements
- Helmet: Must meet NOCSAE standards and be stamped as such, no 'skull caps' are permitted, and all helmets must have a dangling throat guard attached
- Chest Protector: Must have the long groin protector extension in the Majors division and below
Retailers
CALGARY AREA RETAILERS
Big League Apparel & Sports
Bay 6, 3601 19th Street NE
Calgary, AB
403-291-3770
http://www.bigleaguecanada.com
* Player packages and discounts will be available in 2009 *
Tuxedo Source For Sports
2520 Centre Street N
Calgary, AB
403-277-2872
Play It Again Sports
270 Stewart Green SW
Calgary, AB
403-686-4228
http://www.playitagainsportswesthills.com
ONLINE RETAILERS
Home Run Sports - Winnipeg
1-800-565-2025
MVP Athletic Supplies - Vancouver
1-800-910-1012
http://www.mvpathleticsupplies.com
Baseball Express - United States
1-800-937-4824