SUMMER MINORS INFO

What Baseball Ages play Minors?​

• Ages 8-10

 

• The league age determination date is the age a player has attained as of a specific date (August 31st of the current year), for the purpose of placing the player in a particular Division.  As of 2021 the date in Divisions of Little League Baseball is as follows:

 

 

What is Minors?

• Minors is still a development Division for our young players, and the focus remains on teaching the fundamentals of batting, throwing, fielding and the introduction of pitching.  The goal is for players to learn how to pitch in game situations and for them to continue to develop their hitting, throwing and fielding skills in a fun and safe environment.
• At the Minors Division level, pitching to and by the players is introduced to become part of the game.  As many players as possible will be encouraged to pitch.  Most basic Little League Rules will apply with modification "House Rules" to enhance player development which we have found appropriate for better play at this level.  This is still a developmental division and a strong emphasis remains on teaching basic skills in a true Little League Baseball environment.  Teams in this Division field 9 players each inning and ALL players are in the batting line-up.  All players can expect equal playing time.  This is the first level at which we have umpires to call balls and strikes, as well as outs.  Umpires in this Division will allow a fairly liberal strike zone to encourage hitting.
• Players will be placed on teams based and balanced based on previous playing experience and eval scores if they evaluated. There will be no tiered divisions.

 

What is the cost of Minors?

• The cost is $200.

 

How long is the Season and how often do they play?

• • The 2021 Summer House League Season is 5 weeks.
  • The season will start (Opening Day) on July 12^th and end on August 13^th.
  • Each team would be scheduled 2 games per week between July 12^th & August 13^th.
    • Fridays and weekends will be used for make-up games.
    • Coaches can schedule weekends practices at their discretion
  • **All dates mentioned above are subject to change.**

 

What times do they play?

• Minors games start at 6:15pm will have no new innings starts after 8:15pm. Managers for each team will determine how early they arrive prior to the game starting (generally 25 - 30 mins early).
• **Game times are subject to change.**

 

What are the diamond locations?

• All Diamonds are located within FCLL Boundaries/Communities.
• Games will vary between all designated Minors Diamonds.
• http://www.fcll.ca/locations/minors/

 

Details on Team Formation and League Play:

• Teams will typically be made up of 10-12 players and 2-3 coaches each.
• Games will take place on weeknights (Mon – Thurs) (*subject to change based on registration and the having enough volunteers).
• Players will be placed on teams based and balanced based on previous playing experience and eval scores if they evaluated. There will be no tiered divisions.

 

What equipment is included in the registration fees?  What equipment do the parents/guardians need to provide?

• Registration Fees cover the cost of the field permits and umpires. Fish Creek Little League will supply each team a set of jerseys, catcher gear and balls.  A few Team Bats will also be provided by the League; however, it is preferable if each player has their own bat.
• Each player MUST have their own batting helmet (for hygiene purposes). There are spares provided which must be sanitized after use.
• Each player will be expected to have white baseball pants (not provided by the league), their own ball glove and athletic cup/jill.

 

What if I can’t afford the registration fees?

• Under the Little League charter, no child may be excluded from play based on inability to pay.
• Subsidies are available through an application on Kidsport:  kidsport.ca
• For those families registering through Kidsport, to complete the registration process, please contact our Registrar at:  registrar@fcll.ca.

 

What are some of the known and potential impacts of Covid-19?

• All FCLL programs will adhere to the League’s Safety Plan and Communicable Disease Transmission Prevention Guidelines, which may be updated periodically to reflect the most current municipal, provincial and/or federal guidelines.
• Any new requirements will be communicated through the seasons if changes are issued by AHS.

 

What is the refund policy?

• Withdraw prior to start of the Season (the first night of the Minors programs):
  • Registration Fees less a $25 administration fee will be refunded.
• Withdraw after the start of the Season:
  • No Refunds

 

I want to coach or volunteer, how do I go about doing this?

• Please indicate on your child’s registration that you would like to coach or volunteer.
• To apply to coach or volunteer please complete the steps required in our Coach Registration which can be found at:  https://www.fcll.ca/2021-summer-coach-registration/
• Coaches are required prior to teams being made. Number of coaches will limit the number of registrations that can be received.
• Coaches registering early will guarantee their child’s registration to the program.

 

Should you not be able to locate an answer to your questions please do not hesitate to contact our Registrar at:  registrar@fcll.ca.

 

NOTE: This information is specific to our league and may change at any time.