9U
Ages 8-9 (Birth years 2016 & 2017 for 2025 season)
2025 Registration Now Open!

 

This is an introduction to baseball for children aged 8 to 9 years old. The two main purposes of this level are to get children interested in the game of baseball and to begin preparing them for the next level, which is the 11U baseball. The season starts the first week of May. It is our goal to provide everyone involved in the sport with a fun and positive experience. This is accomplished by promoting active participation during the game and providing the players with the necessary fundamental skills during games and practices to learn and develop their individual and team skills while also enjoying their baseball experience. All games will be played on the south side of Edmonton but primarily at Mill Woods Sports Park (2730 66 St NW). The objectives at this level are to focus on teaching proper throwing mechanics, fielding ground balls, catching, hitting and base running. Through active participation, players will continue to develop their personal and team skills. Each Rookie team will consist of 6 – 9 players per team which allows more involvement and opportunities for the players.

It is recommended to have unlimited coaching assistants both on and off the playing field to help give children direction and we encourage parents to get involved and help out at practices and games.

 

General Info:

• Games Tuesday/Thursday
• Season runs from the start of May through to the end of June
• Rookie / 9U Coach pitch Tournament - TBD
• Games & Practices will be held at:
  Mill Woods Sports Park (2730 - 66 St NW) and
  Weinlos Park (2911-48 St NW) behind Weinlos School
• Picture Day: Saturday, May 10, 2025
  
• Year-end Celebration and Skills Challenge: Saturday, June 21, 2025
  Mill Woods Sports Park
• Registration Fees: $200 - Early Bird until March 1st.
  $230 After March 1st.
• Plus Fundraising Raffle Fee of $100 is required at registration with the fee recoverable by selling raffle tickets.

 

NEW for 2025: 9U PLUS!

Based on feedback received from past seasons, EABA is offering a '9U Plus' option that provides players with more on-field and development time. The '9U Plus' teams will play 2-3 days a week with additional practices (with a total of 3-4 events a week).

Please note there is an additional fee for 9U Plus players and teams may need to travel outside of EABA boundaries.

Registration Fees: $235 - Early Bird until March 1st. 
$270 After March 1st.

Game Day Structure:

1. Players are to arrive for 6:15 pm with warm-ups at 6:30 pm
2. 6 - 9 players per team
3. Each player bats each inning
4. Coaches pitch 5 pitches before the player switches to the tee
5. Games end by 8:00 pm
   
6. Full overview of EABA's 9U Recommended Programming

 

Prior to the season, all players will need to provide the following:

• Registration payment
• Sign up for an Association Volunteer Commitment
  • Families of all players are required to fulfill an Association Volunteer Commitment in addition to a Team Level Volunteer Commitment (for each player). 
  • Players will not be allowed to participate without a commitment to an Association Volunteer credit.
  • Families that do not complete the volunteer commitments will be charged a $300 Volunteer Fee.
• In lieu of a Jersey Deposit at the start of the season, players will be required to return their jerseys to the team at the end of the season. Any player who does not return their jersey with the team set will be charged $200.

 

Parent involvement/ Volunteering positions:
Parents/guardians are expected to participate and contribute to their player's team

1. Head Coach
2. Assistant Coaches
3. Team Manager
4. Jersey Parent
5. Rookie Day Coordinator
   
6. Raffle Coordinator
7. Photo Coordinator
   
8. Photo/Social Parent

 

Equipment/Uniform:

• All players must have:
  - CSA approved baseball helmet
  - Glove
  - Running shoes (Rubber/Hard Plastic Cleats are optional - No Metal Cleats)
  - Baseball pants (sweat or track pants are also acceptable)
  - CSA approved protective cup
• Bats are optional (provided by EABA)
• EABA will provide players a shirt and baseball cap

 

What is included:

• Administration and association fees
• Baseball Alberta fees
• Team / Individual picture for each player
• Coaches honorarium
• Field time (practices and games)
• Hat and team shirt
• Equipment
• First Aid supplies

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!