Rally Cap
Ages 6-7 (Birth years 2018 & 2019 for 2025 season)
2025 Registration Now Open!

This is an introduction to baseball for children 6 to 7 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 9U baseball.

The season starts the first week of May and finishes at the end of June. 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. 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 Rally Cap team will consist of 6 – 8 players per team making the innings go by quicker, therefore less time for kids to get bored.

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.

Parents must remain at the diamond and not leave their children alone.

For more information please visit the Baseball Canada Rally Cap Program Page.

Please note that the Rally Cap program is an adaptation from traditional T-ball, with a focus on player engagement and skill development in which players are challenged and supported to their individual abilities. Players are provided the opportunity for more progressive drills and game play typically experienced with T-ball. 

 

General Info:

• NEW: EABA expanded its Rally Cap program to better serve its members. Starting in 2023, EABA offers its members the option of playing at a location in the Capilano / Boonie Doon / King Edward Park area of southeast Edmonton
• Season runs from the start of May through to the end of June
• Members have the option of registering their players for the following game times and locations:
  
  Mondays and Wednesdays Only
  - Games at Mill Woods Sports Park (2730 - 66 St NW)
  or  Weinlos Park (2911-48 St NW) behind Weinlos School
  
  Tuesdays and Thursdays Only
  - Games at Capilano / Boonie Doon / King Edward Park area
  Exact Location: TBD
• Season runs from the start of May through to the end of June
• 6-8 players per team
• Team placement based on age and skill level
• Mid-Season Hat Evaluations: - May 17, 2025
• Picture Day: Saturday, May 10, 2025
  (teams will be notified of specific times between 9:00 am - 5:00 pm).
• Year-end Hat Evaluations and Celebration: Saturday, June 21st
  
• 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.

Game Day Structure:

1. Players to arrive early and be ready to start at 6:30 pm
2. Three teams per diamond 
3. Two teams play. (Game begins at 6:45 pm following a warm-up)
4. Third team focuses on skill development drills in the field
5. Teams rotate through hitting, fielding and practice station,
   with approx. 20 minutes at each area
6. Games end by 8:00 pm

 

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 of players are expected to participate and contribute to the team 

1. Head Coach
2. Assistant Coach(es)
3. Team Manager
4. Rally Cap Evaluations (two times per season)
5. Parents are also asked to be outfielders during the game, to assist the players
6. Photo/Social Parent

 

Equipment/Uniform:

• All players must have:
  - Glove
  - Running shoes
  - Baseball pants (sweat or track pants are also acceptable)
  - CSA approved protective cup
• EABA will provide players with a shirt and baseball cap
• It is encouraged that all players have a CSA approved baseball helmet,
  but if needed, each team will have a limited amount of team helmets to share. 

 

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

 

SEASON REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!