EABA November 2026 Pitching & Catching Clinics

Registration Now Open!
Clinics are now sold out. Waitlist spots available. 

Pitching and catching are the most specialized positions on any baseball team, and learning the positions requires specialized instruction. EABA will host combined pitching and catching clinics to provide detailed instruction for aspiring and established pitchers and catchers.

The clinic will be designed and led by EABA coach Craig Pinder, along with AA Director Richard Lowerison and Coaching Director Cam Kondro, with support from other experienced EABA coaches and guest coaches. Players will receive elite instruction, quality repetitions and feedback aligned with their current skill set and level of advancement. Most importantly, players will participate and contribute to a positive, development-first culture where all are encouraged to push themselves to their next skill level, regardless of their starting point. Registration is limited to ensure a small player-to-coach ratio and a safe and engaging experience.

EABA's clinics continue to evolve and advance with players' developmental needs. The clinics will safely highlight player arm care and provide guidance for off-season at-home development.

 

PROGRAM DETAILS
Clinics will be held for two age ranges as summarized below. Players will be able to select a focus of either pitching or catching when registering.

 

11U-13U Clinic
Age Range: Players with birth years from 2014 - 2017
Schedule: Saturdays - November 7, 14, 21, 28
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Total Hours of Instruction: 6 hours
Cost: $160
Includes camp shirt.  

 

15U-18U Clinic
Age Range: Players with birth years from 2008 - 2013
Schedule: Saturdays - November 7, 14, 21, 28
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Total Hours of Instruction: 6 hours
Cost: $160
Includes camp shirt.  

Location
All sessions will be hosted at Turf Training Centre’s large new indoor facility, TTC 4 (Field I - 150’ x 90’) located at 1030 – 34 Ave, Nisku, approximately 5 km south of Ellerslie Road.

Target Participants
All players aged 11U – 18U interested in receiving specialized instruction on pitching and catching are encouraged to register, regardless of skill level or experience. Instruction will be provided to enable effective skill advancement at all levels. Players will be challenged and provided instruction to match their experience and abilities.

 

Learning Outcomes

   Pitching participants will learn and practice:

• Pitching mindset, objectives and approach
• Warm-ups and throwing progressions
• Body positioning and mechanics for full and stretch wind-ups
• Pitch design and secondary pitches (age-dependent)
• Pitcher defence
• Arm care and strengthening exercises
• Strength and conditioning

   Catching participants will learn and practice:

• Catching mindset and objectives
• Body positioning
• Receiving and framing
• Blocking
• Signalling pitches (age-dependent)
• Footwork/throwing to bases for steals, bunts, pick-offs
• Strength and conditioning

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can players register for both the pitching and catching components of the clinic?

A: Programming and planning for the clinics are built on a progression of mechanics, skills and drills to effectively build player knowledge and abilities. With this, players will be asked to sign up and focus on either pitching or catching, but not both.

Q: Can over-age 18U players register for the clinic?

A: Yes, the camp will be open to all eligible 11U-18U players, including over-age players.

Q: Can underage players register for the clinic?

A: The 11U/13U clinic is designed for players who will be in the 11U/13U divisions in the 2026 season. Since player pitching is not part of the game at the 9U or younger levels, they will not be considered for the clinic as to leave space for age-appropriate players. 

Q: Can I register for a portion of the sessions if I know my player will be unable to attend all sessions?

A: Unfortunately, we are unable to provide pricing for partial clinic registrations. Attendance at each session is not mandatory but the clinic will be designed for a full allotment of 6 instructional hours.

 

Q: What equipment is required?

A: All players will require indoor shoes, athletic attire (including a protective cup) and a glove. If needed, EABA will provide catcher equipment for players. Please be sure to note this within the registration process.

 

Q: Can I register a player for the clinic even though they were not registered with EABA this past season?

A: Definitely. All players are welcome to register and participate in EABA run camps and clinics.

 

Q: Why did fees increase from last year?

A: EABA strives to remove barriers to participation in youth sport and work to provide accessible and cost-effective options. However, as costs associated with running a camp continue to increase it impacts camps fees. In order to provide a quality experience for our players, we intentionally cap the number of participants so that they can receive the benefits of small player to coach ratios that allows for focused instruction and feedback to match each player's level of experience.

Additionally, EABA has included a camp shirt to help build a unified and team approach for the duration of the clinic.