Frequently Asked Questions
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WHAT DO I NEED TO PLAY BASEBALL?
- Baseball glove
- Running shoes or cleats (no metal spikes)
- Baseball bat
- Baseball batting helmet with double ear flap
- Batting helmet chin strap or C Flap
- Protective athletic support (Jock or Jill)
WHAT AGE GROUPS DO YOU HAVE?
We offer baseball starting at U6 thru U18.
U6 is one night a week and players will learn to hit the ball off a tee, catch & field a ball and throw the baseball. Multiple small teams will share a field. Each team will do a variety of drill stations and mini games.
For our U7-U9 age groups, depending on registration numbers, a 'mini-league' is sometimes set up with another nearby town. (ie; Beaver Valley)
U11-U18 Players have the option to play South Simcoe Minor Baseball (SSMBA also known as Local or House League), or try out for one of our Rep and Select teams.
WHAT IS SSMBA?
South Simcoe Minor Baseball (SSMBA) is a House League organization with close to 1000 players playing baseball ranging in years from 4 years of age up to and including 18 years of age. Our organization consists of 14 towns/cities (centres) in the South Simcoe region.
Collingwood Minor Baseball (CMBA) plays in this loop due to our registration numbers, surrounding centres registration numbers and diamond availability.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN REP,SELECT, LOCAL LEAGUE (SSMBA) ?
Rep and Select baseball are both competitive levels of youth baseball, but differ in terms of competition level and commitment. Rep and Select tryouts take place in the early fall so teams can begin off season training.
Rep teams,will play at a more competitive level and often compete against teams across the province. CMBA Rep teams play in the York Simcoe Baseball Association (YSBA). They are single aged group teams (U12,U13,U14 etc)
A typical REP season consists of the following:
- 20-25 regular season games
- 3-5 weekend tournaments (1-2 out of town with a hotel stay or more at Coach Discretion )
- Practices (1 per week on average)
- York Simcoe Play Offs in mid-August
- Baseball Ontario Championships on Labour Day weekend for teams that qualify
Select Teams also play in the YSBA, they will have double header weekend games. Teams are typically two age groups combined (U11,U13,U15 etc)
A typical SELECT season consists of the following:
- 16-18 regular season games
- 3-5 weekend tournaments (1-2 out of town with a hotel stay)
- Practices (1 per week on average)
- York Simcoe Play Offs in mid-August
- Baseball Ontario Select Championships on Labour Day weekend for teams that qualify.
Off-season commitments for BOTH REP AND SELECT:
- Indoor fall and winter practices and workouts (team discretion)
- Parent/player meetings
- Fundraising
- Team building
SSMBA teams will typically play 14 games in a season. 7 of those games will be in Collingwood and the other 7 will be “away” games. Teams travel to other centres within the South Simcoe Minor Baseball Association. Families should expect to be on the diamonds anywhere from 1-3 times per week.
WHEN DOES THE SEASON START?
Our Rep and Select teams will begin outdoor practices and games as early as May 1st. This is highly dependant on weather and diamond conditions.
SSMBA teams start shortly around the "May 24" Weekend.
WHAT NIGHT DOES MY CHILD PLAY?
You will be informed of your playing days upon completion of the League and Coach’s meetings. Coaches have a Scheduling Meeting with the YSBA and SSMBA as early as mid April. At the completion of these meetings, you will be contacted by your coach regarding your team’s game and practice times.