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NOTE: To register with Charleswood Baseball, you MUST live within our baseball association boundaries.
You must live:
- SOUTH of the Assiniboine River
- EAST of the Perimeter Highway
- WEST of Route 90 (Kenaston Boulevard)
Baseball Manitoba Rules require that ALL PLAYERS must register for baseball with their local baseball association.
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Registration for Youth Baseball 2023 is now OPEN
Register before March 20 to guarantee your child has a spot on a team.
After March 20, we will accept registrations only for age groups not yet full.
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We strongly prefer that you add TWO adults during registration as Parents / Guardians / Emergency Contacts for each Player.
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Both new and returning Coach Volunteers must register in the Coach/Staff section EVERY YEAR.
** Registering yourself in the Coach/Staff Section is an expression of interest, and NOT a binding commitment either by you or by CMBA.**
There is NO registration fee for coach volunteers!
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Pay at the time of registration. You can pay by e-transfer, cash, or credit card. A 3% fee is added to credit card payments because Charleswood Baseball is charged that amount by the credit card companies. There is no additional fee for e-transfer or cash payments.
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KidSport and JumpStartwill pay children’s sports registration fees for qualifying lower-income families. If you are applying for these programs, choose CASH as your payment method, and you will not need to pay anything at the time of registration. KidSport or JumpStart will notify us after your application is processed, and if approved, they will pay your registration fees.
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For the 11U – 18U age groups: Tryouts for the AA Teams will be INDOORS this year in early April. Details will be sent to players who register for Tryouts.
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Scroll further down this page to read about our Baseball Programs for each Age Group, and the equipment you need to provide for your ballplayer.
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Click HERE to go to Charleswood Baseball’s Online Registration System.
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Email info@charleswoodbaseball.com if you have problems using the registration software, or have any questions about our baseball programs.
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2023 Baseball Programs for each AGE GROUP
After reading this section, and the CMBA Policies at the end of this document, if you still have questions about our baseball programs, email info@charleswoodbaseball.com
Rally Caps
Born in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Players born in 2016 who HAVE NEVER PLAYED ORGANIZED BASEBALL should play in Rally Caps.
Players born in 2016 who HAVE PLAYED AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF RALLY CAPS BASEBALL can play in either Rally Caps or Grand Slam, whichever the parents and player prefer.
All Players born in 2017, 2018, 2019 should play in Rally Caps.
OVERVIEW
This program is our introduction to baseball for our youngest players. Special safety bats and balls are used. Boys and girls learn fundamental baseball skills in a fun and non-competitive environment.
Players are divided by shirt color into different ‘teams’. Every evening, two teams per field will rotate through a mixture of fun activities that develop hitting, throwing, catching, and fielding skills. Each session ends with a non-competitive ‘game’ between the 2 teams, which gives players an opportunity to practice in ‘real time’ the skills they have learned earlier that evening. Many skills are taught in the form of games.
A parent or adult companion is on the field with the players, and is their partner in the one-on-one skill development activities.
SCHEDULE AND PLAYING SEASON
Baseball season begins in early May, weather permitting. The season ends in late June.
Charleswood Rally Caps play on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:15 to 7:15 pm, at fields in Charleswood located south of Westdale Junior High School, and north of Beaverlodge School. Teams play on those 4 fields every session, with the same group of Rally Caps players and families.
If you prefer, you can choose to play Corydon Baseball Rally on Monday and Wednesday evenings in the Corydon neighborhood. You still must register through Charleswood Baseball, and indicate your preference to play Mon/Wed at Corydon during registration.
EQUIPMENT YOU NEED TO PROVIDE
- baseball glove
- batting helmet
- water bottle labelled with the player’s name
Each player’s on-field adult companion should have their own baseball glove.
Grand Slam
Born in 2014, 2015, 2016
All Players born in 2014 who HAVE NEVER PLAYED ORGANIZED BASEBALL should play in Grand Slam.
Players born in 2014 who have played at least 1 year of Grand Slam Baseball, and who WANT TO PLAY IN GRAND SLAM this year, should play in Grand Slam.
Players born in 2014 who HAVE PLAYED AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF GRAND SLAM BASEBALL and HAVE GOOD BASEBALL SKILLS FOR THEIR AGE and ARE OK PLAYING WITH PLAYERS ONE and TWO YEARS OLDER, can either age-advance one year early to play in 11U-A, or can play in Grand Slam, whichever the parents and player prefer.
** PLEASE NOTE: Regardless of skill level, all players born in 2014 who want to age-advance and play in 11U this year will be assigned to an 11U-A team. All spots on the 11U-AA team(s) are reserved for players born in 2012 and 2013 only.
All players born in 2015 should play in Grand Slam.
Players born in 2016 who HAVE PLAYED AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF RALLY CAPS BASEBALL can play in either Rally Caps or Grand Slam, whichever the parents and player prefer.
All Players born in 2016 who HAVE NEVER PLAYED ORGANIZED BASEBALL should play in Rally Caps.
OVERVIEW
In Grand Slam ball, players are divided into teams of 6-8 players. There are no outfielders. The focus is on teaching throwing, hitting, infield play, and base running. An inning is 3 fielding outs (strikeouts do not count), or one time through the batting order – whichever comes first. Coaches stand in the field during play to instruct defensive players during game play. Parent volunteers with their own baseball gloves stand in the outfield to field any balls hit into the outfield.
Games incorporate most of the rules of baseball, but the purpose is instructional and non-competitive. Game scores are not kept or recorded, and there are no umpires.
A Louisville spring-loaded pitching machine that throws relatively soft baseballs is used to pitch to the batters.
SCHEDULE AND PLAYING SEASON
The baseball season begins in late April, weather permitting. The season ends in late June.
Teams play 2 games per week, on Monday, Wednesday, or Sunday evenings. Most teams practice an additional 1 time per week. Games do get rained out, and coaches try to schedule make-up games. So, some weeks you may play three games, or on unusual nights.
Evening games begin at 6:30 p.m., and typically end around 8:00 p.m. Afternoon games begin at 2:00 p.m. Coaches usually require their players to arrive earlier for pre-game warm-ups.
EQUIPMENT YOU NEED TO PROVIDE
- baseball glove
- batting helmet with working chin strap
- athletic supporter
- water bottle labelled with the player’s name
- GRAY baseball pants are preferred but not required; gray sweatpants work just fine.
CMBA provides team bats. Players can also bring their own personal bats.
Bats labelled Softball cannot be used.
A lighter bat is preferred to a bat that feels heavy. Have your player hold their bat with one hand around the end of the handle, then fully extend their arm to the side of their body at shoulder height. They should be able to hold their bat for at least 10 seconds without their arm or the bat tip dropping down. If they cannot do this, the bat is too heavy for them.
11U
Born in 2012, 2013, 2014
All players born in 2012 and 2013 should play in 11U.
All Players born in 2014 who HAVE NEVER PLAYED ORGANIZED BASEBALL should play in Grand Slam.
Players born in 2014 who HAVE PLAYED AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF GRAND SLAM BASEBALL, and who WANT TO PLAY IN GRAND SLAM this year, should play in Grand Slam.
Players born in 2014 who HAVE PLAYED AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF GRAND SLAM BASEBALL and HAVE GOOD BASEBALL SKILLS FOR THEIR AGE and ARE OK PLAYING WITH PLAYERS ONE and TWO YEARS OLDER, can either age-advance one year early to play in 11U-A, or can play in Grand Slam, whichever the parents and player prefer.
** PLEASE NOTE: Regardless of skill level, all players born in 2014 who want to age-advance and play in 11U-A this year will be assigned to an 11U-A team. All spots on the 11U-AA team(s) are reserved for players born in 2012 and 2013 only.
OVERVIEW
This is the first age group where players pitch, scores are recorded, games have umpires, and playoffs happen at the end of the season. Both the A-League and AA-League use a continuous batting order, where all players on the team bat in order whether or not they are playing in the field. There is unlimited substitution at all fielding positions. Game length is 6 innings.
SCHEDULE & LEAGUE PLAY
The baseball season begins in very late April, weather permitting. Teams play 2 games per week, on Tuesday, Thursday, or Sunday evenings, or Saturday or Sunday afternoons in early May. Games do get rained out, and coaches need to schedule make-up games. So, some weeks you may play three games or on unusual nights. Evening games begin at 6:30 p.m., and typically finish before 8:30 p.m. Afternoon games begin at 2:00 p.m. Coaches usually require their players to arrive earlier for pre-game warm-ups.
The A-League plays entirely within Winnipeg South. Expect at least 1 additional practice per week for A-League teams.
The AA-League plays city-wide. Expect at least 2-3 additional practices per week for AA-League teams.
SEASON END DATES, PLAYOFFS, and PROVINCIALS
Players in the A League: will all participate in the Winnipeg South playoffs in late June. A-league players whose team qualifies for the Zone 1 A Provincial Championship tournament will be playing baseball through July 12 (with NO games on the July long weekend), all within the Winnipeg Metro area.
Players in the AA-League will ALL be playing in the City Championship tournament during the July long weekend. The tournament does not end until July 5. AA players whose teams qualify for Provincials will play baseball through July 17. Provincials this year will be hosted by Altona.
EQUIPMENT YOU NEED TO PROVIDE
- baseball glove
- batting helmet with working chin strap
- athletic supporter
- water bottle labelled with the player’s name
Although not required, batting gloves and baseball shoes (rubber or plastic cleats only) are recommended for the AA-League.
A Teams: GRAY baseball pants (gray sweatpants are fine for A-league)
AA Teams: head coaches can choose the color for their team’s baseball pants
CMBA provides team bats. Many players, especially on the AA teams, bring their own personal bat. Bats must be a barrel diameter 2 ¾” or less and a length of 32″ or less. Bats labelled labelled Softball cannot be used.
A lighter bat is much preferred to a bat that feels heavy. Have your player hold their bat with one hand around the end of the handle, then fully extend their arm to the side of their body at shoulder height. They should be able to hold their bat for at least 10 seconds without their arm or the bat tip dropping down. If they cannot do this, the bat is too heavy for them.
13U
Born in 2010, 2011
All Male players born in 2010 and 2011, and all Female players born in 2010 should play in 13U.
Female players born in 2011 can choose to play in either 11U or 13U, whichever the player and parents prefer. Baseball Manitoba allows all female players the option of playing down one year, relative to their birth year.
OVERVIEW
Though most of the rules of adult baseball are followed, both the A-League and AA-League use a continuous batting order, where all players on the team will bat in order whether or not they are playing in the field. There is unlimited substitution at all fielding positions. Game length is 7 innings.
SCHEDULE & LEAGUE PLAY
The baseball season begins in very late April, weather permitting. Teams play 2 games per week, on Monday, Wednesday, or Sunday evenings, and Saturday or Sunday afternoons in early May. Evening games begin at 6:30 p.m., and typically finish around 8:30 p.m. Afternoon games begin at 2:00 p.m. Coaches require their players to arrive earlier for pre-game warm-ups. Games do get rained out, and coaches need to schedule make-up games. So, some weeks you may play three games or on unusual nights.
The A-League plays entirely within Winnipeg South. Expect at least 1 additional practice per week for A-League teams.
The AA-League plays city-wide. Expect at least 2-3 additional practices per week for AA-League teams.
SEASON END DATES, PLAYOFFS, and PROVINCIALS
Players in the A League: will all participate in the Winnipeg South playoffs in late June. A-league players whose team qualifies for the Zone 1 A Provincial Championship tournament will be playing baseball through July 12 (with NO games on the July long weekend), all within the Winnipeg Metro area.
Players in the AA-League will ALL be playing in the City Championship tournament during the July long weekend. The tournament does not end until July 5. AA players whose teams qualify for Provincials will play baseball through July 17. Provincials this year will be hosted by Winkler.
EQUIPMENT YOU NEED TO PROVIDE
- baseball glove
- batting helmet with working chin strap
- athletic supporter
- water bottle labelled with the player’s name
Although not required, batting gloves and baseball shoes (rubber or plastic cleats only) are recommended for the AA-League.
A Teams: GRAY baseball pants
AA Teams: head coaches can choose the color for their team’s baseball pants
CMBA provides team bats. Most players bring their own personal bat. Bats must be a barrel diameter 2 ¾” or less and a length of 33″ or less. Bats labelled Softball cannot be used.
15U
Born in 2008, 2009
All Male players born in 2008 and 2009, and all Female players born in 2008 should play in 15U.
Female players born in 2009 can choose to play in either 13U or 15U, whichever the player and parents prefer. Baseball Manitoba allows all female players the option of playing down one year, relative to their birth year.
OVERVIEW
Though most of the rules of adult baseball are followed, both the A-League and AA-League use a continuous batting order, where all players on the team will bat in order whether or not they are playing in the field. There is unlimited substitution at all fielding positions. Game length is 7 innings.
SCHEDULE & LEAGUE PLAY
The baseball season begins in very late April, weather permitting. Teams play 2 games per week. Evening games begin at 6:30 p.m., and typically finish after 8:30 p.m. Afternoon games begin at 2:00 p.m. Coaches require their players to arrive earlier for pre-game warm-ups. Games do get rained out, and coaches need to schedule make-up games. So, some weeks you may play three games or on unusual nights.
The A-League plays in the Winnipeg West League, with teams from Winnipeg South, St. James, and North Winnipeg. Game days are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (rarely), or Sunday evenings, and Saturday or Sunday afternoons in early May. Expect at least 1 additional practice per week for A-League teams.
The AA-League plays city-wide. Game days are Monday, Wednesday, Friday (rarely), or Sunday evenings, and Saturday or Sunday afternoons in early May. Expect at least 2-3 additional practices per week for AA-League teams.
SEASON END DATES, PLAYOFFS, and PROVINCIALS
Players in the A League: will all participate in the Winnipeg West playoffs in late June. A-league players whose team qualifies for the Zone 1 A Provincial Championship tournament will be playing baseball through July 12 (with NO games on the July long weekend), all within the Winnipeg Metro area.
Players in the AA-League will ALL be playing in the City Championship tournament during the July long weekend. The tournament does not end until July 5. AA players whose teams qualify for Provincials will play baseball through July 17. As of February 10, no host location has been announced for 15U-AA Provincials this year.
EQUIPMENT YOU NEED TO PROVIDE
- baseball glove
- batting helmet
- athletic supporter
- A Teams: GRAY baseball pants
- AA Teams: head coaches can choose the color for their team’s baseball pants
- water bottle labelled with the player’s name
- Although not required, batting gloves and baseball shoes (can have rubber, plastic, or metal cleats) are highly recommended.
CMBA provides team bats. Most players bring their own personal bat. Bats must be BBCOR certified, have a barrel diameter 2 ¾” or less, and a bat rating of -3 or less. Bats must have the word Baseball on their barrel label. Bats labelled Softball cannot be used.
18U
Born in 2005, 2006, 2007
All Male players born in 2005, 2006, 2007, and all Female players born in 2005, 2006 will play in the 18U Age Group.
Female players born in 2007 can choose to play in either 15U or 18U, whichever the player and parents prefer. Baseball Manitoba allows all female players the option of playing down one year, relative to their birth year.
OVERVIEW
The AA-League is much like adult baseball. There is NOT a continuous batting order. Only the 9 fielding players bat. There are limited and clear re-entry rules for fielding players who have left the game. A designated hitter is used. Game length is 7 innings.
The A-League uses a continuous batting order, where all players on the team will bat in order whether or not they are playing in the field. There is unlimited substitution at all fielding positions. Game length is 7 innings.
SCHEDULE & LEAGUE PLAY
The baseball season begins in very late April, weather permitting. Teams play 2 games per week. Evening games begin at 6:30 p.m., and typically finish after 8:30 p.m. Afternoon games begin at 2:00 p.m. Coaches require their players to arrive earlier for pre-game warm-ups. Games do get rained out, and coaches need to schedule make-up games. So, some weeks you may play three games or on unusual nights.
The A-League plays city-wide. Game days are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (rarely), or Sunday evenings, and Saturday or Sunday afternoons in early May. Expect at least 1 additional practice per week for A-League teams.
The AA-League plays city-wide. Game days are Monday, Wednesday, Friday (rarely), or Sunday evenings, and Saturday or Sunday afternoons in early May. Expect at least 2-3 additional practices per week for AA-League teams.
SEASON END DATES, PLAYOFFS, and PROVINCIALS
Players in the A League: 18U-A teams that finish below the Top 5 in the regular season ranking will finish their baseball season at the end of June. The top 5 teams by regular season ranking will qualify for the Zone 1 A Provincial Championship tournament, and will be playing baseball through July 12 (with NO games on the July long weekend), all within the Winnipeg Metro area.
Players in the AA-League will ALL be playing in the City Championship tournament during the July long weekend. The tournament does not end until July 5. AA players whose teams qualify for Provincials will play baseball through July 24. As of February 10, no host location has been announced for 18U-AA Provincials this year.
EQUIPMENT YOU NEED TO PROVIDE
- baseball glove
- batting helmet
- athletic supporter
- A Teams: GRAY baseball pants
- AA Teams: head coaches can choose the color for their team’s baseball pants
- water bottle labelled with the player’s name
Although not required, batting gloves and baseball shoes (can have rubber, plastic, or metal cleats) are highly recommended.
CMBA provides team bats. Most players bring their own personal bat. Bats must be BBCOR certified, have a barrel diameter 2 ¾” or less, and a bat rating of -3 or less. Bats must have the word Baseball on their barrel label. Bats labelled Softball cannot be used.
CMBA POLICIES