'A' Community League Baseball & Girls Softball Information

 Here's what to expect.

Baseball

The Central Alberta Baseball League (CABL) is a recreational level league. It is the intent of those that established this league to provide an environment for young players to extend their opportunity to play baseball, and as such it is first and foremost very important for all involved to understand that the rules and game play have been developed to keep the spirit of the game in mind. It is a must that all coaches demand a good sportsmanship attitude from their players towards other players, coaches, and umpires.

The CABL is a Community League level league for 11U, 13U, 15U and 18U age players in Zone 4 (Red Deer and surrounding area).

• It is an organized community team sport that requires regular attendance and a commitment to your team for the short season. League play begins at the U11 age group up to U19. There will be weekly scheduled games (or practices) played throughout our zone 4 (central Alberta) region in the months of May and June, followed by league playoffs scheduled at the end of June for all teams who are in the league.
• Your league teams will be tiered by C.A.B.L throughout the season and played in the appropriate tiers for the playoff tournaments.
• • Saturday June 21 and Sunday June 22 - Community League Playoffs
• Your team managers and coaches may also choose to enter your team into additional team tournaments. These tournaments will be at an additional cost to you. They are not included in your registration fees.
• Team sponsors or fundraising is encouraged to help with those additional costs. 
• U9 groups are parent pitched, and the games will be exhibition games organized by your teams coaches and managers. There are tournaments available for these ages as well. If your managers and coaches decide to enter your team, expect the additional costs.
• U7 (T-Ball) is co-od and registration is under the "Girls Softball" link.

Girls Softball

• The softball division joined the Central Alberta Softball League in 2024, league play in this league starts at the U11 age level as well. Similar to our baseball teams, they will also play scheduled league games set up by C.A.S.L. You can expect a similar, but not the same scheduling as our baseball league running through the months of May and June. Like our baseball division, it is an organized team sport that requires regular attendance and commitment to your team. As of last year, there were no playoffs scheduled for softball. However that may change in the future.
• Tournaments are also available and may be booked by your team managers and coaches at an additional cost to you.
• U7 (T-Ball/Rally Cap) is co-od and registration is under the "Girls Softball" link. 

Both leagues will release the schedules at the end of April. When this happens, your practice schedule is likely to change.

Eckville Minor Baseball is a nonprofit organization run by volunteers. All coaches and managers are volunteers. If you are interested in coaching your child's team please fill out the coaches application and submit it. We strive to create a fun and learning environment for all players.

Click on the "Registration Information" tab at the top of the page for full details.

All Players must be registered and fees paid to Eckville Minor Baseball prior to participating in any practices or games. Without proper registration, players are not covered by our insurance. There will be absolutely NO LATE REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED. 

U7 (T-Ball) is co-od and registration is under the "Girls Softball" link.

Eckville Minor Baseball supplies the following;

•  Bats
•  Balls
•  Batting helmets
•  Catching gear for the catcher
•  Players jerseys and coaches jerseys (There is a $50 refundable jersey bond due upon the date of jersey received. It will be kept if jerseys are not returned in good condition.) Jersey's are to be returned to the team at the end of the season.
•  Baseball caps (Kept by all players)
•  Manager packages will be distributed to each team and will include roster sheets, score sheets, copy of league rules. (All items to be returned at the end of the season.) Each team is responsible for returning all equipment provided back to Eckville Minor Baseball organized and in good condition.

All players are responsible for the following;

•  Grey baseball pants. These are available at Sport Chek as well as Play it Again Sports in Red Deer, Amazon, and Source for Sports. Full length pants will eliminate the need for baseball socks. If you decide on short pants and high socks, the socks should be blue.
•  Black or blue baseball belt
•  Baseball glove
•  Running shoes/cleats preferred (no metal cleats)
• Softball players ONLY, will require field masks. 

Practice schedules will be released after registration is closed.

*All practice times are subject to change upon the release of the league game schedules at the end of April. We are looking forward to a great season with our baseball and softball teams. Our season is set to begin the last week of April, weather permitting. Look for a future email from your team's coaches and managers with more specific details.

Thank You,

Eckville Minor Ball - Executive & Board