Rep Baseball (9u-18u)

What is "Rep" Baseball?

Rep Baseball is our highest level of competition. The competition against other communities and amongst players for a spot on the roster can be, at times, very intense. We believe that a healthy competition is good for both the individual and the team. It inspires top performance and, in the appropriate environment, will allow the player to thrive on rising to the level of competition required and will test their skills against the very best players.

While we encourage fostering a winning attitude, winning is only one of several goals to be pursued.
Others, no less important, include:

developing skills and talents;
having fun;
learning more about the game of baseball;
learning to be a gracious athlete, win or lose;
building confidence with success, while also nurturing resilience in the face of failure;
fostering leadership skills, as well as developing a "TEAM" approach;

Teams are made up of a wide range of individuals with differing capabilities and talents. Each was selected for the team because of a particular contribution which he/she can make to the team. All players deserve the chance to become as good as they can be. This does not mean that all players must or will receive equal playing time. It does mean that playing time for all players should be fair to the team and fair to the individual player.

Typical Rep Baseball Commitment

SEASON LENGTH: May through Labour Day.

GAMES: 2/week (1 home, 1 away) - Typically fall Monday-Thursday.

PRACTICES:

2 practices per week (e.g. a field practice and a batting cage practice).
Coaches will determine days/times.

TOURNAMENTS:

Teams will enter 3-4 tournament per season.
Teams will work to qualify for the Provincial (OBA) Playoff Tournament, typically held on Labour Day weekend.

OFF-SEASON TRAINING:

Indoor training generally begins in January.
Generally starts as 1x/week, gradually ramping up as the season approaches.

COST:

Rep Registration fees will vary from team to team/year to year, but typically fall between $800-$1000.
Teams usually have some fundraising initiatives to help keep the fee within that range.

TEAM SIZE: Coaches discretion; Typically 12-14 players.

COACHES:

All SCMBA coaches are required to have National Coaching Certification as specified by Baseball Ontario for their age group.
The coaches take additional training in concussion protocols, and additional topics.
Police Background checks are mandated for all coaches.

TRYOUTS:

Tryouts occur in the first half of September.
We will offer at least 3 tryouts, and players are required to attend 2 (minimum).
Player selections will be made by Head Coach. portunity to participate in Select baseball (if we have sufficient numbers).