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What is the difference between recreational and competitive?
COMPETITIVE VERSES RECREATIONAL BASEBALL
Competitive Baseball: These teams represent (hence the term "rep") their communities in all major tournaments in the province, Atlantic region, and Canada (if successful in the National Play downs for our area). This is generally very competitive baseball requiring cooperation and commitment from both the players and the parents (guardians). Rep teams are ranked as triple A (AAA), double A (AA), or A. AAA is the most competitive for the age group. Rep teams are selected by the coaching staff from a list of players in each division who registered to try out for competitive baseball. The coaches' selections are generally based on several factors including, but not limited to: desire, attitude and, various skills and abilities depending on the requirements of the team. Players who are not selected for the AAA team are then given the opportunity to tryout for the AA team, and so on until all rep teams are selected.
Any remaining players, after tryouts, are then selected by the house league teams. The number of rep teams in each division depends on the skill level and number of players registered to try out in each season. There is no additional fee for players registering to try out for rep baseball. There is generally team fundraising at the rep levels to offset the costs of tournaments. Arrows Fair Play policy is in effect for all "regular season" games in competitive baseball, but coaches are free to play "as required" for national play downs, nationals, tournaments, and playoffs. All tournaments are at the expense of the individual teams.
Recreational (House League) Baseball: House league teams are comprised of players who did not register for competitive tryouts, as well as players who did tryout but were not selected for a rep team. House teams are formed after a skill rating process is conducted in an attempt to make all house league teams in each division somewhat equal in strength. They are also formed by association so “home” is close to your home field. Teams may compete in district play downs and provincial tournaments (at their own expense) but it is not required or expected, as these types of tournaments are typically very competitive by nature for this level of baseball. However, teams may enter if players, coaches and, parents are willing to do so. DDMBA's Fair Play policy is in effect for all games including tournaments and playoffs (as well as districts and provincials if entering) for recreational baseball.
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What division should my child play in, when and where and how much?
Find your childs' birth year below:
BALL SCHOOL DIVISION- BORN 2012*,2011,2010
2015 Dues for this division is 100.00 per player
Playing on Mondays OR Wednesday evenings
Baseball skills for players who will be age 3 to 5 between January 1 and December 31 of each season. The emphasis here is FUN! The fundamentals of baseball are introduced. The proper way to throw a baseball, holding and swinging a bat, running bases plus many more skills your child will use for a lifetime are introduced to the kids in a fun and informative manner. During the season parents play a big part in assisting the coaches with the development of their child's skills. Want to have your young baseball player learn the fundamentals of baseball? Sign them up in our Ball School program, participate and, watch them go! These are normally 50 minute sessions one night per week at the same home field and time.
*Some associations with lower registration numbers may combine ball school and pre rookie divisions to be able to field a team.
*2012 birth years would not normally be recommended but are allowed if it is determined the child is mature enough to stay focused.
PRE-ROOKIE DIVISION- BORN 2008, 2009
2015 Dues for this division is 120.00 per player
Playing on Monday and Wednesday evenings
Recreational baseball for players who will be age 6 or 7 between January 1 and December 31 of each season. Utilizing all the skills and rules learned from Ball School, Rookie level baseball introduces league play. Coaches do all the pitching. Teams in this division will play against themselves, and may decide to compete in a couple tournaments during the baseball season. The basic program layout is designed for teams to play twice a week for 1.5 hours first 45 minutes is practice/skill development followed by a 45 minute game.
ROOKIE DIVISION - BORN 2007, 2006
2015 Dues for this division is 120.00 per player
Playing on Tuesday and Thursday evenings
Recreational baseball for players who will be age 8 to 9 between January 1 and December 31 of each season. Utilizing all the skills and rules learned from Pre Rookie, Rookie level baseball introduces a smooth transition into the Mosquito division. We will introduce players pitching this season. Two games per week. Teams in this division will play in a Dartmouth District league, and may decide to compete in a couple tournaments during the baseball season.
MOSQUITO DIVISION - BORN 2004,2005
(Competitive & Recreational)
2015 Dues for this division is 165.00 per player
Recreational teams will be playing on Monday and Wednesday evenings
Competitive teams may play on any night
Baseball for players who will be age 10 or 11 between January 1 and December 31 of each season. The concept of base stealing with no "leading off" is introduced at Mosquito level and players do all the pitching. Mosquito rep teams compete in the Baseball Nova Scotia Bluenose League and generally participate in 3-4 tournaments during the baseball season. Mosquito house teams play in the DDMBA House League. Mosquito house teams may decide to compete in a couple tournaments during the baseball season.
PEE WEE DIVISION - BORN 2003, 2002
(Competitive & Recreational)
2015 Dues for this division is 185.00 per player
Recreational teams will be playing on Tuesday and Thursday evenings
Competitive teams may play on any night
Baseball for players who will be age 12 or 13 between January 1 and December 31 of each season. The concept of stealing bases is in full force at this level by allowing base runners to "lead off". Pitchers are also called for balks. Rep teams compete in the Baseball Nova Scotia Bluenose League and generally participate in 3-4 tournaments during the baseball season. Pee Wee house teams play in the DDMBA House League.
BANTAM DIVISION - BORN 2000, 2001
(Competitive & Recreational)
2015 dues for this division is 200.00 per player
Recreational teams will be playing on Monday and Wednesday evenings
Competitive teams may play on any night
Baseball for players who will be age 14 or 15 between January 1 and December 31 of each season. All the rules of baseball are in full effect. Rep teams compete in the Baseball Nova Scotia Bluenose League. Bantam house teams generally play in the DDMBA House League. Both generally participate in 3-4 tournaments during the baseball season.
MIDGET DIVISION – BORN 1997, 1998, 1999
2015 Dues for this division is 220.00 per player
Competitive teams may play on any night.
Competitive Baseball for players who will be age 16, 17, or 18 between January 1 and December 31 of each season. There are generally no "house league" teams at this level. Midget baseball is competitive with the entry level being ranked as an A team (See Competitive "Rep" Baseball below). This team competes in the Baseball Nova Scotia Bluenose League and generally participates in 3-4 tournaments during the baseball season. Midget AAA teams are in their own separate league. There is potential this season that if 4 or more DDMBA recreational or A teams are formed that we will add the Midget division to the DDMBA league play. In turn, reducing travel for these teams. This will be dependent on registration numbers.
COMPETITIVE VERSES RECREATIONAL BASEBALL
Competitive Baseball: These teams represent (hence the term "rep") their communities in all major tournaments in the province, Atlantic region, and Canada (if successful in the National Play downs for our area). This is generally very competitive baseball requiring cooperation and commitment from both the players and the parents (guardians). Rep teams are ranked as triple A (AAA), double A (AA), or A. AAA is the most competitive for the age group. Rep teams are selected by the coaching staff from a list of players in each division who registered to try out for competitive baseball. The coaches' selections are generally based on several factors including, but not limited to: desire, attitude and, various skills and abilities depending on the requirements of the team. Players who are not selected for the AAA team are then given the opportunity to tryout for the AA team, and so on until all rep teams are selected.
Any remaining players, after tryouts, are then selected by the house league teams. The number of rep teams in each division depends on the skill level and number of players registered to try out in each season. There is no additional fee for players registering to try out for rep baseball. There is generally team fundraising at the rep levels to offset the costs of tournaments. Arrows Fair Play policy is in effect for all "regular season" games in competitive baseball, but coaches are free to play "as required" for national play downs, nationals, tournaments, and playoffs. All tournaments are at the expense of the individual teams.
Recreational (House League) Baseball: House league teams are comprised of players who did not register for competitive tryouts, as well as players who did tryout but were not selected for a rep team. House teams are formed after a skill rating process is conducted in an attempt to make all house league teams in each division somewhat equal in strength. They are also formed by association so “home” is close to your home field. Teams may compete in district play downs and provincial tournaments (at their own expense) but it is not required or expected, as these types of tournaments are typically very competitive by nature for this level of baseball. However, teams may enter if players, coaches and, parents are willing to do so. DDMBA's Fair Play policy is in effect for all games including tournaments and playoffs (as well as districts and provincials if entering) for recreational baseball.
______________________________________________
What division should my child play in, when and where and how much?
Find your childs' birth year below:
BALL SCHOOL DIVISION- BORN 2012*,2011,2010
2015 Dues for this division is 100.00 per player
Playing on Mondays OR Wednesday evenings
Baseball skills for players who will be age 3 to 5 between January 1 and December 31 of each season. The emphasis here is FUN! The fundamentals of baseball are introduced. The proper way to throw a baseball, holding and swinging a bat, running bases plus many more skills your child will use for a lifetime are introduced to the kids in a fun and informative manner. During the season parents play a big part in assisting the coaches with the development of their child's skills. Want to have your young baseball player learn the fundamentals of baseball? Sign them up in our Ball School program, participate and, watch them go! These are normally 50 minute sessions one night per week at the same home field and time.
*Some associations with lower registration numbers may combine ball school and pre rookie divisions to be able to field a team.
*2012 birth years would not normally be recommended but are allowed if it is determined the child is mature enough to stay focused.
PRE-ROOKIE DIVISION- BORN 2008, 2009
2015 Dues for this division is 120.00 per player
Playing on Monday and Wednesday evenings
Recreational baseball for players who will be age 6 or 7 between January 1 and December 31 of each season. Utilizing all the skills and rules learned from Ball School, Rookie level baseball introduces league play. Coaches do all the pitching. Teams in this division will play against themselves, and may decide to compete in a couple tournaments during the baseball season. The basic program layout is designed for teams to play twice a week for 1.5 hours first 45 minutes is practice/skill development followed by a 45 minute game.
ROOKIE DIVISION - BORN 2007, 2006
2015 Dues for this division is 120.00 per player
Playing on Tuesday and Thursday evenings
Recreational baseball for players who will be age 8 to 9 between January 1 and December 31 of each season. Utilizing all the skills and rules learned from Pre Rookie, Rookie level baseball introduces a smooth transition into the Mosquito division. We will introduce players pitching this season. Two games per week. Teams in this division will play in a Dartmouth District league, and may decide to compete in a couple tournaments during the baseball season.
MOSQUITO DIVISION - BORN 2004,2005
(Competitive & Recreational)
2015 Dues for this division is 165.00 per player
Recreational teams will be playing on Monday and Wednesday evenings
Competitive teams may play on any night
Baseball for players who will be age 10 or 11 between January 1 and December 31 of each season. The concept of base stealing with no "leading off" is introduced at Mosquito level and players do all the pitching. Mosquito rep teams compete in the Baseball Nova Scotia Bluenose League and generally participate in 3-4 tournaments during the baseball season. Mosquito house teams play in the DDMBA House League. Mosquito house teams may decide to compete in a couple tournaments during the baseball season.
PEE WEE DIVISION - BORN 2003, 2002
(Competitive & Recreational)
2015 Dues for this division is 185.00 per player
Recreational teams will be playing on Tuesday and Thursday evenings
Competitive teams may play on any night
Baseball for players who will be age 12 or 13 between January 1 and December 31 of each season. The concept of stealing bases is in full force at this level by allowing base runners to "lead off". Pitchers are also called for balks. Rep teams compete in the Baseball Nova Scotia Bluenose League and generally participate in 3-4 tournaments during the baseball season. Pee Wee house teams play in the DDMBA House League.
BANTAM DIVISION - BORN 2000, 2001
(Competitive & Recreational)
2015 dues for this division is 200.00 per player
Recreational teams will be playing on Monday and Wednesday evenings
Competitive teams may play on any night
Baseball for players who will be age 14 or 15 between January 1 and December 31 of each season. All the rules of baseball are in full effect. Rep teams compete in the Baseball Nova Scotia Bluenose League. Bantam house teams generally play in the DDMBA House League. Both generally participate in 3-4 tournaments during the baseball season.
MIDGET DIVISION – BORN 1997, 1998, 1999
2015 Dues for this division is 220.00 per player
Competitive teams may play on any night.
Competitive Baseball for players who will be age 16, 17, or 18 between January 1 and December 31 of each season. There are generally no "house league" teams at this level. Midget baseball is competitive with the entry level being ranked as an A team (See Competitive "Rep" Baseball below). This team competes in the Baseball Nova Scotia Bluenose League and generally participates in 3-4 tournaments during the baseball season. Midget AAA teams are in their own separate league. There is potential this season that if 4 or more DDMBA recreational or A teams are formed that we will add the Midget division to the DDMBA league play. In turn, reducing travel for these teams. This will be dependent on registration numbers.
