What equipment do I need to buy?

Erindale provides each child with a uniform, which varies by age group:

*        T-Ball – jersey and Erindale baseball cap

*        Rookie ball and above – jersey, baseball pants, socks, belt, and Erindale baseball cap

The following equipment is required:

*        Players must have their own helmet bearing the appropriate regulatory approvals.  An attached facemask or jaw guard is optional but recommended.

*        Players must have their own baseball glove

*        Players must wear a pelvic cup as per Rule 1.17 (Little League Baseball Rulebook)

The following equipment is optional:

*        Personal baseball bat must bear the approved USABAT label

*        Plastic moulded baseball cleats are recommended

*        Baseball equipment bag/backpack

Do I have to buy special baseball cleats?

No, it is not mandatory. A good pair of running shoes are fine. However, you may wish to purchase cleats. They provide better traction on damp or wet grass.

What are the age groups?

Co-ed Junior T-Ball 4/5-year-old players (5-year-old, no experience)
Co-ed Senior T-Ball 5/6/-year-old players (5-year-old with 1 year Jr T-Ball)
Rookie Ball 7/8/ year old players (machine pitch with possibly live pitching)
Minor 9/10
Major 11/12
Above ages are as of August 31st of the current playing year. Children born September to December are considered to be 1 year younger; (i.e., if a child is turning 11 from September to December of the current year they will play as a 10-year-old.)
Please note that age and player’s skill level will be taken into consideration for placement in the baseball (not T-Ball) division teams, based on evaluations.

Can my children play on the same team?

If you have two (or more) children who would normally play within the same category, (i.e., twin 5-year-olds in Co-ed T-Ball) we will automatically place them on the same team, unless you request otherwise.

Will my child be on the same team as last year?

In the T-Ball division a player may be on a team with the same name as last year, not necessarily with the same teammates. In the older divisions the teams don't stay together. Evaluation scores and the draft determine the makeup of the teams.

Is there Life after Little League (13 and older)?

Yes, the Erindale Cardinals, our affiliate league offers House League, Select, and Rep Baseball for players aged 13-22. They are members of Baseball Ontario (OBA) and Central Ontario Baseball Association (COBA)

Please feel free to visit their website for more info www.erindalecardinals.ca or contact: Joe Alcaraz - baseballvp@erindalecardinals.ca

Note: Unlike Little League, there is no cut off for ages. Age is determined by birth year. Therefore, a player who turns 13 between September and December could also play in Little League as a 12-year-old. 

Note: Girls 7-23 years old, interested in playing softball should contact Mississauga Lady Jays

When does the season start and how long does it last?

Games for all divisions start in early May and continue until playoffs at the end of August; to be followed by playoffs and Closing Day (Parade, championship games, award ceremonies, and festivities) the last Saturday in August.

What nights do they play?

What parks do they play?

All T-Ball, Rookie Ball, Minor, and Major teams play at Springfield Park.

Practices and rescheduled games may have to be played at other local fields such as Kingsbridge, McGrath

The only time games will be rescheduled on a weekend or Friday is for makeup rainout games or during playoffs to ensure playoff eliminations occur in order.

What is covered in the registration fee?

Your registration fee covers the following:
* uniform cap, shirt, pants, belt, and socks; (cap & shirt only, for T-Ball);
* team and individual picture;
* insurance (ALL our players are insured);
* league administration fees.
* team equipment (bats, balls, etc.)
* umpires
* City of Mississauga diamond user fees.

What method of payment do we accept?

All registrations are done via TeamSnap. Registration information and link is found on our homepage.

TeamSnap accepts all Major Credit Cards

Are there All Star tournament teams? 
Tournament teams are offered (depending on player interest and coach availability), for an additional fee, at the following age groups:
* T-Ball (ages 6-8) multiple teams, depending on interest
* 9U/10U/11U/12U. Some ages may have more than one team, depending on interest.
* 9/10 year-old (Minor) for Little League District Tournaments
* 11/12 year-old (Major) for Little League District Tournaments

Registration Fee Assistance
Here are a couple of links to assist those in paying for registration fees:
https://kidsportcanada.ca/ontario/toronto/apply-for-a-grant/

http://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/en.html