Softball & Baseball
Information found on this page:- Softball/Baseball Registration times and place
- Softball information
- Baseball information
- Umpire Training
- Ball conditioning
- Second annual Winterfest Baseball Camp and Coaching Clinic.
Softball/Baseball Registration times and place
There will be registration for Softball and Baseball for NEZ at Hairsine Hall, 3120 - 139 Ave. on: Sunday, March 11 from Noon to 2 pm, Monday, March 12 from 7 - 8 pm, and Sunday, March 18 fro 3 to 4 pm. You must bring community membership card, AHC card, proof of age, and 2 cheques or cash for each child to pay for registration fees and deposit for volunteer commitment ($100). Hairsine asks for 4 hours of community service for each child that plays in these programs. If you still need to purchase membership card they are available at the hall when rink is open or you can purchase one at registration for $25.
Softball Information
| Birth Year | Category | Fee | Playing Days |
| 2008 | Nerf | $50.00 | Wednesday |
| 2006-2007 | T-Ball U6 | $55.00 | Tuesday & Thursday |
| 2004-2005 | Coach-Pitch U8 | $70.00 | Monday & Wednesday |
| 2002-2003 | Mites U10 | $80.00 | Tuesday & Thursday |
| 2000-2001 | Squirts U12 | $95.00 | Monday & Wednesday |
| 1998-1999 | Peewee U14 | $100.00 | Tuesday & Wednesday |
| 1996-1997 | Bantam U16 | $105.00 | Monday & Wednesday |
| 1993-94-95 | Midget U18/19 | $110.00 | Tuesday & Thursday |
- Fun -A-Rama All Nerf, T-Ball & Coach-Pitch Saturday, May 26 @ TBA
- Serenity Landry Tournament All Mites to Midgets June 15, 16 & 17 @ Henry Singer Park City Playoffs All Mites to Midgets June 20 -24 @ NEZ
Baseball Information
| Birth Year | Category | Fee | Playing Days |
| 2007 - 2008 | BlastBall | $40.00 | Thursday |
| 2005 - 2006 | Rally Cap | $65.00 | Monday & Wednesday |
| 2003 - 2004 | Sr. Rookie | $75.00 | Monday & Wednesday |
| 2001 - 2002 | Mosquito | $125.00 | Tuesday & Thursday |
| 1999 - 2000 | Pee Wee | $125.00 | Monday & Wednesday |
| 1997-1998 | Bantam | $125.00 | TBA |
| 1994-1995-1996 | Midget | $150.00 | TBA |
Rally Cap / Skills Clinic All Rally Cap, Sr. Rookie & Mosquito Players
- Saturday, May 12 @ Borden Park
- Saturday, June 9 @ Rundle Park
Rookie League Tournament All Rally Cap & Senior Rookie Teams
- Saturday, May 26 @ Rundle Park
Mosquito & Peewee Tournament All Mosquito & Peewee Teams
- June 1, 2 & 3 @ Rundle Park
Northeast Zone Baseball offers programs for boys and girls from 4 to 19 years of age.
BlastBall is once-a-week program is held on Thursday evenings from the beginning of May to the end of June and is designed to introduce the sport of baseball to 4 & 5 year old boys and girls. BlastBall teaches all of the basic skills in a fun and exciting way, with continuous action and simple to follow rules. Teams are small - a maximum of 5 kids. Register yourself or bring a group of friends and register as a team.
Rally Cap is a program for 6 & 7 year old boys and girls. Teams play twice a week on Monday & Wednesdays. It is a grassroots program with an emphasis on skill development. It is designed to teach baseball skills, rules and strategy. It teaches competitiveness with an emphasis on good sportsmanship. Each team has 6 players and allows players to improve their different skills. Three teams meet at the diamond with 2 teams playing a game while 1 team practices in the outfield. The teams rotate throughout the time slot for equal playing and practice time. Check out the Rally Cap & Tournament pages for information on these fun events for our Rally Cap players.
Sr. Rookie is for 8 & 9 year old boys and girls and is a continuation of the Rally Cap program. Emphasis remains on skill development and sportsmanship. Two teams of 9 players meet at the diamond for games on Mondays and Wednesdays. Expect to practice once a week. Sr. Rookie teams play in our NEZ League and wind up their season with playoffs. Teams participate in the NEZ Rookie Tournament and in Rally Cap Days. Check out the Rally Cap & Tournament pages for information on these events.
Mosquito Baseball is for 10 & 11 year old boys and girls and is the category where players start to pitch. NEZ Baseball follows the Baseball Canada pitch-count rules so all players are encouraged to learn to pitch. Our Mosquito teams play on Tuesdays & Thursdays in a league with Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan and Ardrossan. Mosquito teams play in our Tournament and participate in Rally Cap Days. Weekly pitching clinics are held throughout the season. Expect a team practice once a week. Check out the Rally Cap, Tournament and Player Clinic pages for more information.
Peewee Baseball is for 12 & 13 year old boys and girls. Teams play Mondays & Wednesdays in a league with Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan, and Ardrossan. Baseball Canada pitch-count rules are followed so all players are encouraged to continue to develop their pitching skills. Weekly pitching clinics are held throughout the season. Expect a team practice once a week. Peewee teams participate in our NEZ Tournament. Check out the Tournament and Player Clinic page for more information.
Bantam Baseball is for 14 & 15 year olds. Midget Baseball is for 16, 17 & 18 year olds. Both boys and girls are welcome to play. NEZ Bantam & Midget teams play in the Baseball Alberta Edmonton Rural & Recreation Baseball League and games may be played on any day of the week, throughout the Capital region. The season is May and June with playoffs ending at the end of June.
National Umpire Certification Program
The Baseball season begins in May and extends throughout the summer for the Rep teams. House league play ends at the end of June. Equipment needed is shin pads, an athletic cup, and umpire kit. Uniforms are available through local sporting good stores.
Umpires like most officials in minor and major sports are compensated for their time. House League games will pay $35.00 per game payable in cash the night of the event. The games usually start 6:30 pm and end around 9:00 pm.
If this has peaked an interest or if you have a passion for the sport or for kids sports in general, please contact Dave Ball at Northeast Zone Baseball at 780-475-5609. Kids playing sports is a healthy activity but cannot be done without officials.
NEZ & BASEBALL ALBERTA 2012 UMPIRE CLINIC - LEVEL 1 & 2- Date: April 14 & 15, 2012
- Times: Saturday & Sunday 8:00am to 5:00pm Both Days
- Fee: Level 1 @ $65.00 Level 2 @ $75.00
- Location: Belvedere Elementary School, 13359 - 62 Street, Edmonton
For more information or to register contact: Dave Ball @ 780-475-5609 or balldr@shaw.ca
LOOKING FOR BOYS & GIRLS AGE 13 & UP. EARN SPENDING MONEY. BE PART OF "OUR GAME OF SUMMER"!
Ball Conditioning 2012:
The Ball Conditioning program is over filled, and have kids on a waiting list. This program was full by the 2nd registration date.
One date is missing from the Wednesday classes - April 18, and one cancelled Feb. 15 - making 7 days total One date has been cancelled off the Friday classes - Feb. 24th - making 9 days total
Please watch for season (May & June) registration dates in March.
Reminder that I am stepping down from the Ball Director's position at the AGM. Please think about coming to the AGM and keeping the program going. Thank you.
Second annual Winterfest Baseball Camp and Coaching Clinic
The Edmonton Capitals and the St. Francis Xavier Baseball Academy will be hosting the second annual Winterfest Baseball Camp and Coaching Clinic.
Dates: March 9 - 11/2012
Location: St. Francis Xavier High School and FX Sports Center
Address: 9250 - 163 Street, Edmonton, Alberta
Registration: South Entrance of the school just east of the FX Sports Center. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the start time for players and coaches on the first day!
Coaching Certification -($30.00 per module plus $75.00)
* Planning Module (Friday, March 9th - 6:00pm - 10:00pm)
* Initiation Module (Saturday, March 10th - 9:00am - 4:00pm)
* Skill Analysis Module (Sunday, March 11th - 9:00am - 1:00pm)
* Teaching and Learning Module (Sunday, March 12th - 1:00pm - 5:00pm)
*Please check with your baseball association to see if fees for certification are covered.
General Interest Coaching Clinic ($75.00)
* Friday, March 9th (6:00pm - 10:00pm)
* Saturday, March 10th (9:00am - 4:00pm)
* Sunday, March 11th (9:00am - 4:00pm)
Players Camp for 12 and Under ($50.00)
* Saturday, March 10th (9:00am - 12:00pm)
* Sunday, March 11th (9:00am - 12:00pm)
Players Camp for 13 and Over ($50.00)
* Saturday, March 10th (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
* Sunday, March 11th (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
Featured Instructors:
1. Orv Franchuk - Field Manager of the North American League Champion
Edmonton Capitals
2. Gord Gerlach - Baseball Operations and Hitting Coach for the Edmonton
Capitals
3. Mark Randall - Pitching Coach for the Edmonton Capitals
4. Tony Muser - Former Manager of the Kansas City Royals and MLB Player
5. Dave Robb - Former Oakland Athletics Minor League Coach
Walk ups are welcome but it is preferable to register on - line to ensure correct T-shirt size.
To Register for the N.C.C.P. modules please visit:
* www.baseballalberta.com
* http://nccp.baseball.ca/
To Register for the Player Camp and Coaching Clinc please visit:
Please visit the following websites for more information
* www.capsbaseball.ca
* www.baseballalberta.com
* www.fxbaseball.com
Information Packs will be posted and sent out prior to the start of the Winterfest to all pre-registered players and coaches. Please make sure to indicate a correct e-mail address and contact information.
Thanks,
MARK RANDALL
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL
BASEBALL ACADEMY DIRECTOR
(W) 780-489-2571 EXT. 341
(F) 780-486-2564