Baseball Canada and Baseball Manitoba 9U program is the Grand Slam program.

• Played on Monday and Wednesday (and possibly Sunday) nights in May and June
• Baseball Canada’s Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Program recommends a two (2) practice to one (1) game ratio to allow players to focus on skill development
• The program is designed to create smaller teams with 6 (max 8) players in each infield position (pitcher, catcher, first, second, third and short stop – no outfield)
• Both teams will start at 6:30 and have a 30 minute warm-up/practice
• Games will start at 7:00. The game has a time limit of 1 hour
• The inning is considered complete when all batters have come to the plate (maximum 8 batters)
• Each batter will receive a standard baseball count  (4 balls or 3 strikes) from the pitcher (pitching machine or coach).  If either a walk or a strikeout occurs a tee is brought to home plate and the batter hits off the tee.  The purpose is it to put the ball in play.
• Defensive outs are not tallied as all batters bat each inning, but players that are put out must return to their dugout
• Base runners do not advance on overthrows
• No bunting or stealing
• Coaches are permitted to be in the field of play for organizational purposes. A coach behind the umpire would be beneficial, (to speed the game up), as there are many past-balls at this level
• Defensive changes are unlimited. Coaches are encouraged to have their players play a different position in each inning of play. Players may change every batter if preferred (with the exception of the catcher)
• No league standings are kept
• We will also take part in the Waverley Carnival in June so our teams are eligible for a draw to be included in the Provincial Grand Slam Jamboree

 

Equipment Needed:

• Cleats or runners with good ankle support and good grip
• A glove that fits the player properly
• Good fitting batting helmet with chin strap
• Grey baseball pants (grey sweats are ok) – no shorts please!
• For 2023, we are asking players to bring their own bats

Supplied Equipment:

A team jersey and baseball cap is supplied by the club (jerseys to be returned at the end of the season).

The club will supply the coach with all game equipment (bats, bases, catchers gear, practice balls, etc).  Personal bats etc. must meet league rules.

In both Rally Cap and Grand Slam programs the focus is on introducing and learning the game of baseball in a non-competitive environment.

Three coaches per team is strongly recommended.

At least one coach should be certified.  For parents wishing to take the initiation coach the course the cost will be covered by the club.  Please consider coaching.  Each certified coach receives a coaches package which includes a full practice manual

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For coaching requirements please visit Coaching Requirements | Baseball Manitoba

2023 Coaches Meeting will be TBD

For current fees please see the Baseball Overview page.

To register for Baseball please go the the Spring Registration page

WSMBA Free Clinics

Winnipeg South Minor Baseball may offer pre-season clinics if time and space is available.  Please visit the WSMBA web page for availability or to sign up.

Space may be limited.

For more information regarding Grand Slam Baseball please use our contact form for Baseball