5U/Blastball Division
For both boys and girls aged 4 & 5 yrs old. (born 2021 & 2022)
Our 5U/Blastball Division plays at Grimston Park & Ryall Park, New West.
Spring Season
Welcome to the 5U (Blastball/Rally Cap) Division.
Most likely this will be your son or daughter’s first experience in baseball. The Rally Cap Program was developed by Sport Canada to ensure that this first baseball experience is a positive one for all young players involved. The four main goals of the Rally Cap program are to:
- Create an environment in which children and adults can have fun with baseball.
- Teach baseball skills, rules and strategy to our players.
- Model and teach competitiveness with an emphasis on good sportsmanship.
- Promote increased self-esteem among Rally Cap children and adults
Spring Season runs early April – mid June.
There will be two one hour sessions each week. Each session will combine both a practice component and an actual game.
The emphasis in both will be on the 5 FUNdamentals:
- Throwing
- Base Running
- Receiving
- Hitting
- General Knowledge
Player equipment:
- Baseball glove
- running shoes (baseball cleats optional)
- Baseball helmet, with strap
- Bat will be provided (optional if you want to bring your own)
- Jersey / Shirt – provided by the program and yours to keep
- Hat – provided by the program and yours to keep
Your child will have the opportunity to showcase their skills at two Official Rally Cap Days during the season. All players will go through stations where they will perform different tasks. These days are designed to build self-esteem in players, promote skill development and encourage fun with friends.
Summer Season – Information under construction
Here are some links to help your child get started with Rally Cap!
- More information about the Rally Cap program: Rally Cap Mini-Book (revised 2022)
- Get started now! Check them all out on this Youtube Playlist from Baseball Canada: Rally Cap Drills
- If you’re interested in coaching, check out Baseball BC’s Parent Leader/Coach Development Manual!
Questions
Contact the 5U/Blastball Coordinator
For more general New West Minor Baseball information or if you have any questions please contact us at newwestminorbaseball@gmail.com
