Bow Ridge Little League Baseball Association offers baseball programs
for boys and girls from ages 4 to16. Our program caters to all interested
players from first-time to advanced skilled players.
Bow Ridge is one of 10 leagues within Calgary and plays within Alberta
Little League District No. 3.
Little League Baseball in Calgary governed by boundaries, please see below. Bow Ridge has no direct affiliation with any community associations.
The communities within the Bow Ridge boundaries are listed below and you must live or go to school
within these boundaries:
(click here for map, updated Jan. 2015).
Bearspaw (south of Hwy 1a) |
Bowness |
Cresmont |
Greenwood Village |
Lynx Ridge |
Montgomery |
Scenic Acres |
Silver Springs |
St. Andrew's Heights |
Tanglewood |
Tuscany |
University Heights |
Valley Ridge |
Varsity |
Watermark |
Rockland Park |
Little League has chosen for baseball to align kids ages around a September to August Calendar span to ensure kids particiapting at the Little League World Series are the appropriate age for their respective division. This differs from other sports in the Calgay area - however as a Little League Chartered Association we are required to follow the age brackets as they are established in the Little League Rule book.
2024 Little League® Age Chart
FOR BASEBALL DIVISION ONLY
Match month (top line) and box with year of birth. League age and division indicated at the right
JAN |
FEB |
MAR |
APR |
MAY |
JUN |
JUL |
AUG |
SEP |
OCT |
NOV |
Dec |
Age |
Division |
2020 |
2020 |
2020 |
2020 |
2020 |
2020 |
2020 |
2020 |
2019 |
2019 |
2019 |
2019 |
4 |
Blast Ball |
2019 |
2019 |
2019 |
2019 |
2019 |
2019 |
2019 |
2019 |
2018 |
2018 |
2018 |
2018 |
5 |
Coach Pitch |
2018 |
2018 |
2018 |
2018 |
2018 |
2018 |
2018 |
2018 |
2017 |
2017 |
2017 |
2017 |
6 |
Coach Pitch |
2017 |
2017 |
2017 |
2017 |
2017 |
2017 |
2017 |
2017 |
2016 |
2016 |
2016 |
2016 |
7 |
Machine Pitch |
2016 |
2016 |
2016 |
2016 |
2016 |
2016 |
2016 |
2016 |
2015 |
2015 |
2015 |
2015 |
8 |
Machine Pitch |
2015 |
2015 |
2015 |
2015 |
2015 |
2015 |
2015 |
2015 |
2014 |
2014 |
2014 |
2014 |
9 |
Minors |
2014 |
2014 |
2014 |
2014 |
2014 |
2014 |
2014 |
2014 |
2013 |
2013 |
2013 |
2013 |
10 |
Minors |
2013 |
2013 |
2013 |
2013 |
2013 |
2013 |
2013 |
2013 |
2012 |
2012 |
2012 |
2012 |
11 |
Majors / Nationals |
2012 |
2012 |
2012 |
2012 |
2012 |
2012 |
2012 |
2012 |
2011 |
2011 |
2011 |
2011 |
12 |
Majors / Nationals |
2011 |
2011 |
2011 |
2011 |
2011 |
2011 |
2011 |
2011 |
2010 |
2010 |
2010 |
2010 |
13 |
Intermediate / Junior |
2010 |
2010 |
2010 |
2010 |
2010 |
2010 |
2010 |
2010 |
2009 |
2009 |
2009 |
2009 |
14 |
Intermediate / Junior |
2009 |
2009 |
2009 |
2009 |
2009 |
2009 |
2009 |
2009 |
2008 |
2008 |
2008 |
2008 |
15 |
Seniors |
2008 |
2008 |
2008 |
2008 |
2008 |
2008 |
2008 |
2008 |
2007 |
2007 |
2007 |
2007 |
16 |
Seniors |
Age 17-21 - now facilitated by CNBL registration will be with CNBL, see below for more information
The following table is a summary of the season dates and schedule. Since scheduling is based on diamond availability and coach selection, schedules are not finalized until end of April.
DIVISION |
AGE |
SEASON DATES |
EVALUATIONS REQUIRED? |
SCHEDULE |
Blastball |
4 |
May – End of July |
No |
Tuesday Evenings or Sunday Mornings |
Coach Pitch |
5,6 |
May – End of July |
No |
Tues/Thurs 6pm or 7pm (depends on schedule) |
Machine Pitch |
7,8 |
May – End of July |
No |
2 Games per week - Mon/Wed (6:30 pm – 8pm)
1 Practice Fri/Sat or Sun - scheduled by the Coach |
Minors |
9, 10 |
May – End of June |
Yes - March |
2 Games per week - Tues, Thurs, and/or Sun (6:30pm – 8:30pm)
1 Practice – scheduled by the Coach |
Majors |
11,12 |
Late April – End of June |
Yes - March |
Games – 2 to 3 Games on Tues, Thur and Sat
2 Weekday Practices – scheduled by the Coach |
Nationals |
11,12 |
Late April – End of June |
Yes - March |
Games - 2 to 3 Mon, Wed, and Sat
Practices – scheduled by the Coach |
Intermediate |
13 |
Late April – End of June |
Yes - March |
Games – 3 scheduled per week
Practices – scheduled by the Coach |
Junior |
14 |
Late April – End of June |
Yes - March |
Games – 3 scheduled per week
Practices – scheduled by the Coach |
Seniors |
15,16 |
Late April – End of June |
Yes - March |
Games – 3 scheduled per week
Practices – scheduled by the Coach |
|
The following is a brief description of the various levels:
Blastball DIVISION - 4 Yr Olds
Blastball is a fun introduction to baseball, designed to generate fast-paced action, provide recreation and exercise, create enthusiasm, and encourage children to continue to be involved in sports. Blastball teaches all five basic fundamentals of baseball - hitting, throwing, catching, running, and fielding in a non-competitive environment. The purpose is for players to learn fundamental movement skills in a team environment and have fun!
Players hit off a tee and run to a single base while players attempt to field the ball and yell "BLASTBALL" prior to the batter reaching the base. No outs are recorded and no score is kept.
Players will receive a t-shirt and Bow Ridge Baseball cap. As special bats and soft balls will be used, no special equipment is required, however, the wearing of baseball gloves, helmets, and athletic supports is optional. Only Blast bats provided by the league may be used. No personal bats will be permitted.
COACH PITCH DIVISION - 5 and 6 Yr Olds
Coach Pitch is a beginning level of ball designed for young ball players. Basic fundamentals of the game, rules, hitting, throwing, catching, base running and team play is introduced at this level. Coaches throw a designated number of pitches to their own players. If the player is unable to hit after the designated number of pitches, players can then hit off the tee.
Players receive a team t-shirt and Bow Ridge baseball cap. Players are required to have their own batting helmet and glove. A jock/jill is recommended but not mandatory. Cleats are not recommended for this age group.
MACHINE PITCH DIVISION - 7 and 8 Yr Olds
(referred to as Rookie Ball in Fall Baseball Season)
In this division, players should plan to show up about
30 minutes prior to the game. Players will play a modified game that will prepare them for the regulation games played at the older levels. Other than some minor rule changes, (eg. runners cannot advance beyond their current base once an infielder is in control of the ball), the basic rules of Little League will apply. Sliding will be introduced at this level but base stealing will not be permitted. Consistent pitching received from the machine provides hitters a real opportunity to develop, and on the defensive side, players benefit from the increased action in the field.
Players will receive a full uniform consisting of pants, belt, jersey and Bow Ridge baseball cap. Jersey's and belts much be returned at the end of the season. Players are required to have their own batting helmet and glove. A jock/jill​ is mandatory.
MINOR DIVISION - 9 to 10 Yr Olds
At the minor league level, player pitching and base stealing are introduced. All basic Little League rules will apply with some slight modifications to enhance player development. In addition to basic fundamentals and team play, the focus of this division will be on starting to develop young pitchers and catchers. Teams in this division field 9 players each inning and all players are in the batting line-up. All players can expect equal playing time. This is the first level at which we have umpires to call balls and strikes, as well as outs.
All players must attend evaluation sessions. As a house league, teams will have players of similar abilities. The purpose of the evaluations is to create
teams of equal strength. Evaluations are mandatory at this level.
Players will receive a full uniform consisting of pants, belt, jersey, and Bow Ridge baseball cap. Jersey's and belts must be returned at the end of the season. Players are required to have their own batting helmet, jack/jill, and glove. Rubber cleats are optional (metal spikes are not allowed).
Minors Summer Baseball (see All Star/Summer Baseball Season tab for more information):
At the end of the regular season, Bow Ridge sponsors a competitive AAA All-Star team, AA summerball team and possibly a single A summerball team (depending on interest) for 8-10 year olds. These teams participates in weekend tournaments throughout Alberta in the month of July and the first week of August. These team are put together on a tryout basis and players must be able to commit to being available for 90% of the season.
MAJOR/NATIONAL DIVISION - 11 and 12 Yr Olds
Major Division
The Majors division is the top level of competition for this age group. These players will compete in an interlock schedule against other top teams from Division 3. All players aged 11 and 12 are eligible to tryout for a Major team and those that are not selected will be placed in the National division (see below). If selected for a Major's team - Full commitment is expected, and full commitment will include attendance at 3-5 practices/games per week.
The Major team or teams will be selected through the tryout process which includes attendance at evaluations. Attendance at the evaluation session is mandatory at this level. If full commitment is not possible for your player then please sign up for the National option on the evaluation sign up.
National Division
National Division will operate as a house league division or interlock play within District 3.
Players will receive a full uniform consisting of pants, belt, jersey, and Bow Ridge baseball cap. Jersey's and belts must be returned at the end of the season. Players are required to have their own batting helmet, jack/jill, and glove. Rubber cleats are optional but recommended.
Summer Baseball (see All Star/Summer Baseball Season tab for more information):
Bow Ridge sponsors a competitive AAA Major All-Star team, as well as possibly a AA and A summerball team (depending on interest), for 11 and 12 year olds. These teams participates in weekend tournaments throughout Alberta in the month of July and the first week of August. These team are put together on a tryout basis and players must be able to commit to being available for 90% of the season.
Challenger Ball League
Calgary operates the largest
Challenger Ball League in Canada. This league consists of mentally and physically challenged ball players from Calgary. Each weekend, teams meet on a Saturday to play at
Challenger Park in North East Calgary. Each Little League club in North Calgary takes turns supplying baseball buddies from our Major and National divisions to assist these special players in their league play. Bow Ridge is very proud to be a part of this event and it is truly one of the highlights of our season. More info will be posted on our website at a later date.
INTERMEDIATE DIVISION - 13 Yr Olds
This division offers a transition for players between the standard Little League field size (46-foot pitching distance and 60-foot base paths) and the Junior/Senior field size (60-foot, pitching distance, and 90-foot base paths). The Intermediate division plays on 50 foot pitching distance and 70 foot base paths. A key feature of this division is the introduction of full baseball rules, including leading, stealing, pickoffs and balks.
Home games and practices are held at the Sarcee Diamond or St Andrews diamond. Depending on the number of players registered and player skill level, Intermediate players may be considered for the Junior tier 1 team.
Players will receive a full uniform consisting of pants, belt, jersey and Bow Ridge baseball cap. Jersey's and belts must be returned at the end of the season. Players are required to have their own batting helmet, jack/jill, and glove. Rubber cleats are recommended.
Attendance at the evaluation sessions is mandatory at this level.
JUNIOR DIVISION - 14 Yr Olds
In this division, players play on a regulation baseball field with 90 foot bases and a pitching distance of 60 feet. Home games and practices are held at the Sarcee Diamond or St Andrews diamond. Depending on the number of players registered in Juniors, teams may be tiered based on skill level.
Players will receive a full uniform consisting of pants, belt, jersey and Bow Ridge baseball cap. Jersey's and belts must be returned at the end of the season. Players are required to have their own batting helmet, jack/jill and glove. Metal or rubber cleats are recommended.
Attendance at the evaluation sessions is mandatory at this level.
SENIOR DIVISION - 15 and 16 Yr Olds
Games are played throughout District 3 with home games and practices held at the
St. Andrew's Diamond.
Players will receive a full uniform consisting of pants, belt, jersey and Bow Ridge baseball cap. Jersey's and belts must be returned at the end of the season. Players are required to have their own batting helmet, jack/jill and glove. Metal rubber cleats are recommended.
Attendance at the evaluation sessions is mandatory at this level.
17-21 Yr Olds
Midget, formally Big League division, is no longer available through Little League International. However, District 3 is committed to providing an opportunity for this age group and has created a partnership with Calgary North Baseball League(CNBL). To register click here. For registration information or inquiries see their webpage.
Evaluation sessions (where mandatory) can be booked upon completion of registration. Information to be communicated shortly.