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FAQs
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Got Questions? Please find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions. Please use the list of questions below to quick jump to the answers you are most interested in learning about:- What equipment do I need to play baseball?
- What do my registration fees cover?
- Where do we play? Do we have to travel?
- How long is the baseball season?
- How many games/practices are there in a season?
- How do I become a coach?
- When are the Rep and Select Tryouts?
What equipment do I need to play baseball?
Required
- Baseball Bat
- Visit our parent resource page for information on how to select an appropriate bat
- Also please check the rules (which can be found here) to ensure the bat meets the requirements for the age group/division your child plays in
- Running Shoes or Cleats (Recommended) – NO metal cleats allowed
- Approved baseball batting helmet (with chin strap)
- Protective Athletic Cup (Eg. Jock)
- Baseball Glove
- Batting Gloves (Recommended for Rookie and older)
- Baseball Specific Equipment Bag
- Keeps all the gear together, has a spot for a bat, can hang on the dugout fence
What do my registration fees cover?
Registration fees are essential to cover the costs of providing a quality baseball program to greater Innisfil community, below are the elements that are covered by your registration fees:- Diamond Rentals for practices and games (Town of Innisfil)
- Uniforms (Jersey, Pants, Hat, Belt)
- Player and Coach Insurance
- Umpire Fees
- Individual and Team Pictures
- Year-End Player BBQ (Including Player Awards)
- Team Equipment (Eg. Team bag, bats, bases, catchers gear, balls, etc.)
- Diamond Lighting for practices and games (Town of Innisfil)
- Gym Rentals (Select and Rep Players only)
- 1 Tournament (Select and Rep Players only)
- Association Fees for Travel Leagues (SSMBA, YSBA, OBA)
Where do we play? Do we have to travel?
This is a bit different again depending on the program and the age division your child plays in:In-House T-ball Program
- ALL games are played in Innisfil (Village North Diamond in Stroud)
- Jr. Rookie, Sr. Rookie House League games are all played in Innisfil
- Bantam (14-16u), Peewee (12-13u), and maybe Mosquito (10-11u) will play in the Barrie house league this year.
- Home Games are played on a variety of diamonds throughout Innisfil (please see our diamond locations page for more specifics on the fields)
- Away Games are played in a variety of locations based on teams participating in the SSMBA (South Simcoe Minor Baseball Association). Locations can include: Barrie, Ivy, Collingwood, Everett, Angus, Wasaga Beach, Orillia, Alliston, Stayner, Mansfield, Beaver Valley, Midland
- Our Rep and Select teams are part of the YSBA. Away games can include any of the following locations: Newmarket, Barrie, Orillia, Aurora, Markham, Stouffville, Richmond Hill, Bolton, Toronto, Uxbridge, Vaughn, etc.
How long is the baseball season?
The Innisfil Minor Baseball season length is slightly different depending on which program your child is in. Below you will find a breakdown on the different programs and their typical length:In-House T-Ball Program
- Mid-May to the 3rd week of July
- Mid-May to Mid-August (End of Season Playoffs)
- Regular Season – Mid-May until End of August (End of Season Playoffs)
- Winter Training – November to End of April (All Rep and Select Players typically train once per week in the winter with their respective teams)
How many games/practices are there in a season?
Again, this varies based on the age group and/or program. See below for details:In-House T-ball Program
- 8 Game regular season (Games are between 9am – 2pm on Saturday)
- 1 practice during the week at 6:30pm
- 12 – 16 game regular season (depending on age division) plus year-end playoffs
- Head coaches attend a scheduling meeting in May to create their game schedule
- Home Games are typical during weekdays
- 1 practice per week
- 15 – 20 game regular season (depending on age division) plus 2-3 tournaments and year-end playoffs
- 2 practices per week
- Rep games are typically during the week and Select games are typically on weekends
- Rep and Select players also are provided training over the winter (1 x per week)
How do I become a coach?
- Our Coaches are our most valuable asset. Without these valuable community volunteers stepping up to coach and lead these teams, we would not be able to offer baseball to the kids in our community. It can be intimidating, especially for those who have never coached before – but the IMBA is committed to supporting and providing resources to our coaches. See below how you can contribute to the success of our league and community. If you are interested in becoming a coach with Innisfil Minor Baseball please send a note to director.coach@innisfilbaseball.com
- When you register your child to play online, on the season registration form you will be asked if you are interested in coaching. Subsequently, you will be contacted by our Director of House League or Director of Coaching to fill out a coaching registration form (which will provide some further details), and to inform you of the various requirements (eg. Vulnerable Sector Screening Check).
- The IMBA is committed to providing quality level coaching for our higher performing players. If you are interested in becoming a head coach in our select or rep program, you will need to apply and go through an interview with the IMBA Coach selection committee. Please note there are certain NCCP certification requirements to be a head coach at the Select or Rep level (see here for more details). Typically, the IMBA will start accepting Rep & Select head coach applications in August of each year (Tryouts and team formation occur in September/October).
When do you hold Rep and Select Team tryouts?
- The IMBA’s Rep and Select teams typically hold tryouts beginning in Mid-September until early October. If you are interested, please ensure you visit our website in Mid-August when we will post specific times for the tryouts, or sign up to our IMBA e-newsletter so you will be notified. There is typically a $20 one-time tryout fee. If you are residing in another community and wish to tryout for Innisfil’s Rep program, you will need a player release from your current organization before trying out. Please ensure you take this into account far enough in advance of the tryouts.