Baseball

Southdale Baseball Program

Baseball registration is open

Early bird pricing in effect until midnight on Friday April 3, 2026

*Registrations received after April 10 will only be accepted if there is space on teams. We will not be able to honour friend/community club requests for late registrations. *

Registration Link: BoniVital Baseball Teams : RAMP Registrations

Southdale Community Centre is part of the BoniVital Baseball Association. Together, we provide each player the opportunity to play baseball in a supportive and rewarding environment that emphasizes fun and skill development at a level that fits the player’s interest and ability. In order to play baseball all players will require their own batting helmet and glove. Having their own bat tends to be a preference for U11 and older as is wearing non-metal baseball cleats.

The baseball season starts early May, Rally Cap and 9U finish the last week of June, U11 will have their play-off weekend in early July. For U13 teams and older, please check the league end dates and playoff dates here: Bonivital Minor Baseball Association – Winnipeg, Manitoba

Tryouts for AAA and AA teams will occur April 6-10, 2026 and as soon as those teams are formed, the Community Club teams A teams will be created. If your player is planning to tryout for AA or AAA, they must register for the season and for try outs by March 6, 2026. Please see below for age groups, registration fee and nights of play:

Level	Birth Years	Days	Early BirdRegistration Fee	Registration Fee after April 3, 2026
Learn to Play	2017-2022	Friday	$60	$60
7U (Rally Cap)	2019/2020/2021	Mon/Wed or	$130	$180
		Tues/Thurs	$130	$180
9U	2017/2018	Mon/Wed or	$160	$210
		Tues/Thurs	$160	$210
9U Advanced	2017/2018	Tues/Thurs/Sun	$175	$225
11U	2015/2016	A – M/W/Sun	$265	$315
		AA – Tu/Th/Sun *
12U Female	2014, 2015, 2016	Practices TBDGames Sundays	$190	$240
13U	2013/2014	A – Tu/Th	$285	$335
		AA – M/W *
15U	2011/2012	A-M/W/SAA-M/W/S *	$290	$340
18U	2008/2009/2010	nights vary mostly Tues/Thurs	$480	$530

**There are additional team fees for any player who plays on a AA or AAA baseball team, those will be shared at the beginning of the season, after your team has been formed and teams determine which tournaments they will be attending.

Development and Community Center Programs and Age Groups

Learn to Play (players born between 2017 and 2022)

This program is a six-week program beginning on May15 and finishing on June 19. It will be held on Friday evenings at 6:00 and will run for 50 minutes. This is a parent/guardian and player program where both get to learn the fundamentals of baseball is a fun environment through activities that promote physical ability, coordination and skill. This program is ideal for young players who have never played before and are interested in trying the sport before committing to being part of a team.

Rally Cap (7U players born in 2019, 2020 & 2021)

The Rally Cap Program is baseball’s initiation program and is designed to enhance players’ and coaches’ first experience with the game for players 4-7 years old. Teams are typically made up of 6 players. Games are played in various diamonds in the BoniVital catchment. You have a choice when registering to select which nights you would like to play (Monday/Wednesday evenings or Tuesday/Thursday evenings). Games start at 6:30 pm and run until 7:30.

All Rally Cap players will participate in the BoniVital Jamboree on Saturday June 20, 2026 at Glenwood and Champlain Community Centres. This is a fun-filled day of activities, baseball games, food and celebration.

For more information on the Rally Cap program please visit the Baseball Manitoba website at:Baseball Manitoba : Website by RAMP InterActive

9U (players born in 2017 & 2018)

9U game length is established by time, not by innings. Each game night starts with a 30-minute practice followed by a 60-minute game (typically this is a 3-5 inning game). Some rules are modified in 9U to encourage player development. You have a choice when registering to select which nights you would like to play (Monday/Wednesday evenings or Tuesday/Thursday evenings).

For those who have played 9U in the past, there may be some changes to the format of this program this year as directed by Baseball Manitoba, more information will be shared when we receive it.

Community 9U teams will participate in the BoniVital Jamboree on Saturday June 20, 2026 at Glenwood and Champlain Community Centers. This is a fun-filled day of activities, baseball games, food and celebration.

9U Advanced League Pilot Program (players born in 2017 & 2018)

New for 2026, advanced 9U will offer structured baseball for players with two or seasons of baseball knowledge and previous team play experience. Advanced Grand Slam will be fast paced, follow 9U rules, and be an alternative to the non-competitive play. Included in fees will be the expectation that teams will attend at least one tournament (Warren, Lowe Farm, Altona) to further develop skills. Teams will be eligible for a spot at the Provincial Jamboree in July, hosted by Baseball Manitoba. Advanced 9U teams will not participate in the BoniVital Jamboree in June.

Teams will be hosted at community centers with 9U diamonds and will play on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Teams will be balanced based on previous play and age. Friend requests can be made but cannot be guaranteed.

As this is a pilot program this year, registration will be capped at 50 registrations.

Age Groups 11U-18U

11U (players born in 2015 & 2016)

Games will be played on Monday and Wednesday with some games also played on the weekends (normally on Sunday evenings). All games are within the BoniVital neighbourhoods.
All 11U teams are invited to participate in a fun Jamboree in late May/early June at Little Mountain Sportsplex. The teams will play baseball games and attend skills sessions offered by Baseball Manitoba.

12U Female baseball team (players born in 2014, 2015, & 2016)
- This will be a team made up of female players from across the Bonvital community. This team will play in a city-wide female baseball league with double-header games played on Sundays.
13U (players born in 2013 & 2014)
- Games are played on Tuesday and Thursday nights and some Sunday evenings. BoniVital teams join with the Red River Valley Baseball Association to form a league. Games are played in the BoniVital and Red River catchments.
15U (players born in 2011 & 2012)
- Game nights will vary but typically will be Monday and Wednesday evening with occasional weekend games. BoniVital and Red River Valley Baseball Association join to form a league so the players have ample opportunity for competition.

18U (players born in 2008, 2009 & 2010)
- 18U A ball has games on varying nights. BoniVital players are grouped together onto teams based on the number of players who register. Typically, players from the same community club are kept together. Games and practices will be held at Maginot, Provencher and Whittier Park baseball diamonds.

*As per Baseball Manitoba regulations, girls can play an extra year/be an over aged player at each group starting at 11U.

Formation of “A” Teams

All players must register at their home community centre; however, it does not guarantee that you will play on a team at your community centre. Team formation is based on the number of players in each age group registering at a community centre as well as what size baseball diamonds that community centre has. When there are not enough players from a community centre, or there is not a diamond at the community center for the age group to play on, those players will be moved together onto a team at a neighboring community centre.

We allow for players to make two friend requests when registering for baseball. We make all efforts to honor at least one of the friend requests when both players are from the same community centre. When the request involves players from different community clubs we cannot guarantee the request.

Competitive Baseball Levels

11U has two competitive levels
- AA – Competitive baseball, playing in a city-wide league. Tryouts required
  - Time commitment is generally 4-5 days per week (two practices and two/three games per week). Tournaments usually include travel outside of Winnipeg.
- A – Recreational house league baseball (no tryouts are required)
  - Time commitment 3-4 days per week (two games and one/two practices per week).

13U/15U/18U has three competitive levels
- AAA – High level of performance and coaching. Travel and tryouts required
  - Time commitment is approximately 5-6 days per week between practices and games. Tournaments usually include travel outside of Winnipeg.
- AA – Competitive baseball, playing in a city-wide league. Tryouts required
  - Time commitment is generally 4-5 days per week (two practices and two/three games per week). Tournaments usually include travel outside of Winnipeg.
- A – Recreational house league baseball (no tryouts are required)
  - Time commitment 3-4 days per week (two games and one/two practices per week).

Any players in U11 division or older who would like to try out for a AA or AAA BoniVital Baseball team, tryouts will occur at the University of Winnipeg between April 6-10 For more information and to register for the try out for your age group, please click here: https://BoniVitalbaseball.ca/program-information/tryout-information/ Your player must register for the season and for try-outs by March 6, 2026 to be eligible to attend the try out.

Coaches and Parent Volunteers

Coaches are the cornerstone of the sport experience for young players and thus essential for the success of youth sport programs in our community. If you are interested in volunteering as a coach or assistant coach in 2026, please contact your baseball convenor. Ideally, we like to have three coaches willing to volunteer from each team. It makes the practices and games much more active and “many hands definitely make light work”. Training, support and mentorship is offered to coaches to help you and your team have a successful season.

If you have any questions about Baseball, please contact the Baseball Convenor: Brie Hirshberg at

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