2023 Macdonald Minor Ball Season FAQ
2023 Macdonald Minor Ball FAQs
Softball
Updates for 2023 Season:
- Evaluations for U11-U17 to help split teams evenly, held at the Caisse Community Centre on Sunday, March 19th
- Switching pant color for all age groups to Black from White
- Home Run Sports has set up an online store to offer an easy option to purchase pants, belts & socks for the month of Feb during registration
- All purchases will be available for pick up at Jersey night on April 20th
- New Storm jerseys for U11 & U13 this year
- $50 deposit will be required for all jerseys with a postdated cheque on Jersey Pick Up Night
- New Storm game visors will be provided to all players with their jersey
- Macdonald Storm fan hats will be available for purchase through our apparel store for non-players
What Age Group is Your Child?
Learn to Play - 2016 - 2019
U9 - 2014 & 2015
U11 - 2012 & 2013
U13 - 2010 & 2011
U15 - 2008 & 2009
U17 - 2006 & 2007
U19 - 2004 & 2005
Typical Nights of Play During Season:
Additional games may be scheduled on Saturday afternoons and Sunday evenings
Additional weekend practices at coach’s discretion.
U9 - Tuesday/Thursday
U11 - Monday/Wednesday
U13 - Tuesday/Thursday
U15 - Monday/Wednesday
U17 - Tuesday/Thursday
U19 - Monday/Wednesday
Baseball
Updates for 2023 Season:
- Evaluations will be held for 11U-18U
- 11U evaluations (March 18 @ HRSTC & March 19 @ Caisse Community Centre)
- 13/15/18U evaluations (Apr 4 @ HRSTC)
- Pant color remains Grey
- Home Run Sports has set up an online store to offer an easy option to purchase pants, belts & socks during month of Feb during registration
- All purchases will be available for Pick up at Jersey Night on April 20th
- $50 deposit will be required for all jerseys with a postdated cheque on Jersey pick Up Night
- New Yankees hat will be provided to all players with their jersey
- Macdonald Yankees fan hats will be available for purchase through our apparel store for non-players
What Age Group is Your Child?
Learn to Play - 2016 - 2019
9U - 2014 & 2015
11U - 2012 & 2013
13U - 2010 & 2011
15U - 2008 & 2009
18U - 2005, 2006 & 2007
Typical Nights of Play During Season:
Additional games may be scheduled on Saturday afternoons and Sunday evenings
Additional weekend practices at coach’s discretion.
9U - Monday/Wednesday
11UA & AA - Tuesday/Thursday
13UA & AA - Monday/Wednesday
15UA - Tuesday/Thursday
15UAA - Monday Wednesday
18UA - Tuesday/Thursday
18UAA - Monday/Wednesday
Apparel stores open February 1-28th - all items purchased through the store(s) will be available for pickup on the Jersey Night on April 20th at the Caisse Community Centre.
Upcoming Important Dates
*HRSTC - Home Run Sports Training Centre (905 King Edward St by Wpg Airport)
Feb 1-28/23
- Spring Season Registration for both Softball & Baseball
- Apparel and Uniform Online Store open (separate stores)
March 18/23
- 11U Baseball Evaluations @ HRSTC
March 19/23
- 11U Baseball Evaluations @ Caisse Community Centre
- U11-U17 Softball Evaluations @ Caisse Community Centre
April 4/23
- 13/15/18U Baseball Evaluations @ HRSTC
April 20/23
- Jersey & Equipment pick up night @ Caisse Community Centre from 6-9pm
- Home Run Sports will have table set up for pant order pick up along with some additional equipment for sizing
April 21/23
- Softball Umpire Clinic April 22nd from 9-1pm @ Caisse Community Centre
July 14-16
- U17 A Softball Provincials held at Caisse Community Centre (volunteers needed)