Our Coed Program is designed for those younger players who are still developing their taste for the sport and learning the fundamentals of hitting, throwing and catching.
In this program we focus on fun, friendship, teamwork and sportsmanship. We strive to create an environment that gets parents involved and works with your family's busy schedule. As such, we will only require a committment of two nights per week usually from 6:00 - 8:00pm. Additionally, our program is designed in collaboration with the Southend United Soccer Club, ensuring families are not trying to balance soccer and baseball games on the same day of the week*. This helps our kids get involved in as many sports as possible, keeping them active and starting them off on the right foot for a healthy and prosperous future!
To administer this Coed league we have developed two age divisions; T-Ball and Rookie Ball.
* Note: We can only ensure homes games are on different nights, we do not have control of away games. Therefore 50% of Rookie Ball games have the potential to cause conflict.
 t-ball
(Year of Birth 2005 - 2007)
(Note: 4 year old players can be admitted with permission from registrar)
Designed to introduce kids to baseball in a fun and supportive environment. All players get equal playing time and coaches work with the kids to teach fundamentals and introductory rules. Fun, friendship, team work and sportsmanship is the primary focus of this program.
Season starts on May 24, 2012 and will run until Aug 2, 2012. The season will consist of two nights a week of baseball on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:15 - 8:15pm at either the Southeast Optimist Park or White Oaks Optimist Park. Season will culminate with a Pizza Party and Awards. Everyone gets something!!
 Rookie Ball
(Year of Birth 2003 - 2004)
This program is designed to bridge the gap between T-ball and regular baseball. A pitching machine is used to provide consistency and coaches work to further develop the fundamental skills and introductory rules. Fun, friendship, team work and sportsmanship continue to be the focus. New players to the game are still encouraged to start here. Rules can be downloaded from the download section on the right of this page.
Season starts on May 16, 2012 and will run until Aug 8, 2012. The season will consist of two nights a week of baseball (usually one game / one practice). Home games are at a South London community diamond and Westmount/Lambeth/Byron diamonds for away games.
What South London Baseball Provides for The Player
- A Team Jersey
- A Team Hat
- 1 Pair of Baseball Pants (Rookie Ball only)
- All "Team" equipment (Catchers gear, bats, helmets, balls etc.)
What the Participant Must Provide
- Players must bring their own, properlly fitted, baseball glove
- Players must wear, at all times, an athletic cup
- It is strongly encouraged that players supply their own helmets
Parents Responsbilities
- Most teams establish a rotating snack schedule - parents will be expected to provide either a team snack or team drink for one or two nights of the season.
- Parents are to conduct themselves according to the S.L.B.A. Fair Play and Discipline Policy.
- Parents are responsible for notifying the coach if they cannot attend a game or practice in a timely manner.
- Parents are responsbile for supporting their kids, in a positive way, at all S.L.B.A. events and encouraging their child to do their best and uphold the values setout by the True Sport movement of Canada, adopted by the S.L.B.A. Inc. on November 16, 2010.
** NOTE: Volunteers are needed for this program.
If you can help out as a Coach, Assistant Coach or parent helper we want to hear from you. Please download and fill out the 2012 coaches application form and submit at registration or email to our league president**
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