FAQ's

Baseball or Softball?
Currently PMBA offers coed baseball (small white ball) for all divisions and Softball (larger yellow ball) for U7-U17. This registration site is for Softball only.

 

When does registration open?
February 1, 2025

 

What level do I register my player for?

U7- Birth years 2018/2019 (recreation only)

U9- Birth years 2016/2017 (recreation only)

U11 - Birth years 2014/2015 (rep/competitive team and recreational teams)

U13 - Birth years 2012/2013 (rep/competitive team and recreational teams)

U15 - Birth years 2010/2011 (rep/competitive team and recreational teams)

U17 - Birth years 2008/2009 (rep/competitive team and recreational teams)

U19 - Birth years 2006/2007 (rep/competitive team and recreational teams)

 

When does the season start and finish?
The recreation season will start at the beginning of May (weather permitting) and finish by the end of June.  Depending on the team, teh rep season will start with indoor training as early as October.  Games may start in April/May.

 

If my player tries out for a rep team and is not successful, what happens?
If your child is not placed on a rep team, their registration be moved to the recreation league and they will attend evaluations to be placed on a recreation team.

 

What equipment does my player need?

  • Helmet with cage (PMBA has put in place a policy that requires each player to have his/her own ball helmet. PMBA has put this helmet policy in place for reasons such as personal safety, hygiene etc.)
  • Ball Glove
  • Fielders Mask - U11 and up
  • Athletic Support Cup (Jill)
  • Water Bottle
  • Navy Softball Pants
  • Red Belt
  • Red Socks
  • Bats (the association provides a team bats

 

What size of ball is used?

U11 and U13 categories all use an 11″ ball.

U15 and all categories above, use a 12″ ball.

 

When are Rep tryouts?
Rep tryouts are held the September before the following season.

 

Who can attend the AGM?

The AGM is held in November.  Anyone can attend.  The date will be sent out to our membership about a month before the meeting.  Follow our social media for updates.