Rookie Program Overview

Kanata Baseball Association’s Rookie Programs are designed to enhance players’ and coaches’ first experiences in baseball. Through these programs we teach the five FUNdamentals of baseball in an an exciting, supportive, and safe environment.

KBA offers a variety of house and competitive programs for players who are Little League age 6-8. Our programs are designed for players of all levels of experience and ability.

The Summer Rookie House Program is KBA's recreational summer program for players interested in extending the baseball season. Players of all levels of ability age 6-8 are eligible, regardless of enrollment in our spring programs. Teams play coach-pitch games, twice a week, Monday to Thursday, against other house teams within the Kanata urban boundary.

Registration

Summer Season:

Eligible Players	League age 6-8
Registration Status	Opening mid-May
Evaluation Process	None
Season	Summer (July -August)
Cost	$125

What to Expect

Pre-Season

Registration will open in early-June. Balanced teams are formed based on available spring evaluation scores, coach feedback, and age. Teams are announced before June 30.

Season

The season begins the 2nd week of July with two team practices. Teams then play 10-12 games, meeting twice a week, Monday to Thursday. All games are held within the Kanata urban boundary and are typically at the same 2 diamonds all year.

All games are proper 6-inning coach-pitch baseball games following rules similar to those of the Little League District 2 Nationals Division. The environment is fun, casual, and supportive and is suitable for players of all abilities. Our summer house program is the time of season for players to just get out play ball and be kids. Scores and standings are kept, but this is just to seed teams for the playoffs. All teams partiicpate in a playoff tournament in mid-August.

What is Included

Your registration includes: