U11 Mosquito
For players 9 Turning 10 & 10 Turning 11
Current Season Players Born: 2014 & 2015
Mosquito U11 baseball is an introduction to a competitive level in which the fundamental skills (throwing, catching and hitting) and knowledge of the game are learned then used in a game environment. The primary focus being on fun and sportsmanship and ongoing development of fundamental skills.
Spring House League Season: April- June (3rd week)
- Players will be evaluated at the beginning of the season and teams selected by coaches to ensure balanced gameplay
- Players will pitch the entirety of the game. Up to May 5th a batting tee will be used on ball four to enhance action, skill development and fun. If a player fails to hit off the tee after 3 swings the player is out.
- The first inning is a MANDATORY first year player pitcher (can be a second year, who is in their 1st year of baseball) maximum of 2 runs in the first inning.
- Games will be played with a regulation baseball
- Games are 6 innings or no new inning may commence after 2 hours.
- Spring Practices are on Monday & Wednesday with games on Saturday at Springwood or Qualicum Beach fields (subject to change)
- Prospect games against other communities will also give those who wish to participate in more competitive games the opportunity.
Summer Rep Teams June (3rd week) -Aug (2nd Week)
- Players will be evaluated over two days on skills and gameplay and teams will be selected on ability
- Games are played with a regulation baseball
- Teams will play other teams from Vancouver Island throughout the summer with possible tournaments through out BC
- Teams will compete at the Vancouver Island Regional Championship tournament with the potential to travel to Provincial Championships
- Summer rep teams require full commitment to practices and games and involve travel to other communities on and off Vancouver Island
Fall training program Sept-Oct
- Fall training will involve 2 training sessions per week.
- Players will work on developing fundamental baseball skills without a team-based environment
- Practices may include fun scrimmage games at the coaches discretion
- Practices take place at Springwood fields
- Prospect games against other communities will also give those who wish to participate in more competitive games the opportunity.
Winter training program Jan-March
- Winter training will involve 1 training session per week (currently on Fridays)
- Players will work on developing fundamental baseball skills without a team-based environment
- Practices may include fun scrimmage games at the coach's discretion
- Practices take place at Arbutus Meadows