General Information 2023 (Dorchester Baseball)

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Dorchester Minor Baseball Association
2023 REGISTRATION – General Information

 

 

BIRTH YEAR

DIVISION

REGISTRATION FEE

COMPETITIVE TEAM TRYOUT FEE

INFORMATION

2019


 

 


6U

 

 


$100

 

 


N/A

Children are taught basic skills such as throwing, catching and base running.

Each session may consist of a combination of skill development, game experience, and other active play/games.

Expected to be scheduled on Monday evenings May 29, 2023 to July 24, 2023.

2018


2017

 



2016

 



7U

 



$225

 



N/A

This program bridges the gap between 6U and 9U divisions. Team structure will be similar to 9U however, will only be played with 7 year old participants to lessen any intimidation they may feel.

Scheduling for 7U will be determined after the completion of registration and upon naming a Head Coach.  

2015





 




8U
9U

 




$225

 




$65

This program is an introduction to baseball for boys and girls. Pitching is done by a pitching machine. Travel for games consists of Dorchester and area (house league only).

One 8U Rep Team (2015-born players)

One 9U Select Team (2015 and 2014-born players) 

House League Teams as registration numbers dictate.

2014

2013



10U
11U



$250



$65

House League Teams as registration numbers dictate

One 10U Rep Team (2013-born players)

One 11U Rep Team (2012- born players)

One 11U Select Team (2012 and 2013-born players)

2012

2011




12U
13U


$250


$65

One 13U Select Team (2010 and 2011-born players)

House League Teams as registration numbers dictate

2010

2009





14U
15U




$275




$65

One 14U Rep Team (2009-born players)

One 15U Select Team (2008 and 2009-born players)

House League Teams as registration numbers dictate

2008

2007

 

16U
18U




$275

 

$65

One 16U Rep Team (2007-born players)

One 18U Select Team (2005 and 2006-born players)

House League Teams as registration numbers dictate

2006

2005

 

ADDITIONAL FEES

 

 

 

Tryout Fee

Each player wishing to tryout for a Rep or Select team will be required to pay a $65 tryout fee. All players must be registered and have paid the tryout fee before trying out. The tryout fee is non-refundable.

$65

REP: Due September 25, 2022

SELECT: January 15, 2023

Competitive Fee

A competitive team fee will be assessed to players who are selected to a Rep or Select team.

 

$150

Due May 15, 2023

Payments will be made by etransfer

Faith Bond

It is the responsibility of each family to provide volunteer time for DMBA. Each registrant is required to have volunteer time completed (i.e. 1 ‘job’ must be completed per family). Activities to meet this requirement include: Sponsorship ($300), Executive Committee member, Coach, Assistant Coach, Score Keeper (1 per team), Equipment Manager (1 per team), Team Manager (1 per team), 6U Volunteer (4 nights per season), Summer Slam tournament volunteer, raffle draw support, etc.

 

 

$300

 

Collected by Team Managers (more information to follow)

Submitted by cheque dated August 31, 2023

This cheque will be destroyed after the season and bond has been completed.

 

Raffle Tickets

Each DMBA registrant must purchase 1 book of raffle tickets. Raffle tickets can be sold to recuperate the cost. Raffle tickets are non-refundable. Each book of raffle tickets consists of 10 tickets at a cost of $5 each.

 

$50

Collected with Registration Fee

Due March 15, 2023

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

Leagues
Dorchester Minor Baseball Association (DMBA) participates in two leagues. 

Competitive (Rep and Select) teams will compete within the London & District Baseball Association (LDBA) league.  Tryouts for Rep and Select teams will be held to determine team rosters.  Travel for games consists of London and area. 

Local league teams will compete within the LDBA House League.  Players are placed on local league teams based on the number of registrants in a given division.  No tryouts for house league teams will be held. Travel for games  consists of Dorchester and area. 

Scheduling
Scheduling for all divisions with typically be determined after the completion of registration and upon the naming the Head Coach.  

 

Registration

Registration forms will be provided through the DMBA website.  Payments will be made by etransfer. 
Players planning to participate in a Rep team tryout must pay the tryout fee by September 25, 2022.  Registration and raffle ticket fees are due by January 15, 2023. 
Players planning to participate in a Select team tryout must pay the tryout, registration and raffle ticket fees by January 15, 2023.  All other registrations must be received by March 15, 2023. 

Sponsorship

DMBA seeks sponsorship each season to offset various association costs.  Sponsors of $300 will receive a company name on the back of jerseys for 1 team (no logo), a company logo on the DMBA website (home page and team page) and a link to a company website or email address on the DMBA website.  Sponsorship can be used to cover a family’s faith bond requirement (for registered families only).  Sponsorship monies will be accepted by cheque.

 

Late Fees

A late registration fee of $75.00 per player will be assessed starting March 16, 2023.  Registration will only be permitted if space in the appropriate division exists.  Late fees do not apply to the 6U division.

 

Equipment & Uniform Requirements

Uniforms will be supplied by DMBA and costs have been included in your registration.  In-person uniform sizing nights will be scheduled at a later date.  On the registration form you will be asked to select the player's size for ball pants, shirts and hats.  Gloves, batting helmets, bats and jocks are required to be supplied by the player. Pants will not be supplied for the 6U division.

Equipment Sizing Chart

Adult

S

M

L

XL

Shirt – CHEST

37"-39"

41"-43"

45"-47"

49"-51"

PANTS – WAIST

28"-30"

32"-34"

36"-38"

40"-42"

 

Youth

S

M

L

XL

Shirt – CHEST

30"-32"

32"-34"

34"-36"

36"-38"

PANTS - WAIST

21"-23"

23"-25"

25"-27"

27"-29"