Dorchester Minor Baseball Association
2025 REGISTRATION – General Information
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BIRTH YEAR
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DIVISION
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REGISTRATION FEE
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COMPETITIVE TEAM TRYOUT FEE
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INFORMATION
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2021
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5U
6U
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$100
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N/A
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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 (5U) or Wednesday (6U) evenings from late May to late July.
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2020
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2019
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2018
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7U
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$225
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N/A
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This program bridges the gap between 5U/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.
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2017
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8U
9U
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$225
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$65
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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).
Plan to have an 8U Rep and/or a 9U Rep team (pending head coaches)
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2016
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2015
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10U
11U
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$250
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$65
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Confirmed 10U Rep team
Confirmed 11U Rep team
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2014
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2013
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12U
13U
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$250
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$65
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Confirmed 12U Rep team
Confirmed 13U Rep team
Planned 13U Select team (pending registration numbers and interest) |
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2012
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2011
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14U
15U
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$275
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Confirmed 14U Rep team
Confirmed 15U Select team |
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2010
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2009
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16U
18U
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$275
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$65
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Confirmed 18U Rep team
Will run 16U Rep team pending registration numbers and interest) |
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2008
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2007
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ADDITIONAL FEES
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Tryout Fee
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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.
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$65
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REP: Due October 4, 2024
SELECT: January 15, 2025
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Competitive Fee
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A competitive team fee will be assessed to players who are selected to a Rep or Select team.
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$150
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Due May 15, 2025
Payments will be made by etransfer
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Faith Bond
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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.
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$300
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Collected by Team Managers (more information to follow)
Submitted by cheque dated August 31, 2025
This cheque will be destroyed after the season and bond has been completed.
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Raffle Tickets
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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.
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$50
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Collected with Registration Fee
Due March 15, 2025
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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 October 4, 2024. Registration and raffle ticket fees are due by January 15, 2025.
Players planning to participate in a Select team tryout must pay the tryout, registration and raffle ticket fees by January 15, 2025. All other registrations must be received by March 15, 2025.
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, 2025. Registration will only be permitted if space in the appropriate division exists. Late fees do not apply to the 5U/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 5U/6U division.
Equipment Sizing Chart
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Adult
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S
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M
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L
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XL
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Shirt – CHEST
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37"-39"
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41"-43"
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45"-47"
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49"-51"
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PANTS – WAIST
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28"-30"
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32"-34"
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36"-38"
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40"-42"
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Youth
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S
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M
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L
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XL
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Shirt – CHEST
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30"-32"
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32"-34"
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34"-36"
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36"-38"
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PANTS - WAIST
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21"-23"
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23"-25"
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25"-27"
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27"-29"
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