What are the different areas that encompass the MNBA?
The MNBA encompass 3 areas of baseball: Boys House League Baseball, Boys Representative (Rep) Baseball and Girls Fastpitch/Softball for both House League and Rep. You can find the web sites for each by going to www.mnbatigers.ca. From there, you can go to each of their web sites for more details.
What are the divisional age groups in Boys House League Baseball?
Kids are placed in the divisions based on the year they were born not by they're birth day.
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Division
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Age
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T-Ball, Junior
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4 & 5 yrs old sometime during this year
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T-Ball, Senior
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6 yrs old sometime during this year
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Rookie Ball Jr
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7 yrs old sometime during this year
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Rookie Ball Sr
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8 yrs old sometime during this year
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Mosquito Jr
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9 yrs old sometime during this year
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Mosquito Sr
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10 yrs old sometime during this year
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Mosquito Mjr
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11 yrs old sometime during this year
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Peewee
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12 & 13 yrs old sometime during this year
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Bantam
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14 & 15 yrs old sometime during this year
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Midget (MBA)
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16 to 18 yrs old sometime during this year
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Junior (MBA)
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19 to 21 yrs old sometime during this year
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When are the game days for Boys House League Baseball?
Regular season games are scheduled on weekdays (Monday to Thursday). Regular season games are not scheduled for weekends or holidays.
EXCEPTIONS: Make up and playoff games. These games are scheduled whenever there is a free time slot at a park
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Division
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Age
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T-Ball, Junior
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Mondays and Wednesdays
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T-Ball, Senior
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Tuesdays and Thursdays
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Rookie Ball Jr
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Mondays and Wednesdays
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Rookie Ball Sr
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Tuesdays and Thursdays
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Mosquito Jr
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Mondays and Wednesdays
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Mosquito Sr
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Tuesdays and Thursdays
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Mosquito Mjr
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Mondays and Wednesdays
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Peewee
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Tuesdays and Thursdays
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Bantam
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Mondays and Wednesdays
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Midget (MBA)
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Schedule Set by MBA
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Junior (MBA)
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Schedule Set by MBA
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What time do the games start for Boys House League Baseball?
Regular season games start at 6:15 PM Note: Peewee and older divisions will have some of their games start at 8:30 PM
Playoff games start at 6 PM.
Make up games start times assigned based on park availability
How do I know if a game is cancelled?
The MNBA Boys House League Baseball division will post all cancellations on the Boys House League website by 5:15 PM the day of the game. All games are considered playable if there are no notices of cancelled games on the House League web site. After 5:15 PM, on the day of the game, it becomes the coach’s decision, AT THE PARK, if the weather and field conditions are favorable to play the game. After the game has comenced it is the Umpire's decision to cancel a game in progress.
What equipment do I need?
All players are required to supply their own:
- CSA approved batting Helmut
- fielder’s glove,
- athletic support (jock / jill)
- good pair of running shoes or rubber soled cleats.
What does my registration fee include?
The registration fee includes the following:
- participation in regular season and playoffs games
- complete uniform which the player gets to keep (uniform consists of one each of the following: cap, jersey, pants, socks)
- 1 personal photo and 1 team photo (Order forms will be given out for any additional photos – there is an additional charge, payable directly to - the photography company, for these additional photos)
- a participation award or trophy at the end of the season.
What is the “MBA”?
Mississauga Baseball Association (MBA) is an affiliation comprised of 5 city of Mississauga associations. Member associations include: Mississauga North Baseball Association, Forest Glen Baseball Association, Mississauga Majors Baseball Association, Mississauga Southwest Baseball Association, and the Erindale Lions Little League. Teams that play in this league are “Select” House League teams. Players must be selected to play by the coach of that team. With the exception of the Midget and Junior divisions, the MNBA does not field a team in all divisions of the MBA unless there are coaches who express an interest to coach a team in Peewee and Bantam divisions. All games are played within the city limits of the City of Mississauga.
Batting cage – Baseball: Where is it? How do I reserve it?
The MNBA Baseball division has batting cages for use by players of MNBA baseball teams. The batting cage is located at Rivergrove Park (R1) and requires reservations before use. Sessions are reserved in 2 hour blocks. To reserve your time, contact Pam Johnstone via email at: pcjjlj@sympatico.ca
Equipment Exchange – How do I replace / exchange MNBA equipment?
Please contact Doug McWilliams (Director, Boys House League Baseball) to make an appointment for any exchange or to replace broken equipment.