2021 Antigonish Baseball Schedule

  • To ensure transitions minimize overlap between groups, all practices will end 15 minutes prior to the end of their scheduled time to allow for your team to completely leave the field 10 minutes before the end of your scheduled time. 
  • Please do not arrive more than 5 minutes in advance of your scheduled time.

6U Mondays 5:00-6:00PM (Sandlot)
This program is for 5 and 6 year olds.  Emphasis is on learning the fundamentals of the game (catching, throwing, and hitting).  Basic game play will be introduced.  Players will be divided onto small teams of 4-6 players and practice skills with their team mates.  Parents are encouraged to participate with their child.  Tees and modified rules will be used during scrimmages.  No prior baseball experience is needed to participate

8U Mondays 6:15-7:15PM (Sandlot)
This program is for 7 and 8 year olds.  Emphasis is on learning the fundamentals and rules of the game (pitching, fielding, hitting, etc).  Game play will be introduced.  Players will be divided onto small teams of 4-6 players and practice skills with their team mates.  Scrimmages will be played between mini-teams with modified rules (no stealing, no leadoffs, no walks, etc).  Although predominately coach pitch we will be introducing player pitching.  No prior baseball experience is needed to participate

11U (9, 10, and 11 year olds) Recreation House League - Tuesday &Wednesday 4:45-6:00PM (Sandlot)
​This program is for 9, 10, and 11 year olds.  Emphasis is on learning game play, with slightly modified rules, in a fun environment.  For the first few weeks players enrolled in the house league program will participate in "Spring Training" where their skills will be assessed.  Following Spring Training players will be assigned to teams.  Skill assessments will be used to ensure the teams are evenly matched.  Teams will play each other round robin styles.  Game and team practice schedules will be distributed after "Spring Training"  with team rosters.  Games will be umpired by our junior and new umpires.  Players on the rep team will NOT be allowed to play in this house league.  No prior baseball experience is needed to participate

​Players who are not certain about which 11U is right for them (House League versus Rep Team) are encouraged to try the Rep team which will begin in May. 

11U (9, 10 and 11 year olds) Rep. Team - Tuesday & Wednesday 4:45-6:30PM (Field 2)
This program is also for 9, 10, and 11 year olds.  This program is for those players who want an introduction to a more competitive game experience.   While more competitive emphasis is still on learning, development, and fun.  This team will participate in a provincial league and year-end tournament playing against teams from other communities. Game rules are prescribed by the league and Baseball NS.  Players will NOT be allowed to play in this program and the house league.  No prior baseball experience is needed to participate. 

As this is a rep team there is an expectation that players and parents commit to participate in all games and practices (within reason).  There may be additional team fees.  Travel will be required.

Players who are not certain about which 11U is right for them (House League versus Rep Team) are encouraged to try the Rep team which will begin in May before the House League.    Players can participate in these May practices without committing to the 11U rep team.  

12U Girls (9, 10, 11, and 12 year old girls) - Tuesday 6:30-8:00PM (Field 2) & Thursday 6:00-8:00PM (Sandlot)
This is an all-girls program to introduce girls to a competitive game experience.  While more competitive emphasis is still on learning, development, and fun.   This team will participate in a provincial league and year-end tournament playing against teams from other communities. Game rules are prescribed by the league and Baseball NS.  ​​No prior baseball experience is needed to participate.  

As this is a rep team there is an expectation that players and parents commit to participate in all games and practices (within reason).  There may be additional team fees.  Travel will be required.

13U (12 and 13 year olds) Rep. Team- Tuesday & Wednesday 5:00-7:00PM (Field 3)
​​This program is for players who want an introduction to a more competitive game experience.   While more competitive emphasis is still on learning, development, and fun.   This team will participate in a provincial league and year-end tournament playing against teams from other communities. Game rules are prescribed by the league and Baseball NS.  ​​No prior baseball experience is needed to participate but is beneficial.  

As this is a rep team there is an expectation that players and parents commit to participate in all games and practices (within reason).  There may be additional team fees.  Travel will be required.

14U Girls (12, 13, and 14 year old girls) - Tuesday 6:30-8:00PM (Field 2) & Thursday 6:00-8:00PM (Sandlot)
This is an all-girls program to introduce girls to a competitive game experience.  While more competitive emphasis is still on learning, development, and fun.   This team will participate in a provincial league and year-end tournament playing against teams from other communities. Game rules are prescribed by the league and Baseball NS.  ​​No prior baseball experience is needed to participate.  

As this is a rep team there is an expectation that players and parents commit to participate in all games and practices (within reason).  There may be additional team fees.  Travel will be required.

15U (14 and 15 year olds) Rep. Team- Monday & Thursday 5:00-7:00PM (Field 3)
​​This program is for players who want an introduction to a more competitive game experience.   While more competitive emphasis is still on learning, development, and fun.   This team will participate in a provincial league and year-end tournament playing against teams from other communities. Game rules are prescribed by the league and Baseball NS.  ​​No prior baseball experience is needed to participate but is beneficial.  

As this is a rep team there is an expectation that players and parents commit to participate in all games and practices (within reason).  There may be additional team fees.  Travel will be required.

18U (16, 17, and 18 year olds) Rep. Team- Monday & Wednesday 7:00-9:00PM (Field 3 at the Regional)
​This program is for players who want an introduction to a more competitive game experience.   While more competitive emphasis is still on learning, development, and fun.   This team will participate in a provincial league and year-end tournament playing against teams from other communities. Game rules are prescribed by the league and Baseball NS.  ​​No prior baseball experience is needed to participate but is beneficial.  

As this is a rep team there is an expectation that players and parents commit to participate in all games and practices (within reason).  There may be additional team fees.  Travel will be required.