1. How do I register my child to play baseball?
You can register online. PDMBA will also be holding an in person online registration during March
2. My child is 6 years old, later this year. Can (s)he play rookie ball this year
Yes. As long as the birthday is within the playing year of the season your child will be allowed to register and play We leave the final decision up to the parents to make if they feel their child is ready. We do this because the last thing we want to happen, is a child play baseball when they are too young, and end up never playing again. Our Rookie program commences at the age of 6.
3. When will Rookie House teams play?
Rookie teams play against Simcoe teams, as well as Delhi and possibly other teams in Southern counties area which can include Walsingham and Caledonia depending on their registrations for the season. There are usually at least 10 teams in the rookie house league. Home game nights for Port Dover are Mondays and Thursdays at Misner Park, however these days can change when new seasons start as the schedule is dependant on the amount of registrations. Rookie teams can play any day of the week depending on who or where they are playing. The league endeavours to ensure that there will never be more than 2 games per week. Practices are weekly and tend to be on a Saturday. See the 2022 Diamond schedule to get an idea of game and practice times
4. When will Mosquito House teams play?
Mosquito teams play against Simcoe teams, as well as Delhi and possibly other teams in Southern counties area which can include Walsingham and Caledonia depending on their registrations for the season. Home game nights for Port Dover Mosquito House teams are normally on Friday nights at Misner Park, however these days can change when new seasons start as the schedule is dependant on the amount of registrations. Mosquito teams can play any day of the week depending on who or where they are playing. The league endeavours to ensure that there will never be more than 2 games per week. Practices are weekly and tend to be on a Saturday. See the 2022 Diamond schedule to get an idea of game and practice times
5. Can my child still play Rep baseball this year if they did not tryout last year
Yes, there could still be Rep opportunities for your child. If this is something that interests you please e-mail the Registration Manager on [email protected]
6. Do all teams get regular practices
Yes. Port Dover Minor Baseball strive to provide equal weekly practice times to all teams whether they are house or rep teams, so yes players can expect to have weekly practices no matter what level they play at. There are some exceptions. Whereas all teams are allocated 90 minutes a week the Rookie house teams are allocated 60 minutes weekly. There will also be some tournament weekends and Friday 13th events that will impact on games and practices.
7. When does the Season Start
Misner Park diamond officially opens on May 1st however we try to get some tryouts scheduled in the last week of April. Keep an eye on the Organisation calendar.
Port Dover Minor Baseball operate teams in differing leagues:
House League is maintained by Simcoe Minor Baseball. Typically their schedules start between the 3rd and 4th week in May
SCBA Rep League is maintained by Southern Counties Baseball Association. Typically their schedules start between the 2nd and 3rd week of May
Intercounty League is maintained by the Intercounty Baseball Association. Typically their schedules start in the first week of May
8. I own a business, can I sponsor a baseball team?
Of course you can. Please visit our Sponsorship page for more information - Click here for Sponsorship page