Camps

What is Rally Cap?

The Rally Cap program is Baseball Canada’s Official Initiation Program. This program has been designed specifically for young baseball players ages 4-8 and aims to increase interest in baseball at young ages.

Players participate in combined practice/game structured events, while progressing through six skill levels.   At each level, they will earn a specific cap colour. White, Grey, Black, Green, Blue and Red.

Rally Cap Goals

1. Create a fun baseball environment for both children and adults.

2. Teach baseball skills, rules and strategies to our players.

3. Model and teach good sportsmanship.

4. Promote increased self-esteem among our young athletes.

My First Pitch

Mechanics and drills for beginner baseball pitchers

My First Pitch program is the official introduction to Baseball Canada’s pitching program. This program has been designed specifically for all young baseball players age 9-13 and aims to increase interest in baseball at the Learn to Train stage of development.

My First Pitch Goals

1. Reduce the number of young athletes with elbow/shoulder injuries by teaching them the proper throwing mechanics.

2. Provide athletes with the necessary skills to play baseball in order to increase fun.

3. Prevent coaches and athletes to specialize in one position at this specific age group.

4. Increase awareness of pitch count and the negative effect of overuse.

Why choose My First Pitch?

• Introduce topics such as grips, set up on the mound, momentum, stride, landing, release and follow through as well as multiple drills to identify and correct major pitching flaws.
• Show athletes the proper way of throwing the ball while helping reducing the chances of getting injured in the future.
• Act as a vehicle to avoid early specialization.

Why should young players participate in the My First Pitch Program?

• Learn basic throwing skills and mechanics
• Enjoy the position of a pitcher during a baseball game
• Learn how to take care of your arm following a game
• Increase your overall abilities as an athlete
• Transfer those throwing skills to other complementary sports

*Information about the Rally Cap Program and My First Pitch were supplied by Baseball Canada and Ontario Baseball Association

 My First Pitch will be a 10 week program.

In weeks 1 and 2 players will learn pitching specific drills to help them improve on the mound.

In weeks 3 and 4 players will learn hitting specific drills along with some pitching

In weeks 5 and 6 players will learn fielding specific drills along with pitching and hitting

In weeks 7 and 8 players will be put into simulated games with instruction throughout the games

In weeks 9 and 10 players will be divided into teams where they will compete in a best of 5 series