CBA Rep program FAQs, News (Clarington Baseball Association)

Why Rep + Select?

• Play more games against other communities
• Learn and develop with passionate, experienced coaches
• Build lasting friendships with teammates who share the same love of baseball
• Compete, grow, and most importantly, have fun!

Here's a list of frequently asked questions about the program: 

1. Is CBA a not-for-profit organization?

• Yes, CBA is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to developing young athletes in our community.

2. What qualifications do CBA coaches have?

• All our coaches undergo annual training and third-party sessions, including the Best Ever Coaches Clinic presented by the Ontario Baseball Association. A committee selects them based on their development approach and experience.

3. What are the annual fees for Rep teams?

• The average annual fee for a Rep team is approximately $1,500 - $1,800.

4. How many games and practices make up a Rep season?

• Rep seasons typically consist of approximately 40 games and 40 practices, including winter training, tournaments and playoffs.

5. When do off-season development programs start?

• Our off-season development programs begin as early as January 3rd each year.

6. How does CBA structure its teams for competition?

• We field Rep teams within a single age group and our Select teams* consist of two back-to-back birth years. The average roster size of 12 at the rep and select level means more playing time for better competition and player development.

7. What leagues do CBA teams play in?

• Our teams play in the Eastern Ontario Baseball Association (EOBA) loop, which includes Kingston, Quinte, Northumberland, Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Uxbridge, Peterborough, and Kawartha.  

8. What levels of teams does CBA offer?

• We offer teams at various levels, including AAA, AA, A, Select and House League.

9. Who governs Eastern Ontario baseball?

• Eastern Ontario baseball is governed by the Ontario Baseball Association, which is under the authority of Baseball Canada.

10. Can teams choose the tournaments they want to enter?

• Yes, each team can decide which tournaments to enter, including the option to participate in tournaments in the USA.

11. How long has CBA been part of the community?

• The Clarington Baseball Association has a strong, 30-year history in our community.

12. What is the travel distance for games?

• We play in a local travel loop, keeping most games within an hour from home.

13. What facilities are available for training?

• CBA teams have access to both indoor and outdoor training facilities.

14. Is international travel required?

• There is no mandated international travel within our organization.

15. What age groups does CBA support?

• We aim to roster Rep and Select teams from 8U to 18U.

16. Do CBA teams participate in provincial championships?

• Yes, our teams can participate in and qualify for provincial championships.

17. What arm care rules does CBA follow?

• CBA strictly adheres to arm care and pitch count rules to ensure the health and safety of our players. These guidelines prevent overuse injuries and provide more opportunities for all players to pitch.

18. When are Rep/Select tryouts?

• Tryouts for our Rep program start September 8. Registration is now open!

*The CBA will evaluate the viability of our select program once tryouts are underway. We want to give our players the opportunity to compete with as many centres as possible so Select teams will be monitored on an age by age basis.