2026 18U A Registration Information

18U A Non-Competitive

RDMBA will aim to create a Red Deer City League for 18U A the 2026 season. A local league will allow us to build a balanced schedule for games and practices while minimizing travel for families. It will also promote greater parity and competitiveness—qualities that can sometimes be lacking in the Central Alberta Baseball League (CABL).

This plan will depend on registration numbers, as a minimum of four teams is required to move forward. If we do not reach that number, teams will instead participate in the CABL, organized by Baseball Alberta, where they will compete against other teams from across Central Alberta. * Please note that there will be some travel involved in the CABL division within the Central Alberta area. 

Season Format

• Schedule: Teams play two games per week

• Extra Practice: Depending on coach and diamond availability, there may be an additional weekly practice.

• Year-End Tournament: The season wraps up with a tournament in late June.

Provincial Team Opportunity

RDMBA plans to enter an 18U A team into the provincial season, depending on player interest.

Players interested in extending their season into July and competing at Provincials will have the chance to evaluate mid-season for the 18U A Provincial Team.

Registration Dates:

Registration will open Nov 15th, 2025 and remain open until March 1, 2026

*Late registrations for 18U A will be accepted will only be accepted if there is space available an additional $50 late fee

Season Start and End: 

18U A Season runs from beginning of May till the End of June

 *Female registrants are also permitted to remain in each division for 1 additional year as an overage player should they wish to do so.     

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CLICK HERE FOR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

18U A Evaluations 

'A' division Evaluations will take place prior to season start, these are evaluations that are simply done in an effort to create even teams within the division so that each team has an equal opportunity for success throughout the season. Every player will be placed on a team regardless of how well they evaluate. This is simply used as a tool for us to evenly divide the players.

  *Please note: Only players who attend evaluations can be selected in the draft. Players who do not attend will be placed on a team by RDMBA after the draft concludes. Players who do not attend will not be allowed to be protected by a coach at the draft. If a coach wants to protect a player at the draft, that player must attend evaluations. 

18U A Provincial Teams

Whenever possible, Red Deer Minor Baseball will aim to create Provincial A Teams each season. The feasibility of these teams is based on registration numbers as well as the number of individuals who are interested in playing at this level.

The Provincial A Teams are made up of RDMBA players to create a selected team that will go on to play for an additional three weeks after the regular season has ended in June. These teams will also participate in A provincials in July. There will be extra commitment and costs associated with these teams as well as some travel. These teams should expect to pay seed fees (Seed fees will cover umpires and team registration fees)

Registration: Registration for Provincial Team evaluations will be sent out mid season once a date for evaluations has been set.

Evaluations: Evaluations are mandatory for anyone wishing to play on a Provincial A Team will be held mid-season in an attempt to have the teams selected with two to three weeks before the Provincial A team will be playing together. Red Deer Minor Baseball will use a version of the Baseball Canada Player Evaluation Tool for Provincial A Team selection. This evaluation tool will focus on the following criteria: hitting mechanics, hitting power, fielding, throwing mechanics, throwing power, and running.

Provincial A Team Coaches: Coaches are an integral part of a successful Provincial A team. Those interested in coaching a Provincial A League team should indicate their intentions and apply to Red Deer Minor Baseball for the position. Red Deer Minor Baseball will provide initial and ongoing support throughout the season.

Attendance: Players must commit to being available for practices, and more important, all Games. The teams are designed to give everyone optimal playing time, any missing player on game day will dramatically affect the team. Games should only be missed for emergencies.

Travel: All levels of Provincial A teams may require travel throughout Alberta for tournaments or provincials. Some additional expenses may be incurred for this travel.

Uniforms: Provincial A teams will be required to adhere to Red Deer Minor Baseball uniform policy (white baseball pants, red socks, red belt, if an undershirt is worn it must be red), Jerseys will be provided.