5U Rally Cap
(Born 2019-2020)
Welcome to the 5U (Rally Cap) Division. Most likely this will be your son or daughter’s first experience in baseball. The Rally Cap Program was developed by Sport Canada to ensure that this first baseball experience is a positive one for all young players involved. The four main goals of the Rally Cap program are to:
- Create an environment in which children and adults can have fun with baseball.
- Teach baseball skills, rules and strategy to our players.
- Model and teach competitiveness with an emphasis on good sportsmanship.
- Promote increased self-esteem among Rally Cap children and adults.
There will be a one hour session each week. Each session will combine both a practice component and an actual game. The emphasis in both will be on the 5 FUNdamentals:
- Throwing
- Base Running
- Receiving
- Hitting
- General Knowledge
Your child will have the opportunity to showcase their skills at Jamboree at the end of the season(mini games).
Equipment: It is recommended to have a helmet but not needed as we use foam bats. Gloves are not provided but is not needed, it does help the kids feel more like ball players to have one. TC supplies Tee shirt and hat that they keep, and the team has foam bats that the kids can use no need to buy one.
If you haven’t already, be sure and sign up for this awesome introduction to baseball!
Here are some links to help your child get started with Rally Cap!
- More information about the Rally Cap program: Rally Cap Mini-Book
(revised 2022) - Get started now! Check them all out on this Youtube Playlist from Baseball Canada: Rally Cap Drills
- If you’re interested in coaching, check out Baseball BC’s Parent Leader/Coach Development Manual!
For more information or any questions, please contact the 5U Division Coordinator.