Baseball Alberta

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Baseball Alberta
BaseballAlbertaLogo.png
Sport Baseball
Jurisdiction Alberta
AbbreviationBaseball Alberta
Founded1967
Affiliation Baseball Canada
HeadquartersPercy Page Center, Edmonton
Location Edmonton, Alberta
PresidentJon Oko
Sponsor Sport Canada, Baseball Canada
Official website
www.baseballalberta.com
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Baseball Alberta is the provincial governing body for baseball in Alberta. It is recognized by Baseball Canada as the official Provincial Sport Organization for baseball in the province. Established in 1967, Baseball Alberta now supports more than 120 member associations and over 17,000 registered players across Alberta. [1]

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History

Baseball Alberta was founded in 1967 to organize, promote, and regulate amateur baseball across Alberta. The organization manages leagues, development pathways, coaching and umpire education, and provincial championships. [1]

Mission and vision

Player and grassroots development

Baseball Alberta delivers and supports a wide range of development programs designed to promote long-term athlete development across the province. These include: [2]

These programs are delivered in partnership with local community associations, schools, and volunteers.

Leagues

Baseball Alberta administers several provincial and regional leagues offering competitive and developmental opportunities for athletes at all ages. [3]

Leagues managed by Baseball Alberta

Baseball Alberta Provincial League (BAPL)

The Baseball Alberta Provincial League (BAPL) is Alberta’s primary province-wide competition structure for the 11U, 13U, 15U, 18U, and 22U age categories. It includes the Baseball Alberta Elite League, along with AAA, AA, and A provincial divisions, culminating in annual Provincial Championships. [3]

Elite Division

The Baseball Alberta Elite League provides the top competitive yet developmental stream for 18U teams across Alberta. [3]

AAA Division

AAA competition serves 13U, 15U, and 18U teams and operates on a full province-wide schedule. [3]

AA Division

AA competition is offered at 11U, 13U, 15U, and 18U, with a season format of:

  • May – Regional play
  • June – North & South divisional play
  • July – Tiered Provincial Championships [3]
A Division

The A division supports community-level 11U, 13U, 15U, and 18U teams, offering extended July play and guaranteed entry into tiered Provincial Championships. [3]

Baseball Alberta Girls League (BAGL)

The Baseball Alberta Girls League provides development and competition opportunities for female athletes in the 9U, 12U, and 14U categories. [1] [3]

Community leagues (affiliated)

Several community-based leagues operate in partnership with Baseball Alberta, including: [3]

Leagues not managed by Baseball Alberta

Several independent senior and community leagues operate in Alberta: [3]

Senior Leagues

Community Leagues

Coaching and umpire development

Baseball Alberta oversees coaching and umpire education in partnership with the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and the National Umpire Certification Program (NUCP). [4]

National Umpire Certification Program (NUCP)

Umpires must complete clinic, exam, and evaluation requirements. Level 4–5 umpires must pass two annual on-field evaluations. [4]

Baseball Alberta may suspend umpires for misconduct or incompetence, with written appeals reviewed by the Executive Board. [4]

Umpire assigning

Sunburst League

The Sunburst League is Alberta’s Senior AAA league and one of the highest levels of amateur baseball in the province. [3]

2025 Teams

Leadership

Presidents

Executive Directors

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Who Are We?". Baseball Alberta. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
  2. ↑ "Baseball Alberta Handbook". Baseball Alberta. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 "Leagues Overview". Baseball Alberta Handbook. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Umpires". Baseball Alberta Handbook. Retrieved 2025-12-01.


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