Age Division Information & Fees

Please note the details below for each division assumes regular play. However, due to the fluid situation of Covid-19, fees may change to reflect the situation and protocols. For refund policy, go to our policies and procedures page.

A 10% early bird discount is applied to the fees for those who pre-registered beginning October 1st till January 1st. Those who preregister will have a reserved spot. If fees are not paid within 15 days of invoice receipt, the reserved spot will be relinquished. 

U8

Ages 6 to 8 (8yr olds first time)

Fee: $125

Volunteer Refundable Deposit: $100

Minimum required Volunteer Hours: 15 hours

U10

Ages 8 to 10 (10yr olds' first time)

Fee: $150

Volunteer Refundable Deposit: $100

Minimum Required Volunteer Hours: 15 hours

U12

Ages 10 to 12 (12yr olds' first time)

Fee: $175

Volunteer Refundable Deposit: $100

Minimum Required Volunteer Hours: 20 hours

U14

Ages 12 to 14 (14 yrs olds' first time)

Fee: $200

Volunteer Refundable Deposit: $100

Minimum Required Volunteer Hours: 20 hours

U16

Ages 14 to 16

Fee: $225

Volunteer Refundable Deposit: $100

Minimum Required Volunteer Hours: Single A: 20 hours
AA & AAA: 40 hours

U18

Ages 16 to 18

Fee: $275

Volunteer Refundable Deposit: $100

Minimum Required Volunteer Hours: 10 hours

Fees are determined by the overall cost of the season such as insurance per player, game fees such as umpires if applicable, equipment, applicable rents, players’ uniform, jersey, baseball pants and belts, coaches’ training clinics, etc. Divisions with age overlaps are to provide players with the option to play an additional season before moving up to their respected age group. For example, if a 12 yr old player is entering baseball for the first time, they can play in the 12U division before moving on to 14U. 

Registration Fees are collected online through Teamsnap.  

Deposits are made by submitting credit card information stored in PayPal. If uniform is not returned and/or volunteer hours are not met by end of season, credit card is charged.

8U

Teeball baseball is a development level in which the fundamental skills (throwing, catching and hitting) are learned in a fun and non-competitive environment with an infield of 5-6 players only.  The primary focus being on fun and sportsmanship.  

In this division, players are provided with an opportunity to experience the elements of a shortened baseball game (infield only) with little or no consequence of errors and encouragement to develop skills.  A Softee or Incrediball ball is used to improve confidence in catching and fielding the ball as well as the benefit of a further hit ball.  The games have a time limit with a minimum of 2 innings.

Every player bats.  All hits are singles.  At the beginning of the season, a baseball is set on the batting tee with players batting the ball and running through first base.  Fielders are taught fundamental skills of fielding the ball and throwing to 1st base.  Base running skills are also introduced where players advance only 1 base on a hit (not overrunning 2nd or 3rd).  Also, no stealing or lead-offs.  Runners may be coached what to do in a given situation on a pop-fly or grounder only if the fundamental skills have been learned.

Volunteer parent coaches will receive support and free training clinics to ensure they are comfortable to provide the basic fundamental skills and ensure that the players have fun.  Scores are not kept or posted.  There are no winners or losers.  At the end of each game the teams will have a fun base running race then shake hands with opposing team.

Season duration

April to June

Days

Saturday Games & 1 afternoon practice during week (times and dates are determined by the team and their coaches)

Games and Practices

1 Practice and 1 Game

Locations

Various baseball fields in Burnaby. To be determined by team

Equipment Supplied

Valkyries Jersey, baseball pants & belt (to keep)
Valkyrie Baseball Cap (to keep)

Equipment Required

Batting Helmet with Chinstrap, baseball bat & glove

10U

Tadpole baseball is a development level in which the fundamental skills (throwing, catching and hitting) and knowledge of the game are learned in a fun and non-competitive environment with balanced teams.  The primary focus being on fun and sportsmanship.

In this division of play, players are provided with an opportunity to experience the elements of a shortened baseball game with put outs and swinging outs using a level 5 baseball.  The games will have a time limit with a min. 4 innings and max 6 innings (max 4 runs per inning).

At the beginning of the season, a batter receives pitches from a slinger pitching machine at low speed with players encouraged to swing at all balls.  Midway in the season, a pitch rule is used where only swinging strikes are observed as a strike.  In the final weeks of the season, 2nd year players are encouraged to pitch the 1st inning and batters are given opportunity to swing at a pitched ball from a 2nd year player. Base running skills are also introduced where players advance only on a hit or a base on balls (no stealing or lead-offs).  Runners will learn what to do in a given situation on a pop-fly or grounder (infield fly rule will not be enforced).

Parent coaches will receive support and training to ensure they are comfortable to provide the basic fundamental skills and ensure the players have fun.  

Spring Season duration

April to June

Days

Practices during the week are determined by the team and their coach

Games are determined by the division coordinator as they work with other associations for scheduling 2 months prior to the season. Schedules are announced at least 2 months in advance

Games and Practices

1-2 practices per week and 1 game (against house teams and interlock)

Times

TBD with each team

Locations

Burnaby locations and other associations' fields

Equipment Supplied

Valkyries Jersey, baseball pants & belt (to keep) 

Valkyrie Baseball Cap (to keep)

Equipment Required

Cleats (metal cleats not permitted)
Baseball Glove
Batting Helmet with Chinstrap

Jills

12U

Mosquito baseball is a development level in which the fundamental skills (throwing, catching and hitting) and knowledge of the game are learned and expanded upon with situational play in a fun and mildly competitive environment with balanced teams.  Development focus will be on improvement of player fitness, skill and knowledge of the game with the foundation built on fun and sportsmanship.

In this division of play, players are provided an opportunity to experience the elements of a shortened baseball game with live pitching of an official hard ball.  Interlock games (with other nearby associations) will have a time limit for the entire game and max runs per inning with both a Plate Umpire and Base Umpire.  At the end of the season, Interlock Championship play-offs will be held.   In July, Summer Ball team(s) will represent Burnaby Valkyries and compete in Interlock games to qualify for the BC Provincial Championships.

Pitchers are developed with learning a proper warm-up and throwing technique (Balk pitch not enforced).  Pitch counts are recorded and must be observed as per BC rules.  Catchers are developed to catch/stop the ball, attempt to throw out base stealing runners and making the throw of a live ball back to the Pitcher.

For batters, proper batting technique and situational batting is learned.  Batters gain experience batting from a live pitcher and accepting the call from a Plate Umpire with respect.  Baserunners at this level learn situational base running skills, stealing bases (no lead-offs) and slide safely (no head first slides) with a Base Umpire making the call.

Fielders are taught fundamental skills of proper fielding techniques along with situational positioning for coordinated coverage and communication.

Parent coaches will be trained through free training clinics and have previous experience to teach the fundamental skills and ensure the players have fun and treated fairly.  Scorekeeping and Pitch Counts are recorded (mandatory) by volunteer parents on the team along with proper Field Prep and Clean-Up.  Players are encouraged to help and support their team mates by cheering them on and taking turns playing different positions.

Spring Season duration

April to June with evaluations in February or March for "Select" teams

Days

Practices during the week are determined by the team and their coach

Games are determined by the division coordinator as they work with other associations for scheduling 2 months prior to the season. Schedules are announced at least 2 months in advance

Games and Practices 

4 times (combination of games and practices)

Times

TBD by each team with their coach

Locations

Burnaby Locations and other associations’ locations

Equipment Supplied

Valkyries Jersey, baseball pants & belt (to keep) 

Valkyrie Baseball Cap (to keep)

Equipment Required

Cleats (metal cleats not permitted)
Baseball Glove
Batting Helmet with Chinstrap

Jills

Information about Select Team tournaments & Summer season is given during the Spring season.

14U

For the PeeWee division, the Spring Season is tiered into two levels (A, AA).  The “AA” program is designed for the more advanced player while the “A” program is designed for the less advanced.  

The teams will play an interlocking schedule consisting of 15 to 20 games (depending on number of teams) against other associations.  Leads off are permitted and the balk rule is introduced.  Pitch count rules will be in effect to protect the young pitchers from injury. All pitch counts will be according to BC guidelines.  The base paths are set at 70 feet and the distance from home plate to the pitching rubber is set at 48 feet.  The fences are set at a minimum of 200’ in left & right fields and 225’ in centre field, to a maximum of 225’ in left & right fields and 260’ in centre field.  A regulation game is 7 innings and may not be called earlier unless it is for a permitted reason.  Players are expected to help and support their team mates, and exhibit respect and good sportsmanship towards umpires, coaches and other players, win or lose.

Spring Season duration

April (early) to June (late); evaluations   in March

Days

Can be any day of the week and weekends

Games and Practices

4 times (combination of games and   practices)

Times

Weekdays anytime between 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Weekends anytime between 8:00 am to 8:30 pm

Locations

Burnaby locations and other associations’   locations

Equipment Supplied

Valkyries Jersey, baseball pants & belt (to keep) 

Valkyrie Baseball Cap (to keep)

Equipment Required

Cleats (metal cleats not permitted)
Baseball Glove
Batting Helmet with Chinstrap

Jills

Information about Summer season is given during the Spring season.

Summer Ball (House & Select):  Teams are offered at all levels (house and select) depending on registration numbers, for both 1st and 2nd year players who have played a minimum of half of their respective team games during spring season.  Tryouts and selection are conducted in June and play during July for a chance at the Provincial Championships in early August.  Full commitment is required/expected by players and parent/guardians.  Please notify your coach soon and book your holidays in late August if interested in this fun and challenging opportunity.

Fall Ball:  The Valkyries will field a team or teams depending upon the availability of players and coaches.  The Fall Ball program is designed to acclimate 11U 2nd year players to the increase base path and pitching rubber for the 13U Level.

16U

For the Bantam division, the Spring Season is tiered into three levels (A, AA, AAA).  The “AAA” program is designed for the more advanced player, “AA” program is for the more seasoned player, while the “A” program is designed for the less advanced player.  The “AA & AAA” will play one continuous season from Spring through Summer.  The teams can play an interlocking schedule consisting of 20 to 25 games (depending on number of teams) against other associations.  Lead offs are permitted and the balk rule is in play. Pitch count rules will be in effect to protect the young pitchers from injury. All pitch counts will be according to BC  guidelines.  The base paths are set at 80 feet and the distance from home plate to the pitching rubber is set at 54 feet.  The fences are set at a minimum of 245’ in left & right fields and 280’ in centre field, to a maximum of 270’ in left & right fields and 300’ in centre field.  A regulation game is 7 innings and may not be called earlier unless it is a permitted reason.  Players are expected to help and support their team mates, and exhibit respect and good sportsmanship towards umpires, coaches and other players, win or lose.

Spring Season duration

House: March to June (Spring and Summer)

Select (single season): February (early) to August (mid); evaluations   in January

Days

Practices during the week are determined by the team and their coach

Games are determined by the division coordinator as they work with other associations for scheduling 2 months prior to the season. Schedules are announced at least 2 months in advance

Games and Practices

4 times (combination of games and   practices)

Times

TBD with each team

Locations

Burnaby  locations and other associations’ locations

Equipment Supplied

Valkyries Jersey, baseball pants & belt (to keep) 

Valkyrie Baseball Cap (to keep)

Equipment Required

Cleats (metal cleats not permitted)
Baseball Glove
Batting Helmet with Chinstrap

Jills

Information about Summer season is given during the Spring season.

Summer Ball (House & Select): Teams are offered at house and select levels for players who have played a minimum of half of their respective team games during spring season.  Tryout and selection is conducted in June and play during July for a chance at the Provincial Championships in early August.  Full commitment is required/expected by players and parent/guardians.  Please notify your coach soon and book your holidays in late August if interested in this fun and challenging opportunity.

Fall Ball:  The Valkyries will field a team or teams depending upon the availability of players and coaches.  The Fall Ball program is designed to acclimate 13U 2nd year players to the increase base path and pitching rubber at the 15U Level.  

18U 

For the Midget division, the Valkyries currently offers an “House & Select” programs during the Spring season.  The “Select” program is designed for the more advanced player and will run one continuous season from Spring to Summer. The teams can play an interlocking schedule consisting of 20 to 25 games (depending upon number of teams) against the other associations.  With some minor exceptions for substitutions, teams at this level play according to the regular rules of baseball.  Pitch counts rules will be in effect to protect the young pitchers from injury.  All pitch counts will be according to BC guidelines.  The base paths are set at 90 feet and the distance to the pitching rubber is set at 60 feet 6 inches.  The fences are set at 285’ in left & right fields and 320’ in centre field, to a maximum of 320’ in left & right fields and 400’ in centre field.  A regulation game is 7 innings and may not be called earlier unless it is for a permitted reason.  Players are expected to help and support their team mates, and exhibit respect and good sportsmanship towards umpires, coaches and other players, win or lose.

Spring Season duration

House: (2 seasons) March to End of June (i.e.   Spring and Summer)

Select (single season): February (early) to August (early); evaluations in   January

Days

Practices during the week are determined by the team and their coach

Games are determined by the division coordinator as they work with other associations for scheduling 2 months prior to the season. Schedules are announced at least 2 months in advance

Games and Practices

4 times (combination of games and   practices)

Times

TBD with each team

Locations

Burnaby   locations and other associations’ locations

Equipment Supplied

Valkyries Jersey, baseball pants & belt (to keep) 

Valkyrie Baseball Cap (to keep)

Equipment Required

Cleats (metal cleats not permitted)
Baseball Glove
Batting Helmet with Chinstrap

Baseball pants and belt (included in   registration fee)

Jills

** Some travel is required as are additional fees above registration fee

Summer Ball (All-Stars):  BBA offers Summer ball for players who have played a minimum of half their respective team games during spring season depending on the interest of players and coaches.