Registrations Close March 31st
Top 10 benefits of enrolling your child into the Saskatoon Blue Jays learn to play BASEBALL program:
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Physical Fitness: Baseball encourages kids to stay active, improving strength, coordination, and cardiovascular health through running, throwing, and hitting.
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Teamwork Skills: Playing baseball teaches children how to work collaboratively with others toward a common goal, fostering communication and cooperation.
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Discipline and Responsibility: The sport instills a sense of commitment, as kids learn to attend practices, follow rules, and respect coaches and teammates.
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Confidence Building: Mastering skills like catching a fly ball or hitting a pitch boosts self-esteem and gives kids a sense of accomplishment.
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Social Connections: Baseball provides opportunities to make new friends and build lasting relationships with teammates and peers.
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Motor Skill Development: Activities like swinging a bat or fielding a ball enhance hand-eye coordination and fine-tune gross motor skills.
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Problem-Solving Abilities: Baseball involves strategy—whether deciding when to steal a base or how to position in the field—sharpening critical thinking.
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Fun and Enjoyment: The game’s mix of action and downtime keeps kids engaged, offering a fun way to spend time outdoors.
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Life Lessons: Baseball teaches resilience (striking out happens!), sportsmanship, and how to handle both wins and losses gracefully.
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Potential for Growth: A learn-to-play program can spark a lifelong love for the sport, opening doors to future opportunities in recreational or competitive leagues.
The Saskatoon Blue Jays Jr. Rally Cap and Sr. Rally Cap learn to play baseball programs are designed for beginners, so no prior experience is needed—just a willingness to learn and have a good time!
This “learn to play” Baseball program is for kids born 2016 - 2020! Registrations are ON NOW for Jr. and Sr. Rally Cap divisions and will close on March 31st.
Jr. Rally Cap
Jr. Rally Cap division is for ages 4-6 years old (born 2018-2020) and focuses on FUNdamentals and baseball development. 7-9 players per team (have friends on your team) Choose a Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu night schedule. 6:00 pm start time 75-minute sessions (30-minute practice & remaining time for a game) Jerseys and hats supplied.
Sr Rally Cap
Sr. Rally Cap is for players born in 2016 and 2017. Players who were born in 2018 and have played at least one year in Jr. Rally Cap can choose to register in either Jr. Rally Cap or Sr. Rally Cap.
The Sr. Rally Program was designed by Baseball Canada to create an active environment with skill stations and games. Highlights of Sr. Rally Cap include: 9-12 players/team, you can have friends on your team. Spring loaded pitching machines operated by coaches (generally 9 out of 10 pitches are strikes) Out on base the same as regulation baseball. No walks. Maximum 4 runs/inning, Runners only advance on hit ball or force (no lead offs or stealing) Jerseys and hats are supplied.
