WHAT IS REP AND WHO ARE THE SHAMROCKS?
Here at the SMBA, our competitive (rep) baseball program is the Shamrocks. This program provides children and youth starting at 9U the opportunity to play competitive baseball by representing the SMBA in house league play, games against neighbouring teams such as the Junior Voyageurs, Soo Black Sox, North Bay, and at out of town tournaments.
2024 SHAMROCK TEAMS
We are excited to announce that our Shamrocks program has expanded. In 2024, the SMBA will be fielding five Shamrocks teams.
Each team is led by a coach who has been selected by SMBA for their baseball knowledge, leadership, and dedication to helping children and youth grow as baseball players and within the community. All Shamrocks coaches must complete the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and are screened through the
SMBA Police Record Check Policy.
For a complete list of teams and coaches, please visit
Current Coaches.
HOW CAN I JOIN?
Children and youth within the applicable team ages are eligible to tryout for the Shamrocks. Shamrocks tryouts generally take place in early September and teams may practice over the winter months. Tryouts are posted on our website and Facebook.
WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT?
The Shamrocks season generally starts with tryouts in early September each year however, this may vary based on interest in the program. Details are posted on our website and on Facebook.
Each Shamrocks team operates independently and may choose to run fall exhibition games and winter practices at various locations.
The regular Shamrocks season begins at the end of May and runs until Labour Day weekend which is when Provincials take place. Teams can generally expect to be at the field for games and practices three to four times a week and may or may not chose to practice on weekends. Teams can also expect to participate in one or more out of town tournaments, including Provincials which are generally held over the Labour Day weekend.
WHAT ARE THE FEES?
Since each Shamrocks team operates independently, fees vary but you can expect fees of approximately $1,000. Fees cover expenses for each particular team which includes uniforms and tournament costs and may include team building, winter training, out of town exhibition games, etc. Team fees do not include travel expenses, hotels, etc.
A deposit fee is generally collected upon acceptance of an offer to play for a team and additional payments are made after based on the fee schedule for each individual team.
HOW CAN I GET ADDITIONAL INFORMATION?
We encourage you to reach out to us via our
contact us page.