WHAT IS REP AND WHO ARE THE SHAMROCKS?
The Sudbury Shamrocks are Sudbury Minor Baseball Association's (SMBA) competitive baseball program. This program provides children and youth the opportunity to play competitive baseball by representing SMBA in competitive local play, games against neighbouring teams such as the Junior Voyageurs, Soo Black Sox, North Bay, and at out-of-town tournaments.
Each team is led by a team of coaches who have 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 coaching staff must complete the National Coaching Certification Program
(NCCP) and are screened through the SMBA Police Record Check Policy.
2026 SHAMROCK TEAMS
We are excited to announce that our Shamrocks program has expanded. In 2026, the SMBA will be fielding Shamrocks teams at the 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 15U and 18U age groups.
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.
All Rep and Dedicated Select teams will have winter training sessions.
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?
Team fees vary by team, but are generally $1,000 to $1,500 for the season. This includes uniforms, tournament costs, umpire fees, winter training facility fees, SMBA registration fees, equipment, etc.
*Please Note* Team fees do not include individual hotels or other travel expenses.
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 any of the head coaches or SMBA at [email protected]
HOW DO I REGISTER MY CHILD FOR TRYOUTS?
Sign up for tryouts on our website. Most tryouts will be held on September 6 and 7 at the Terry Fox fields.
The cost is $25 per child.