Blastball ( Learn to play level 1 ) ages 4-5

Blastball is an “ introduction to play “ division.  The emphasis is on FUN with an opportunity to learn basic softball techniques and skills. Athletic activities and lead up games are played with a soft mush ball in order that the children are able to have fun in a safe, action packed  environment. Co-ed teams are limited to only 5 or 6 players for maximum involvement. Blastball promotes FUN, SAFETY, ACTION and SKILL DEVELOPMENT. 

Parents can ask friends and neighbours of like age children to form teams which they may wish to coach themselves.  Teams are co-ed.  An instruction manual is provided to assist and guide volunteers for the 8 weeks.

Play days are  Tues. and Thurs.  for 8 weeks beginning  April 29 and ending June 19. Games are played New Westminster elementary school fields and Terry Hughes park. Games begin at 6:30 pm and last 1 – 1 ¼  hour.

An appropriately sized glove is required for each player. Players receive a Blastball T-shirt and hat which they can keep. Note: Parent participation is required.
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T- ball ( Learn to play level 2 ) age 6

The T-ball division combines softball skill development games and athletic fitness activities with an emphasis on hand / eye coordination and elementary softball game action. Teams are co-ed. Games are 1- 1 ¼ hours and play days are Tues. and Thurs at 6:30 pm. A soft mush ball is still used for the children’s safety. The T-ball season begins April 29 and ending June 19.  Players learn fielding, throwing and hitting basics. Games are played at the fields of the New Westminster elementary schools and Terry Hughes Park. T-ball players receive a t-shirt and hat which they can keep. Note: Parent participation is required.
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Mini- Mite ages 7-8

The Mini- Mite division combines coaches pitching with some player pitching. There is a greater emphasis on skill development and team concepts. For the 2007 season, the Association is anticipating that teams will play “ three pitch “ for the first few innings of the game for the first half of the season. This will give the girls and boys an opportunity for more “ at bats” in the first half of the season. Play days are Mon. and Wed. at 6:30 pm begining in early April until the end of June. Games are generally are 60 – 75 min. Pitching distance is 25 feet and walks are allowed. Players receive a hat which they keep. Note: Parent participation is required.
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Mite Girls ages 9-10

Players in the Mite division are now divided into separate Mite girl and Mite boys teams. The girls begin to travel out of New Westminster to play teams in Burnaby softball teams in the beginning of April. Their home games will be played at Moody Park, Grimston or Sapperton Park. Play days are Tues. and Thurs. and their season ends in mid June.

In the Mite division bunting, stealing and sliding is introduced. Coach pitching and player pitching with a 11 inch ball from 30 feet is combined during games to maximize enjoyment of the game for players, coaches and parents. Games are played on Tues. and Thurs. beginning at 6:30 pm. with no new innings to begin after 8:00 pm. Coaches generally ask players to be at the field 30 min. in advance of game time to warm-up. Interlock play begins in early April until the end of June. There may be 1 or 2 practices per week. Teams may also play at a weekend Softball B.C. sanctioned tournament. Players receive a hat and socks which they can keep.
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Mite Boys ages 9-10

Players in the Mite division are now divided into separate Mite girl and Mite boys teams. Mite boys interlock with Burnaby and Richmond boys teams. Their home games will be played at Moody , Grimston or Sapperton parks. Games are played on Mon. and Wed. evenings beginning at 6:30 pm. with no new innings to begin after 8:00 pm. Coaches generally ask players to be at the field 30 min. in advance of game time to warm-up. Their season will begin in early Apr. and finish at the end of June. The teams also may be involved in a weekend Softball B.C. tournament during their season. Coaches may also schedule 1 or 2 practices a week. Players receive a hat and socks which they can keep.

Player pitching and coach pitching with a 11 inch ball from 30 feet will be used.
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Squirt Girls, ages 11- 12 years

Squirt girls travel to play interlock games with teams from Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Port Coquitlam. Player pitching from 35 feet is now in effect; coaches no longer do any pitching.. Interlock play begin at the beginning of Apr. and ends at the end of June. Home games will be at Moody Park or Sapperton Park Play days are Tues. and Thurs.; games start at 6:30 pm and no new inning begins after 8:00 pm. Coaches generally ask players to be at the field 30 min. in advance of the start time in order to warm-up. Squirt girls may also be involved in Association and District playoffs the 1st two weekends of June. There is usually 1 or 2 practices per week and teams may compete in a weekend Softball B.C. tournament. Squirt girls may also participate in District playoffs in June to qualify to go to Provincials in July. Players will receive a hat and socks which they can keep.
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Squirt Boys, ages 11- 12 years

Squirt boys teams travel to play teams from Richmond , Burnaby and North Delta. Games begin in early Apr. and continue through June. Games start at 6:30 PM. and play days are Mon. and Wed. Home games for Squirt boys are Grimston, Moody and Sapperton parks. Coaches generally ask players to be at the field 30- 45 min. in advance of the game time in order to warm-up. There is usually 1-2 practices per week. Teams may also compete in a weekend tournament. Squirt boys may also participate in District playoffs in June to qualify to go to Provincials in July. Players will receive a hat and socks which they can keep.
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Peewee Girls, ages 13- 14

Peewee girls players travel to play games in Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Port Coquitlam. Play days are Mon. and Wed. and game start times are 6:30 pm. Their league play begins at the beginning of Apr. to the end of June. Home games will be played at Moody or Sapperton parks with no new inning to begin after 8:00 pm. Coaches ask players to be at the field 30- 45 min. prior to game time to warm-up. There is usually 1-2 practices per week. These teams may also participate in a weekend Softball B.C. tournament. Peewee girls may also participate in District playoffs in June to go to Provincials in July. Pitchers now pitch from 38 feet with a 12 inch ball.
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Peewee Boys, ages 13- 14

Peewee boys travel to play games in Richmond, Surrey and North Delta. Play days are Mon. and Wed. with games beginning at 6:30 pm. and with no new inning to begin after 8:00 pm. Their play will start in early Apr. and finish near the end of June. Coaches generally ask players to be at the fields 30-45 min. ahead in order to warm-up. There are usually 1-2 practices per week. Peewees may also enter a weekend tournament during the season. Peewee boys may also participate in District playoffs in June in order to qualify to go to Provincials in July.
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Bantam Girls, ages 15-16 years

Bantam girls travel to play games in Burnaby, Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam. Play days are Tues. and Thurs. with games starting at 6:30 pm. Home games will be at Moody and Sapperton parks. Games are generally 90- 120 min. The Bantam player’s season begins in early Apr. and finishes at the end of June. They may also play weekend tournaments during the season. Pitchers pitch from 40 feet with a 12 inch ball.
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Bantam Boys, ages 15-16 years

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Midget C Girls, ages 17-19 years

Midget Girls play games on Mon. and Wed. evenings versus teams from Richmond, Burnaby, Port Moody and Port Coquitlam. Their season begins in early April until the end of June. Home games begin at 6:30 pm. at Terry Hughes Park at Glenbrook Middle School. The New Westminster Royals will participate in 4-5 weekend tournaments and will try to qualify through District 6 Playoffs in June to return to Provincial C Championships in July 2007.
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Midget C Boys, ages 17-19 years

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