Alberta 16 & Under Championship Tournament

Deadline to apply: June 1, 2012

Dates: August 2012

Age Group: Athletes aged 16 & Under (born 1996 or later)

Tournament Format: The 16 & Under Tournament is a true Alberta Championship Tournament as American Legion, Babe Ruth, Baseball Alberta and Little League athletes are all eligible to compete. A maximum of eight teams are allowed, and this is a wood-bat tournament. The top 18 athletes will be chosen from this tournament to represent Team Alberta at the Prospect Series on September long weekend.

Facility Requirements: 2 diamonds to accommodate 8 team format; this may include communities that are close in proximity. The AABC reserves places for teams when the tournament fee is received and is capped at 8 teams.

Cost: Each team is required to pay a $440 registration fee to cover balls, umpires, and diamond rental. The host community (team) does not pay any fees. Please submit cheque payable to the AABC at 2425 North Parkside Drive, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4W3.

Past Hosts: 2011 Lethbridge, 2010 Spruce Grove, 2009 Edmonton, 2008 Medicine Hat, 2007 Lethbridge

If your community/baseball organization is interested in hosting the 2012 16 & Under Championship Tournament, please contact Aaron Lavorato at the AABC Administrative Center (403) 320-2025 ext 26 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Alberta 13 & 14 Year Old Extravaganza

Deadline to apply: June 1, 2012

Dates: September long weekend

Age Group: Athletes aged 13 & 14 years (born 1998 - 1999)

Tournament Format: The 13 & 14 Year Old Extravaganza will follow the same format as the 16 & Under Tournament, with the following changes: 80 foot base paths, 54 foot pitching, and aluminum bats.

Facility Requirements: 2 diamonds to accommodate 8 team format; this may include communities that are close in proximity. The AABC reserves places for teams when the tournament fee is received and is capped at 8 teams.

Cost: Each team is required to pay a $440 registration fee to cover balls, umpires, and diamond rental. The host community (team) does not pay any fees. Please submit cheque payable to the AABC at 2425 North Parkside Drive, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4W3.

Past Hosts: 2011 Medicine Hat, 2010 Bonnyville

If your community/baseball organization is interested in hosting the 2012 13 & 14 Year Old Extravaganza, please contact Aaron Lavorato at the AABC Administrative Center (403) 320-2025 ext 26 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Alberta Amateur Baseball Council has several High Performance Coaching opportunities available for the 2012 baseball season. Please see below the coaching opportunities available in 2012.

1. Alberta Summer Games (ZoneTeams) - Deadline for Application: February 28, 2012
    Gender: Male
    Age: 13 – 15 years of age
    Date: July 26-29th, 2012

   Location: Lethbridge

*Require three (3) coaches from each Zone: 1 Head, 2 Assistants

Coaching Responsibilities/Criteria:
•    The AABC will host an initial Talent ID Camp in each Zone. The Head Coach will be required to attend the initial Talent ID Camp in his Zone.
•    The coaches are then requried to host at least one (1) additional camp.
•    All Coaches must be certified full Level 1 or the equivalent of the new NCCP program, and at least one member must have Level 2 - Technicial Baseball.

4.   Prospects Series - Deadline for Application:  May 30th, 2012

      Ages: 15 Year Old Team
      Dates: Labour Day Weekend 2012 
      Location: Manitoba

*Require three (3) coaches: 1 Head, 2 Assistants, 1 Guest

•    Head Coach must be certified full level 3 or the equivalent of the new NCCP program
•    Assistant Coaches must be certified full level 2 or the equivalent of the new NCCP program

5.   Prospects Series - Deadline for Application: Monday, August 1st, 2011
      Ages: 16 Year Old Team
      Dates: Labour Day Weekend  2012

      Location: Manitoba

*Require three (3) coaches: 1 Head, 2 Assistants, 1 Guest

•    Head Coach must be certified full level 3 or the equivalent of the new NCCP program
•    Assistant Coaches must be certified full level 2 or the equivalent of the new NCCP program

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are to include:
•    Coaching Resume & Cover Letter
•    NCCP Coaching accreditation and number


Please post the program name and which position you are applying for on your application (ie: head coach or assistant coach).

All coaches are to submit their applications by e-mail (pdf. format) to the attention of:

Aaron Lavorato - AABC High Performance Coordinator
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