NMBA 7U Division
2024 Season Player Birth Year: 2017

Nanaimo Minor Baseball Association is excited to introduce the Rally Cap Program to our 7U Division this season.

The 7U Rally Cap Program is Baseball Canada’s Official Initiation Program for players aged 6 and 7. Players’ first experiences in baseball should be filled with active and engaging activities that are developmentally appropriate for their age. The Rally Cap program has been designed specifically for young baseball players and aims to increase interest in baseball.

The four main goals of the Rally Cap program are to:

  1. Create an environment in which children and adults can have fun with baseball.
  2. Teach baseball skills, rules and strategy to our players.
  3. Model and teach competitiveness with an emphasis on good sportsmanship.
  4. Promote increased self-esteem among Rally Cap children and adults

There will be two one hour sessions each week. Each session will combine both a practice component and an actual game. The emphasis in both will be on the 5 FUNdamentals:

  • Throwing
  • Base Running
  • Receiving
  • Hitting
  • General Knowledge

Here is more information about the Rall Cap program: Rally Cap Mini-Book

7U FIELD LOCATIONS & DIAMOND LOCATIONS

GROVELAND GYRO PARK

6273 GROVELAND DRIVE, NANAIMO, BC V9V 1B1

This field will be used for the first 2 weeks of Spring Ball.
There are 2 Diamonds (backstops) located at this park.
Please use link below to see the Diamond locations and numbering.

GROVELAND PARK IMAGE CLICK HERE

HAREWOOD CENTENNIAL PARK

740 HOWARD AVENUE, NANAIMO, BC V9R 3S

This is the dedicated field for 7U Division play. Fields will have all season artificial turf and will be ready for use by April 21, 2024.
Diamond (backstop) locations and numbering image will be available as soon as fields are complete.

SPRING BALL

2024 Spring Ball Season will be 10 weeks: April 8 - June 14

There will be two (2) one-hour sessions per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Final schedules are determined by number of teams and will be circulated after team rosters are complete.

Final 7U fields locations will be announced. Sessions will take place between 5:00 pm and 7:15pm.

There will be two (2) sessions per evenng at the various diamonds: 5:00 pm-6:00 pm and 6:15pm-7:15pm.

Team rosters, schedules and locations will be created in TeamSnap by March 31.

REGISTER FOR 7U SPRING BALL

Included in 7U Spring Ball Registration:

  • A Team Shirt
  • A Rally Cap Baseball hat
  • Player | Team Photo Package

Each Player must have:

  • Glove
  • T-Ball Helmet
  • A protective support (a jock/jill)
  • Comfortable gray pants - baseball pants and belt are recommended however, joggers or sweatpants are good.
  • Running shoes or molded rubber cleats

Rally Cap baseball is not a 'drop-off' activity it requires the participation of all players' parents

Parent participation is a very critical part of the Rally Cap model. Rally Cap baseball is not a 'drop-off' activity. Participation of all players' parents is a requirement. This creates a positive, interactive, long lasting experience for all participants and builds future coaches. Some accommodation can be made for parents who are unable to participate on an occasional basis. Practice plans and instructions will be provided, and parents will be supported on the field by the NMBA Director of Coach and Player Development.