13U AA

 

ABOUT THIS DIVISION

Born in Year:  2013
Ages (as of January 1st, 2026):  12 (13 for female athletes)

 

The 13U AA division is a more competitive option for players who are 12 as of January 1 of the baseball year you are registering to play:

  • It is a more Intermediate, competitive level often for players who are ready for a higher challenge than "A" recreational but not yet at the "AAA" level
  • It is considered a "rep" program based on competitiveness, skill, experience and commitment is required
  • Selection for this team will be based on try outs held at the beginning of the year
  • Players begin to focus on a few key positions and explore training specific to those needs
  • Fair play rules in effect and we bat through the order
  • More commitment and travel required at this level (North Shore, Burnaby, Sunshine Coast, Langley, Chilliwack)
  • A typical season schedule consists of around 24+ league games and up to 20 tournament, exhibition, and playoff games
  • Team roster size has typically been 13-14 players in the past
  • The season goal is to qualify for BC Minor Baseball Provincials which could be held anywhere in BC, depending on the host association and is typically early August

 

SEASON DATES

  • Early April until early August
  • Tryout Dates:  January 10 and 17, 2026 (mandatory for consideration to be on this team)

 

GAME AND PRACTICE DAYS

  • 1-2 practices per week and 2 games per week, expect to be at practices and games 3-4 times per week
  • Schedule will be uploaded into TeamSnap by the end of March and is dependent on the release by the BC Minor Baseball Association

 

DIVISION RULES

  • Base paths are set at 70 feet
  • Pitchers throw from 48 feet
  • Lead offs and stealing are allowed
  • Games are 7 innings (new inning cannot be started more than 2 hours 15 minutes after first pitch)
  • Balks may be called on pitchers
  • Running to 1st base on a dropped 3rd strike is allowed (only if 1st is unoccupied)

Resources:  BC Minor Rulebook  

 

EQUIPMENT LIST

  • Batting helmet
  • Baseball glove
  • Baseball pants (grey and white)
  • Baseball bat
  • Baseball cleats (plastic cleats only)
  • Protective Jock/Jill
  • Water bottle
  • Bag (to carry equipment)

 

PARENT VOLUNTEER DUTIES

As we are a volunteer-run organization, all parents are expected to volunteer to help out with game day duties such as:

  • Set up fields
  • Scorekeep
  • Pitch count
  • Gamechanger

 

INTRODUCING THE 2025 MOUNTIES 13U AA TEAM

Head Coach:  Mike De la Cruz

AJ (Aaron) Kostyniuk
Benton Barnholden
Caden Etherington
Huxley Rocke Hooton
Jake DeJong
Jayden De la cruz
Kyson Chuang
Quinn Silbernagel
Sam Smith
Sevrin Bal
Tyler Higuchi
Zain Sato

 

SCHEDULE

BC Minor Baseball Schedule & Standings