13U AAA

 

ABOUT THIS DIVISION

Born in Year:  2013
Ages (as of January 1st, 2026):  12-13 (14 for female athletes)

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

  • It is the highest level, with more experienced players who have a stronger understanding of the game competing in BC Minor Baseball's top-tier league
  • It is considered a "rep" program based on competitiveness, skill, experience and commitment is required until the end of the summer season
  • Selection for this team will be based on try outs held at the beginning of the year
  • Players focus on a few key positions and explore training specific to those needs
  • U13 AAA plays “9-man ball” for the entire season.  Under this format, there is a starting lineup and the non-starters may be required to be on the bench for the entire game.
  • More commitment and overnight travel outside of Lower Mainland required at this level (North Shore, Ladner, Chilliwack, Vancouver Island, Okanagan)
  • A typical season schedule consists of around 32+ league games and up to 20 tournament, exhibition, and playoff games
  • Team roster size typically has 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 played in late July.  The winner of the Provincials advances to the Western Nationals at this level in mid-August.

 

SEASON DATES

  • Early April through to the BC Minor Baseball Provincial Tournament usually early August.  If advance to Western Nationals, will end mid-August.
  • Tryout Dates:  January 10 and 17, 2026 (mandatory for consideration to be on this team)

 

GAME AND PRACTICE DAYS

  • There will likely be 2-3 practices during the week and 2-4 games on the weekends, expect to be at practices or games 4-5 days during the week
  • Schedule will be uploaded into TeamSnap by the end of March and is dependent on the release of the schedule by the BC Minor Baseball Association

 

DIVISION RULES

  • Base paths are set at 70 feet
  • Pitchers throw from 48 feet
  • "9-man ball" format
  • 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 AAA TEAM

Head Coach:  Doug McConnell

Bowen Barta
Cody Miller
Cole Abbott
Harrison Sayer
Hayden Strong
Hugh Stanford
Oliver Welsh
Ryan Murray
Charlie Sestan
Shea Taggart
Tristan Chiu
Willem Hanson

 

 

SCHEDULE

BC Minor Baseball Schedule & Standings