2025 13U AA/AAA and 15U AA/AAA Tryout Information
We are excited to announce the upcoming tryouts for the 2025 VCB Travel Teams in the 13U AA/AAA and 15U AA/AAA divisions.
The 18U AAA and College Prep tryout schedules are available here.
13U A,15U A,18U AA Assessment dates are to follow.
Tryouts will be conducted by a team of eight experienced coaches to ensure a comprehensive and fair evaluation process.
The facility is equipped with the latest technology to provide accurate and unbiased assessments of all participants.
UBC Baseball Rose Indoor Training Centre
3085 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
What to Bring
- Baseball bat
- Batting helmet
- Glove
- Water bottle (labeled with your name)
- Proper athletic attire and runners for indoor turf
Important Notes
- Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.
- Players must pre-register online before the tryout date (walk-ins will not be accepted).
- Evaluation criteria will include skills in hitting, fielding, pitching, catching, base running, and overall game awareness.
- Dates and times may slightly change due to capacity
Physical Testing
Speed and Agility: Timed sprints, shuttle runs, and agility drills to assess athleticism.
Strength and Conditioning
Tests for upper and lower body strength, explosiveness, and endurance.
Skill Assessments
Hitting: Evaluation of mechanics, power, and consistency through live batting practice and drills.
Fielding: Ground balls, fly balls, reaction drills, and situational play to assess fielding techniques and range.
OPTIONAL Pitching: Assessment of velocity, accuracy, mechanics, and pitch control for pitchers.
Catching: Blocking, receiving, throw-downs, and situational awareness for catchers – Please bring your own Catchers Gear.
Game Situations [WEATHER AND TIME PERMITTING ONLY]
Live Game Scenarios: Scrimmages or simulated games to evaluate situational understanding, game awareness, and competitive mindset.
Positional Play: Specific skills related to the player's primary and secondary positions to observe decision-making and execution.
Mental and Tactical Skills IQ TESTING 10 QUESTIONS
Game IQ and Decision-Making: Observation of players' ability to read plays, anticipate moves, and react quickly.
VCB Bantam 15U AA/AAA
- Saturday, January 4
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- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Sunday, January 5
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- 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Saturday, January 11
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- 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday, January 12
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- 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
- 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
VCB Peewee 13U AA/AAA
- Saturday, January 11
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- 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Saturday, January 18
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- 8:30 AM - 10:15 AM
- 10:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Bantam 15U AA/AAA Callbacks
- Saturday, January 18
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- 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- Sunday, January 19
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- 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Players interested in attending the travel team tryouts, but do not live within the Vancouver Community Baseball / Vancouver Minor boundary are required to complete a tryout release and have it approved by the BC Minor Baseball eligibility director at least 5 days prior to attending tryouts. If successful and selected to play on the travel team, players must complete a player movement form and have it approved by the BC Minor eligibility director prior to joining the team.
