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2026 T-Ball - Rally Cap Program
South Ottawa is excited to announce a new enhanced baseball program for our youngest of players aged 4 and 5 for the 2026 baseball season. Rally Cap based on the principles of learning fundamental skills and having FUN doing it. It combines age appropriate game play introduction with time to learn and practice skills.
For those of you returning to our T-Ball program, you won't notice a lot of difference as we have always used a station based program focusing on FUNdamentals. The Rally Cap Program, supported by the Toronto Blue Jays provides additional coach / parent resources including videos in an easy to follow format. And every player will receive a Jays cap in addition to their team tee shirt.
Structure of the program:
On any field there will be 3-5 teams, two teams will engage in a short game of 2-3 innings (with all players batting) while the other team(s) will practice fundamental skills in the field. The teams rotate so that all teams will participate in mini games along with an opportunity to practice.
Scores are not kept for these games. Here's an introductory video and a resource manual for coaches. Our age group is younger than the athletes in the video so we modify accordingly.
https://baseball.ca/rally-cap-initiation-program
https://www.baseball.ca/uploads/files/RallyCap-CoachesManual-v04.pdf
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Friend requests - NEW PROCESS for 2026
- This form is for T-Ball only - if you have children in other divisions, there's a separate form posted on the website.
- Requests are limited to one per player and MUST be reciprocal which means BOTH FAMILIES MUST SUBMIT THIS FORM. Non-reciprocated requests are not considered.
- Requests submitted to the registrar, convenor or any other league official are not valid - please submit this form instead.
- Note that T-Ball sessions have 18-25 athletes on a diamond organized into small groups of 5-6 athletes in a station based approach
- DEADLINE SUNDAY APRIL 19 MIDNIGHT
Please note:
Keep in mind that we automatically place siblings in the same group unless otherwise requested by parents.
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Season Start dates: Sat May 10, Sun May 11, Tues May 13, Thurs May 15
Final sessions: Sat June 21, Sun June 22, Tues June 24, Thurs June 26
Equipment
Your child needs a batting helmet and a glove, that's it. We supply everything else. No need for top of the line equipment - just don't buy a glove that's too big thinking they'll grow into it. Buy one that fits now - and nothing wrong with a used one that fits - it's already broken in! For equipment information visit our website under that tab.
General Program Information
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Co-ed T-Ball (league ages 4 & 5)
All girls T-Ball (league ages 4,5.6)
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Little League's age cut off is August 31. For co-ed T-Ball, if your child turns 6 before Aug 31 they move up to Rookie.
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Girls, league age 6 can play in the all girls T-Ball program or in the Rookie program.
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To confirm your child's age division, visit our website under the FAQ or programs page for the age determination chart.
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Saturday 9:30 am - 10:30 am - Four Seasons Park, Riverside South
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Sunday 9:30 am - 10:30 am Leitrim diamonds
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Tuesday or Thursday 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Canterbury (beside Kilrea arena 2185 Arch Street)
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All Girls Session: Sunday 9:30am - 10:30 - Leitrim diamonds (behind Fred Barrett arena)
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Players can select more than one session - for the best skill development two sessions per week is suggested where possible
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Cost: $85.00 per program
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Season starts second week in May and runs to the end of June. A summer session is possible depending on interest and coaching availability.
South Ottawa is a volunteer organization. We will need parents to volunteer as convenors and coaches. Each program will require a convenor, a head coach and 4-6 assistant coaches to organize and execute the program. Coaching at this level is not difficult. Coaches are provided with an easy to follow plan for each session. Coaches are encouraged to attend the spring Teaching for Tomorrow clinic, an opportunity that will be useful in T-ball and will also provide a good foundation of knowledge for progression into later divisions.
T-ball is intended to be a fun, non-competitive skills development program Players will be exposed to the basics of baseball including hitting off a tee, catching, throwing and base running. Each session consists of fun skill development plus a short game. Players receive a participation award at the end of the season and a photo.
The ball is hit off a tee using a soft baseball. Players run the bases and start to learn the positions. Outs are introduced, and later in the season enforced, but do not count for inning progression. Players must have their own glove and helmet.
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2026 Photo Day Schedule & Information
Sunday May 24 – Leitrim Field
ALL TEAMS come to this photo shoot on Sunday, regardless of which day your session is held on.
3280 Leitrim Road (behind Fred Barrett Arena -- Bank Street at Leitrim Road)
(in grassy area between diamonds)
Please direct any questions to your convenor. | 8:30 am | Sunday - girls - MacAllister diamond players |
| 8:50 am | Tuesday session players |
| 9:30 am | Thursday session players |
| 10:10 am | Saturday session players |
| 10:40 am | Sunday – Crawford diamond players |
| 11:00 am | Sunday - Ritchie diamond players |
Please arrive on time for your session’s start time – individual photos of each player will be taken followed by team photo. If weather forces cancellation you'll receive notification 1 hour before your scheduled start time.
The league provides a combo package for each player free of charge. Parents may order additional photos and other misc items such as trader cards etc at an added cost.
Each child MUST have a form completed and submitted to the photographer at the shoot......
....this ensures the right photos get to the right session/player. This form can also be used to order additional photos and items. It's much faster if you complete the form and bring it with you, however the photographer will have some on hand if you forget it at home. Here's the link: http://www.mostvaluableplayer.ca/
If your child misses their specific date and time for their photo shoot, they can show up at the sessions of other divisions. The photographer will squeeze their individual photo shoot in between teams, however note that if they do not go to their specific date and time, they will not be in the team photo. If your child cannot attend, please email your convenor for alternate times.