9U Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost?

$370 - before March 1
$415 - March 1 to April 30
$480 - After May 1st

How do I register?

To Register Online:  Click on the "Register Here" tab and then click "2025 House League Registration" option from the drop down menu.  Registration will be open from January with early bird pricing in effect until March 1st.  Register early to guarantee a place for your child/children!  
 

What’s included in registration?

In addition to all practices and games, each player receives a team jersey, a baseball cap, a team photo and an individual photo, and end of season awards. 
 

What’s the registration deadline?

The registration deadline is April 30th.  Players who register after this date will be placed on a waiting list. You will be contacted seperately if you are on the waitlist to advise if there is a space available on a team.

 

What equipment do I need?

Players need long grey baseball pants, running shoes, a baseball glove, a batting helmet and an athletic cup (boys only).  Players are also required to bring a water bottle with their name on it.  

 

How will I know which team my child plays on?

You will receive team and coach information along with your schedule  in the first week of May following the evaulation days.

 

When is opening day?

The season is set to begin on Saturday May 10th,2025
 

Can I request a specific coach or team? 

New in 2025 players are NOT permitted to request a specific coach or team.  Coaches are permitted to request their own child plus one assistant coach and their child.  If you are sponsoring a team you may request a coach for your team plus your child.
 

Can I request that my child to be on the same team as another player?

Requests can be submitted during registration.  There is a 'special requests' section that you can requst a coach or a friend to be on the same team.  Players are permitted to submit ONE name only.  The other player must also submit the request to be on the same team.  Please note that not all requests can be guaranteed. 

 

When does the season end?

Closing weekend for 9u will be August 9-19th (Rainout August 16-17)
 

Will there be a development week before the games begin?

Yes! The development week will take place the first one or two weeks of the season.  During the development week all players are invited to the diamond for drills, tips and tricks from the Director of Junior House League and other volunteers which will prepare coaches, parents and players for the season. 

Which days will my child have games and practices?

9U teams play/practice on Mondays and Wednesdays. Prior to school ending there are also Saturday practices for extra development at the beginning of the season. Starting in July there are no weekend practices and games are not scheduled on long weekends.

 

What time do games start and end?

The games start at 6:30pm and end at 8:30pm. Please plan to be at games 15 minutes prior to game time.

 

How many games will my child play?

9u teams play approx 10 games pending restrictions throughoug the season.

 

What diamonds will my child play on?

Bayview/George Richardson Diamonds

Fairgrounds Diamonds

Rene Bray Diamond

College Manor

 

If I have further questions, who do I contact?

If you have further questions about 9u House League teams, contact the office at (905) 715-7566 or email jrhouseleague@newmarketbaseball.com.