Baseball Alberta


Baseball Alberta is the provincial governing body for baseball in Alberta. It is recognized by Baseball Canada as the official Provincial Sport Organization for baseball in the province. Established in 1967, Baseball Alberta now supports more than 120 member associations and over 17,000 registered players across Alberta.

History

Baseball Alberta was founded in 1967 to organize, promote, and regulate amateur baseball across Alberta. The organization manages leagues, development pathways, coaching and umpire education, and provincial championships.

Mission and vision

Vision: To promote and develop the sport of baseball in Alberta.Mission: To serve as the provincial sport body providing life and leadership skills for all genders through baseball while encouraging fun and fair play in all aspects of the game.

Player and grassroots development

Baseball Alberta delivers and supports a wide range of development programs designed to promote long-term athlete development across the province. These include:
  • Rally Cap
  • 9U Rookie
  • Challenger Baseball
  • Winterball
  • LTAD frameworks
  • Outreach & My First Pitch
  • Baseball5

Leagues

Baseball Alberta administers several provincial and regional leagues offering competitive and developmental opportunities for athletes at all ages.

Leagues managed by Baseball Alberta

Baseball Alberta Provincial League (BAPL)

The Baseball Alberta Provincial League is Alberta’s primary province-wide competition structure for the 11U, 13U, 15U, 18U, and 22U age categories. It includes the Baseball Alberta Elite League, along with AAA, AA, and A provincial divisions, culminating in annual Provincial Championships.
Elite Division
The Baseball Alberta Elite League provides the top competitive yet developmental stream for 18U teams across Alberta.
AAA Division
AAA competition serves 13U, 15U, and 18U teams and operates on a full province-wide schedule.
AA Division
AA competition is offered at 11U, 13U, 15U, and 18U, with a season format of:
  • May – Regional play
  • June – North & South divisional play
  • July – Tiered Provincial Championships
    A Division
The A division supports community-level 11U, 13U, 15U, and 18U teams, offering extended July play and guaranteed entry into tiered Provincial Championships.

Baseball Alberta Girls League (BAGL)

The Baseball Alberta Girls League provides development and competition opportunities for female athletes in the 9U, 12U, and 14U categories.

Community leagues (affiliated)

Several community-based leagues operate in partnership with Baseball Alberta, including:

Leagues not managed by Baseball Alberta

Several independent senior and community leagues operate in Alberta:
Senior Leagues
Community Leagues

Coaching and umpire development

Baseball Alberta oversees coaching and umpire education in partnership with the National Coaching Certification Program and the National Umpire Certification Program.

National Umpire Certification Program (NUCP)

Umpires must complete clinic, exam, and evaluation requirements. Level 4–5 umpires must pass two annual on-field evaluations.
Baseball Alberta may suspend umpires for misconduct or incompetence, with written appeals reviewed by the Executive Board.

Umpire assigning

  • 13U AAA, 15U AA/AAA, 18U AA/AAA, the Elite League, and 22U are assigned by the Provincial Umpire Committee
  • A divisions, community leagues, 11U AA, and 13U AA are assigned locally
  • A/AA/AAA Provincial Championships are fully assigned provincially, with Baseball Alberta covering mileage and accommodations

Sunburst League

The Sunburst League is Alberta’s Senior AAA league and one of the highest levels of amateur baseball in the province.
2025 Teams

Leadership

Presidents

2021–Present: Jon Oko 2017–2020: Ron Van Keulen 2009–2016: Don Paulencu 2003–2008: Carl Linden 2001–2002: Phyllis Pannenbaker 1999–2000: Don Kadatz 1997–1998: Doug Boisvert 1993–1996: Doug Jones 1987–1992: Wally Footz 1986: Clint Fystro 1982–1985: Jim Cramer 1980–1981: Elmer Schiekle 1978–1979: Bob O'Brian 1975–1977: Al Wilson 1974: Les Long 1972–1973: Walter Cleland 1969–1971: Ron Hayter 1966–1968: Angus Mirray 1965: Matt Volk 1964: Reid Olsen 1962–1963: F. Lupul 1961: Andy Pisko 1960: F. Lupul 1957–1959: Andy Pisko 1954–1956: H. J. Doherty 1953: H. L. West 1951–1952: Sanford Sawyer

Executive Directors

2022–Present: Danielle Moffat2020–2021: Tamara Rosnau2011–2020: Darren Dekinder2006–2007: Bob Cardinal2003–2005: Ron Betts2002: Craig Hordal1997–2001: Julie Leshchyshyn1995–1996: Randy Strocki1987–1994: Phyllis Pannenbaker1985–1986: Jay Dow1982–1984: Dennis Pipella