Tournament Teams and Summer Baseball

Summer Tournament baseball is an exciting and rewarding experience that provides an opportunity to continue skill development in a fun and competitive environment.  Teams will participate in various exhibition games and tournaments against other Little League associations.  To be eligible to play on All-Star and Selects teams, players must meet little league age requirements and either reside or attend school within the Lynn Valley boundaries.  Proof of residency is required. 

 Any questions please contact us at info@lvll.ca

​​Player Selection

SUMMER TEAMS

The summer tournament teams will be selected on the basis of an in-season assessment by a combination Lynn Valley Little League Coaches and independent evaluators.  Input will also be solicited and considered from the players’ spring season coaches. The selection criteria will consider talent, commitment, and availability, together with having a positive attitude and demonstrating Lynn Valley’s values.

Try-outs for summer teams are held in mid-May to late May and will be communicated leaguewide mid-season. Summer teams at Lynn Valley traditionally include:

  • 11/12 (Majors) All Stars
  • 9/10 (Minors) All Stars
  • 12 Selects
  • 11 Selects
  • 11/12 Selects
  • 9 Selects
  • 9/10 Selects
  • 8 Selects
  • 7 Selects
  • 7/8 Selects


SPRING SEASON TOURNAMENT TEAMS

In addition to the Summer Tournament season, LVLL will look to participate in various local tournaments at various age groups across the May Long Weekend.  These teams operate based on coach interest and will be selected based on the spring minors assessments and notes from Minor and Major coaches. 

These May teams are NOT the summer All-Star or Selects team.  Participation on a Spring Season Tournament team is not a requirement for selection to All-Star or Select teams, nor is participation in a May Tournament a guarantee for selection for the summer teams. 

If you are interested in coaching a team for one of these tournaments, please reach out to the development team at info@lvll.ca

Upon coach selection, teams will be formed based on interest and using the information from the Spring assessments with input also being solicited from the players’ spring season coaches.

COACH SELECTION

Coaches interested in head/assistant coaching one of the Lynn Valley Tournament teams can submit an expression of interest to info@lvll.ca  Once all applications are received, the Lynn Valley Little League Board will meet to choose the coaching teams in mid-April. Any disputes or appeals will be brought forward to the Lynn Valley Board of Directors. 

The Development Coordinator will provide each coach with a list of available summer tournaments and contacts for the Exhibition Games.   Coaches are responsible for developing and coordinating a summer season schedule for practices and games with the assistance of the LVLL board.

Overview of All-Star and Selects Teams

All-Star teams represent Lynn Valley Little League in the sanctioned Little League District 5 and Provincial tournaments. Selects teams promote player development in preparation for the following year’s All-Star tournament teams.  See below for further details on each team:

11/12 ALL STAR TEAM

– Top team of the best baseball age 11 and 12 year old players in the league
– Compete in the District 5 tournament for a chance to represent the District at the Provincials and beyond with goals to reach Nationals and the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA.

Practices and exhibition games will begin immediately upon selection of the teams and may run during the conclusion of the Spring Season.  The team will compete in various exhibition games across the lower mainland and potential tournament play in Washington State through June in advance of the District 5 Tournament.

A very high commitment level is required on this team.  Between practices, exhibition games, and tournaments, players can expect to be at the ballpark 6 – 7 times a week.  The District championships generally run to mid-July. If Lynn Valley continues to advance, the Provincial tournament usually runs from late July into early August followed by the National Championships and the Little League World Series in mid/late August.

This is a competitive level of play and may not involve equal playing time across all players. 

9/10 ALL STAR TEAM

– Top baseball age 9 and 10 year old players in the league
– Compete in the District 5 tournament for a chance to represent the District at the Provincials, which is the top tournament for this age group.

Practices and exhibition games will begin immediately after the regular season concludes.   A very high commitment level is required.  Players can expect to practice or play most days.  Between practices, exhibition games, and tournaments, players can expect to be at the ballpark 6 times a week from early June through to the end of tournament play (middle to late July depending on results). 

The team will compete in various exhibition games across the lower mainland in advance of the District 5 Tournament.  The winner of the District 5 Tournament will advance to the Provincial Tournament (middle to late July). 

This is a competitive level of play and may not involve equal playing time.

11 SELECTS

– Top baseball age 11 year old team
– Compete in various tournaments (~2-3) and exhibition games over the summer calendar
– Compete in the Drew Henderson tournament in Whalley

Practices, exhibition games, and tournaments will begin shortly after the regular season concludes.  Commitment is  4 – 5 days per week.  Tournaments and Exhibition games for the 11 Selects run through July.  Availability and commitment of players will be a contributing factor for team selection, however, there may be flexibility to substitute players between tournaments that is not available under the rules for All-Star teams,  so if you are unable to commit to the full period, accommodations may be considered if presented to the head coach prior to tryouts.

11/12 SELECTS OR 12 SELECTS

– Skilled baseball age 11 or 12 year old players that didn’t make the 11/12 All Star Team or the 11 Selects teams have the opportunity to make this team.
– Compete in various tournaments or exhibition games over the summer calendar

9 SELECTS

– Top baseball age 9 year old team
– Compete in various tournaments (~3-4) and exhibition games over the summer calendar
– Host the annual Lynn Valley Canada Day 9 Selects Tournament at Kilmer Park

Practices, exhibition games, and tournaments will begin shortly after the regular season concludes.  Commitment is about 3 – 5 days per week.  Tournaments for these teams run through July. Availability and commitment of players will be a contributing factor for team selection, however, there may be flexibility to substitute players between tournaments that is not available under the rules for All-Star teams,  so if you are unable to commit to the full period, accommodations may be considered if presented to the head coach prior to tryouts. The LVLL 9 Selects families are responsible for running the league’s annual Canada Day tournament, which includes many hours of volunteering by the parents of all rostered players.

9/10 SELECTS

– Skilled baseball age 9 and 10 year old players that didn’t make the 9/10 All Stars or the 9 Selects teams have the opportunity to make this team.
– Compete in various tournaments and exhibition games over the summer calendar

8 SELECTS

– Top baseball age 8 year old team
– Compete in various (3-4) tournaments and exhibition games over the summer calendar
– Compete in the Whalley 8 Selects Rally in the Valley Tournament

Format of play for this level is pitching machine.  Practices, exhibition games, and tournaments will begin shortly after the spring season concludes.  Commitment is about 3 – 5 days per week.  Tournaments for these teams run through late July.  While the availability of players will be a contributing factor for team selection, there is more flexibility to substitute players between tournaments that is not available under the rules for All-Star teams so if you are unable to commit for the full period accommodations will be considered.

7 SELECTS

– Top baseball age 7 year old team
– Compete in exhibition games and 1-3 tournaments over the summer

This age group is more focused on training and fun, as opposed to competitive tournaments.  A larger roster will be utilized for all interested players as opposed to a selection based on an assessment.  Commitment is 2-3 days per week until late July.  Accommodations for any travel plans or conflicts will be considered.

7/8 SELECTS

– Skilled baseball age 7 and 8 year olds that didn’t make the 7 Selects or 8 Selects
– Compete in exhibition games and 1-3 tournaments over the summer
– May compete in the Whalley 7/8 Select Tournament


ALL-STAR, SELECT & TOURNAMENT TEAM FEES

Players that are placed on a team will be required to pay an additional fee.  These fees will be based on any additional costs for the team such as customized caps, jerseys, merchandise, umpires, etc.  The range for these fees will likely be between $150-$300 depending on the specific team.  No player will be denied the opportunity to play on any of these teams if the fee might prevent them from doing so – please be in touch with the League Administrator.

 

Recreational Summer Teams

Dependent on coach/volunteer availability and field capacity, the league may offer the opportunity for players of all abilities to participate in an informal summer baseball league. Please watch for e-mail communications regarding non-competitive summer baseball options.