Assessments
Players ages 7 -12 (Rookies to Majors) will be assessed in February and the division sizes will be formed based on registration numbers, player assessment results, and coaching resources. There is no assessment required for players aged 4 – 6 (BlastBall and T-Ball).
During assessments all players will be able to showcase their fielding, hitting and throwing/pitching skills in preparation for the team formation process.
Players will be assigned teams and divisions as per the division descriptions in late February/early March.
Why are assessments required?
In order to make the divisions fun and safe, SVLL strives to have balanced regular season teams where all teams play against other SVLL teams during the regular season. Mandatory pre-season assessments are done so that we have the best chance at creating balanced teams.
We understand and recognize that the majority of players may not have touched a baseball since our season last year. Every single player will be placed on a balanced team with a supportive coach.
What if my player can't make it to an assessment?
We try to provide a variety of dates and times to accommodate family schedules. Please reach out to your division coordinator if you cannot make any of the pre-scheduled assessment dates and times.
Assessment process
- All evaluations will be completed at 2696 Nootka Street (location of T21 Performance) by a group of SVLL coaches and volunteers.
- All players must sign up in advance (link to be sent out to registered players prior to the assessment dates).
- Players must sign up in their designated division (for example: do not sign up your 11 year old in the Minors’ section) even if you think your player should play in a different division. Requests for players to be moved to another division will be considered but any such moves will be primarily based on demonstrated skill level.
- If you have multiple children registered, we apologize but we cannot accommodate players at different levels to be assessed at the same time.
- We ask that players and parents do not show up early for their assessment due to space limitations.
- We ask that parents wait in their vehicles or come back once the assessments are complete as the holding space is very small.
Players must wear the following:
- Runners (NO cleats).
- Baseball pants or athletic pants.
- Shirt they can hit and throw easily in.
- Jock/Jill (groin protection)
Players must BRING the following:
- Personal batting helmet
- Personal glove
