What equipment does my child need to play?
See our list here.

We Will Provide:

• Team jersey with Major League team name (may differ for Rally Cap)
• Team hat   
• Team equipment (bats, balls, bases, etc.)
• Catcher's equipment  

Parents Must Provide:

• Helmet with chin strap (must be CSA-approved, recommended Rawlings Cool Flo One size fits all helmet). 
• Glove suitable for the level of play: easy to flex fingers, especially for younger players.  
• Grey Baseball Pants
• Running/athletic shoes

Optional:

• Baseball Cleats (non-metal spikes) are recommended, but not necessary (especially at the tee ball level). 
• Bats are provided by Baseball Oshawa, but players may wish to bring their own, and should be coach approved (Up to Peewee: aluminum, Bantam: aluminum/wood/wood composite)
• Baseball Belt
• Jock/Jill are strongly recommended for older age groups, and for those who wish to catch at the Minor Rookie and Rookie levels.

Can my child play “up” a division?
Players may play in a division no more than one year older than their year of birth. All requests must be submitted by email prior to April 29 to the Registrar. Note that for 2025, division consolidation is a strong possibility and will mean that some age groups will play together. 

Can my child play "down" a division to play with their sibling/friend?
We generally do not allow children to play down a division. Please reach out to our Junior and/or Senior House League Coordinator with specific questions.

What if my child has never played organized baseball before?
No experience is necessary; House League is all about playing the game as a team, with the comfort of developing skills at an individual pace. Many teams, no matter the age level, typically have players who are new to the game. 

How many games and practices will the teams play?
Teams will play 17-20 regular-season events, dependent on the number of teams in the division. This will consist of 10-12 games and 7-8 practices. Beginning at Rookie division, teams typically play at least 2 playoff games. 

When will I hear what team my child is on?
You will hear what team your child has been placed in early to mid-May. 

Can I volunteer for my child's team?
Volunteers run the show at Baseball Oshawa, and we'd be glad to consider to your application. Please see here for more information.

When are team photos taken?
Team photos are scheduled later in the season. Parents/guardians will be notified. 

I have an issue with my child's coach. What should I do?
Please try to resolve with the coach first, in a non-argumentative manner. If you are not satisfied with the outcome, please reach out directly to the Division's Convenor. The Convenor will discuss with the coach and yourself, and possibly the House League Coordinator, as necessary. We will ensure any resulting actions will be communicated to you.

At what parks will my child play?
A large number of City diamonds are used for Baseball Oshawa House League games during the summer. Play for each team will not be dedicated to one particular diamond; this is standard for minor baseball.

Parks used in the City include, but are not limited to: Knights of Columbus (3 diamonds, primarily Minor Tee Ball, Tee Ball, Minor Rookie Ball and Rookie Ball), Iroquois Shoreline Park (Grandview north), Glen Stewart Park, Alexandra Park #1, Sherwood Park, and other parks, as required.  Mosquito, Peewee, Bantam and Midget divisions will play at a variety of parks including Lakeview #3, Lakeview #2, McLaughlin Field and Ritson Field. 

My child is doing really well. Are there opportunities for them to play more competitive baseball?
Each September we have open tryouts for all Rep and Select teams.  Times and locations are posted on our website and social channels in late August.

Note that some of our Select teams will be holding further tryouts in the late winter or spring. This will be announced closer to the tryouts, through our social channels, website and email list.

How many coaches are there per team?
Each team has, at minimum, one Head Coach assigned at the start of the season. Assistant coaches are often—but not always—assigned as well. We strongly encourage parents to step forward as Assistant Coaches. If necessary, Coaches are encouraged to reach out to team parents at the season's start to recruit 1-2 Assistant Coaches.   

What is Select?
Baseball Oshawa offers a level of baseball called Select for House League Players at the Rookie, Mosquito, Peewee and Bantam levels for players interested in playing a little more baseball at higher level as well continuing to play in our House League program. The Select team will also enter in a few tournaments and there is an SOBA Select Championship teams can qualify for.  

You must play in our House League program full-time in order to be eligible to tryout and make one of our Select teams.