While The Dugout Club oversaw the “RLL” program - in conjunction with RCBA for the 2022 and 2023 seasons - they’ll once again run it independently as they did from 2017 - 2019 providing there’s enough interest through the Just Play Ball program to field teams by early to Mid May. (Registration will stay open almost year around as we’ll have other programs to offer well into Sept / Oct.)

While it began as an offspring of our “Just Play Ball” free program, we continue to believe that by offering a program that will have little to no travel, offered at a price point that fits with the current times, and a growing belief that player development and player retention are both enhanced when mostly the younger players at a critical age (11-13) are playing on fields and with rules better suited to their skill levels rather than being based on age or league affiliation. This holds true whether at an entry level or wanting to play at a higher level than “A” or Spring baseball. NEW for 2024, is District 6 MAJOR and INTERMEDIATE TEAMS playing an Interlock schedule on the weekends mostly out of KING GEORGE and BRIGHOUSE PARK in Richmond. Play is expected to start in mid to late April for players born from 2010 to 2013.

While there's still many challenges ahead - some being addressed by running pilot programs with those open to new ideas and supported by Baseball B.C, the BCASF, and the Rishi and Serj Sangara Family Foundation - we believe we can keep helping to grow the game in the Lower Mainland for years to come.

For further details on this or any other baseball related questions, you can contact info@richmondbaseball.ca whether wanting to play, umpire or volunteering to help out in any aspect of "The Game".