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2023 Evaluation dates and times are conditional based on final registration numbers and subject to change. Specific session times will be provided once final registration numbers are confirmed.
2023 Evaluations are being held at The Dome Red Deer (334 Energy Way, Red Deer County) and will remain closed to parents / spectators.
Pre-evaluation sessions are only open to players registered in AA / AAA evaluations for the 2023 season. Pre-evaluation sessions are optional and are included in your AA / AAA registration fees.
Please ensure you arrive on time to your scheduled evaluation times. It is essential we remain on schedule to ensure every player is given the same opportunities. Given the change of venue, the limited field space and limited additional availability we will no longer be able to accommodate evaluation changes due to vacations, conflicts with other sports etc…
15U AA / AAA Evaluations
Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 7:00pm - 8:30pm Fielding Pre-evaluation (optional)
Sunday, January 22nd, 2023 3:00pm - 8:00pm Fielding Evaluation (mandatory)
Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 7:00pm - 10:00pm Pitching / Catching Evaluation (mandatory if you’ve selected to be evaluated as a pitcher/catcher)
Friday, January 27th, 2023 7:30pm - 9:30pm Hitting Pre-evaluation (optional)
Saturday, January 28th, 2023 3:00pm - 9:00pm Hitting Evaluation (mandatory)
Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 7:30pm - 9:00pm additional time if required
18U AA / AAA Evaluations
Thursday, February 2nd, 2023 6:30pm - 8:00pm Fielding Pre-evaluation (optional)
Sunday, February 5th, 2023 4:00pm - 9:00pm Fielding Evaluation (mandatory)
Friday, February 10th, 2023 7:30pm - 9:30pm Hitting Pre-evaluation (optional)
Sunday, February 12th, 2023 1:00pm - 7:00pm Hitting Evaluation (mandatory)
Monday, February 13th, 2023 7:30pm - 10:00pm Pitching / Catching Evaluation (mandatory if you’ve selected to be evaluated as a pitcher/catcher)
Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 7:30pm - 10:00pm Additional Pitching/Catching eval if needed
Friday, February 17th, 2023 6:30pm - 8:30pm additional time if required
13U AA / AAA Evaluations
Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 7:30pm - 9:00pm Fielding Pre-evaluation (optional)
Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 6:30pm - 8:00pm Hitting Pre-evaluation (optional)
Saturday, March 4th, 2023 4:00pm - 8:00pm Fielding Evaluation (mandatory)
Sunday, March 5th, 2023 9:00am - 3:00pm Hitting Evaluation (mandatory)
Saturday, March 11th, 2023 4:00pm - 8:00pm Pitching / Catching Evaluation (mandatory)
Monday, March 13th, 2023 7:00pm - 8:30pm additional time if required
11U AA Evaluations
Saturday, April 1st, 2023 12:00pm - 2:00pm Fielding Pre-evaluation (optional)
Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm Fielding Evaluation (mandatory)
Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 6:00 - 7:30pm Hitting Pre-evaluation (optional)
Monday, April 3rd, 2023 5:30pm - 8:30pm Hitting Evaluation (mandatory)
Tuesday, April 4th, 2023 5:30pm - 8:30pm Hitting Evaluation (mandatory)
Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 5:30pm - 8:30pm Pitching Evaluation (mandatory)
Thursday, April 6th, 2023 5:30pm - 8:30pm Pitching Evaluation (mandatory)
Evaluation Policy and Procedure
Effective: March 8th, 2021
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Policy:
To directly observe and assess player’s demonstrated skills, development potential, work ethic, behavior and other factors as determined by RDMBA for accurate team placement. Player’s will be scored and ranked by evaluators based on their individual observed skills.
Procedure:
Skills criteria evaluator sheets for each division will be offered on the website, prior to evaluations, for players and parents to review the skills being assessed.
Players attend a minimum of two in-person evaluation sessions. Each session will be an assessment of different skills, player participation is highly recommended.
Every effort will be made to accommodate player attendance conflicts upon the disclosure of absence to the General Manager, however, accommodation is not guaranteed.
RDMBA will assign independent evaluators for all Performance, Competitive and Community team evaluations. Independent evaluators will be chosen by RDMBA who possess; baseball knowledge (experience and/or certification) for the level being evaluated, no conflict of interest with the RDMBA evaluation process and/or players being evaluated.
In the event RDMBA can not secure independent evaluators, every reasonable effort will be made to choose individuals with the same knowledge criteria as above with the least conflict of interest with RDMBA’s evaluation process and/or the players being evaluated.
RDMBA Roster Approval Committee reserves the right to consider; any skills assessed, past player evaluations, and coach feedback for players unable to attend all/no evaluations due to approved unavoidable circumstances.
Instructors will explain / demonstrate the drills in evaluations to ensure the skills are performed accurately and safely during evaluations. Coaching will be limited to player safety corrections only, to ensure the most accurate showcasing of each players ability and performance.
Parent/Player Code of Conduct must be followed with concerns or complaints regarding the Evaluation process. All matters of this nature will be managed appropriately as required by RDMBA.
ROSTER SELECTION POLICY
Effective: March 8th, 2021
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Policy: Roster selection will be conducted at the completion of evaluations. The roster selection criteria will guide roster selection decisions.