2026 Evaluation Dates

2026 Evaluation Dates

***All dates/times are subject to change***

RDMBA makes every effort to secure evaluation hours that avoid school holidays and accommodate as many players / evaluators as possible, however we are still at the mercy of what times are available for booking. 

Main Evaluation

All players are required to attend their scheduled Main Evaluation session in order to be considered for the next stage of the evaluation process.

Main Evaluation sessions will be divided into groups and held within the designated evaluation time blocks. 
At this time, we do not have finalized group assignments or session times, as these will depend on total registration numbers.
Further details will be shared once registration is closed and scheduling is complete.

Callbacks

Callbacks are reserved for players who have been selected to continue in the evaluation process based on their performance in the Main Evaluation.

Details regarding Callbacks will be provided to selected players following the Main Evaluation sessions.

Evaluation Grouping Request

RDMBA makes every effort to accommodate players’ non-negotiable commitments and other extracurricular schedules. However, due to the large number of players participating each season and our time constraints, we are not always able to fulfill every request.

If your player has a non-negotiable, pre-existing commitment that conflicts with the main evaluation sessions, please complete the form below.

All grouping requests must be submitted prior to registration closing or before groupings are posted. Unfortunately, we cannot accept any requests once registration has closed and evaluation groupings have been posted.

The form will allow you to indicate your player's availability or unavailability during the main evaluation dates.

Important Notes:

• Commitments such as practices, regular season games, or general availability do not qualify as non-negotiable.

• Before submitting a request, please explore all possible options to attend the scheduled evaluation dates (e.g., coordinating with hockey and/or other sport coaches to adjust warm-up plans or schedule affiliates etc.).

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to create the best experience for all players.

**EVALUATION REQUEST FORM WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER REGISTRATION OPENS**

*All requests must be submitted via the form; emailed requests will not be accepted*

Please only fill out one form per player

18U AA/AAA Evaluations

Location: The Dome

15U AA/AAA Evaluations

Location: The Dome

13U AA/AAA Evaluations

Location: The Dome

11U AA Evaluations 

Location: The Dome

11U A - 18U A City League Evaluations:

Location: TBD

 * Players will be placed into groupings within the above booked times. Groupings will be posted once registration closes.

9U Advanced 

Location: TBD

 * Players will be placed into groupings within the above booked times. Groupings will be posted once registration closes.

Evaluation Policy and Procedure

Effective: March 8^th, 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:

• 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 8^th, 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.

Procedure:

• Roster selection criteria:

• Player evaluation scores and individual ranking
• Observed player behavior throughout evaluations
• Player evaluations from prior years. Player evaluations are completed at the conclusion of each rep season by each team’s coaching staff and submitted to RDMBA. Players are analyzed on areas that are difficult to assess during evaluations such as; punctuality and attendance, game time maturity, attitude, the ability to battle back from adversity, work ethic, coachability and behavioral characteristics.
• Team and coach strategy (roster size, reasonable balance of positional players)
• Player projection and development

• RDMBA Roster Approval Committee members, Divisional Director, and selected Head Coach will review and discuss the roster selection criteria. Team selections will then be finalized by consensus of the above individuals.

• The Roster Approval Committee for each division is made up of RDMBA’s President, General Manager, VP of Baseball Operations, Division Director, and the evaluators responsible for the player’s tabulated scores. Any conflicts of interest will be replaced with an appropriate member of the RDMBA Board of Directors.

• Upon completion of roster selection, team selections will be posted to the RDMBA website, and can be found under each divisional tab.

• Parent/Player Code of Conduct must be followed with concerns or complaints regarding the Roster Selection process. All matters of this nature will be managed appropriately as required by RDMBA.