# Baseball Alberta > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Baseball_Alberta > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Baseball_Alberta.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baseball_Alberta > Source revision: 1354498033 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) **Baseball Alberta** is the provincial governing body for [baseball](/source/Baseball) in [Alberta](/source/Alberta). It is recognized by [Baseball Canada](/source/Baseball_Canada) as the official Provincial Sport Organization for baseball in the province. Established in 1967, Baseball Alberta now supports more than 120 member associations and over 17,000 registered players across Alberta.[1] ## History Baseball Alberta was founded in 1967 to organize, promote, and regulate amateur baseball across Alberta. The organization manages leagues, development pathways, coaching and umpire education, and provincial championships.[1] ## Mission and vision - **Vision:** To promote and develop the sport of baseball in Alberta.[1] - **Mission:** To serve as the provincial sport body providing life and leadership skills for all genders through baseball while encouraging fun and fair play in all aspects of the game.[1] ## Player and grassroots development Baseball Alberta delivers and supports a wide range of development programs designed to promote long-term athlete development across the province. These include:[2] - Rally Cap - 9U Rookie - Challenger Baseball - Winterball - LTAD (Long Term Athlete Development) frameworks - Outreach & My First Pitch - Baseball5 ## Leagues Baseball Alberta administers several provincial and regional leagues offering competitive and developmental opportunities for athletes at all ages.[3] ### Leagues managed by Baseball Alberta #### Baseball Alberta Provincial League (BAPL) The **Baseball Alberta Provincial League** (BAPL) is Alberta’s primary province-wide competition structure for the 11U, 13U, 15U, 18U, and 22U age categories. It includes the Baseball Alberta Elite League, along with AAA, AA, and A provincial divisions, culminating in annual Provincial Championships.[3] #### Elite Division The Baseball Alberta Elite League is the highest competitive division for 18U teams in the BAPL league system.[3] #### AAA Division AAA competition serves 13U, 15U, and 18U teams and operates on a full province-wide schedule.[3] #### AA Division AA competition is offered at 11U, 13U, 15U, and 18U, with a season format of: - May – Regional play - June – North & South divisional play - July – Tiered Provincial Championships[3] #### A Division The A division supports community-level 11U, 13U, 15U, and 18U teams, offering extended July play and guaranteed entry into tiered Provincial Championships.[3] #### Baseball Alberta Girls League (BAGL) The **Baseball Alberta Girls League** provides development and competition opportunities for female athletes in the 9U, 12U, and 14U categories.[1][3] ### Community leagues (affiliated) Several community-based leagues operate in partnership with Baseball Alberta, including:[3] - Central Alberta Baseball League (CABL) - County Union Baseball (CUB) League - Edmonton Rural Recreational Baseball League (ERRBL) - YEG A League - Fall Ball programs ### Leagues not managed by Baseball Alberta Several independent senior and community leagues operate in Alberta:[3] **Senior Leagues** - Sunburst League - Powerline Baseball League (PBL) - Alberta West Central Baseball Association (AWCBA) - North Central Alberta Baseball League (NCABL) **Community Leagues** - Lakeland Minor Ball League (LMBL) - Calgary North Baseball League (CNPL) ## Coaching and umpire development Baseball Alberta oversees coaching and umpire education in partnership with the [National Coaching Certification Program](/source/National_Coaching_Certification_Program) (NCCP) and the National Umpire Certification Program (NUCP).[4] ### National Umpire Certification Program (NUCP) Umpires must complete clinic, exam, and evaluation requirements. Level 4–5 umpires must pass two annual on-field evaluations.[4] Baseball Alberta may suspend umpires for misconduct or incompetence, with written appeals reviewed by the Executive Board.[4] ### Umpire assigning - 13U AAA, 15U AA/AAA, 18U AA/AAA, the Elite League, and 22U are assigned by the Provincial Umpire Committee - A divisions, community leagues, 11U AA, and 13U AA are assigned locally - A/AA/AAA Provincial Championships are fully assigned provincially, with Baseball Alberta covering mileage and accommodations[4][3] ## Sunburst League The **Sunburst League** is Alberta’s Senior AAA league and one of the highest levels of amateur baseball in the province.[3] **2025 Teams** - [Edmonton Cubs](/source/Edmonton_Cubs) - [Red Deer](/source/Red_Deer,_Alberta) Riggers - [St. Albert](/source/St._Albert,_Alberta) Tigers - [Sherwood Park](/source/Sherwood_Park,_Alberta) Athletics - [Calgary Rockies](/source/Calgary_Rockies) - [Calgary Diamondbacks](/source/Calgary_Diamondbacks) - [Edmonton Padres](/source/Edmonton_Padres) ## Leadership ### Presidents - **2021–Present:** Jon Oko (Edmonton) - **2017–2020:** Ron Van Keulen (Calgary) - **2009–2016:** Don Paulencu (Sherwood Park) - **2003–2008:** Carl Linden (Grande Prairie) - **2001–2002:** Phyllis Pannenbaker (Edmonton) - **1999–2000:** Don Kadatz (Beaumont) - **1997–1998:** Doug Boisvert (Edmonton) - **1993–1996:** Doug Jones (Oyen) - **1987–1992:** Wally Footz (Edmonton) - **1986:** Clint Fystro (Peace River) - **1982–1985:** Jim Cramer (Spruce Grove) - **1980–1981:** Elmer Schiekle (Provost) - **1978–1979:** Bob O'Brian (Barrhead) - **1975–1977:** Al Wilson (Edmonton) - **1974:** Les Long (Edmonton) - **1972–1973:** Walter Cleland (Bow Island) - **1969–1971:** Ron Hayter (Edmonton) - **1966–1968:** Angus Mirray (Edmonton) - **1965:** Matt Volk (Edmonton) - **1964:** Reid Olsen (Pincher Creek) - **1962–1963:** F. Lupul (Edmonton) - **1961:** Andy Pisko (Lethbridge) - **1960:** F. Lupul (Edmonton) - **1957–1959:** Andy Pisko (Lethbridge) - **1954–1956:** H. J. Doherty (Westlock) - **1953:** H. L. West (Del Bonita) - **1951–1952:** Sanford Sawyer ### Executive Directors - **2022–Present:** Danielle Moffat - **2020–2021:** Tamara Rosnau - **2011–2020:** Darren Dekinder - **2006–2007:** Bob Cardinal - **2003–2005:** Ron Betts - **2002:** Craig Hordal - **1997–2001:** Julie Leshchyshyn - **1995–1996:** Randy Strocki - **1987–1994:** Phyllis Pannenbaker - **1985–1986:** Jay Dow - **1982–1984:** Dennis Pipella ## References 1. ["Who Are We?"](https://www.baseballalberta.com/en/page/about/who_are_we.html). *Baseball Alberta*. Retrieved 2025-12-01. 1. ["Baseball Alberta Handbook"](https://handbook.baseballalberta.com/home). *Baseball Alberta*. Retrieved 2025-12-01. 1. ["Leagues Overview"](https://handbook.baseballalberta.com/rules-regulations/leagues-overview). *Baseball Alberta Handbook*. Retrieved 2025-12-01. 1. ["Umpires"](https://handbook.baseballalberta.com/rules-regulations/umpires). *Baseball Alberta Handbook*. Retrieved 2025-12-01. --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Baseball Alberta](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baseball_Alberta) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baseball_Alberta?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.