8u/9u TADPOLE SPRING BASEBALL (2026)
Spring Programming Information
Tadpole baseball is open to players of all experience levels, beginners are welcome!
Teams have one practice and one game per week.
Families select their preferred practice day during registration.
- 8U (Safety Ball):
- Practice: Choose Mondays or Tuesdays
- Games: Saturdays
- 9U (Hardball):
- Practice: Choose Wednesdays or Thursdays
- Games: Sundays
Special Requests
- Teammate requests are accepted but not guaranteed.
- To be considered, both players must be registered for the same practice day.
- If players request a specific coach, KMBA will not change their chosen practice day to accommodate the request
- Requests to change practice days are not accepted after registration closes (Feb 15th)
Note: All schedules are subject to change without notice.
Birth Years
- 8U: 2018
- 9U: 2017
Required Equipment
- Glove
- Helmet
- Cleats or runners
- Baseball pants (no shorts)
- Protective jock/jill (recommended)
- Keeper shirts and hats are provided for Spring
Fields (McArthur Island)
- Tadpole #1
- Tadpole #2
Season Timeline
- April to June - exact dates released in early spring
Cost
- $225
8u/9u TADPOLE FALL BASEBALL (2025)
ADDITIONAL INDOOR FALL SESSIONS!
KMBA is excited to offer additional Fall programming for our Tadpole players. These sessions are designed for anyone who would like to continue building their baseball skills this season.
The program will focus on a mix of baseball fundamentals and skill development in a supportive training environment at the Sussex Indoor Facility on McArthur Island.
Program Details:
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Sessions are offered in blocks of three
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Each day of the week features a unique training set.
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Players may register for the blocks that best fit their schedule.
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Open to all Tadpole players - birth years 2017 & 2018
Schedule:
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Tadpole (4:00 – 5:00 pm)
Dates & Sets:
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Mondays
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Set #1: Nov 10, 17, 24
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Set #2: Dec 1, 8, 15
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Tuesdays
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Set #1: Nov 11, 18, 25
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Set #2: Dec 2, 9, 16
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Wednesdays
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Set #1: Nov 12, 19, 26
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Set #2: Dec 3, 10, 17
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Fridays
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Set #1: Nov 14, 21, 28
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Set #2: Dec 5, 12, 19
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Just Added - Pitching Specific Sessions
- Saturdays @ 9:30 - 10:30am
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- Set #1: Nov 8, 15, 22
- Set #2: Nov 29, Dec 6, 13
Registration Fee
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$60 per block
Equipment Needed
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Glove
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Helmet
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CLEAN INDOOR SHOES
- Comfortable clothes
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Water bottle
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(Optional) bat
Questions?
Contact us at: tadpole.kmba@gmail.com
8u/9u TADPOLE GENERAL INFORMATION
Spring Season (April-June):
This division is split into two groups:
8U - safety ball group
9U - hardball group
Each group plays by a modified set of rules (found below) that will gradually ease the transition from Rally Cap through 8U/9U & into 11U (Mosquito). The focus is on fun, fundamentals and increasing confidence while developing baseball skills, throwing, catching, hitting and base running. The use of pitching machines and live pitching start to be introduced. Teams can expect to be on the field twice per week.
Summer "RiverDogs" Season (June - August):
In May, players are given the opportunity to try out for one of KMBA's Summer Select teams. These Summer teams represent KMBA and play in tournaments against other associations from around the province. In recent years, KMBA has host a 9u Summer Jamboree on August long weekend. We try and field at least one team at the Tadpole level.
Fall Baseball (September - October):
A time for development and fun. Fall baseball is comprised of players who will be entering the division in the following year as well as players who will be moving into their second year. Usually runs 1 night a week, the players practice and scrimmage with each other.
Winter Baseball (January-March):
Winterball is designed to offer the players instruction on many of the fundamentals that can get lost in the busy Spring Season.This back to basics approach gives players a fun environment to hone abilities and learn new aspects of the game and keep active during the winter months. Tadpole sessions are run as clinics so families can pick and choose what works for them. Winterball is held in our Sussex Insurance indoor facility on McArthur Island. Space is limited.
