What is T-Ball?
T-Ball is a lot like baseball in many ways, but you may be surprised to learn how many differences there are. The biggest one, besides the fact that the ball is hit off a tee instead of thrown by a pitcher, is that the concept of three-outs-per-inning-per-team does not apply. Eleven kids on each side come up to bat each inning, no matter what—so there are lots of balls in play, lots of action, and lots of opportunity to learn.
The best way for parents to learn the game is to come out and cheer on your kids!
Each summer, the High Park Little League hosts nearly 200 players ages six to eight. We field 14 house league teams and 3 rep teams.
Every team plays at least 22 games. Each team plays one or two games per week in addition to a weekly practice. Games are held at 6 pm during the week and throughout the day on weekends (majority of weekend games are played in May and June). Players are expected to arrive a half an hour before the game for warm-up activities and skills training. All games are played at the High Park T-Ball Diamond, and the practices take place at neighbourhood parks. Games are officially scored by a volunteer from both teams at every game, and two umpires per game ensure a fair and fast contest.
Every player gets a full uniform to use for the season (you keep the hat and pants when you’re done, returning the jersey and belt for the next year’s team). We open the season with an Opening Day parade and ceremony with the whole High Park Little League community, and each team is given a budget for an end-of-season party, where each player receives their own trophy.
We also field three t-ball rep teams each year, who travel Southern Ontario representing the best of High Park T-Ball. Our amazing volunteer parent coaches are trained and dedicated, focusing each weekly practice on the skills each child needs to develop.
High Park is a great place to be in the summer. The T-Ball diamond is right beside two Little League diamonds, so there’s always lots going on. We’re right next door to the pool and there is a snack bar nearby. Please do check the City of Toronto website for access and parking information as High Park is now closed to vehicular traffic on weekends, holidays and during cherry blossom season.
We are serious about T-Ball, and serious about having fun. We make sure every child, no matter their level of experience or ability, has a chance to try different positions and develop multiple skills.
