FAQ: 

 

What is the goal of this program? The Junior Academy was created to create more baseball opportunities for players who show continued interest in getting better within the sport. This program is considered a higher level of competition and will consist of playing competitive teams from other areas. 

 

Will this conflict with Little League – Junior Academy has a working relationship with Little League and every effort has been made to minimize any conflicts. 

 

When do we start? As soon as the teams are confirmed, coaches will have practices start shortly after. We will have indoor use while the weather is cold outside. April – June 

 

When do we play? Generally speaking you will be playing games on weekends and practicing during the week. Please note that there could be some exhibition games scheduled during the week but you will have notice from your coach. 

 

Schedule 

 

Each team will be entered into the Helena Mothers day, Spokane Memorial Day Super Bash, Lethbridge Ice Breaker, as well as the Mitch Ball Memorial Tournament in Lethbridge.  

 

For the 2023 season each team will play approximately 16-20 games including exhibition/double header games and 3-4 tournaments (weather pending). Each team can expect to practice weekly in coordination with the Little League schedule so athletes can play in both programs. The age cutoff will also be August 31, the same as Little League, no exceptions. 

 

To go along with the 3-4 tournaments, teams will have a 8-10 exhibition game schedule. 

The Jr Academy season will be from April to the 1st week of June. 

 

Registration Fees 

10U – $550 

11U – $550 

12U – $575 

13U – $575 

 

Registration fees include player apparel (T-shirt, Hoodie, shorts, hat), tournaments registrations and facility rentals 

Fundraising Expectations 

 

Meat Order  

Each player will be responsible for a minimum of $150 profit. Any profit after $150 will be split 50/50 between the family and organization.  

Opt out fee – $150 

 

Bingo  

Each players family will be required to work 1 bingo 

 

Home Tournaments Volunteering 

Each family will be required to help with the Ice Breaker and Mitch Ball Memorial Tournaments, 50/50, raffle table items, concession, or any other tournament events.  

 

Junior Academy 10-13U TRYOUTS 2023 

 

Location – PBA Facility – 545 6 Ave N 

Players to be at the facility at least 10-15 mins prior to start time to register (we will have tape on site) 

 

***Tryout fee of $20 will be due at check in / parents will not be allowed in the facility during tryouts. 

 

10U Tryouts – Saturday March 11th – 4:00 – 6:30pm 

 

11U Tryouts – Saturday March 11th – 6:30 – 8:00pm 

 

12U Tryouts – Sunday March 12th – 11:00 – 1:00pm 

 

13U Tryouts – Sunday March 12th – 6:30 – 8:00pm 

 

Skills – Agility, Arm Strength, Athletic Ability, Infield, Outfield, Catchers Pop Times, Conditioning, Hitting, Pitching, Catching 

 

**Times may change if the tryouts can be held outside 

 

***Catchers – bring your gear 

 

Any questions, please contact Chance Wheatley at 403-715-5759 or email at pbajunioracademy@gmail.com 

 

 

 

 

 

AGE CHART  

 

Sept  Oct  Nov  Dec  Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  June  July  Aug  Age 
2013  2013  2013  2013  2014  2014  2014  2014  2014  2014  2014  2014  9 
2012  2012  2012  2012  2013  2013  2013  2013  2013  2013  2013  2013  10 
2011  2011  2011  2011  2012  2012  2012  2012  2012  2012  2012  2012  11 
2010  2010  2010  2010  2011  2011  2011  2011  2011  2011  2011  2011  12 
2009  2009  2009  2009  2010  2010  2010  2010  2010  2010  2010  2010  13 

 

 

Tentative Tournament Schedule: 

 

Lethbridge Ice Breaker, April 21-23 and April 28-30, 2023, Lethbridge 

Helena Mothers Day Tournament, May 12 – 14, 2023, Helena Montana 

Spokane Memorial Day Super Bash, May 26 – 29, 2023, Spokane, Washington 

Mitch Ball Memorial Tournament, June 2-4 and June 9 -11, 2023, Lethbridge 

 

Jr. Academy Open House 

March 4th @ 10:00 Am at Lloyd Nolan Yard – parents information session