Player Equipment Guidelines
CMBA wants to help with getting information out to our members for them to make the best educated decision they can. We want you to provide proper and safe equipment for your child as it can be instrumental in the development and successes your child can have. Below are provided guidelines for the different equipment your child may be using. Please use this information as a guideline to help assist you with asking the proper questions when looking to purchase any of these items. Other factors such as players size, skill level and overall comfort of the equipment should also play a factor in what you provide your child.
Bat Regulations
The below Baseball Alberta regulations will govern any CMBA sanctioned event or activity, as well as any Baseball Alberta regulated leagues for ages 11U, 13U, 15U and 18U. Click Here for a downloadable version of the Baseball Alberta Bat Regulations
11U A, 11U AA, 13U A 13U AA, 13U AAA League Play and Provincial Championship Play
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USSSA Certified Bats with 1.15 BPF certification visible on the bat, a maximum barrel diameter of 2-3/4" and a maximum differential of -10 are permitted
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USA Baseball Certified Bats with USA Baseball certification visible on the bat, a maximum barrel diameter of 2-5/8" and a maximum differential of -10 are permitted
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15U A and 15U AA League Play and Provincial Championship Play
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USSSA Certified Bats with 1.15 BPF certification visible on the bat, a maximum barrel diameter of 2-3/4" and a maximum differential of -5 are permitted
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USA Baseball Certified Bats with USA Baseball certification visible on the bat, a maximum barrel diameter of 2-5/8" and a maximum differential of -5 are permitted
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15U AAA, 18U A, 18U AA, 18U AAA, 18U BAEL League Play and Provincial Championship Play
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BBCOR Certified Bats with BBCOR .5 certification visible on the bat, a maximum barrel diameter of 2-5/8" and a maximum differential of -3 are permitted
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Wood and Wood Composite Bats are permitted in either -5 or -3 models
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15U and 18U Female Athletes in Baseball Alberta League Play and Provincial Championships
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USSSA Certified Bats with 1.15 BPF certification visible on the bat, a maximum barrel diameter of 2-3/4" and a maximum differential of -5 are permitted
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USA Baseball Certified Bats with USA Baseball certification visible on the bat, a maximum barrel diameter of 2-5/8" and a maximum differential of -5 are permitted
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Female athletes using bats that are NOT BBCOR Certified (-3) must have them clearly marked (colored tape around handle). Umpires must be notified of this bat prior to the game.
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16U Girls, 19U Women and Open Women's Championships
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USSSA Certified Bats with 1.15 BPF certification visible on the bat, a maximum barrel diameter of 2-3/4" and a maximum differential of -5 are permitted
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USA Baseball Certified Bats with USA Baseball certification visible on the bat, a maximum barrel diameter of 2-5/8" and a maximum differential of -5 are permitted
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Additional Information:
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The 17U Canada Cup Championship is a wood bat only championship.
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The Baseball Alberta Community Leagues will follow the 'A' category bat regulations for each age group.
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In all divisions, the bat must clearly show the manufacturer's original markings, including, if applicable, length-weight differential. If not, the bat will be considered illegal.
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A player is to follow the bat rule based on the age division that they are playing in during the game. For example, a 13U aged player participating in a 15U game is subject to the 15U bat regulation. A 16U aged female athlete playing in a 15U game is subject to the 15U bat regulation.
