Key Dates for Roster Registration
Attention Local Registrars and Team Coaches
OBA Rep teams
· Preliminary rosters should be provided to WOBA Registrar by May 10th so that a preliminary review can be done and should be finalized by May 24 to provide the WOBA Registrar time to review before the OBA deadline of May 31
- All teams must be uploaded by WOBA Registrar
- Rosters must be finalized by the OBA site by May 31, 2024 ***NEW
- Rep Classification Form –completed prior to July BOD meeting
- No new players can be added after May 31st but players can be removed
- If you do not know your full roster by deadline – OBA has recommended that you put in up to the maximum number of players which is 25
OBA Select Teams
- Preliminary rosters should be provided to WOBA Registrar by June 1st so that a preliminary review can be done and should be finalized by June 20 to provide the WOBA Registrar time to review before the OBA deadline of June 30
- All teams must be uploaded by WOBA Registrar
- Rosters must be finalized by the OBA site by June 30
Coaches on Rosters for Rep and Select Teams Only
- OBA does not send emails out to coaches to advise them of what certification they hold or need.
- OBA will continue to utilize and update a list of coach certification at Coach Certification Status 2024 verification portal. All local Reps have been provided with this link for local registrar use.
- A certification check will be completed by July 8. Any coach without proper certification will be removed from the OBA roster.
Baseball Shift
- 2024 teams have been hidden
- · Once each local know team they will have let the WOBA registrar know and they will be unhidden
- OBA rolled forward last years team to the next age bracket i.e. a 9U rolled forward to a 10U
WOBA House league
- Preliminary Registration Information due to WOBA Registrar – June 2
- All locals must submit WOBA team rosters to the WOBA registrar by June 20
- Template will be provided by WOBA Registrar
- Any teams not submitted by this date will not be able to declare for the year end WOBA championships nor may any player not on a WOBA roster by this date be permitted to play in the WOBA championships. Minor changes are still permitted after this date such as for player movements
Keeping Track of Pitch Count
- With the exception of 9u and 7u ball, pitches have to be counted in all WOBA games.
- Pitch recording sheets are available under the "Library" tab for coaches to print and use at their games. Please retain these sheets during the season and for a a couple months after the season has ended in the event the WOBA requests to review.
- New for 2024... WOBA house league coaches are to advise the respective OBA Select or Rep coach immediately after a game, the number of pitches thrown by a player who is rostered both on a WOBA house league team and who is also rostered on an OBA Select or Rep team. The respective OBA coach has the responsibility to ensure that these pitches are entered on OBA pitch count app as an Ad hoc game. Failure to comply will result in suspension of the coach.
Pitch Count App for all OBA Select and Rep Teams
All OBA and Select Teams must record pitch counts on a pitch count app developed by the OBA. The Baseball Ontario Pitch Count App is provided free for all Baseball Ontario teams.
- The Baseball Ontario Pitch Count app is available to anyone in Ontario to access as a guest user. Guest users can view rosters and pitch count information for any team in the province.
- Only Coaches are permitted access to the full functionality of the app, such as entering games, adding players, and adding pitch counts. Coaches may delegate access to a volunteer to enter pitch counts only.
- In order for coaches to access the app, you must be on an approved Baseball Ontario roster with a valid and unique email address. Two coaches cannot share the same email address in the system. Please email [email protected] for support. Please note this email address is not monitored 24/7, your email will be responded to as soon as possible.
- The Pitch Count app account set up is triggered by the upload of your roster into the Pitch Count system. Once you submit your roster, it must be approved by your Affiliate Registrar. As soon as it is approved and received by the OBA office with a valid email address attached to the coach, it will be uploaded into the system and you will receive an email to sign up.
- The Pitch Count app is available through the Google Play Store and the App Store.
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The OBA has posted numerous videos on how to use the pitch count app and it can be found at the following link: Courses (coachoba.ca) The following link will take you to frequently asked questions on the Pitch Count FAQ - Pitch Count | Register OBA (coachoba.ca)
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A Pitch Count User Guide can be found in the following link: Pitch Count App User Guide | Arm Care | Baseball Ontario ONDeck. The following link will take you to Frequently asked questions on the Pitch Count App Arm Care and Pitch Count Rules FAQ
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