IMBA REP AND SELECT PROGRAMS

The IMBA is extremely proud of the growth of our organization, including our player development emphasis which has resulted in a still growing, but very competitive Rep and Select program across multiple age divisions.   Jump to your specific area of interest below:

Key Program Highlights

• The IMBA has 14 Select/Rep teams in 2024 (8 Rep and 6 Select) spanning from 9U to 22U
• 150+ players are participating on these teams for the 2024 season
• All of our Rep and Select Teams participated in Winter Training, most beginning in November.  Each team had guaranteed time in a gym once per week to work out together over the winter leading up to the outdoor season in May.

Select Program

The Select program is intended as a bridge for developing players between House League and Rep level play.  Select is more competitive than House League play, but less so than Rep Level play.  Select teams are operated in much the same way as Rep teams in that the coaches are typically more experienced, there is a team manager, fundraising is required to cover additional team related costs (eg. tournaments, incremental training, etc.), there is a tryout process, and players are expected to participate in Winter Training with their team.  

Our Select teams participate in the YSBA Loop (York Simcoe Baseball Association) so there is travel throughout Simcoe and York Region for away games, as well as tournaments.  Historically Select teams have practiced once or twice during the week in-season, with games predominantly on weekends.

We would encourage all players who are developing in our house league program to tryout for Select as a first step towards Rep level play.

Rep Program

The Rep program is our highest level of play in Innisfil.  Rep baseball is the most competitive level of play we offer in Innisfil at this time (currently we do not offer Elite teams).  Within Rep there are different levels of competition from A ball to AAA ball (most competitive level of players).  Our rep team players can expect more experienced coaches (There are OBA coaching requirements in place), a team manager, fundraising activities to cover additional team-related costs (eg. tournaments, incremental training, etc.), a tryout process, and participation in Winter Training with their team.  

Our Rep teams participate in the YSBA Loop (York Simcoe Baseball Association) so there is travel throughout Simcoe and York Region for away games, as well as tournaments.  Rep teams typically practice once a week during the season with at least one game per week (typically weekdays).  Most rep teams participate in 2-4 tournaments per year as well as the end of season playoffs.

Availability of teams each year depends on coaching and player interest level/numbers

Rep and Select Tryouts

Innisfil Minor Baseball holds our Rep and Select Tryouts in September of each year (upon conclusion of the current season).  Select and Rep coaches are typically selected in August each year.  Tryout schedules will typically be posted on our website by the end of August of each season.  The IMBA charges a  tryout fee for each player trying out.   All players MUST register online prior to the tryouts.  Once you have paid your tryout fee, you are eligible to participate in any of our tryouts. If you are from another baseball center (not residing in Innisfil) and wish to tryout for one of our rep teams, please ensure you aware of the YSBA release policy at your age group.

Costs

Registration fees for Select and Rep teams are significantly higher than for our house league program due to increased operational costs (additional diamond time, tournaments, higher quality uniforms, winter training, association fees, etc.).

Typically costs range from around $650 up to around $1000

In addition, there are typically additional costs associated with being on a Rep or Select team which are usually funded through team-related sponsorship and fundraising.