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The role of a Convenor is vital to the smooth operation of our summer baseball season, and we’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to step into this rewarding position! While the list of responsibilities may seem extensive, we want to assure you that the Convenor will have full support from the Winakwa board, the management team, and Southdale’s Convenor, who will be there to assist when needed.

At its core, the Convenor’s job is to ensure that our baseball teams run smoothly, providing a positive experience that aligns with the goals and values of Winnipeg Minor Baseball.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Assignment: At the start of the season, the Convenor is responsible for ensuring all players are appropriately placed on teams.
• Coach Support: Once teams are formed, the Convenor provides coaches with all necessary tools and resources to help them succeed.
• Ongoing Assistance: Throughout the season, the Convenor acts as a key support resource for teams, assisting with any challenges or concerns that arise.

While the role is important, the rewards are just as significant! You'll be making a direct impact on the success and enjoyment of our baseball players and coaches. The Convenor role ensures that everything runs smoothly, contributing to a well-organized and positive experience for all involved.

If you’re interested in becoming a Convenor or simply want to learn more, please reach out to us. We are excited to work together to make this baseball season enjoyable and successful for everyone involved.

Join us in making a difference and creating lasting memories for our community!

The Rally Cap Program is baseballs initiation program and is designed to enhance players' and coaches' first experience with the game for players 4-7 years old. Teams are typically made up of 6-8 players.

Winakwa will be offering Rally Cap baseball on Monday and Wednesday evenings. If your child would like to play baseball but is unable to play on Monday and Wednesday evenings, we will place them on a neighboring community club team who is playing on Tuesday and Thursday nights. In your registration, simply add in the “Notes” section that your player would like to play on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If we have enough players register to make two teams, we will happily also have a Winakwa team play on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

All Rally Cap players will participate in the Bonivital Jamboree (date & location TBA). This is a fun filled day of activities, baseball games, food and celebration.

Games are 60 minutes in length, and 3 teams participate together during this 60 minutes.  

• The time is broken into 3-20 minutes sessions.  During one session, two teams will play a game while the third team has a practice.  The teams then rotate.  
• In one hour, the teams will each play 2-20 minute games and have 20 minutes of practice time.  
• The games themselves are generally one inning long.  
  • One team will be at bat, and all of the players have the chance to hit during their team's at-bat.  
  • A coach will pitch to the batter (generally from one knee, and overhand).  If after 5 pitches the batter has not put the ball into play, a hitting tee is used for the       player to hit.  
  • The batter and baserunners advance one base at a time.  
  • The other team is in the field playing defence.  Fielders are encouraged to field, throw, and attempt to make a "baseball play" to their best of their abilities.  Fielders will rotate positions every few batters.  
  • After everyone on the hitting team has had an at-bat, the hitting and fielding teams switch for the other team to have their at-bat.

For schedules, times, and locations please see: Baseball Manitoba

Coaches are the cornerstone of the sport experience for young players and thus essential for the success of youth sport programs in our community. If you are interested in volunteering as a coach, please let us know when registering online. Ideally, we like to have three coaches willing to volunteer from each team. It makes the practices and games much more active and “many hands definitely make light work”.