13U dIVISIONs
For 2026, Layritz Baseball 13U Division is open to players born in 2013.
The 13U Division offers players the opportunity to grow their skills, compete locally, and have fun in a positive, team-focused environment.
Typically, there are 3-division levels in 13-U baseball which are;
The 13U Division offers players the opportunity to grow their skills, compete locally, and have fun in a positive, team-focused environment.
Typically, there are 3-division levels in 13-U baseball which are;
- 13-A Division
- 13-AA Division
- 13-AAA Division
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13U-a division
Players in the 13U-A division are placed into teams upon registration. Coaches within the Layritz Baseball may hold assessment before the start of the season to ensure the teams are equally divided.
Typically, there will be 12-13 players per team. If there are more than 13 players that register, but not enough to create a 2nd team, those registrants will be put on a waiting list. Players will be placed on teams on a first-come first-serve basis.
The 13U-A teams play an interlocked season with other baseball clubs in the Greater Victoria Baseball Association (GVBA), that leads to playoffs deciding the City Champions.
13U-A Baseball Annual Schedule
January to March:
April to June:
July to August:
September to October:
Typically, there will be 12-13 players per team. If there are more than 13 players that register, but not enough to create a 2nd team, those registrants will be put on a waiting list. Players will be placed on teams on a first-come first-serve basis.
The 13U-A teams play an interlocked season with other baseball clubs in the Greater Victoria Baseball Association (GVBA), that leads to playoffs deciding the City Champions.
13U-A Baseball Annual Schedule
January to March:
- Spring Season Registration: On-line registration for the spring season will likely open in February.
- Cost: The registration cost will be made available at the time of registration.
April to June:
- Spring Season: Begins the first week of April and runs through June, with playoffs starting mid-June.
- Game Locations: Layritz Park and other baseball fields located in varies areas in the capital region such as Saanich (Gordon Head Team), Langford (Triangle Team), Central Saanich, Esquimalt (Lions Team), and Oak Bay (Carnarvon Team).
- Game Schedule: Game times and frequency vary week to week. Coaches will confirm schedules after team selection.
- Game Day Schedule: 1 hour warm-ups before games, and 2 hours per game which is a total of 3 hours on-field.
July to August:
- Summer Ball: In these months, Layritz will host sandlot games where player can register and drop in once a week to play a casual drop-in style baseball.
- Fall Ball Registration: In August, fall ball registration will open for player who wish to play in the upcoming fall season.
- Cost: The registration cost will be made available at the time of registration for the summer and fall ball.
September to October:
- Fall Ball Season: Begins the first week of September and runs through the first week of October.
- Game Locations: Layritz Park and other baseball fields located in varies areas in the capital region such as Saanich (Gordon Head Team), Langford (Triangle Team), Central Saanich, Esquimalt (Lions Team), and Oak Bay (Carnarvon Team).
- Game Schedule: Game times and frequency vary week to week. Coaches will confirm schedules after team selection.
- Game Day Schedule: 1 hour warm-ups before games, and 2 hours per game which is a total of 3 hours on-field.
13U-A pROSPECTS TEam
The 13U-A Prospect Team is a team that is made up of players from the 13U-A teams and play additional games within the 13U-A season. Developing a prospect team within the league is determined at the beginning of the season and coaches will let parents know at that time whether a prospect team is going to be developed.
These games are weaved in through the weekly games within the 13U-A season or double header games are organized on the weekends.
However, the 13U-A Projects Teams do not participate in the playoffs for the city championships.
These games are weaved in through the weekly games within the 13U-A season or double header games are organized on the weekends.
However, the 13U-A Projects Teams do not participate in the playoffs for the city championships.
13U-aa division
The 13U-AA division are made of players that plays at a higher level of competition. However, these teams are not always developed annually within our association. Please check back regurlarly for updates for this division and we will most certainly provide more information by way of a newsletter or emails throughout the year if there is a possibility of developing a team for this division.
In general, the teams are developed through formal assessments held by volunteer coaches within the Layritz Baseball Association. There will be additional fees per player to cover field use, umpires, and premium uniforms.
In addition, there will be more travel required to play other teams in BC as well as participate in out-of-town tournaments.
If selected, you’ll receive a new registration link by email to complete your AA team registration.
In general, the teams are developed through formal assessments held by volunteer coaches within the Layritz Baseball Association. There will be additional fees per player to cover field use, umpires, and premium uniforms.
In addition, there will be more travel required to play other teams in BC as well as participate in out-of-town tournaments.
If selected, you’ll receive a new registration link by email to complete your AA team registration.
13U-AaA division
We currently do not offer 13U-AAA division at this time.
PLAYER BASEBALL GEAR INFORMATION
There are a variety of baseball gear that is needed by each athlete and some are included in the registration fee and some are purchased separately by each player. Below are the details.
Included in Registration Fee:
Included in Registration Fee:
- Jersey top
- Baseball hat
- Backcatcher gear that includes, helmet, backcatcher glove, chest protector and leg guards.
- Baseball cleats
- White baseball pants (must be purchased separately).
- Protective gear such as helmets, guards, cups, elbow guards, etc.
- Fielding glove
- Batting glove
- Sunglasses
- Etc.
VOLUNTEERS
Layritz Baseball is 100% volunteer-run, including coaches and team staff.
Each team aims to have:
Parent duties include:
Field Prep Day
Before the season starts, we host our annual field prep day to get the park ready for play. Many hands make light work — volunteers are always appreciated!
Each team aims to have:
- 1 Head Coach / Manager
- 1 Assistant Coach
- 1 Team Business Manager
- 2 Parent Helpers
- Must complete a Criminal Record Check (annually).
- Should hold or complete NCCP Level 1 certification (reimbursed by the Association).
- Leads practices, games, and communication.
- Attends the preseason coaches’ meeting and ensures rules are understood and followed.
- Must complete a Criminal Record Check (annually).
- Should complete NCCP Level 1 certification (reimbursed).
- Assists with practices, warm-ups, and base coaching.
- Coordinates volunteers for scorekeeping and field prep.
- Communicates team info and manages player availability.
- No record check required — just bring your glove and positive energy!
- Support coaches during practices and games.
Parent duties include:
- Scorekeeping
- Field preparation for all home games
- Concession shifts
Field Prep Day
Before the season starts, we host our annual field prep day to get the park ready for play. Many hands make light work — volunteers are always appreciated!