Alberta Cal Ripken development program

*The 2026 Development Program registration is now open: Register Here

Just like our High Performance Program, our Development Program offers players an opportunity to be seen and trained by professional coaches with a common goal to better the baseball culture in Alberta. This program is for 8-9 year olds and will focus on skill development and getting kids prepared for real baseball, lead offs, and pick offs. Players participating in the Development League will get a head start towards being a part of a system designed to focus on development, play with like-minded peers at similar ability levels, while still staying primarily within local areas. Players will be expected to be evaluated and will be drafted onto teams with a primary focus towards development and growth, as an athlete and a person.

Ages 8-9

• Tuesdays and Thursdays will be designated practice days, weekends will be designated double header days
• Exceptional 7 year old's must email separately for a special request to register for the program.
• Players will play with full MLB rules (pick offs, lead offs, drop third strike) on 50ft pitching lane and 70ft base paths.
• Practices and Games will be held at Lynnwood Field and Dover Field.
• Players will be instructed by Professional Coaches
• Players will receive Cal Ripken issued practice shirts, jerseys (to be returned) hats, belts (to be returned), and socks.
• Players are responsible for providing their own baseball pants. (white)

Cost: $800.00

• Runs from late April/early May to the first week of July.

Evaluations dates are as follows:

February 16, 4:00PM-5:00PM - A
February 17, 4:00PM-5:00PM - B
February 18, 4:00PM-5:00PM - A
February 19, 4:00PM-5:00PM - B

Players must attend 2 evaluations, both an A and a B date.
A - Hitting & Defense
B- Defense

Any other questions can be directed to Ramon Valdez:
Phone: 587-573-5793
Email: ramon.valdez26@hotmail.com

*The 2026 Development Program registration is now open: Register Here