Welcome to Lucan Ilderton Minor Baseball Association (LIMBA)
Our growing program consists of the following:
5U (Blastball) - This is a co-ed tee-ball program designed to introduce children 4-5 years old to the diamond and get them familiar with a team setting. Players will typically play 1 evening per week at 6pm in the town closest to them. We try to keep the nights consistent through the season, however the day your team plays may change week to week to match up against different teams/friends. Diamonds used are at Ilderton Heritage Park for Ilderton teams and Lucan Elm St Park for Lucan teams.
Blastball is similar to tee-ball, with fun squeaker bases and age appropriate balls. Coach(es) will introduce players to the basics of hitting, catching, throwing and base running. After a short warm up of skills, teams will set up on the field and "play" 2 innings. Each player will have a chance to hit off a tee and run the bases each inning, while the entire opposing team fields the ball with direction of the coach(es).
5U season starts the week after the Victoria Day long weekend and runs for 10 weeks. Your player will be assigned to a team and you will be contacted by a volunteer coach before the season starts. We rely heavily on parent volunteers to coach. Minimal baseball experience is necessary, so if you are interested please reach out or indicate on your child's registration. Players are provided a jersey and hat. Recommended equipment is a glove, running shoes and long pants (helmet is optional but not necessary). Safety bats and modified balls are provided for each team to use. Season wraps up at the end of July with a team party and medals organized by the league Convenor/Coaches.
Thank you to Tim Horton's for sponsoring our 5U program.
7U (Jr. Rookieball) - This is a co-ed program which continues to develop baseball skills for children 6-7 years old. At 7U a pitching machine is introduced (tee still utilized if needed), using age appropriate balls and continues to foster a good team setting for players.
LIMBA assigns players to teams based on location (Lucan area teams/Ilderton area teams), but games are played against teams from both locations. Teams will typically play 1 evening per week at 6pm. We try to keep the nights consistent through the season, however the day your team plays may change week to week to match up against different teams/friends. Diamonds used are Ilderton Heritage Park, Granton & Denfield.
After a warm up of skills led by coaches, a modified game will be played. Concept and rules can be found HERE
7U season starts the week after the Victoria Day long weekend and runs to the end of July. Your player will be assigned to a team and you will be contacted by a volunteer coach before the season starts (early-mid May). If you are interested in coaching, please reach out or indicate intentions on your child's registration. Players are provided a jersey and hat. Recommended equipment is a glove, batting helmet, running shoes and long pants. Each team will have bats to use, however players can use their own if approved by the coach. Helmets must have a chinstrap and be worn by all players while batting and on the base paths. Season wraps up at the end of July with a team party and medals organized by the league Convenor/Coaches.
Thank you to Tim Horton's for sponsoring our 7U program.
9U to 18U House League Baseball - Co-ed hardball programs divided by dual age groups (9U, 11U, 13U, 15U, 18U) for children aged 8-18. These LIMBA teams compete in the BTL division of London District Baseball Association (LDBA). A typical season consists of 1 practice and 1 game per week. LIMBA teams play on home diamonds located in Lucan, Ilderton, Denfield & Granton. Other BTL associations could include North London, Oakridge & Byron. Away games would be played on diamonds at those centers. Practices/games could be weekday evenings or on weekends. The season starts in May and ends with playoff games or tournament in early August (9U playoffs are late July).
Players are provided a jersey and hat. Recommended equipment is a glove, batting helmet, running shoes or cleats, protective cup and long pants (coaches may encourage baseball specific pants and cleats to be purchased). Most players bring a personal bat that should be approved by the coach. Reach out for age appropriate bat specifications. Helmets must have a chinstrap and must be worn by all players while batting and on the base paths.
Priority is given to players who reside within our BOUNDARY.
U9 to U17 House League Softball - Girls fastpitch programs are divided by dual age groups (U9, U11, U13, U15, U17) for girls aged 8-17. These LIMBA teams compete in the London Community Softball League (CSL). Typical season consists of 1 practice and 1 game per week. LIMBA teams could play home games in Poplar Hill, Ilderton or Lucan. Practices would be on the same diamonds as home games plus Bryanston or Arva. Other CSL associations could include London (North, South, Southwest, Byron), Dorchester & DKMB. Away games would be played on diamonds at those centers. Practices/games could be weekday evenings or on weekends. Season starts in May, including a mid-season tournament in June and a season ending playoff tournament in mid-August.
Players are provided a jersey and visor. Needed equipment is a glove, batting helmet, running shoes or cleats and long pants (coaches may encourage softball specific pants and cleats to be purchased). Most players bring a personal bat that should be approved by the coach. Reach out for age appropriate bat specifications. Helmets must have a chinstrap and must be worn by all players while batting and on the base paths.
Priority can be given to players who reside within our BOUNDARY.
8U to 18U Rep/Select Baseball - LIMBA can host a full co-ed Rep baseball program of single age groups playing in the OBA Representative division of the London District Baseball Association (LDBA). LIMBA Rep teams (odd age groups, including 18U) are typically a "D" center within the Ontario Baseball Association (OBA). LIMBA Rep teams (even age groups) are typically a "B" center within the Ontario Baseball Association (OBA). AAA affiliate for Lucan Ilderton is the London Badgers program.
LIMBA can host co-ed Select baseball program of dual age groups playing in the SOBA Select division of the London District Baseball Association (LDBA). Fielded teams can change from season to season based on registration and skill at the different age groups. LDBA away centers can include, but are not limited to; London, Dorchester, Strathroy, DKMB, St. Thomas, Sarnia, Wyoming, Tillsonburg, Aylmer, Mitchell, St. Mary's and more. Seasons start in May and conclude at the end of August with LDBA playoff tournaments and OBA/SOBA provincial tournaments (if teams qualify).
Players are provided a full uniform - jersey, hat, pants or knickers (socks) and belt. Needed equipment is a glove, batting helmet with chinstrap or jaw guard, cleats, protective cup and bat. Reach out for age appropriate bat specifications.
Tryouts required. As weather permits, fall tryouts will be scheduled for all LIMBA Rep/Select teams.
Out of boundary players are permitted to tryout and be rostered to LIMBA teams with consideration by the Board of Directors. Priority is given to players who reside within our BOUNDARY.
U11 to U19 Rep Softball - LIMBA hosts a full girl’s Rep program of dual age groups playing in the Representative division of the Provincial Women's Softball Association (PWSA). Fielded teams can change from season to season based on registration and skill at the different age groups. LIMBA PWSA Rep teams mostly play out of Poplar Hill or Lucan and are categorized by skill within the PWSA. Some teams may practice in Bryanston or Arva. Seasons start in May with qualifying teams attending PWSA Provincial tournaments in August.
Players are provided a full uniform - jersey, visor, knickers, socks and belt. Needed equipment is a glove, batting helmet with chinstrap or jaw guard, cleats and bat. Reach out for age appropriate bat specifications.
Tryouts required and will be scheduled for all LIMBA Rep teams after the conclusion of the current season.
Out of boundary players are permitted to tryout and be rostered to LIMBA teams. Priority can be given to players who reside within our BOUNDARY.