Tournament Baseball at Dunbar Little League

Overview

Summer tournament baseball offers an exciting and competitive experience for players and coaches, allowing them to develop their skills through exhibition games and tournaments against other little league associations.

2025 Tournament Team Rosters

All-Star Teams

All-Star Teams are official District Little League tournament teams competing at the highest level within their respective age groups:

• 11/12 All-Stars
• 9/10 All-Stars

Eligibility:

To be eligible for an All-Star Team, players must:

• Meet the age requirement
• Reside or attend school within DLL District 1 boundaries
• Have played on a DLL team during the regular season

Selects Teams

Selects Teams provide a competitive post-season playing experience. DLL commonly fields the following teams:

• 11 Selects
• 9 Selects
• 8 Selects

Eligibility:

Players must have played on a DLL team during the regular season and meet the age requirements.

Player Commitment

• The Summer Tournament Season runs from the end of the regular season until late July.
• Practices begin before the end of the regular season.
• Players and families must be prepared for significant time commitments.

Commitment Expectations:

• All-Star Teams: 6–7 times per week (practices, games, tournaments)
• Selects Teams: 3–5 times per week

Player Selection Process

DLL uses an evaluation process that includes:

• Regular season performance assessment by coaches
• Feedback from T21 coaches from Sunday development sessions

A Selection Committee of independent board members will appoint a Head Coach, who will then review player evaluations and propose final team selections.

Selection factors include:

• Eligibility
• Skill level
• Position needs
• Sportsmanship
• Commitment and availability

More information on assessments will be shared during the regular season.

Head Coach Selection

The DLL board will select Head Coaches for each team through a Selection Committee. Coaches must submit an application, with deadlines announced during the regular season. Head Coaches will be approved by the Board of Directors, typically by mid-May.

Team Information

11/12 All-Stars

• Age: 11–12
• High commitment level (6–7 days per week)
• Competes in District 1 Tournament (early July)
• If advancing, potential participation in Provincials (late July), Nationals, and the Little League World Series (August)
• No guarantee of equal playing time

9/10 All-Stars

• Age: 9–10
• High commitment level (6–7 days per week from mid-June to late July)
• Competes in District 1 Tournament (early July)
• District winners advance to Provincials
• No guarantee of equal playing time

11 Selects

• Age: 11
• Roster: 11–14 players
• Commitment: 3–5 days per week
• Exhibition games and tournaments through late July
• Flexible roster substitutions possible

9 Selects

• Age: 9 (exceptional 8s considered)
• Roster: 11–14 players
• Commitment: 3–5 days per week
• Exhibition games and tournaments through late July
• Flexible roster substitutions possible

8 Selects

• Age: 8 (exceptional 7s considered)
• Roster: 11–14 players
• Format: Pitching machine play
• Commitment: 3–5 days per week
• Exhibition games and tournaments through late July
• Flexible roster substitutions possible

All-Star and Select Team Fees

• Additional fees apply to cover expenses such as jerseys, umpires, tournament fees, and professional coaching.
• Fees range from $250–$750, with extra costs for teams traveling to tournaments.
• Financial assistance is available to ensure all players have the opportunity to participate. Contact the Postseason Coordinator at postseason@dunbarbaseball.ca for support.

For more details and updates, please check with your team’s coach or the DLL Board.