GLL's Summer Baseball program is competitive at all levels from Minor to Senior divisions, however it is developmental at the National team level and allows for all players to participate.  It also builds on the Spring program, providing an opportunity to play baseball in July and August. The program is open to all of our Spring players who reside or go to school in our catchment area – please see the Where We Play page.

Interlock Schedule Divisions: MINOR, MAJOR, JUNIOR, SENIOR

In general, your child must participate in their designated age division as Little League International rules are very strict for the summer competitive season for most divisions. If there are more players interested than can be accommodated in Glebe, we will refer players to other leagues that have space available. Every effort will be made to place all players who wish to play summer ball on a baseball team. While we try to include as many players as possible, it can be necessary to release players. Usually this will be due to numbers, for example 17 registrants which is too many for one baseball team but not enough for two.

In the summer divisions, Glebe plays in the Ottawa Summer Interlock baseball league with teams from other Ottawa area Little Leagues in District 6 (Carleton Russell, Prescott Russell, South Ottawa, Orleans) and District 2 (Ottawa West, East Nepean, Kanata).

Each age division will typically form either 1, 2 or maybe 3 summer baseball teams, however if there is enough interest we will attempt to field enough teams to meet the interest. There are no set nights for summer ball however baseball games are held during the week with occasional weekend games when necessary due to field availability.

Tournament or All Star Teams:

Glebe will field Tournament baseball teams at Major, and Minor levels in 2023.  The Tournament Teams represent our league in the World Wide Little League Baseball Tournament which starts with the District 6 playdowns and continues on to Provincial, Canadian and World Series Championships for the successful teams. Players on this team need to be available and committed to many baseball practices in preparation for district competition and are expected to be available for all district, provincial and national baseball games. Parents/players will be asked to sign a commitment letter to ensure a full understanding of the required commitment.

In order to be eligible for selection to a Tournament baseball team, players must have played in 60% or more of the regular season scheduled baseball games in that same division of play (not including playoffs). They must also meet residency requirements.

Tournament teams will also participate in the Summer Interlock Baseball League with other teams from their Divisions in the Ottawa Area. The summer baseball league has 2 games per week, one home and one away plus tournaments on some weekends.

Minor Division:

• Most summer teams are selected via a mix of the Convener’s assessment of Spring Ball performance, Spring Sort Outs and Summer try outs.
• A player must have played at least 50% of Spring Ball games to be considered for a summer team.
• For 2023, at the Minor level, there will likely be one Tournament (“All-Star“) team and one “National” team.
• Players on the Tournament (“All-Star“), and “National” Interlock teams represent GLL in the Summer Interlock Program where they play competitive teams from other leagues within Ottawa’s Districts 2 and 6. The schedule is 2 games plus 1 practice/ week throughout the summer.
• The Tournament team represents GLL in District playoffs and, possibly, at regional provincial national, and international tournaments.

​As is typical for competitive teams, additional expenses will be incurred to cover tournament costs and possibly other team activities that are over and above summer registration fees.  The Minors Convener and the Head coaches will be able to advise parents of the additional fees associated with participating on Tournament teams.

Major Division:

• Most summer teams are selected via a mix of the Convener’s assessment of Spring Ball performance, Spring Sort Outs and Summer try outs.
• A player must have played at least 50% of Spring Ball games to be considered for a summer team.
• For 2023, at the Major level, there will likely be two teams in summer play, a Tournament (“All-Star“), and one “National” tier team.
• Players on the Tournament (“All-Star“), and National tier Interlock teams represent GLL in the Summer Interlock Program where they play competitive teams from other leagues within Ottawa’s Districts 2 and 6. The schedule is 2 games plus 1 practice/ week throughout the summer.
• The Tournament team represents GLL in District playoffs and, possibly, at regional provincial national, and international tournaments.

​As is typical for competitive teams, additional expenses will be incurred to cover tournament costs and possibly other team activities that are over and above summer registration fees.  The Majors Convener and the Head coaches will be able to advise parents of the additional fees associated with participating on Tournament teams.

Junior Division:

GLL will attempt to field a Juniors team for Summer Ball at the National level.  Play will be conditional on sufficient levels of player interest and coaching availability.  Juniors will play an interlock schedule similar to that used in 2023 Spring Ball

Senior Division:

GLL will attempt to field a Seniors team for Summer Ball at the National level.  Play will be conditional on sufficient levels of player interest and coaching availability.  Seniors will play an interlock schedule similar to that used in 2023 Spring Ball

Equipment/gear required: (Minors and above)

•  Baseball glove is required
•  Running shoes are acceptable; but many kids prefer baseball cleats
•  Athletic support (“cup”) for all players
• GLL provides a few bats to each team. If players have their own, they are encouraged to bring them
•  GLL provides a few batting helmets to each team. Again, if players have their own, they are encouraged to bring them.
• GLL provides catching equipment for each team

REFUND POLICY

• Registration until six weeks before program start: 100% refund
• Between four and six weeks before program start: 100% refund, less $25.00 administration fee
• Between one month and one week before program start: 50% refund
• Less than one week before program start: 0% refund

Exceptions to this policy may be granted by the GLL Board based on additional information submitted by the parent.

Further Information:

If you need further information on any GLL Summer Ball program offered in any GLL Division, please contact, Allan Martel at allanmartel@allanmartelconsulting.com or at 613-890-3651.