BAT REGULATIONS
Where non-wood bats are permitted, only approved BBCOR stamped non-wood bats in the 18U and above categories will be permitted for use.
Community Leagues will follow the 'A' category bat regulations for each age group.
*Wood or Wood Composite Bats Only
11U A / 11U AA
Maximum Differential
None
Maximum Diameter
2 3/4
Maximum Length
32"
USSSA 1.15 and USABB bats will both approved for play under Baseball Canada rules for the 11U and under categories. This allows for all previous and current 2-1/4", 2-5/8" and 2-3/4" USSSA 1.15 certifed bats to be used.
13U A / 13U AA / 13U AAA
Maximum Differential
-10
Maximum Diameter
2 3/4
Maximum Length
34"
For 13U, a max barrel of 2-3/4" with (i) a 1.15 BPF (Bat Performance Factor) or (ii) USA Baseball Model. For the 13U age category, using up to a -10 length/weight differential is permitted.
15U A / 15U AA & GIRLS
Maximum Differential
-5
Maximum Diameter
2 3/4
Maximum Length
34"
15U AAA*
Maximum Differential
N/A
Maximum Diameter
2 5/8
Maximum Length
34"
*15U AAA is wood or wood composite only bats
18U A
Maximum Differential
-3
Maximum Diameter
2 5/8
Maximum Length
34"
Where non-wood bats are permitted, only approved "BBCOR" stamped non-wood bats in 18U and above categories will be permitted for use.
18U A will require the use of BBCOR stamped non-wood bats or wood or wood composite only bats.
18U AA*
Maximum Differential
N/A
Maximum Diameter
2 5/8
Maximum Length
35"
*18U AA is wood or wood composite only bats
18U AAA*
Maximum Differential
N/A
Maximum Diameter
2 5/8
Maximum Length
36"
*18U AAA is wood or wood composite only bats
18U WOMEN
Maximum Differential
-5
Maximum Diameter
2 3/4
Maximum Length
35"
22U / SENIOR AA*
Maximum Differential
N/A
Maximum Diameter
2 5/8
Maximum Length
36"
*22U and Senior is wood or wood composite only bats
22U / SENIOR AAA*
Maximum Differential
N/A
Maximum Diameter
2 5/8
Maximum Length
36"
*22U and Senior is wood or wood composite only bats
22U / SENIOR WOMEN
Maximum Differential
-5
Maximum Diameter
2 3/4
Maximum Length
35"
*Wood or composite only
For 13U, 16U Girls, Junior Women and Senior Women National Championships, a max barrel of 2 3/4” with (i) a 1.15 BPF (Bat Performance Factor) or (ii) USA Baseball Model with BBCOR “wood like” BPF is permitted. For the 13U National Championships using up to a minus 10 length/weight differential is permitted. For 16U Girls, Junior Women and Senior Women National Championships using up to a minus 5 length/weight differential is permitted.
USSSA 1.15 and USABB bats will be both approved for play under Baseball Canada rules for the 11U and under categories. This allows for all previous & current 2 1/4”, 2 5/8” and 2 3/4” USSSA 1.15 certified bats to be used.
All Post Provincial Championships (Western Canada Championships and Baseball Canada National Championships) for categories 15U ‘AAA’ and above are wood or wood composite bat only Championships.
The 17U Canada Cup Championship is a wood bat only championship.
15U and 18U Girls are eligible to use up to a -5 bat with a barrel no more then 2 3/4” diameter. Girls using bats that are NOT -3 must have them clearly marked (colored tape around handle). Umpires must be notified of this bat prior to the game.