Bat Rules
Finalized Updated 2024 BC Baseball Bat Rules:
19.04 Bats
7U 30 inch, 2 5/8 inch max diameter, unlimited length/weight drop – bats with greater than 2 1⁄4 in. barrel diameter must be marked “USABB or stamped with BPF 1.15” (Bat Performance Factor)
9U 30 inch, 2 5/8 inch max diameter, unlimited length/weight drop - bats with greater than 2 1⁄4 in. barrel diameter must be marked “USABB” or stamped with BPF 1.15” (Bat Performance Factor)
10U & 11U 32 inch, 2 3/4 inch max diameter, unlimited length/weight drop - Must have
"USSSA 1.15 BPF (Bat Performance Factor)" stamp OR "USA" Stamp
13U 32 inch, 2 3/4 inch max diameter, -10 max length/weight drop, marked BPF 1.15” or “USABB”
15U A/AA 2 3/4 inch max diameter, max -10 weight to length ratio, composite, aluminum or wood combination
15U AAA -10 max length/weight drop, Wood, Bamboo or Wood Composite
18U AA -3 max length/weight drop, and marked “BBCOR
18U AAA/College Prep Wood, Bamboo or Wood Composite
Wood, bamboo and wood composite bats are permitted in all divisions.
Wood composite bats include wood bats with fiberglass sheathing and wood barreled bats with composite handles.
All LMBA Coaches - Certification Requirements
Starting in the 2024 spring season, LMBA is asking all coaches to complete the Coaching Association of Canada's Safe Sport Training.
Anyone involved in sport should be able to thrive and perform at their best without fear of abuse, neglect or maltreatment. Creating safe sport environments that provide those conditions is a collective effort - one that requires proper training so people can recognize maltreatment and prevent or address it,
Click here to go to the CAC Safe Sport website to take the training.