about coquitlam little league

Coquitlam Little League was founded in 1955. Since then, CLL has offered competitive and community baseball for children and youth in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Burnaby, and Maple Ridge.

Coquitlam has a long tradition of success and player development while staying true to Little League roots. One of the only programs that offer regular season opportunities for 4-16 year olds and postseason (all-star) opportunities for 8-16 year olds, Coquitlam regularly graduates players to College, University, and other competitive leagues.

guiding principles

After research, evaluation and consultation, the Coquitlam Little League Board of Directors is proud to share a set of guiding principles that will help guide the decision-making process:

  • Support a fun, encouraging community for all families

  • Offer players an opportunity for success at their respective skill level

  • Maximize opportunities for players to have in-game experience.

  • Maximize opportunities for players to develop their baseball knowledge and skills to help them reach their full potential.

  • Offer a postseason program that competes at a National level.

  • Increase lifelong participation by encouraging responsibility and offering opportunities to volunteer.

why coquitlam little league?

Coquitlam Little League is known across Canada for the quality program offered to all players and the community that supports them. The League supports all players from their first day of Blastball to their last day of Big League by listening to families and offering opportunities other organizations cannot.

top notch resources

Coquitlam Little League is one of the few organizations that has a batting cage. In fact, we have two, including an indoor batting cage that is used for off-season and rainy day opportunities. CLL believes in providing players with the best uniforms and equipment on the market; regularly upgrading uniforms and equipment so all players are treated to the best resources available. Blue Mountain Park and Mackin Yard are considered to be two of the best baseball diamonds in Metro Vancouver. Our dedication to continuous improvement and passion to provide all players with the best experience possible make CLL an organization that many others look to.

sense of community

Coquitlam Little League extends our reach to families beyond the game between the lines. Our League has a rich history of having a strong community presence. As a cornerstone in the Tri-Cities area, we are known for hosting some of the best tournaments across Canada and engaging the community by supporting our community partners and hosting events like parent pub nights and family outdoor movie nights. Many coaches in our 13+ divisions are former players who volunteer to give back to the baseball community.

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Coach & player development

As one of the only baseball leagues to have their own indoor batting cage, year-round development opportunities are offered at a low cost to families. CLL is dedicated to providing coaches and players clinics, resources, and training within by bringing in special instructors with college and professional experience.

4-6 year olds

We know families are busy and do what we can to make the baseball season fun and barrier-free. Players in the Mini-Minor division are able to choose what days of the week they would like to play (Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu) and all of their games are played at the same park. The Blastball division plays at Mackin Park on Wednesdays and the Mini-Minor division plays at Hartley Field. Both the Blastball and Mini-Minor Divisions are facilitated by a paid instructor with extensive knowledge of baseball and developmentally appropriate activities.

7-12 year olds

As kids get older, they get to play with their friends who are the same age and skill level. Most of the games are played out of Mackin Park. With multiple fields, Mackin Park is the perfect location for families with multiple children who are playing at the same time and all 'home' games are played out of this park. Players 8 and older (and some 7's if there's room) also get postseason opportunities. Postseason is optional for players who want to try out to play competitive baseball against players from around the Lower Mainland. Postseason for 9/10 year olds includes a District Championship tournament with the winner advancing to the Provincial Championship tournament. The 11/12 year old postseason team plays in their own District Championship tournament with the winner advancing to the Provincial Championship tournament. The winner of the Provincial Championship represents British Columbia at the Canadian Championship tournament where the winner goes to the famous World Series that we see on TV each summer.

13-16 year olds

13-16 Year Olds play predominantly out of the beautiful Blue Mountain Park with postseason opportunities at all levels. Away games are mainly within the Lower Mainland, with some teams going to the Island. The Intermediate, Junior, and Senior divisions also have a Provincial, Canadian and World Series tournament which gives players the chance to play at a high profile level.

board of directors

Coquitlam Little League is run by volunteers. This includes our Board of Directors, who give hundreds of hours of their own time each year to help provide the best possible experience for all the players and families in our league, on and off the field, regardless of age or skill level. Please reach out to the appropriate person if you have questions. If you're not sure who to contact, email info@coquitlamlittleleague.ca will direct you to the right person.

division coordinators

Coquitlam Little League alumni

  • Curtis Taylor

    ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (2016)

  • DAVID OTTERMAN

    MILWAUKEE BREWERS (2012)

  • David Kington Cardinals

    DAVID KINGTON

    ST. LOUIS CARDINALS (2009)

  • MICHAEL CROUSE

    TORONTO BLUE JAYS (2008)

  • SHAWN BOWMAN

    NEW YORK METS (2002)

  • CAM ARONETZ

    LA DODGERS (1991)

  • DON GURNIAK

    MONTREAL EXPOS (1970)

PAST CHAMPIONS

  • Sr Provincials (A's)

  • Jr Provincials (A's)
    Int Provincials (A's)
    Little League Districts (A's)
    Little League Provincials (A's)
    Little League Canadians (A's)

  • Sr Provincials (D3 Warriors)
    Jr Provincials (D3 All Stars)
    Int Canadians (D3 Vipers)

  • 9/10 Districts (A's)
    Jr Provincials (D3 All Stars)
    Sr Canadians (D3 Warriors)

  • 9/10 Districts (A's)
    9/10 Provincials (A's)
    Sr Provincials (D3 Warriors)

  • BL Provincials (D3 Chiefs)

  • BL Canadians (D3 Chiefs)
    BL Provincials (D3 Chiefs)
    Sr Provincials (D3 Cyclones)

  • BL Provincials (D3 Chiefs)
    Sr Provincials (D3 Cyclones)
    9/10 Districts (A's)

  • BL Provincials (D3 Chiefs)

  • Jr Canadians (A's)
    Jr Provincials (A's)
    BL Provincials (D3 Chiefs)

  • Jr Canadians (A's)
    Jr Provincials (A's)
    BL Provincials (D3 Chiefs)
    Sr Provincials (A's)

  • Jr Canadians (A's)
    BL Canadians (D3 Chiefs)
    BL Provincials (D3 Chiefs)

  • BL Canadians (D3 Chiefs)
    BL Provincials (D3 Chiefs)

  • Little League Districts (A's)
    Little League Provincials (A's)
    BL Canadians (D3 Chiefs)
    BL Provincials(D3 Chiefs)

  • BL Canadians (D3 Chiefs)
    BL Provincials (D3 Chiefs)

  • BL Canadians (D3 Chiefs)
    BL Provincials (D3 Chiefs)

  • BL World Series (D3 Orioles)
    BL Canadians (D3 Orioles)
    BL Provincials (D3 Orioles)

  • Jr Canadians (A's)
    BL Canadians (D3 Chiefs)

  • Jr Canadians (A's)

  • Little League Districts (A's)

  • Little League Canadians (A's)
    Little League Provincials (A's)
    Little League Districts (A's)

  • Little League Districts (A's)

  • Little League Districts (A's)

  • Little League Districts (A's)

  • Little League Districts (A's)

  • Little League Districts (A's)

  • Little League Provincials (A's)
    Little League Districts (A's)

  • Little League Districts (A's)

Honouring Our History.

Lifetime members

Claudio Antoniali
Larry Park
Bob Bowman
Gerald Otterman
The Bowman Family
Louise Swan
Kelly Yorko
Ray Veltin
George Fengler

Wes Taylor
Don Gurniak
Greg Teasdale
Bill Park
Mike Waggett
Jim Rogers
Carol Veltin
Steve Tickner (2021)
Dan Malicki (2022)
Mark Edwards (2022)

past presidents

Sandon Fraser | 2016 - Present
Harry Warren | 2015 - 2016
Ray Veltin | 2013 - 2015
Wes Taylor | 2011 - 2013
Gerald Otterman | 2008 - 2011

affiliations

District 3 Little League - Local Division Website for District 3 LIttle League

Little League BC - Provincial Website for Little League BC

Little League Canada - National Website for Little League Canada

Little League - International Site for Little League