ROSTER REPLACEMENTS

In the event that a team loses a player for the long term, that team may apply to Baseball Alberta for a roster replacement, according to Roster Replacement Rules (below). All Roster Replacement applications will need to be delivered to the Baseball Alberta Office by 4 pm at least 4 business days prior to needing the player for a game and must include a $25 processing fee and supporting documents (medical note, letter from family indicating they are moving from the area, etc.).

• Teams requesting replacements in 18U and lower categories must obtain the authorization of the Registrar, whenever a team’s roster is reduced to fewer than 12 players (15 players for 18U ‘AAA’) because of injuries, death, or players having moved from the area. Replacement players may be added as required up to a 12 player maximum (15 player maximum for 18U ‘AAA’).

• The sole objective of allowing a team to replace injured or deceased players, or players having moved (from the area) under this rule, is to ensure that the remaining players on the team are not in the position of having to forfeit a game due to a shortage of players.

• A replacement player must be registered with Baseball Alberta in the current playing year as of June 1st but cannot be from a higher division of play or be on any other provincial roster. A player on a suspended team shall remain eligible for replacement as per replacement guidelines.

• A player who has been placed on a disabled list must be supported by a medical certificate. Replacement players not dropped shall be considered part of the original roster.

• A player who has moved from the area and can no longer participate with the original team may be required to provide proof of residency.

• Roster replacement players will not be considered for addition to rosters after 4 pm on the Monday prior to the team’s Provincial Championships.