025/26 CBA Archers Winter Training Program and 2026 Baseball Season

 
 

*Athletes must complete a skills evaluation (unless already identified) to determine program fit.
Those selected for the CBA Archers Travel Teams will be placed in the Archers Advanced Winter Program as part of either Team White or Team Red.*

🧪 Tryouts for 2026 Season Teams

Dates: August 23–24, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Iron Horse Fields – Diamond #1, Langdon, AB

  • Saturday, August 23: Skills Evaluation

  • Sunday, August 24: Scrimmage (Game Play Assessment)

Recommended Age: 14–19 (Players born 2007–2012)
Younger athletes may be considered based on skill level and sibling pairing.

🗓️ Program Schedule

Duration: September 29, 2025 – February 28, 2026 (20 Weeks)
Frequency: 3 sessions per week
Spring Training Begins: March
Season Games Begin: April
Total Commitment: 10 months (October to July)

🧢 Team Group Breakdown

Group 1 – CBA Archers White Team

📍 Training Locations

  • 4M Athletic Innovations Inc.
    2010, 2600 Portland Street SE, Calgary, AB

  • Strathmore Motor Products Centre
    1150 Edgeview Road, Strathmore, AB

Training days and times rotate monthly (scheduled through TeamSnap):

October

  • Mon & Wed: 6:00–7:30 PM

  • Sat: 9:00–10:30 AM

    • Oct. 4 & 18 @ 4M

    • Oct. 11 & 25 @ Strathmore

November

  • Mon & Wed: 7:30–9:00 PM

  • Sat: 10:30 AM–12:00 PM

    • Nov. 1, 15, 29 @ 4M

    • Nov. 8 & 22 @ Strathmore (5:30–7:00 PM)

December

  • Mon & Wed: 6:00–7:30 PM

  • Sat: 9:00–10:30 AM

January

  • Mon & Wed: 7:30–9:00 PM

  • Sat: 10:30 AM–12:00 PM

    • Jan. 17 & 31 @ 4M

    • Jan. 10 & 24 @ Strathmore

February

  • Mon & Wed: 6:00–7:30 PM

  • Sat: 9:00–10:30 AM

    • Feb. 14 & 28 @ 4M

    • Feb. 7 & 21 @ Strathmore

Group 2 – CBA Archers Red Team

📍 Training Locations

  • 4M Athletic Innovations Inc.
    2010, 2600 Portland Street SE, Calgary, AB

  • Strathmore Motor Products Centre
    1150 Edgeview Road, Strathmore, AB

October

  • Mon & Wed: 7:30–9:00 PM

  • Sat: 10:30 AM–12:00 PM

    • Oct. 4 & 18 @ 4M

    • Oct. 11 & 25 @ Strathmore

November

  • Mon & Wed: 6:00–7:30 PM

  • Sat: 9:00–10:30 AM

    • Nov. 1, 15, 29 @ 4M

    • Nov. 8 & 22 @ Strathmore (4:00–5:30 PM)

December

  • Mon & Wed: 7:30–9:00 PM

  • Sat: 10:30 AM–12:00 PM

January

  • Mon & Wed: 6:00–7:30 PM

  • Sat: 9:00–10:30 AM

    • Jan. 17 & 31 @ 4M

    • Jan. 10 & 24 @ Strathmore

February

  • Mon & Wed: 7:30–9:00 PM

  • Sat: 10:30 AM–12:00 PM

    • Feb. 14 & 28 @ 4M

    • Feb. 7 & 21 @ Strathmore

Spring training times in March will be provided at a later date.

🔁 Weekly Focus Areas

  • Mondays: Pitching/Catching bullpens & conditioning

  • Wednesdays: Hitting & conditioning

  • Saturdays: Alternating hitting, fielding, and catching

💲 Program Cost

$5,250 + GST (Full program: October–July)
Includes:

  • Winter Training ($2,625 + GST)

  • 2026 Season Package ($2,625 + GST)

  • CBA Winter Apparel + 2026 Season Uniform

  • Two private bullpen sessions with Duane Ward

  • Athlete profile on CBA website (includes metrics, photo, profile)

Registration Deadline: September 15, 2025
Limited spots: Max 15–16 athletes per team

💳 Payment Options

Commitment Deposit: $500 due upon team offer (non-refundable, deducted from final cost)
Remaining $4,750 + GST can be paid via:

  • ✅ Full Payment – Due Sept 15, 2025

  • ✅ 2 Payments – Sept 15 & Feb 1

  • ✅ 4 Payments – Sept 15, Nov, Feb, Apr

  • ✅ 6 Payments – Sept 15, Nov, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr

  • ✅ 8 Payments – Sept 15, Nov–June

  • ✅ 10 Payments – Sept 15, Oct–June

Payment Methods:

  • E-transfer (Password: CBABaseball)

  • Cash

  • Cheque (Payable to: Changeup Baseball Academy)

    • Mail to: 262255 Range Road 270, Rocky View County, AB T4A 1G3

📋 Winter Program Highlights

  • Advanced skill development for athletes targeting the next level

  • Personalized throwing/hitting velocity tracking

  • Arm care, strength training, speed/agility

  • PFPs, defensive scenarios, plate approach

  • Weekly strength & conditioning

  • College recruitment support (CBA Field Level Account)

  • Player evaluations throughout the program

🚫 Holiday Closures

No sessions on:

  • October 13 (Thanksgiving)

  • November 11 (Remembrance Day)

  • December 22 – January 4 (Holiday Break)

  • February 16 (Family Day)

🧑‍🏫 Coaching Staff

  • Aaron Appleyard

  • Ryan Stromquist

  • Mike Sherman

  • Jaiden Mattock

  • Owen Zingel

  • Ed Sherman

📞 Contact Us

For questions or registration:
Phone: 403-813-5126
Email: coaches@changeupbaseball.ca
Alt Email: archers@changeupbaseball.ca