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RCBA is excited to announce that Justin Thorsteinson will be joining us as a player development coach. Throughout the season, Justin will be working with our teams to build skills and share his experience with our players.
Coach Profile-Justin Thorsteinson
Justin is a Richmond native who began his baseball journey with the Richmond City Baseball Association at age 5, playing through to age 14. He developed through the local system before advancing to high-performance baseball at both the collegiate and international levels.
He went on to play NCAA Division I baseball at Oregon State University and the University of Minnesota, competing as both a pitcher and a hitter. As a left-handed pitcher, he reached velocities of 95 mph and spent three years with the Canadian Junior National Team, representing Team Canada at international events, including the 2019 WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup in Korea.
Now returning to RCBA, Justin is focused on helping young athletes build strong fundamentals, refine their mechanics, and translate high-level playing experience into clear, practical instruction for player development.
RCBA is proud to announce a Challenger Baseball event in Richmond on May 16th.
This is a Jay’s Care adaptive program run in partnership with Little League Canada and Baseball Canada, specifically designed to empower children, youth and adults living with physical and/or cognitive disabilities. The following PDFs have information about the program and how to sign up.
Challenger Baseball Richmond 2026
Please contact challengerbaseball@richmondcitybaseball.ca with any questions.
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026
5:00–6:15 PM (Check-in 4:45 PM)
Richmond Olympic Oval
Just bring comfy clothes, runners & a water bottle — we’ll provide the rest!
Limited paid parking available onsite.
Alternate options & real-time capacity: richmondoval.ca/facility/getting-here
Pick-ups/drop-offs on River Road only.
No stopping at accessible stalls without a permit.
Come out, have fun, and see why so many kids love baseball with RCBA!
Register here: go.teamsnap.com/forms/509728In celebration of the Blue Jays playing in the World Series, we’re kicking things off with an Early Bird 2026 Registration contest!
Starting today (Game 1), every registration will be entered to win a FREE registration for the 2026 season!
Here’s how it works:
- You’ll receive one entry for every Blue Jays World Series game played from the day you register onward.
- For example, if you register today and the series goes to Game 7, you’ll get 7 entries.
- If you register tomorrow and the series goes to Game 5, you’ll get 4 entries (Games 2–5).
Limited time offer! The earlier you register, the more entries you’ll earn — Register throughout the duration of the World Series for your chance to win!
Let’s cheer on the Jays and get ready for another great season of Richmond City Baseball!
Please follow the link to Register!
Richmond Chuckers Early Bird 2026 Registration Form
Know someone who wants to try baseball? We’re hosting a Try Baseball event on December 6th.
It’s a great chance for new players to learn the basics and fall in love with the game. The best part? It’s totally free! Please share with friends and neighbors who may want to attend!
- 5U – 7U from 5:30pm – 6:45pm
- 8U – 13U running from 7pm – 8:15pm.
Location is Blundell Elementary Gym
If you’re interested, sign up here.
Click the following link to check out the newsletter for some great info.
2024 Start of Season Newsletter
In this edition:
– Welcome Letter from President
– Division & Team Overview
– 2024 Special Events
– New Umpire Guidelines
– Sponsorship Recognition
The Coaches Caravan is coming to Richmond on March 25th @ Latrace Field!
The following are the timeslots and divisions:
- 5U to 9U Divisions 5:00 – 6:30pm
- 11U and 13U Divisions 6:30 – 8:00pm
RCBA encourages all coaches, players and parents to attend this free event.
Visit the Coaching section of our website for all the info.
Click the following link to check out the newsletter for some great info on the upcoming season!
In this edition:
– Get Started with Coaching
– Important Dates for Tryouts & Evaluations
– Volunteer Opportunities
– Equipment Tips & Donations
– Chuckers Clothing Store
The early bird registration for 2024 Spring Season will be available starting December 1, 2023!
The following are the fees for each division. These fees will increase after the early bird period expires on Dec 31st.
5U (born in 2019) Price: C$100.00
6U (born in 2018) Price: C$150.00
7U (born in 2017) Price: C$175.00
8U (born in 2016) Price: C$215.00
9U (born in 2015) Price: C$215.00
11U (born in 2013 or 2014) Price: C$250.00
13U (born in 2011 or 2012) Price: C$275.00
15U (born in 2009 or 2010) Price: C$350.00
18U (born in 2006, 2007, 2008, or Aug-Dec 2005) Price: C$400.00
The Just Play Ball program is a Grasroots initiative developed and run by The Dugout Club since 2015 in Richmond, BC. All genders are encouraged to participate in its various programs offered throughout the year. Whether you currently play baseball or not, whether you belong to this association or that, come on out and “JUST PLAY BALL”. It’s exciting and a whole field of FUN if we all make it that way!
Please see the following for more information and links to the registration form: