Just Play Ball Program
The Just Play Ball Program is a Grassroots community initiative developed and run by The Dugout Club since 2015 in Richmond, BC. It’s main difference from registering with organized sports for a “Season” is the amount of flexibility it provides in attending events in order to hone your skills or just begin learning the game itself. We regularly provide either single drop-in sessions (but registering in advance) or full discounted packages ranging from 6 - 10 sessions in order to qualify for financial assistance with KidSport, Active Living Richmond, etc. Whatever and whenever you decide there’s something there that interest you and whether you initially have the needed equipment or not, we’ll do our best to accommodate you any way we can. Be it for just some extra inexpensive pre-season training for the association of your choice, or to see if you have any interest in playing this GREAT GAME in the years to come!
What was NEW for 2024 - which allowed the above to be possible - is The Dugout Club partnered with Baseball B.C, the BC Amateur Sports Fund, and the Rishi and Serj Sangara Family Foundation to support the JUST PLAY BALL programs they offer whenever the need or opportunity arises. For 2025, the City Of Richmond themselves made a commitment to once again have Brighouse Park come back to life as a place that the Community could use the ball diamond on a regular basis. While they supplied the funding for the AT Infield, much was left to bring the park to it’s full potential. Thus the ongoing efforts today for MANY to see that through. Including The Dugout Club.
Just know that all genders - regardless of skill level, playing experience, financial barriers, boundary restrictions, missed registration dates, conflicts with other sports or events restricting attendance, travel concerns, lacking confidence to at least try “The Game” a couple times - are encouraged to participate in its various programs as they develop. Even more so knowing there’s “no cuts” for almost all their programs.
For more information please see our FAQ section or contact info@justplayball.ca. For immediate concerns, please contact Serj at 604.250.3432
CURRENT PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION
What Program: JUST PLAY BALL PROGRAM (With an opportunity for ADVANCED EXTRA TRAINING on Friday Nights if #’s dictate so.) I
When: Wednesdays - Sept 3rd to Oct 8th
Who: EVERYONE 6-12 YEARS OLD (GIRLS UP TO 14)
Where: BRIGHOUSE PARK’S NEW AT TURF INFIELD @ 7840 Granville Ave, Richmond B.C
Coaches: Long time veteran Coach Grant Rimer will oversee these sessions while Serj Sangara will oversee the programs as they develop.
Equipment: Participants are encouraged to have their own, especially a helmet. However, if just wanting to “try out” the game before purchasing, The Dugout Club is able to help with gloves, bats, & even some helmets if need be... If so, please register & then email info@thedugoutclub.ca
Registration Links:
JUST PLAY BALL - SEPT / OCT 2025 - Register Here
If you’re interested in supporting these programs with a DONATION, visit our BCASF JUST PLAY BALL PAGE.
If there are any problems or issues with registration or any general questions about the Just Play Ball program please contact Serj Sangara at 604-250-3432 or info@justplayball.org
