While The Dugout Club oversaw the “RLL” program - in conjunction with RCBA for the 2022 and 2023 seasons - they decided to let the charter lapse in 2024 while working towards perhaps getting BC Minor Baseball to take a look at their Rule 12. At the time of this posting, on June 13th / 2026, nothing has significantly changed there.

While it began as an offspring of our “Just Play Ball” free program, we continue to believe that by offering a program that will have little to no travel, offered at a price point that fits with the current times, and a‍ ‍growing belief that player development and player retention are both enhanced when mostly the younger players at a critical age (11-13) are playing on fields and with rules better suited to their skill levels rather than being based on age or league affiliations is “still a thing.

While there's still many challenges ahead - some being addressed by running pilot programs with those open to new ideas and supported by Baseball B.C, the BCASF, and the Rishi and Serj Sangara Family Foundation - we believe we can keep helping to grow the game in the Lower Mainland for years to come in other ways.

For further details on this or any other baseball related questions, you can contact info@richmondbaseball.ca whether wanting to play, umpire or volunteering to help out in any aspect of "The Game".