2026 13U National ChampionshipsAug 20-23   Woodstock, Ontario

2026 13U National Championships

The Woodstock Minor Baseball Association, in collaboration with the city of Woodstock, is proud to host the 13U National Championship that will be held August 20-25, 2026 in Woodstock Ontario at Southside Park. This event will feature 12 teams made up of the best baseball players 13 years and under in all of Canada.

Host requests that all teams arrive at the airport by 12:00pm or at the hotel by 3:30pm Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Arrival at the hotel can be as late as 4:00pm however 3:30pm is encouraged where possible. Player, coach, chef-de-mission, umpire and official credentials will be provided Wednesday afternoon in advance of the Welcome Night activities. Players, coaches, chefs-de-mission, umpires and officials are requested to wear their credentials at all events and activities when not participating.

Welcome Night

All players, coaches, chefs de mission, umpires and officials are asked to attend the welcome event being held Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4:30pm at Southside Park in the heart of Woodstock featuring:

• A barbecue dinner for all players, coaches, chefs de mission, umpires and officials
• The Rawlings ICON Homerun Derby

Parents and others are invited to attend the welcome night events at no charge. Barbecue items will be available for purchase and a licensed beverage area will be available for those 19 and over.

Rawlings ICON Homerun Derby

All players and coaches are expected to be present at the Rawlings ICON Homerun Derby that will be begin Wednesday, August 19 at 5:30PM

The Rawlings ICON Homerun Derby will be West vs East. Team West includes BC1, BC2 AB, ON1, ON2 and Host. Team East includes QC1, QC2, NS, PE, NB and NL

Each team will nominate a batter to represent their provincial team. Each batter will select their own pitcher for the competition. The organizing committee will reach out to the head coach for batter and pitcher details.

• Round 1
  • 12 batters (1 from each province)
  • 90 second round
• Round 2
  • 6 batters (top three from Team West and top three from Team East)
  • 90 second round
• Round 3
  • 2 batters (top batter from Team West vs top batter from Team East)
  • 90 second Round + 60 second timeout

Pre-Championship Meetings

The pre-championship coaches meeting will be held Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 7:30pm at the Woodstock Holiday Inn in the Thames / Oxford room (main floor east hallway)

The pre-championship umpires meeting will be held Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 8:00pm at the Woodstock Holiday Inn Hospitality Room (basement level)

Travel To Woodstock

All teams travelling as a group into theses airports will be picked up by the host:

• London International Airport – 35 minutes from Woodstock Hotels via HWY 401
• Region of Waterloo International Airport – 40 minutes from Woodstock Hotels via HWY 401
• John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport – 44 minutes from Woodstock Hotels via HWY 403
• Toronto Pearson International Airport – 90 to 120 minutes from Woodstock Hotels via HWY 401 

* The host prefers London, Waterloo or Hamilton airports if possible

The host will reach out for flight schedules and other information in July / August

Livestream

Livestreaming of the event is available for purchase (link coming). A full tournament pass or daily passes are will be available. Personal cameras or other streaming devices may not be affixed to the backstop or other portions of the perimeter fencing.

Fields

The Championship will be held at Woodstock Southside Park East and West 192 Old Wellington St S, Woodstock, ON N4S 3L3. 

Concessions

The tournament will be running a BBQ concession on site.

7:00AM to 11:00AM

• Everyday – Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Jakemans Maple Syrup, Breakfast Sandwiches, fruit, coffee and juice

11:00AM to 9:00PM

The menu will feature standards everyday including hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries, poutine plus a daily special:

• Thursday Aug 20 - smoked pulled pork on a bun
• Friday Aug 21 - smoked brisket on a bun
• Saturday Aug 22 – fish and chips

The tournament site is fully encliosed and liquor licensed for those 19 years of age and over.

There also may be food trucks in the park, however they are not associated with the tournament. We hope that you will consider eating at our concession or at one of the restaurants featured in our program.

Opening Ceremonies

All coaches and players must be present at the opening ceremonies that will be held on Thursday, August 20 at 6:00PM. Details regarding transportation and arrival times will be provided in advance of the event.

Tickets

All Baseball Canada Championships are ticketed events. All non-participant attendees are required to purchase tickets to attend*. Without this revenue, host organizations would not be able to operate these events. We thank you for your patronage!

* Entrance is free for children 12 years and under if they are accompanied by a paying adult.

Tickets will be available for online purchase. Tickets purchased before Monday Aug 17, 2026, will be discounted by 10% by using the discount code "Early10"

Pre-purchased tickets can be picked up at the park entrance.

Adult

• Full Week $75
• Day Pass $25
• Weekend Pass $40

Student 13-19/ Senior

• Full Week $60
• Day Pass $20
• Weekend Pass $35

Family Package (2 adults + children 13-19 years old) 

• Full Week $150
• Day Pass $40
• Weekend Pass $100

Parents / Others Accommodations

Woodstock is home to 550 hotel rooms – all just 10 minutes from the diamonds

Woodstock Hotels:

• Spark by Hilton Hotels Woodstock
• Best Western Plus Woodstock Inn & Suites
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Woodstock South
• Homes 2 Suites Woodstock
• Marriott Towneplace Suites Hotel

Other Accommodations in the vicinity:

Ingersoll Hotels (15 minutes):

• Comfort Inn and Suites Ingersoll - 20 Samnah Crescent, Ingersoll , ON, N5C 3J7, Canada
• Elmhurst Inn and Spa - 415 Harris St, Ingersoll, ON N5C 3J8

Brantford Area Hotels (20 minutes):

• Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Brantford Conference Centre ON - 20 Fen Ridge Ct, Brantford, ON N3V 1G2
• Days Inn by Wyndham Brantford - 460 Fairview Dr, Brantford, ON N3R 7A9
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brantford, an IHG Hotel - 27 Sinclair Blvd Building 1, Brantford, ON N3S 7X6
• Home2 Suites by Hilton Brantford - 27 Sinclair Blvd Building 2, Brantford, ON N3S 7X6
• Best Western Brantford Hotel And Conference Centre - 19 Holiday Dr, Brantford, ON N3R 7J4