Softball Ontario is pleased to share that Softball Canada is placing a call for applications for three (3) Deputy Umpire-in-Chief positions on the Officiating Development Committee.  The positions begin October 1, 2009.  Please note that all three positions are 2 year terms.
Committee member selection shall be made according to pre-established criteria, which will include, in addition to the required skills and experience; both slo-pitch and fast pitch certified umpires, representation by population (i.e. provincial/territorial umpire registrations), gender equity, and bilingualism considerations.
The deadline for applications for the ODC Deputy Umpire-in-Chief positions is Monday, August 30, 2010 ... Read More

Softball Ontario is pleased to share that Softball Canada is placing a call for applications for the 2010 Home Run Sports Umpire of the Year.  The Softball Canada Home Run Sports Umpire of the Year Award is awarded annually to a Softball Canada Umpire that best exemplifies the characteristics of good sportsmanship, involved in the Umpire development, a positive Umpire role model and an educator and evaluator.  This individual must not only have the above characteristics but truly show a love for the game of Softball and betterment of umpires from the local level to across Canada.

Nomination Criteria includes: ... Read More

The following Canadian Championships will be held in Ontario:

Midget Boys
August 1-6, 2010
Stratford, Ontario

Senior Women's
August 11-15, 2010
Peter Hallman Ball Yard
Kitchener, Ontario 

Please click here for a listing of other 2010 Canadian Championships.

(Oklahoma City, OK) The Canadian Women's National Team, fresh off a Bronze medal finish at the ISF XII Women's World Championship earlier this month, will open their KFC World Cup of Softball V schedule against the United States on Thursday, July 22 (8:00pm, EDT). The event will take place from July 22 to 26 in Oklahoma City, OK, where Canada, Japan, the United States and the United States Futures National Team will compete. Also featured during the KFC World Cup of Softball will be the second edition of the Men's Slo-Pitch Border Battle, which will consist of a one-game showdown between Canada and the United States. The game is scheduled for 4:00pm EDT on July 24th at Hall of Fame Stadium, and will air LIVE on TSN.  ... Read More

Canadian Men's Slo-Pitch Team Ready for Border Battle.
(Oklahoma City, OK) The Canadian Team that will play in the second Men's Slo-Pitch Border Battle is eager to compete, and will have the opportunity to do that in the spotlight of the KFC World Cup of Softball V this weekend in Oklahoma City. The one-game showdown between Canada and the United States, scheduled for Saturday, July 24 at 4:00pm EDT on TSN, will help showcase the discipline of competitive Slo-Pitch on the North American stage.
At the inaugural Slo-Pitch Border Battle played last summer, Canada took a 16-8 lead into the fourth inning, but the United States battled back for the 30-23 victory.
The athletes who will represent the Canadian Team at the Men's Slo-Pitch Border Battle in Oklahoma City, OK on July 24 are: ... Read More

Softball Ontario is pleased to share information about an upcoming Red Cross Sport First Aid Course with the Sport Alliance of Ontario.

DATES/TIME:
Saturday, August 7, 2010 and Sunday August 8, 2010
9:00am – 6:00pm (approx.) ... Read More

With a wide range of talented umpires, Softball Ontario’s Umpires Program had an excellent group of both Slo-Pitch and Fast Pitch Umpires to choose from when contemplating Umpire Appointments for the 2010 Canadian Championships.  For the 2010 Canadian Championship Tournaments, Softball Ontario will be sending our best Umpires across the country to represent Softball Ontario.

Softball Ontario is proud to announce the following Slo-Pitch and  Fast Pitch Umpires who will be representing Ontario at the 2010 Softball Canada Canadian Championships: ... Read More

The latest of the Participation Program Newsletter is now available!  The July 2010 edition contains lots of great information, including:

Click Here to view the July 2010 Participation Program Newsletter!

Softball Ontario is please to introduce TWO excellent coaching tools available for sale!! The new CANpitch Program DVD and the Play Softball Sportfolio are both excellent resources offered to all coaches!   
Softball Canada’s CANpitch Program DVD is a supplement to the recent launch of Softball Canada’s national pitching program, CANpitch, which has put into practice a standardized training program for pitchers, ideally aged 6-12 across Ontario. ...

Softball Ontario also has a “Sportfolio” available to ALL coaches! The “Sportfolio” is a padded portfolio that features the FUN Play Softball logo as well as the “Play Softball” website information on the front. Additionally, on the inside of the Sportfolio you will find a softball diamond dry-erase board featuring all Softball Ontario’s program information and lastly it has a full note pad to write on.  This is a GREAT resource tool for coaches to use at a practice or during a game where you can post up your line-up or make any notes. ... Read More

Are you looking for a FUN and EXCITING new way to get your players excited about doing those everyday “basic” drills during practice? Softball Ontario has the COMPLETE package available for loan to your team FREE-of-CHARGE! Softball Ontario introduces the Active Softball Program- designed to instruct participants, specifically those that are 10-14 years of age, on fundamental movement skills and concepts that are essential in the sport of softball - all while having FUN!
What is included in an Active Softball Kit?
An Active Softball Kit consists of everything you will need to have a FUN (yet PRODUCTIVE) practice. Each Kit contains the following:

• An Active Softball Game Board (4’ x 4’)
• A Set of Six (6) Playing Pieces and Dice
• A Set of Activity Cards (72)
  • A “Softball Skills Test Challenge Manual”
    Certificates and Result Sheets
• Equipment
  • 2 Batting-T’s
    2 Sets of Throw-Down Bases
    4 Safety Bats
• FREE Gifts and Activity Books for your Players! ... Read More

Softball Ontario is proud to announce the success of nine (9) CANpitch pilot sessions currently being held throughout Ontario. Each of these CANpitch training session hosts were able to utilize the 50% discounted participant fee and the facility assistance that was available until March 31, 2010. The CANpitch program is Softball Canada’s new national pitching program and is aimed to develop young and new pitchers the basic fundamentals of pitching. ... Read More

Many Softball Associations do not currently have their own web page, making it difficult for potential players – especially those new to the community – to find details about their local Association.  Softball Ontario, with the assistance of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, is happy to provide free web sites to Softball Associations across Ontario!

Why does your Softball Association need a web site?

• Makes Your Information Accessible
  • When people are looking to find information about your Association, the first place they look is the internet.  Without a web site, your Softball Association is missing out on recruiting potential players and volunteers because information about your Association is not available online.  Search engines are your friends! 
      
• Improve Communication
  • Having a web site allows your Softball Association to improve your ability to communicate with your players, parents, coaches, officials, and fans.  Through your web site, you will be able to provide visitors with copies of league schedules, park maps, and the latest news about your Association.
     
• Improve and Promote the image of your Association
  • Softball Associations who have a web site project a professional, organized and trustworthy image to the community.  Web sites can be used to publicize the achievements of your Association and your Teams, and can be used to build a strong relationship with your members. 

What does the FREE web site from Softball Ontario include? 

Softball Associations who request a FREE web site from Softball Ontario will receive... Read More 

The 2010 Softball Ontario/Softball Canada Umpire Exam is ready. Please send in your Umpire Application now. Registration Form

The deadline for your Softball Association to submit your application to win a S.A.F.E. Star Award is tomorrow – March 31, 2010.  Make sure you take advantage of the opportunity to win $500 towards one of four volunteer training workshops and clinics to expand the volunteer capacity of your Softball Association.

What is a S.A.F.E. Award?
With the help of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, Softball Ontario is providing twenty (20) Softball Association Fundamental Excellence Award of $500 for Softball Associations to use in one of four (4) categories... Read More

Download required Application Forms:

•  Play Softball Network Application 225.03 Kb
•  S.A.F.E. Awards Application Form 302.44 Kb

Is your Softball Association working to improve its Coaches, Umpires, and Volunteers? 

Would you like to win an award of $500 to help your Association further its goals? 

With the help of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, Softball Ontario is pleased to provide you with the opportunity to win a Softball Association Fundamental Excellence (S.A.F.E.) Award for your Softball Association!

What is a S.A.F.E. Award?
A Softball Association Fundamental Excellence Award is an award of $500 for Softball Associations to use in one of four (4) categories... Read More

Download required Application Forms:

•  Play Softball Network Application 225.03 Kb
•  S.A.F.E. Awards Application Form 302.44 Kb

The Softball Ontario Coaches Program is pleased to announce the pilot of the ‘Competition-Introduction, Softball On-Field Evaluation Clinic (OFE Clinic).  Stratford Memorials Softball Association is partnering with Softball Ontario to host the OFE Clinic on Saturday, March 6, 2010 and Sunday, March 7, 2010.  Whitby Eagles Softball Association is partnering with Softball to host the OFE Clinic on Saturday, March 20, 2010 and Sunday, March 21, 2010.  The Evaluation Clinic is funded by the Quest for Gold Program-Coach Enhancement category. ... Read More

An exciting opportunity exists to join Softball Canada in the role of Pool Coach in the Men’s National Team Program.   The Pool Coaches will work closely with the Junior and Senior Head Coaches in the pursuit of podium results at Major International Competitions with the respective programs, while contributing, through their engagement, to the physical, psychological and social development of each athlete.  ... Read More

Softball Ontario is excited to announce the start of delivery of the CANpitch Program for 2010! This program is a great opportunity for house league softball associations to have their young players learn the basic fundamentals of pitching.
The CANpitch Program is Softball Canada’s national pitching program created to provide a nationally standardize curriculum based on Softball Canada’s Long-Term Player Development framework to introduce and develop the skill of windmill pitching to children.  

Starting on February 22, 2010, Softball Napanee will be hosting the first CANpitch Training Program. Focusing on the FUNdamental Level, Softball Napanee will have 4 separate training sessions (reaching 24 participants) instructed by nationally trained Softball Ontario Regional Pitching Instructor Bryan Brooks. ... Read More

The Softball Ontario Fast Pitch Umpire Committee is pleased to announce a great opportunity for young female umpires.  Open to young women aged 15 – 18 years of age, an innovative “GIRLZ RULE” umpire clinic is being offered on Saturday, March 27th in Toronto at the Sport Alliance Building (the home of Softball Ontario). 

• ♦ Attendance is limited to thirty-five participants, so apply today to participate in this great clinic.
• ♦ Softball Ontario is extremely pleased to offer this clinic at NO CHARGE to each of the thirty-five successful applicants due in part to a Sport4Toronto funding initiative as well as the injection of funding from the Softball Ontario program. 
• ♦ The clinic will be instructed by three of the country’s finest elite female umpires – Noreen Atkinson, a Softball Canada Level V from Georgetown, who participated in the 2007 Junior Women’s World Championship in the Netherlands. Daryl Way, also a Softball Canada Level V from Brampton - a fixture at supervising Canadian Championships and Lesley Pipher, a Softball Canada Level IV who participated in the 2008 Senior Women’s Canadian Championships as an umpire and the 2009 Senior Women’s Canadian Championships as a participant.
• ... Read More   Application Form

Attention all Softball Associations who would like to train coaches for the 2010 Softball Season!  Today Softball Ontario received a great opportunity for you to obtain funding to help train female coaches, but you must act quickly!
Due to tight timelines set by Softball Canada, Softball Ontario must provide a list of interested Softball Associations for consideration for the Coaching Association of Canada’s “We Are Coaches” Campaign by February 1, 2010.  The “We Are Coaches” Campaign provides financial assistance for coaching clinics at the house league level.
The “We Are Coaches” campaign funding opportunity is for Softball Associations who are interested in hosting a Softball Ontario/National Coaching Certification Program “Lean to Coach” or “Keep Coaching” clinic(s).  Softball Ontario delivers the National Coaching Certification Program for Softball in the Province of Ontario. ... Read More

Are you a Level 3, 4 or 5 Softball Ontario Slo-Pitch Umpire?  Would you like to travel to Athens, Greece to officiate at the Special Olympics World Summer Games?  Softball Canada is providing an opportunity for one (1) Canadian Slo-Pitch Umpire to represent Canada at the Special Olympics World Summer Games.
For further information about Special Olympics Canada Slo-Pitch Umpire appointment, please contact Donna Ozarko via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Would you like to play softball in 2010?  Local Softball Associations across Ontario are beginning to take registrations for the 2010 Softball Season. 

To find out about registration dates in your area, visit Softball Ontario’s House League Registration Date Calendar!  The list of registration dates includes both in-person and online registrations from Softball Associations across the province.

If your Softball Association is holding a Registration Date and would like it listed on our Registration Date Calendar, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with the details of your registration event! 

Click Here to view the list of upcoming Registration Dates!

CANpitch is Softball Canada’s national pitching program created to provide a nationally standardize curriculum based on Softball Canada’s Long-Term Player Development framework to introduce and develop the skill of windmill pitching to children. The primary objective of the program is to provide a vehicle to enhance the development of pitching skills and knowledge for both players and coaches across Canada especially at the grassroots level, (where players and coaches have little to no experience in pitching). ... Read More

Unionville Minor Softball Association is hosting a Certified Softball Administrator Program (CSAP) Workshop, titled “Generating Revenue: Sponsorship, Fundraising & Grants” on Saturday, January 30, 2010.
Details of the CSAP Generating Revenue Workshop are as follows: ... Read More

Softball Ontario understands that Softball Associations invest a lot of time, effort and money into promoting spring registration dates.  Associations commonly use public events, web sites, schools, newspapers, newsletters, signs and more to publicize opportunities to sign up to play Softball.  Softball Ontario wants to help!  For the 2010 softball season, your Association can have Registration Dates promoted on Softball Ontario’s web site! 

Contact Softball Ontario with the details of your Softball Association’s Registration Dates... Read More

Are you a member of your local Softball Association’s Board of Directors?  Do you wish your Board had more training in areas like Marketing, Sponsorship, Fundraising and Grants?  Would you like to host a FREE Softball Ontario Certified Softball Administrator Program (CSAP) Workshop?  Softball Ontario is looking for hosts for upcoming CSAP Workshops in 2010! 

CSAP Workshops are currently available for the following topics... Read More 

Softball Ontario is now accepting applications for potential hosts of the new national pitching program CANpitch. Each individual program is designed for six weeks of training with a local Regional Pitching Instructor trained by Softball Canada’s Master Pitching Instructors. The primary objective of the program is to provide a vehicle to enhance the development of pitching skills and knowledge for both players and coaches across Canada especially at the grassroots level, (where players and coaches have little to no experience in pitching)... Read More

Download 2010 CANpitch Host Bid Application Form

Softball Ontario is now accepting applications for the position of Regional Fast Pitch Pitching Instructor for Softball Canada's new CANpitch Program. CANpitch is Softball Canada's national pitching program created to provide a nationally standardize curriculum based on Softball Canada's Long-Term Player Development framework to introduce and develop the skill of windmill pitching to children. The primary objective of the program is to provide a vehicle to enhance the development of pitching skills and knowledge for both players and coaches across Canada especially at the grassroots level, (where players and coaches have little to no experience in pitching).
The primary role of Softball Ontario’s Regional Pitching Instructor (RPI) is to be the pitching expert in their host location within Ontario. Regional Pitching Instructors will receive instruction and support from Softball Ontario’s two Master Pitching Instructors (MPIs) through mentoring and professional development opportunities. Regional Pitching Instructors will deliver the CANpitch Program through out Ontario. ... Read More

Softball Ontario is pleased to announce that the Softball Ontario Umpires Program was presented with the Ontario Amateur Softball Association Presidents Merit Award.  The award was presented at the 87th Annual General Meeting held in Niagara Falls, ON.
The OASA President’s Merit Award is a prestigious award that is presented annually at the OASA’s AGM to a person who has made significant contribution to the OASA. 
“ The Softball Ontario Umpires Program under the leadership of Fast Pitch Provincial Umpire-in-Chief Peter Kluscszsyki, made great strides to bring  the Umpires Program back to the level it was just a few short years ago.  Thank You to Peter and his Blue Crews’ across Ontario” Larry Sherwin, Past President of OASA and current Chairman of Softball Ontario. ... Read More

Softball Ontario is pleased to inform Softball Coaches of the Coaching Association of Ontario’s Coach AHead Program. 
The Quest for Gold Enhanced Coaches Funds provides Ontario athletes with increased access to better qualified coaches through a variety of program such as Coach Bursaries and financial assistance to provincial sport organizations such as Softball Ontario.  In 2009-2010 the CAO and the Ministry of Health Promotion identified a need to bridge the game between Level 3 and Level 4/5 Coaches.
The Coach AHead consists of two-three hour workshops that will help coaches improve their Coaches effectiveness by developing leadership, communication and decision making skills: ... Read More

Softball Ontario is pleased to share information about the Coaches Association of Ontario’s Coach of the Month award.
Each month, one outstanding coach will be identified and featured on the CAO website and within their local community. Applications are currently being accepted on an ongoing basis and will be kept on file for up to six months. All fields of the nomination form must be complete and consent from the nominated coach is required.
http://www.coachesontario.ca/index.php?option=com_forme&fid=1  ... Read More

Softball Ontario would like to extend its congratulations to the many Hall of Fame inductees and award winners from Ontario who were announced at the Softball Canada Hall of Fame Banquet on Saturday, November 14, 2009.
Hall of Fame inductees included the 1949 Tip Top Tailors (Team – Ontario), Phyllis Bomberry (Athlete – Ontario), Don Bracey (Official – Ontario), the late Gil Read (Builder – Ontario), and Darren Zack (Athlete – Ontario).   Darren Zack has also been accepted to the International Softball Federation Hall of Fame. 
Waterloo, ON native Brendan Roach was one of the two recipients of the Claude Deschamps Memorial Award ($1,000 Bursary), while Dick Coleman from Orleans, ON was named Home Run Sports Umpire of the Year.  The Second Annual Rose Hodgson Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Carl Littlejohns from Innerkip, ON. ... Read More

Softball Ontario is proud to announce two (2) new members of its Coaches Committee.  Stephanie Mordus of Windsor, ON and Kelly McGiffin of Hamilton, ON  who join the team of Dave Bourne, Chairman, of Port Dover, ON; Ken Naylor of Orleans, ON, Rob McQuaid of Orleans, ON, Murray Patterson of Stratford, ON and Brian Bates of Scarborough, ON to assist in the delivery of Softball Ontario’s Coaching Program. ... Read More

Softball Ontario is pleased to announce its Slo-Pitch Umpire Committee and Slo-Pitch Zone Umpires-in Chiefs and its Fast Pitch Umpire Committee and Fast Pitch Zone Umpires-in-Chief for 2009-2010 softball season.  Softball Ontario Zone Umpires-in-Chiefs are dedicated front line ambassadors who work together with the Slo-Pitch Umpires Committee and the Fast Pitch Umpires Committee to deliver the Softball Ontario’s Umpires Program. ... Read More

Softball Ontario congratulates Richard Coleman for receiving the 2009 Softball Canada HomeRun Sports Umpire of the Year.  The Softball Canada HomeRun Sports Umpire of the Year Award is awarded annually to a Softball Canada Umpire that best exemplifies the characteristics of good sportsmanship, involved in the Umpire development, a positive Umpire role model and an educator and evaluator.  This individual must not only have the above characteristics but truly show a love for the game of Softball and betterment of umpires from the local level to across Canada. ... Read More

Softball Canada is extremely pleased to announce the following award winners, who will all be recognized at the Softball Canada Hall of Fame Banquet on November 14th, 2009 in Ottawa, Ontario. The Banquet will be held in conjunction with the Softball Canada Annual General Meeting, which will take place from November 12-14. As previously announced, Phyllis Bomberry (Athlete, Ontario), Don Bracey (Official, Ontario), Gil Read (Builder, Ontario), the 1949 Tip Top Tailors (Team, Ontario) and Darren Zack (Athlete, Ontario) will all be inducted to the Softball Canada Hall of Fame during that very same Banquet ...
Dick Coleman, from Orleans, Ontario, has been selected as the recipient of the Home Run Sports Umpire of the Year award ...
The Rose Hodgson Volunteer of the Year award was first presented at last year’s Annual General Meeting, and this year’s winner is Carl Littlejohns from Innerkip, ON ...xxx ... Read More

Softball Ontario is proud to share the certification of a Softball Ontario Fast Pitch Umpire Tim Whitelaw of Kitchener, ON, as he received his Level 5 status from Softball Canada and the Official Development Committee. 
With the addition of Mr. Whitelaw, Softball Ontario is proud to now feature thirty-five (35) Softball Canada Level V Umpires, making the Softball Ontario Umpires Program the most successful Umpire Program in Canada for developing officials to the highest level.
... Read More

Softball Ontario is pleased to announce the re-appointment of Peter Kluszczynski of Barrie, ON as its Fast Pitch Provincial Umpire-in-Chief.
Mr. Kluszczynski is an accomplished Softball Canada Level 5 Umpire with seventeen (17) years experience.  An active Softball Ontario volunteer since becoming the Junior Development Umpires Program Coordinator on the Fast Pitch Umpires Committee in 2000, Mr. Kluszczynski has also worked with Softball Ontario as Provincial Deputy Umpire-in-Chief, a Provincial Tournament Umpire-in-Chief, and as a Clinic Instructor and Evaluator.  He has also instructed at Softball Ontario’s Umpire Program Instructor Training Clinic weekend and attended Member Associations’ Annual General Meetings as a representative of Softball Ontario’s Fast Pitch Umpires Program.  Mr. Kluszczynski has also been active in the Brampton Umpires’ Association, Softball Canada’s Blue Convention, numerous International Championships, and attended several of Softball Canada’s Canadian Championships. ... Read More

Softball Ontario is proud to announce the certification of one (1) Softball Ontario Slo-Pitch Umpire and eight (8) Softball Ontario Fast Pitch Umpires as Softball Canada Level IV Umpires by Softball Canada and the Official Development Committee. 
Softball Ontario’s Level IV Slo-Pitch Umpires line up now includes: Sandy Bibeau (Welland, ON) while Softball Ontario’s Level IV Fast Pitch Umpires add:  Paul Tanti (Innisfil, ON), Josh Hamilton (Rockwood, ON), Conrad Walpot (Kingston, ON),  Alsie Jack (Oshawa, ON), Larry Sloat (Ingersoll, ON), Kevin Beirnes (Guelph, ON), Peter Klein (Thornhill, ON) and Glenn Whitwell (Ancaster, ON) to their roster. ... Read More

Softball Ontario would like to bring to the attention of local Softball Associations a new grant opportunity provided by the Ontario Ministry of Health Promotions.  The new grant opportunity, called the Healthy Communities Fund, is part of an evolving process that will position Ontario as a leader in health promotion.  The approach encourages new partnerships and strengthens existing ones, resulting in improved access to priority health promotion programs and services.  

Does your local Softball Association qualify?

If your Softball Association is an Incorporated Not-for-Profit organization that has operated and been incorporated for at least one (1) year, you are eligible to receive a grant from the Healthy Communities Fund... Read More 

The Softball Ontario Rules Reference Chart has now been updated and is available for download off of the Softball Ontario website.  Click to download.

Softball Ontario is thrilled to share that five (5) Ontario Nominees are to be inducted to Softball Canada`s Hall of Fame in 2009!  Please see Softball Canada`s News Release (below) for more information on the Nominees and their accomplishments:
(Ottawa, ON) - Softball Canada is pleased to announce that Phyllis Bomberry (Athlete), Don Bracey (Official), Gil Read (Builder), the 1949 Tip Top Tailors (Team) and Darren Zack (Athlete) will be inducted into the Softball Canada Hall of Fame in recognition for their contribution and excellence in the sport of softball across the country... Read More

Softball Ontario announces new Softball Job Board Service
Are you looking for a job, volunteer position, or internship in a softball related field? Or would you like to advertise a job, volunteer position or internship opportunity in a softball related field?  Softball Ontario has just launched a new Softball Job Board to help connect softball enthusiasts with available jobs and volunteer positions in our sport!

Check the Job Board regularly for volunteer opportunities with Softball Ontario and local Softball Associations across Ontario (including advertisements for coaching and umpire positions, Softball Ontario Committees, and volunteer positions for special events across Ontario), or to find internship opportunities and advertised employment opportunities in the softball world. 

Visit the Softball Job Board at www.PlaySoftball.ca!

Softball Ontario is excited to announce its original Respect My Game Program- an innovative program geared to create and build mutual respect between all participants in the great game of Softball.   Softball Ontario’s Respect My Game Program was funded by the Ministry of Health Promotion specifically Active 2010, which assisted in the development and launching of the ground breaking “Respect My Game” Program.
The Softball Community is encouraged to visit the Softball Ontario website to access the free resource materials to do their part in creating mutual respect amongst all the stakeholders in the game of Softball.
The free downloads that can be found at www.softballontario.ca include: .. Read More

Is your Softball Association holding registration dates in the local mall, arena, or another public venue?  Are you looking for ways to encourage more children to register to play softball in 2009?  Softball Ontario is here to help you!  To assist Softball Associations with increasing registrations in 2009, Softball Ontario is making Softball Promotional Kits available to Softball Associations across Ontario.  How do you qualify to receive a Softball Promotional Kit?

It’s easy!  To qualify, your Association must use the kit at a registration or promotional event held in a public venue and you will need to submit an Event Report to Softball Ontario following your event. 

Included in your Softball Promotional Kit are the following materials... Read More

Softball Ontario is pleased to share an exciting opportunity for Softball Coaches to have their Coach Education funded by the Quest for Gold (Q4G) Enhancement Coaching Program.  The Quest for Gold Enhanced Coaching Program recognizes coaches have out-of-pocket expenses for many things.  Coaches who wish to continue their training and education, or increase their knowledge and certification, can directly benefit from this bursary program.
The Quest for Gold program provides an education bursary for higher levels of professional development and training.  Up to 75% of course registration fees will be reimbursed for Ontario resident coaches who pass and complete coursework.
Q4G Bursaries can be applied by softball Coaches in any of the following: ... Read More