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

Softball Ontario wants to kindly remind all local Softball Associations that time is running out to sign up for the new CANpitch Program with participant fee discounts and facility assistance available only until March 31, 2010!
This is a great opportunity for all local Softball Associations to save their Association money by utilizing the facility assistance as well as save their members money on pitching lessons. This program isn’t like any other clinicians training program- all of the CANpitch instructors are nationally trained through Softball Canada, which ensures a nationally branded program for all participants involved.
The CANpitch Program is all about the quality of instruction for all of our participants. Focused on teaching the pitchers the fundamentals at a more personal level, each participant will have more one on one time per hour session than at their local associations open pitching clinics. The ratio of participant to instructor is 6 to1, which will allow for more assistance and focus with each participant. For six weeks, participants will learn all the proper fundamentals to help increase the overall quality of their pitching skills from Instructors who have been trained to ensure the best. ... Read More

Softball Ontario’s Umpire Program is happy to announce they are hosting a Softball Canada Level 3 Umpire clinic in St. Catharines, ON and Belleville, ON schedule for May 1-2, 2010.
This two day course is essential for any Ontario Umpire aspiring to advance in their Umpire career.  An action packed course, the Level III clinic may cover topics including pre-game conferences; appeal plays and ejections/removals.  Softball Ontario top notch Umpire Instructors will be on hand to instruct these clinics.
In order to attend the Level III Umpire clinic, you must be a full certified Level II Official with a minimum of two (2) years experience as a Level II official. Softball Ontario must recruit a minimum of fifteen (15) participants two (2) weeks prior to the clinic in order to host the 2010 Softball Canada Level III Umpire clinic, so apply today!  If the minimum number of participants is not reached by the two week deadline the clinic will be cancelled.  Softball Ontario will continue to accept applications after the deadline providing the minimum of fifteen (15) participants are registered. ... Read More

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 pleased to share information about Softball Canada’s Blue Convention that is scheduled for April 1-4, 2010 in Regina, Saskatchewan.

Please note that Air Canada is currently having a Seat Sale for 2 for 1 seat sale on right now that ends at midnight EST tonight. Please visit the following website(s) for more details and to book your flight:  http://www.aircanada.com using promo code QFMAGUC1. 

The registration deadline for Softball Ontario’s Get In The Game Symposium is fast approaching, with only one (1) day remaining before the February 19, 2010 deadline.  Participants must send in a completed Registration Form to be considered registered for the Symposium.  Registration Forms are available for download at www.softballontario.ca or by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

To date, thirty-five (35) Softball Associations have committed to sending representatives to the fourth annual Get In The Game Symposium - held at the Sport Alliance Building on Saturday February 27, 2010 - with additional Registration Forms arriving all the time. 

The 2010 Symposium will feature the official launch of Softball Ontario’s new Softball Association Fundamental Excellence (S.A.F.E.) Star Program, as well as an interactive schedule featuring topics selected from a survey of past participants, including... Read More 

Download A Registration Form for the 2010 Get In The Game Symposium Today!

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

Due to overwhelming demand, Softball Ontario is pleased to announce that we will be extending the registration deadline for the Get In The Game Symposium until Friday February 19, 2010.  The Get In The Game Symposium is designed to bring Softball Association Executives together to learn from each other’s experience and develop new ways to promote softball in Ontario.

The 2010 Symposium will feature the official launch of Softball Ontario’s new Softball Association Fundamental Excellence (S.A.F.E.) Star Program, as well as an interactive schedule featuring topics selected from a survey of past participants.  In addition, for the 2010 Symposium each participant will receive a FREE Play Softball Portfolio featuring a Softball Dry-Erase Board – a $20.00 value!  A great resource for anyone involved in the sport of softball!

Participating Associations include... Read More 

Download A Registration Form for the 2010 Get In The Game Symposium Today!

Softball Ontario would like to remind businesses that there is still time to take advantage of the unique opportunity to market directly to Softball Associations from across Ontario at the 2010 Get In The Game Symposium on February 27,2010. 

The Get In The Game Symposium is a gathering of Softball Association Representatives from communities across the province, and is a great chance to promote your organization and increase your company’s visibility within the amateur softball community.  The Association Representatives consist of League and Association Presidents and Board Members, who are the decision makers for their respective organizations.  Delegates are eager to see the latest products and services to support their efforts in providing youth and adult softball programming to participants throughout Ontario. 

Since the first annual Get In The Game Symposium in 2007, the event has averaged eighty (80) participants representing thirty-nine (39) Softball Associations from across Ontario.  With an average of 150 softball players per Association, the Get In The Game Symposium gives your company the potential to reach up to 5,850 softball players by connecting with their Association Representatives. 

You can participate in the 2010 Get In The Game Symposium by becoming... Read More 

Softball Ontario is continuing to accept applications for potential hosts of the new national pitching program, CANpitch. Each individual program is designed to be delivered over six (6) weeks with a nationally trained Regional Pitching Instructor.

The primary objective of the program is to provide a vehicle to enhance the development of pitching skills and knowledge for players across Canada, especially at the grassroots level, where players and coaches have little to no experience in pitching.

Softball Ontario is ready to launch the 6-week training program in twelve (12) communities across Ontario starting right now! As an introductory offer and with the support of the Ministry of Health Promotions Sport Priority Funding, Softball Ontario is excited to offer a 50% discount on the participant fee to hosts interested in starting the training sessions prior to March 31, 2010. 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

Over the past several months, Softball Canada's Officiating Development Committee has concentrated its efforts on the biennial Blue Convention, which will take place from April 1-4, 2010 in Regina, Saskatchewan. Umpires from across Canada and the United States travel to this event every time it is held, as it provides an excellent lineup of workshops and opportunities for socializing and networking among the "Blue Crew".
The organizing committee of the 2010 Blue Convention has put it a lot of time and effort to make this the best event possible. The workshops will be moderated by quality presenters, with a variety of topics covering skill and personal development, team work, communication, stress management, case plays, game situations, technical rules, and mechanics. Other key workshops include a female perspective on umpiring, a presentation on Softball Ontario's "Respect my Game" initiative, and "Officiating in the age of Google". ... Read More

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

Softball Canada, the national sport governing body for Fast Pitch, Slo-Pitch and Orthodox softball is seeking a dynamic individual to manage our Coaching program, to develop/implement initiatives in the school system and assist in the creation and operation of new programming. ... 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 521.53 Kb

Softball Ontario is pleased to share information about Softball Canada’s Blue Convention that is scheduled for April 1-4, 2010 in Regina, Saskatchewan.
Please note that Air Canada and WestJet are currently having a Seat Sale at 50% off the regular listed prices and the tickets must be booked by December 16, 2009.  The tickets are still valid until June 30, 2010.  Please visit the following website(s) for more details and to book your flight:  http://www.aircanada.ca/ or http://www.westjet.ca/ ... Read More

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's Umpires Program encourages its Junior Development and Intermediate Umpires to join the best of the best for Softball Canada's 2010 Blue Convention YOUTH CLINIC at the Regina Inn and Conference (Regina, Saskatchewan) on Saturday, April 3, 2010 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Leading this clinic is Bob Stanton of New Brunswick, who is currently the Umpire-in-Chief of the International Softball Federation. Bob, the former National Director of Umpires for Softball Canada, jumped at the opportunity to lead the clinic.
He brings years of experience and a passion which is second to none.  ... 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 announces the call for applications for Learning Facilitators for Softball Ontario’s National Coaching Certification Program clinics for the sport of Softball.  Our clinic line- up includes Learn to Coach, Keep Coaching and Competition-Introduction, Softball.  The Learning Facilitator training will place on November 28-29, 2009 at Sport Alliance Building of Ontario in Toronto, ON.  Softball Ontario invites you to join us in this new and exciting step in the development of softball in Ontario through Competency Based Education Training and the NEW NCCP. ... Read More

Softball Canada’s 2009 Pre-AGM Booklet, which includes the proposed motions to Softball Canada’s Canadian Championship Special Operating Rules is now available on their web page at: 
http://www.softballcanada.info/2009PreAGMBookWEB.pdf
Ontario Teams wishing to provide input on these proposed changes to the Special Operating Rules should contact their applicable Member Association representative (as noted below) prior to November 10th, 2009. ... 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.
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Softball Ontario is now accepting applications for the position of Softball Ontario Pitching Committee Chairman.  The successful candidate will be an active part in Softball Canada’s ground breaking National Pitching Program, which is a long-term player development program for pitchers. New players being introduced to pitching by highly trained Regional Pitching Instructors will help to increase the level of talent and competition among the younger softball athletes.

To help Softball Ontario in making this program a success, we are looking for a Chairman who will take on the task of attending and governing all Pitching Committee meetings and overseeing operations in conjunction with committee members and the Softball Ontario staff member to ensure assigned tasks are completed by their deadlines. Knowledge and experience in windmill pitching is a requirement. ... 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 pleased to share the formation of a new partnership between the Coaching Association of Canada and Campbell’s Chunky brand.  The new partnership features “Chunky MVC: Most Valuable Coach” contest in which local softball associations can invite their teams and communities to nominate dedicated coaches who make a real difference.  The Chunky MVC campaign is designed to give and share the recognition that our great coaches deserve.
Each year, thousands of softball coaches selflessly give of themselves to improve their team, their sport and their community and Campbell’s Chunky and CAC wants to recognize their efforts. ... Read More

An exciting opportunity exists to join Softball Canada in the role of Pool Coach in the Women’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. 
To be considered for the position, candidates should possess: ... 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 is actively seeking applications for Softball Canada’s Blue Convention Scholarship.  The Blue Convention Scholarship is funded through voluntary donations from Softball Canada’s Blue Convention Instructors, Softball Canada’s Blue Convention registration fees and other  fundraising at the Softball Canada Blue Convention and other voluntary donations. ... Read More

Softball Ontario is pleased to share that Softball Canada is placing a call for applications for the 2009 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 ... 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

• National Coaches Certification Program
  
• Softball Ontario Speciality Coaches Clinics
• Umpire Clinics
  
• Scorekeeping Clinics
• Minor Development ... 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