NEWS RELEASE  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:   Carly Laxton
                   (416) 426-7150
                   claxton@softballontario.ca

DATE:          July 5, 2010

SOFTBALL ONTARIO OFFERS ALL COACHES AND PARENTS NEW SOFTBALL RESOURCES

NORTH YORK, ONTARIO- 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. This program aims to teach fundamental pitching skills while reinforcing proper mechanics through the use of key drills and progressions, and is open to all athletes wishing to learn or improve their pitching skills.

The DVD was created to correspond with Softball Canada’s certified CANpitch Master and Regional Pitching Instructors’ weekly lesson plans, ensuring that drills are introduced and performed correctly. The DVD outlines for coaches and parents the CANpitch Program philosophy, describing in detail the program’s important elements, such as the backward chaining method. The backward chaining method was chosen by a group of National Team Coaches, former pitchers, and other pitching experts for this program in order to reinforce the body mechanics and sensations at each phase of the pitching motion. By starting at the release and working backwards, CANpitch participants will develop body awareness, understanding what their legs, hips, arms and wrists are doing at each phase in the delivery of a pitch. Breaking the pitching motion down into phases and utilizing the backward chaining method will ensure that the CANpitch Program instils a sense of body and control in young pitchers.

The CANpitch DVD focuses on breaking down each of the eighteen drills included in the CANpitch program curriculum. Each one is introduced and explained, including which pitching skills the drill targets, while the correct form is demonstrated. Every drill is explained in phases for easy instruction and reference, including set up, proper technique, and key teaching points. As such, the DVD will be a staple resource for teams, parents and individuals to continue effective pitching practice outside of the weekly group sessions delivered by trained Softball Canada CANpitch Master and Regional Pitching Instructors.

The CANpitch DVD is available for purchase through the Softball Ontario office for $19.95 plus applicable taxes.

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.

The Sportfolio is available for purchase through the Softball Ontario office for $19.95 plus applicable taxes.

To purchase either the CANpitch DVD or the Sportfolio, please contact Nancy Huang by phone at 416-426-7150 or by email nhuang@softballontario.ca.

For more information about participating in the CANpitch Program or hosting a CANpitch 6-week Training Program, please see Softball Ontario’s website, www.softballontario.ca, or any questions about the CANpitch Program can be directed to Carly Laxton, Program Coordinator, at claxton@softballontario.ca or 416-426-7150.

For more information about the Play Softball Network feel free to contact Lisa Crompton, Program Coordinator at 416-426-7150 or by email at lcrompton@softballontario.ca
 

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Softball Ontario is the governing body for the sport of softball in Ontario. Our goal is to promote and develop the sport of softball for its athletes, officials and volunteers by providing programs and services at all levels of competitions.