Soft Ball
Soft Ball is an awesome sport giving players the opportunity to build confidence and have fun while being part of a team. It also provides players the chance to shine individually while at the same time encourage and celebrate their teammates - all while having loads of fun! There is cheering, singing and dancing all while playing a sport that builds confidence and friendships.
What is Soft Ball? While similar to baseball, soft ball has the ‘windmill’ style pitches and the players use a larger, yellow ball.
Each player will get a Crushers cap to keep and a jersey to wear (to be returned at end of season). They will require a glove, a batting helmet, a protective cup/jill, running shoes (or molded baseball cleats). Catchers gear and bats are provided.
Uniforms are necessary and each player will need to have their own (which can be purchased through our online store):
- white baseball pants
- navy socks
- navy belt
Following Softball Alberta guidelines and programs as well as CanPitch, coaches will schedule team practices. Games are played on Tuesday/Thursday or Monday/Wednesday, with occasional games on weekends. Teams are entered into 1 tournament and playoffs. Extra season (additional fees & fundraising) "AllStar" team to play in Provincials mid June and July.
U10 (DOB 2011-2012)
If you are registering your player for U10 Soft ball, their home field will be Our Lady of Wisdom 134 Rainbow Falls Drive, Chestermere, AB T1X 0G7 on Tuesday and Thursday (with the possibility of some weekends).
U10 is first introduction to Softball, Windmill pitching and the larger ball and is solely about having fun and learning basic softball skills and mechanics. U10 teams play in the Strathmore league.
U12 (DOB 2009-2010)
If you are registering your player for U12 Soft ball, their home field will be Our Lady of Wisdom 134 Rainbow Falls Drive, Chestermere, AB T1X 0G7 on Monday and Wednesdays (with the possibility of some weekends).
U12 is about continued growth and development of Softball skills and fundamentals. More focus on pitching, team offense and defense. U12 teams will play in the Calgary League. Opportunity may exists to try out for “All Star” team to play in Provincials.
U14 (DOB 2007-2008)
If you are registering your player for U14 Soft ball, they typically play on Tuesday and Thursdays (with the possibility of some weekends). The home diamond is Marlborough Park - 6021 Madigan Dr NE, Calgary.
U14 is about continued growth and development of Softball skills and fundamentals. More focus on pitching, team strategy and positional play. U14 teams will play in Calgary League. Opportunity may exists to try out for “All Star” team to play in Provincials.
U16 (DOB 2005-2006)
If you are registering your player for U16 Soft ball, they typically play on Mondays and Wednesdays (with the possibility of some weekends). The home diamond is Marlborough Park - 6021 Madigan Dr NE, Calgary.
U16 is primarily for league ages 15-16. Like U14, it is about continued growth and development of Softball skills and fundamentals. More focus on pitching, team strategy and positional play. U16 teams will play in Calgary League. Opportunity may exists to try out for “All Star” team to play in Provincials.
