Twenty Three Ontario Communities Awarded Free Learn-To-Coach-Clinics

March 14, 2007

TWENTY-THREE ONTARIO COMMUNITIES AWARDED FREE LEARN TO COACH CLINICS

TWENTY-THREE ONTARIO COMMUNITIES AWARDED FREE LEARN TO COACH CLINICS

NORTH YORK, ONTARIO – Softball Ontario is thrilled to announce that twenty-three (23) Ontario communities have been awarded a free Learn to Coach Clinic.  Close to forty (40) applications were sent to Softball Ontario prior to the March 1, 2007 deadline for the twenty clinics that were originally available.  Due to the overwhelming response, Softball Ontario is pleased to have been able to award an additional three (3) clinics to deserving associations.  All of the Learn to Coach Clinics will take place between March and June 2007.

Minor Softball Associations receiving a free Learn to Coach Clinic include:

• Milverton Minor Ball Association   (Milverton, ON)
• Civitan Sports   (Kitchener-Waterloo, ON)
• Clarkson-Lorne Park Softball Association   (Clarkson-Lorne Park, ON)
• Barrie & District Girls Softball Association   (Barrie, ON)
• City of Vaughn Softball Association   (Vaughan, ON)
• Pickering Softball Association   (Pickering, ON)
• Cobourg Legion Minor Softball   (Cobourg, ON)
• Garson Minor Softball Association   (Garson, ON)
• Ponsonby Minor Softball & Intercounty Softball   (Ariss, ON)
• Scott Park Ball Association        (Hamilton, ON)
• New Hamburg Softball Association   (New Hamburg, ON)
• Grey Bruce Minor Softball League   (Owen Sound, ON)
• Special Olympics Ontario   (Toronto, ON)
• Goodwood Minor Softball Association   (Goodwood, ON)
• Prince Edward County Minor Softball Association   (Picton, ON)
• Oakville Girls Softball Association   (Oakville, ON)
• Ripley Minor Ball   (Ripley, ON)
• Milliken #1 Softball Association & East Scarborough Minor Softball   (Scarborough, ON)
• Hillsburgh Minor Softball Association   (Hillsburgh, ON)
• Cambridge Girls Softball & Cambridge Minor Softball   (Cambridge, ON)
• Mississauga Girls Softball Association   (Mississauga, ON)
• OASA Expo Ridgetown   (Ridgetown, ON)
• OASA Expo Napanee   (Napanee, ON)

Learn to Coach Clinic dates and times will be coming soon for each location.  Registration is limited, so if you are interested in attending one of the above Learn to Coach Clinics speak with the host Softball Association in your area or you can contact Lisa Crompton at Softball Ontario via phone (416-426-7150) or via email (lcrompton@softballontario.ca) for more details. 

The Learn to Coach Clinic offers coaches the opportunity to become Trained Community Coaches recognized by the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP).  Aimed at coaches who are working with players under the age of twelve (12) years, the Learn to Coach Clinics are a great way to build confidence in new volunteer coaches and improve the quality of coaching within your Softball Association.  Trained Coaches will be able to introduce players to the game of softball in a safe, fun and inclusive environment regardless of the player’s skill level.

Free Learn to Coach Clinics have an approximate value of $45 (plus GST) per participant.  For 2007 only, Associations who did not receive one of the twenty free clinics have the opportunity to host a Learn to Coach Clinic at the discounted rate of $28.50 (including GST) per participant.  Discounted clinics are still available; email Lisa Crompton at lcrompton@softballontario.ca for more details or to book your Learn to Coach Clinic.

For more information on the Learn to Play Clinics or for information on how to attend one of the free clinics, contact Lisa Crompton at lcrompton@softballontario.ca or call 416-426-7150.

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.  Softball Ontario’s Participation Program receives its funding from The Ontario Trillium Foundation.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Lisa Crompton
Participation Program Coordinator
Softball Ontario
1185 Eglinton Ave East
North York, ON
Phone  416 426 7150
Fax 416 426 7368
lcrompton@softballontario.ca
www.softballontario.ca