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April2014

Around the Horn - April 2014

April 4, 2014

Ottawa, ON

 

The following is a media release issued by Softball Canada.
 

NEW Softball Canada Public Service Announcement

Softball Canada is extremely pleased to announce the release of its new Public Service Announcement (PSA)! Following up on the success of our previous PSA that ran from 2008 to 2013, we contracted MediaPlus Advertising in Ottawa, ON to develop a new PSA that features people of all ages and skill levels that will be adapted in various languages.

To view the NEW Softball Canada PSA in English, French and Spanish, visit our YouTube page!

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Softball Canada Establishes Male Fastpitch Review Committee

Softball Canada is pleased to announce that a Male Fastpitch Review Committee has been established to review all aspects of the male game in Canada. A workshop was held at the Softball Canada Annual General Meeting in November to gather feedback from the membership based on their provincial play. The primary goals of the committee are to determine the long term desired state of Male Fastpitch and create a long term direction and plan to achieve that state.

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Q & A with Women’s National Team Head Coach Mark Smith

Mark Smith represented Canada internationally as a member of Softball Canada’s Senior Men’s National Team from 1979 to 1994 and was inducted to Softball Canada’s Hall of Fame as a member of the 1983 Pan American Gold Medal team in 1997 and later as an Athlete in 1999. He coached within the Men’s National Team program from 1996-2009, and has been the Head Coach of the Women’s National Team program since 2009.

In this Q & A, he answers common questions about the Women's National Team Program.

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Women's National Team ID Camps

Softball Canada is pleased to announce a series of Regional Identification Camps for the Junior and Senior Women's National Team programs in 2014 in preparation for the 2014 ISF Senior Women’s World Championship and the 2015 ISF Junior Women’s World Championship. The camps will take place in Brampton, ON, Cloverdale, BC and Saskatoon, SK.

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National Team Schedules

Softball Canada's National Teams will be competing in various events in 2014, including the 2014 ISF Junior Men's World Championship in Whitehorse, YT, the 2014 ISF Women's World Championship in Haarlem, Netherlands and the 2014 Men's Pan American Championship in Parana, Argentina. Click on "read more" to see the full National Team schedules.

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Featured Worth Equipment

Each month, Softball Canada will feature two products from Rawlings, Miken or Worth in Around the Horn. If you are interested in purchasing any of these products, visit your local dealer or contact Rawlings Group Canada at 1-800-741-7205 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-741-7205 FREE  end_of_the_skype_highlighting . This month's products are the Worth 11" Red Dot (PX11RYLC) and the Women's FPX Plush Pant (WB150).

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Hilton HHonors Program

Softball Canada is excited to announce that Hilton HHonorsTM is helping National Sport Federation athletes, coaches, friends and family save up to 15% on their next stay at any of the 4,000 hotels and resorts within the Hilton HHonors portfolio. Enjoy the flexibility of staying at any of our top ten hotel brands like Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria® Hotels & Resorts , Embassy Suites™ and , Hampton®.

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Softball Canada UmpSchool

As a Softball Canada umpire, you can continue to take advantage of an effective and updated tool as you study the rules for the upcoming season, prepare for the certification examination or get ready for your big provincial tournament or Canadian Championship.

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Changes to Ed Bitz Scholarship

A few changes have been made to the Ed Bitz Scholarship, click on "read more" to view these changes.

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Softball Canada Instructor/Evaluator Clinic

The British Columbia Softball association and their umpires were the host for the Instructor/Evaluator Clinic in Richmond. From all accounts the sessions were well received and several new instructors and Evaluators will be putting their skills to the test. For the first time existing I/E Umpires were allowed to take the course for a refresher. Thank you to Brent Chadwick and Frankie Billingsley, the Instructors for the Clinic.

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Future Canadian Championships

2014 Canadian Championships

Event Location Dates
U14 Girl's Jamboree White Rock, BC August 6-10
U16 Girl's Brampton, ON August 13-17
U16 Boy's Fredericton, NB August 6-10
U18 Women's Saskatoon, SK August 4-10
U18 Men's Gander, NL August 5-10
U21 Women's Montreal, QC August 13-17
U21 Men's Irma, AB August 11-17
Senior Women's Winnipeg, MB August 6-10
Senior Men's Charlottetown, PEI August 26-31
Senior Men's and Women's SP Fort McMurray, AB Men: August 10-16
Women: August 12-16

If you are interested in bidding on any of the open Championships, please contact Mike Branchaud, Manager of National Teams and Canadian Championships, at mbranchaud@softball.ca or 613-523-3386 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 613-523-3386 FREE  end_of_the_skype_highlighting ext 3103. Please note that all bids must be approved by your local Provincial/Territorial office.

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Masters Canadian Fast Pitch Championship

Softball Canada is planning on adding a special Masters Division to help celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Senior Men’s Canadian Fast Pitch Championship from August 28-31, 2014 in Charlottetown, PEI.

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Hosting a Slo-Pitch Tournament?

Softball Canada offers a Slo-Pitch tournament package to groups who are interested in running one. Fill out and return the application form!

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Softball Canada Staff Contacts

If you would like to direct a question to the appropriate Softball Canada staff member, visit our Staff Directory.

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