Softball Canada 50th Anniversary

The Canadian Amateur Softball Association (CASA), commonly known as Softball Canada, is kicking off a yearlong celebration of its 50th Anniversary in 2015. The theme of Softball Canada’s 50th Anniversary celebration will be “Celebrating the Past and Building the Future”. Softball players and fans are passionate, and behind each and every one of them is a moment that started it all. This theme celebrates that moment, whether it happened in the past or whether it is happening right now, kick starting future generations of players and fans.

On Softball Canada's 50th Anniversary website, you will find three new articles on the history of Softball Yukon, Softball Manitoba and Softball Saskatchewan!

2015 WBSC Junior Women's Softball World Championship Schedule

The world governing body of baseball and softball, WBSC, today announced the pools and the official competition schedule of the XI Junior Women's Softball World Championship that will be staged from 9-15 August at the newly renovated ASA Hall of Fame Complex in the Oklahoma state capital.

2015 Junior Women's National Team Regional Identification Camps

Softball Canada is pleased to announce a series of Regional Identification Camps for the Junior Women's National Team program in preparation for the 2015 WBSC XI Junior Women’s World Championship.

The deadline to register is May 1st, 2015.

2015 Junior Men's National Team Regional Identification Camps

Softball Canada is pleased to announce a series of Regional Identification Camps for the Junior Men's National Team program in preparation for the 2016 WBSC Junior Men’s World Softball Championship.

The deadline to register is May 22nd, 2015.

Sean Cleary Had A Season To Remember In 2014

Canadian Men's National Softball Team pitcher Sean Cleary (Harbour Main, NL) was recently recognized as the 2014 Sport Newfoundland and Labrador Senior Male Athlete of the Year at the Sport NL Stars & Legends Awards Gala held on Saturday, April 11th.

John Hill: 2014 Triple Crown of Coaching

Canadian Men's NAtional Softball Team Assistant Coach John Hill (St. John's, NL) was recently recognized as the 2014 Sport Newfoundland and Labrador Coach of the Year at the Sport NL Stars & Legends Awards Gala held on Saturday, April 11th.

Pan Am Games Tickets Now Available!

Tickets for the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games are now being sold on a first-come, first-served basis! Now’s the time to get your tickets to be part of the Pan Am Games action and join in on the biggest international, multi-sport event that Canada has ever hosted. Sales in the early access period were strong, but great seats are still available for those who act soon.

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. This month's products is the Worth 2Legit Fastpitch bat.

2016 Blue Convention

Richmond will be THE place to be for softball umpires from coast to coast from March 25-27, 2016 as Softball Canada and the Softball British Columbia Umpire Associations host BLUE CONVENTION 2016 – three great days of learning and connecting. Whether you’re a veteran or a brand new Level I / junior umpire you will find something to upgrade your game. Learn from the best in the sport from all over the world. We’ll have youth clinics and sessions for new(er) umpires, plus Level IV and Instructor / Evaluator clinics wrapped around the main conference.

Registration is open NOW!!

Ed Bitz Scholarship

Softball Canada is currently accepting nominations for the Ed Bitz Scholarship, awarded to two registered Softball Canada umpires who are following their studies in a post-secondary educational institution. The deadline for applications is April 30th. 2015.

Canadian Championships

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2016

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 ext 3103. Please note that all bids must be approved by your local Provincial/Territorial office.

RBC Learn to Play Project

The RBC Learn to Play Project provides grants to local organizations and communities in support of building the physical literacy of Canada's kids and youth. 2015 RBC Learn to Play Project grant applications are now being accepted! The application deadline is May 8, 2015. Click here to apply!

Tim Hortons Learn to Play - Ontario

Each month, Softball Canada features an article submitted by a different Provincial/Territorial Association explaining some of the fun activities and initiatives being carried out for the Tim Hortons Learn to Play Program! This month's article was submitted by Steph Sutton, Tim Hortons Learn to Play Coordinator for Softball Ontario.

Hilton HHonors Program

Softball Canada is excited to announce that Hilton HHonors^TM 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®.

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!

Softball Canada Staff

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