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Richmond Hill Minor Softball Association has become one of the first Softball Association Fundamental Excellence (SAFE) Star Rated Softball Associations in Ontario!  Earning a two (2) STAR Rating, Richmond Hill has demonstrated their commitment to providing their community with a high quality softball program.

“We are very excited and proud to have been awarded this recognition that reflects the hard work and commitment of our past and current members,” said Ken Uyesugi, President of Richmond Hill Minor Softball Association (RHMSA). 

Softball Ontario acknowledges SAFE Star Rated Softball Associations for their efforts in the four (4) Pillars of Excellence that make up the SAFE Star Program... Read More

Softball Ontario has extended the deadline to apply to become a Certified Softball Administrator Program (CSAP) Learning Facilitator for Softball Ontario until Friday, May 18, 2012.  Softball Ontario is currently seeking applications for Learning Facilitators for Softball Ontario's Certified Softball Administrator Program (CSAP) Workshops.  The CSAP Learning Facilitator Training Weekend will take place June 2-3, 2012 in Toronto, ON.

Participants in the CSAP Learning Facilitator Training Weekend will train to facilitate the following workshops... Read More

Softball Ontario is pleased to share information about the Maccabiah Games and Maccabiah Canada’s search for softball players to represent Team Canada at the junior (ages 18 and under), open (ages 19-35) and masters (ages 35+) levels.  The Maccabiah Games, a prominent international sports competition held every four years in Israel, is one of the top three gatherings of athletes in the world.

Qualifying athletes are invited to apply for an opportunity to join Team Canada for the 19th Maccabiah Games, in Israel in July 2013. Join a delegation of over 8,000 athletes, coaches and support personnel that will proudly represent over 65 countries competing for Gold, Silver and Bronze medals. Go to www.maccabicanada.com to view the complete list of sports that Maccabi Canada will be sending to compete at the 19th Maccabiah Games and register today for an opportunity to compete for Team Canada... Read More

Softball Canada, the national sport governing body for Fast Pitch, Slo-Pitch and Orthodox softball is seeking a dynamic individual to fill a one year maternity leave position where the individual will assist in the continued development and roll-out of a variety of programming areas. This is a full-time position working with and reporting to Softball Canada’s CEO and Board of Directors.

Key areas of responsibility include but are not limited to... Read More

Softball Ontario is thrilled to share that up to 250 kids will be able to access funding to allow them to play softball in 2012 thanks to KidSport Ontario and the Toronto Blue Jays! 

KidSport Ontario was recently announced as a recipient of a $50,000 Grand Slam Grant from the Toronto Blue Jays Foundation which will provide over 250 children across Ontario with a season of baseball or softball. The funds will be dispersed through the KidSport grants program to under-resourced families who are unable to afford the cost of softball registration and equipment for their children... Read More

Topham Park Minor Softball League is hosting a Certified Softball Administrator Program (CSAP) Workshop titled “Conflict Management” on Saturday, May 26, 2012.

Conflict Management
The diversity among members is potentially one of your Association’s most valuable assets when the conflicts that these differences create are understood and effectively managed to resolution.  The workshop focus is on basic skills for identifying root causes of conflict and developing strategies and techniques to achieve resolution.  At the end of the workshop you will be able to:

• Define the key elements of conflict
• Understand the 5 stages of conflict
• Identify root causes & use the basic principles for conflict resolution
• Use techniques for dealing with challenging personalities
• Apply a 3 step method to effectively manage conflict
• Understand your own conflict management style

Details of the Conflict Management Workshop are as follows... Read More

Stittsville Minor Softball Association has become one of the first Softball Association Fundamental Excellence (SAFE) Star Rated Softball Associations in Ontario!  Earning a two (2) Star Rating, Stittsville has demonstrated their commitment to providing their community with a high quality softball program.

“Our SAFE STAR rating is the result of dedicated hard work, diligence and enjoyment for the sport of fast-pitch softball in Stittsville,” said Craig Pavia, an executive board member with the Stittsville Minor Softball Association (SMSA).  

Softball Ontario acknowledges SAFE Star Rated Softball Associations for their efforts in the four (4) Pillars of Excellence that make up the SAFE Star Program... Read More

Whitchurch-Stouffville Softball Association is hosting a Certified Softball Administrator Program (CSAP) Workshop, titled “Marketing & Promoting Your Association 101” on Saturday, April 21, 2012.

Marketing & Promoting Your Association 101 is an introductory workshop on marketing your Softball Association. Why do some Softball Associations struggle to maintain registration numbers from year to year, while others seem to have no problem attracting players?  The answer is great marketing!Learn how to market your Softball Association at the Marketing & Promoting Your Association 101 CSAP Workshop!

Details of the Marketing & Promoting Your Association 101 Workshop are as follows... Read More

Super Clinic: May 4-6, 2012