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Softball Ontario is continuing to accept applications for potential hosts of the new national pitching program, CANpitch. Each individual program is designed to be delivered over six (6) weeks with a nationally trained Regional Pitching Instructor.

The primary objective of the program is to provide a vehicle to enhance the development of pitching skills and knowledge for players across Canada, especially at the grassroots level, where players and coaches have little to no experience in pitching.

Softball Ontario is ready to launch the 6-week training program in twelve (12) communities across Ontario starting right now! As an introductory offer and with the support of the Ministry of Health Promotions Sport Priority Funding, Softball Ontario is excited to offer a 50% discount on the participant fee to hosts interested in starting the training sessions prior to March 31, 2010.

Softball Ontario is offering two stages of the CANpitch Program- FUNdamentals and Learning to Train.

FUNdamentals - 1 hour, 1 time per week (6 sessions total)

• This stage provides the participant with the proper instruction of grip, wrist snap, arm rotation, and stride (should be a priority).
• All participants are required to actively participate at the training sessions.
• Age: Participants should be a minimum of 6 years old.
• Cost per 6-week training session: Regular Fee: $50.00 – Discounted Free $25.0
• Maximum number of participants per sessions hour: Six (6)
  *Each participant will be expected to practice at least one time per week in addition to their 1-hour training sessions.

Learning to Train – 1 hour, 2 times per week (12 sessions total)

• This stage has participants rebuilding their fundamental mechanics and additionally focuses on the coordination of the arms and legs, the power line and throwing strikes (should be a priority).
• All participants are required to actively participate at the training sessions.
• Age: Ideally for ages 8-12 (depending on pitching experience).
• Cost per 6-week training session: Regular Fee: $105.00 – Discounted Free $52.50
• Maximum number of participants per sessions hour: Six (6)
  *Each participant will be expected to practice at least one time per week in addition to their 1-hour training sessions.

Softball Ontario will be supplying the nationally trained Regional Pitching Instructors with equipment to help in the delivery of the 6-week training programs prior to March 31, 2010! The equipment supplied consists of indoor softballs (various sizes), a home plate and mound, floor tape, etc. 

Softball Ontario is also enthusiastic to announce that there is also FACILITY ASSISTANCE available depending on the need per host to perform a 6-week training session. This opportunity is only available prior to March 31, 2010! Get your application in NOW – do not pass up on the opportunity to increase the level of pitching in your local softball community!

Those interested in hosting a Softball Ontario CANpitch 6-week training session should visit the Softball Ontario website at www.softballontario.ca to download the CANpitch Bid Application Form. This Bid Form is to be completed and received no later than two weeks before your first scheduled training session and is subject to availability of a nationally trained Regional Pitching Instructor! Successful applicants will be contacted with more details regarding the CANpitch Program shortly after Softball Ontario has received your Bid Application.

For more information on the overwhelming new Program, or hosting responsibilities, please contact Carly Laxton by phone (416) 426-7150 or by email at claxton@softballontario.ca.

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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.