Softball Alberta
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Registration is open for our U18 Men's National Team Identification Camps presented by Rawlings Canada! Details at https://softball.ca/u18mnt/camps La période... d'inscriptions est maintenant ouverte pour nos camps d'identification de l'équipe nationale U18 masculine présentés par Rawlings Canada! Détails à https://softball.ca/enmu18/camps

We just wanted to quickly remind everyone again about the fast approaching deadlines. Give us a call if you have any questions!

For those who missed the Webinar on Rules Knowledge: https://youtu.be/k0UGsETJzS4

To all the mothers out there, we would just like to say Happy Mother's Day and thank you for everything you do!

BLUE CONVENTION 2025 AWARDED TO SOFTBALL ALBERTA Softball Canada is pleased to announce that the Alberta Softball Umpires Association (ASUA) will play host to B...lue Convention 2025. The 13th edition of the flagship event of Softball Canada’s national umpire program will be held in Calgary from April 17-19, 2025, 20 years after the event was last held in the city. Blue Convention regularly sees over 250 softball umpires from across the country gather together for learning, networking and to celebrate our connections as officials in the sport we love. Prior to the 2025 Calgary event, Blue Convention 2023 will convene in Winnipeg in April 2023. There really isn’t another sports officials gathering in Canada quite like it. Even after twenty-five years, Blue Convention remains relevant and provides a focal point for umpires from coast to coast notes National Director of Umpires Jeff Whipple. It remains at the core of our national umpire program and is integral to Softball Canada’s position amongst the top programs in the world The ASUA group has been discussing the potential of hosting the event again in Alberta for a number of years and what could be better than to host on the 20th anniversary of the last time it was hosted in Calgary. notes Softball Alberta Provincial Umpire in Chief Terry Richter, who will also serve as Co-Chair of the event. Our committee members that have been assembled are looking forward to working with Tourism Calgary, as they are the experts when it comes to the destination. There are so many things to do in the spring in Calgary, all in which will make our 20th anniversary celebration at Blue Convention 2025 spectacular. More details on Blue Convention 2025 will be released at Blue Convention 2023 in Winnipeg. https://softball.ca/programs/umpires/blue-convention LE CONGRÈS DES BLEU(E)S 2025 ATTRIBUÉ À SOFTBALL ALBERTA Softball Canada est heureux d’annoncer que l’Association des arbitres de softball de l’Alberta (ASUA) accueillera le Congrès des Bleu(e)s de 2025. La 13e édition de l’événement principal du programme national des arbitres de Softball Canada aura lieu à Calgary du 17 au 19 avril 2025; 20 ans depuis la dernière fois que l’événement a eu lieu dans la ville. Le Congrès des Bleu(e)s rassemble régulièrement plus de 250 arbitres de softball de partout au pays pour de l’apprentissage, créer des réseaux de connaissances et pour célébrer nos connexions comme officiels dans le sport que nous aimons. Avant l’événement de 2025 à Calgary, le Congrès des Bleu(e)s de 2023 aura lieu à Winnipeg en avril de 2023. Il n’y a vraiment pas un autre rassemblement d’officiels sportifs au Canada comme celui-ci. Même après 25 ans, le Congrès des Bleu(e)s demeure pertinent et un centre d’attention important pour les arbitres d’un océan à l’autre note le Directeur national des arbitres Jeff Whipple. Il demeure au cœur de notre programme national des arbitres et c’est une partie intégrale de la position du Canada comme l’un des meilleurs programmes au monde. Le groupe ASUA discute le potentiel d’accueillir l’événement encore en Alberta depuis plusieurs années et rien ne pourrait être mieux que de l’accueillir lors du 20e anniversaire de la dernière fois qu’il a eu lieu à Calgary note l’arbitre en chef provincial de Softball Alberta Terry Richter, qui servira aussi comme co-président de l’événement. Les membres de notre comité qui a été assemble ont hâte de travailler avec Tourisme Calgary car ils sont les experts quand ça vient à la destination. Il y a tellement de choses à faire au printemps à Calgary, tout ce qui rendra notre célébration de 20e anniversaire au Congrès des Bleu(e)s de 2025 un événement spectaculaire. Plus de détails concernant le Congrès des Bleu(e)s de 2025 seront annoncés au Congrès des Bleu(e)s de 2023 à Winnipeg. https://softball.ca/programmes/arbitres/congres-des-bleues Donna Ozarko (her, she, elle) Manager Officials & Publications Gestionnaire Officiels et publications p: (613) 523-3386 x3101 223 Colonnade Rd, Ste 212 | Ottawa ON | K2E 7K3 w: www.softball.ca | e: [email protected]

UMPIRES Fireside Chat - Recipe for Success The Softball Canada Webinar Series for 2021 has arrived! Join Frankie Billingsley on February 1, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. E...ST for a Fireside Chat with four of the most amazing people in the game of softball! The theme for the evening will be the recipe for success. The four panelists which will be making themselves available on this evening have a keen eye for talent and their resumes speak to their ability to enhance and grow an official’s capacity and realize their potential. PANELISTS Include: Bob Stanton - Canada; Carolien Stadhouders Netherlands; Kevin Ryan United States and Pete Saunders United Kingdom Monday, February 1st at 7 PM EST Please register for UMPIRES Fireside Chat - Recipe for Success on Feb 1, 2021 7:00 PM EST at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regist/5561026760405576462 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Brought to you by GoToWebinar Webinars Made Easy Donna Ozarko- Manager Officials/Publications Gestionnaire Officiels/publications p: (613) 523-3386 x.3101 223 Colonnade Rd, Ste 212 | Ottawa ON | K2E 7K3 w: www.softball.ca | e: [email protected]

Effective December 13th, there will be a suspension of softball activity. This is in response to the December 8th announcement of new mandatory, province wide restrictions. The suspension of activity will be in place until at least January 12th, 2021. For more information, please refer to the public health measures on the Government of Alberta website https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx...

The Softball BC Virtual Summit on January 23rd is dedicated to growing, leading and empowering women in sport! This summit is hosted by For the Love of the Game and is 100% facilitated by women - sign up today: https://www.fortheloveofthegame.ca/softball-bc-virtual-summ

Tune in LIVE this Thursday for a conversation with two leading players in Softball Canada! 11AM pst, at Facebook.com/fortheloveofthegame #softballcanada #ftlotg #womeninsports #softball #canadiansports

The Board of Directors and staff of Softball Alberta would like to thank our members for their commitment, support and understanding throughout this year. 2020 was an extremely tough year for our sport, but we are hopeful for a successful 2021 on the ball diamonds. Happy New Year! ...

To all of our members, players, coaches, umpires and staff! Stay safe this holiday season! With Love, Softball Alberta ...

RETURN TO PLAY REMINDERS Pre-screening questions are still required before any softball activity (practice, training, indoors or outdoors) Pre-screening forms are still required to be sent to [email protected]... If new cohorts are being created, participants must take a 14 day break from their previous cohort before joining the new cohort New cohorts must be sent to [email protected] Any indoor softball activity must also take into consideration the facility's COVID guidelines on top of the Softball Alberta Return to Play protocol Participants should only be in 1 sport cohort For the Pre-screening Checklist and the updated Sport guidance from the Gov. of Alberta, click here https://www.softballalberta.ca/home/return-to-play/

Due to yesterday's announcement regarding targeted public health measures, there will be a 2 week ban on all indoor team sports and group fitness classes from November 13-27 inclusive. The targeted measures include the areas below: - Calgary area... - Edmonton area - Fort McMurray - Grande Prairie - Red Deer - Lethbridge Softball training can still take place with 1 athlete and 1 trainer only. For more information regarding the new measures, please head to the Targeted Public Health Measures page provided by AHS and the Government of Alberta. https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx For further inquiries, please contact Alberta Health Services. Stay safe and well softball family

Congratulations Tracy!

Check it out! Via Softball Canada ... https://softball.ca//softball-canada-launches-female-coach

Presenting Hugh Mitchener, CEO of Softball Canada who will start off our event with an engaging keynote speech #SoftballBC #VirtualSummit2020 #Keynote #Speaker

The 2020 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Conference is November 4-6 and this year it is going virtual! The event will be free to everyone and a great way to engage in keynote presentations, breakout sessions and networking opportunities. The head coach of the Senior Women's National Softball Team, Mark Smith, will also be leading a presentation. Don't wait to register! Deadline is October 28! Register here https://bit.ly/37FQT20 ...