Registration Dates, Age Categories, Fees and Equipment Requirements
REGISTRATION FOR 2023 IS NOW OPEN
Go to our online registration to register! REGISTRATION CLOSES MAR 31ST
Click below to be redirected to our registration site or you can access the registration site by Selecting the link on the main home page.
SEASON STARTS THE WEEK OF APR 24TH RUNNING TO JUN 17TH
*U4 Blastball Must be 3 years old on or before Mar 31st
**Pitching Expectations for each division
U5 - T-ball is used
U7 - Coach Pitch
U9 - Combination of Player pitching and coach pitch (see handbook)
U11 - Combination of Player pitching and coach pitch (see handbook)
PARENT VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED!!!
Again we are asking for any parents to volunteer and coach as this association would not be possible without the support of the parents. If you are interested please indicate so when you register your child. There is a Coaches Orientation for those who may feel unsure and we have directors to help with every coach so that you have all the support you need.
UMPIRING - Last year we were able to have umpires at most of our games and we hope to continue that this year. These are paid positions and increase with experience. If interested please visit the UMPIRES tab and submit the form of interest.
WE ARE SO EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE COULD POSSIBLY HAVE 5 TEAMS ATTEND PROVINCIALS THIS YEAR U11*, U13, U15, U17 & U19!
Our travel/provincial rep. team is a development program for those Fastball athletes who are interested in a more competitive game experience and skill development. Travel teams will also have 3-4 weekends of game play as well as an opportunity to represent Zone 1 at provincials in early July.
Registration for tryouts are now open and will close Mar 25th. Click the link below to REGISTER. (Select participant and then 2022 Travel/Provincial Team Registration)
Cost: $25.00
Location: Orion Sports Arena
Dates and times:
Mar 19th - Provincial Assessments
U15 - 8-9:30am
U17 - 9:30-11:00am
U19 - 11am-12:30pm
Mar 26th - Provincial Assessments
U11* - 9-10:30am
U13 - 11-12:30am
*U11 will be participating in the Jamboree this year where it is designed as a fun way to be introduced into softball competition. There are no walks and the game is designed to get the ball into play. It is for beginner skill levels and we encourage everyone who is interested in learning more and having fun while doing it to come tryout!
If you have any questions or you are unable to make the session but are still interested in being assessed please email admin@lethbridgeminorsoftball.com.
Any parents/interested individuals looking for an opportunity to Head Coach for a provincial team will need to fill out the form below by FEB 1ST.
Provincial Coach Application
PROVINCIAL SEASON INFORMATION
Players who want to play travel ball will need to also play in house league, umpire or coach within the league.
The season for the provincial teams runs from Apr - mid July. Practices/games take place on weekends.
Important Dates:
Medicine Hat - May (TBD)
Calgary - May (TBD)
Lethbridge - Jun (TBD)
Additional Tournament - TBD
Provincial Playdowns - Jun 24-25
Provincials (D) - Jul 7-9
Provincials (C) - Jul 14-16
(The Division that U13-U19 will play in will depend on tournament outcomes)
Check out our promotions below!
We have a "Bring a Buddy Campaign" going on till Mar 31st 2022 for U7/U9/U11/U13 players: Bring a friend who is NEW to softball and LMSA will guarantee your placement on the same team! To show our appreciation for helping us grow this amazing sport, we’ll waive your $50 volunteer commitment fee for the season! Guaranteeing only 1 buddy per registrant. If both players are new, one must be established as the ‘bringer’. Please fill out the form below.
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE
We are pleased to announce that we now have packages that individuals and/or businesses can purchase to support our youth and keep the sport of Softball an affordable sport to participate in. Please have a look at our Sponsorship Page on our website.
Programs designed to help with costs of playing sports - "Because every kid deserves to play!"
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