September 2012

IntereSted HoStS for 2016/17 ISf World Championships

Softball Canada is currently looking for possible hosts to bid for the following ISF World Championships;

2016 Senior Women’s

2016 Junior Men’s

2017 Senior Men’s

2017 Junior Women’s

These Championships will all be following the new “Open” format of the Interna-tional Softball Federation (ISF). Under this new process it is difficult to predict the number of teams that will be competing, as all countries are invited to send a team. The previous structure had allowed a maximum of 16 teams.

Under the new set-up, the overall financial obligations of the host have been significantly reduced. Softball Canada also wishes to shorten the length of these Champi-onships. Junior events should ideally be seven (7) days while Senior events should ideally be eight (8) days.

Please contact Hugh Mitchener, CEO (hmitchener@softball.ca or 613-523-3386 ext. 3106) for exact hosting requirements. Interested hosts are expected to send a letter to Softball Canada outlining their interest, the venue they propose to use, hosting experience and the names of the key organizers by October 31, 2012. A letter of support from their respective Provincial/Territorial association must also be included.

All potential host bids will be reviewed by the Board of Directors of Softball Canada. Those selected to go forward by Softball Canada will then need to prepare a bid package for the ISF, due in June, 2013. The ISF will ultimately select hosts for these events at their October, 2013 Congress in Colombia.

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Softball Canada would like to extend congratulations to all participants at the 2012 Canadian Championships, which took place between July 31st and September 2nd across the country. The following are the medal results, individual awards and all-star teams of the Championships. For more information, please contact Mike Branchaud at 613-523-3386 ext. 3103 or mbranchaud@softball.ca. We hope to see you all at the 2013 Championships! U14 Jamboree Cup Division Gold- White Rock Renegades ’98, BC Silver- Surrey Storm ‘98A, BC Bronze- Richmond Islanders ‘98/’99, BC Bowl Division Gold- Windsor Wildcats, ON Silver- Whitby Eagles, ON Bronze- Cambridge Coyotes, ON Plate Division Gold- Winnipeg Lightning, MB Silver- Etoiles de la Rive-Sud, QC Bronze- Sud-ouest Dragons, QC U16 Girl’s Cup Division Gold- Delta Heat ’96, BC Silver- Victoria Devils ’96, BC Bronze- Mississauga North Tigers, ON Consolation Round Gold- Saskatoon Hustlers, SK Silver- Rebelles ’97, QC Bronze- Winnipeg Lightning ’97, MB Bowl Division Gold- Chepstow Diamonds, ON Silver- Mississauga SW Hurricanes, ON Bronze- Barrie Storm, ON All-Star Team P- Francias Olexa, BC C- Lexie Brenneis, BC 1B- Robyn Wood, ON

2B- Kennedy Bailey, BC 3B-Shannon Boe, BC SS- Morgan Mather, ON OF- Emily Cairns, PEI OF- Jessica Vance, SK OF- Sam Pearson, BC U- Ashley Penney, BC Top Batter- Lexie Brenneis, BC Top Pitcher- Ariane Capogreco, QC MVP- Maddison Hope, MB Top Player (Champ. Round)- Marley Parker, BC U18 Women’s Cup Division Gold- White Rock Renegades ’95, BC Silver- Surrey Storm, BC Bronze- Guelph Electri-Tech Gators, ON Bowl Division Gold- Enniskillen Express, ON Silver-Mississauga North Tigers, ON Bronze- Langford Rebels, BC Plate Division Gold- Stratford Flames, ON Silver- London Lightning, ON Bronze- Rebelles ’97, QC All-Star Team P- Lyndsay Butler, ON C- Sara Mason, BC 1B- Lindsey Ogilvie, BC 2B- Aspen Searle, ON 3B- Amanda LeSergent, BC SS- Alisha Welch, BC OF- Paige Haley, ON

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All-Star Team P- Kelsey Trulsrud, SK C- Grace Lonergan, ON 1B- Brittany Hicks, ON 2B- Corrine Brookhuis, QC 3B- Meaghan Frerichs, SK SS- Janice Maxwell , MB OF- Chelsea Jenner, BC OF- Amy Walz, AB OF- Logan White, ON U- Vicky Rumph, ON Top Batter- Brittany Hicks, ON Top Pitcher- Camille Czarnecki, AB MVP- Erika Polidori, ON Top Player (Champ. Round)- Brittany Hicks, ON U21 Men’s Gold- Kelly’s Pub Jr. Canadians, NL Silver- Owen Sound Volkswagon Jr. Selects, ON Bronze-Walkerton Wild, ON All-Star Team P- Travis Jones, ON C- David Pratt, ON 1B- Jeffery Lyons, ON 2B- Ty Sebastian, ON 3B- Jeremy O’Riely, NL SS- Anthony Climenhaga, SK OF- Andy Barber, ON OF- Eric Tarnowski, SK OF- Corey Way, ON U- Tyler Kuntz, ON Top Batter- Jeffery Lyons, ON Top Pitcher- Michael Lagace-Roote, ON MVP- Cody Skelton, ON Top Player (Champ. Round)- Shane Boland, NL Senior Women’s Fastpitch Gold- Whitby Eagles, ON Silver- Quebec Rebelles Jr., QC Bronze-Jarvis Huskers, ON

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Cup Division Gold- Chepstow Diamonds, ON Silver- Windsor Wild, ON Bronze- Windsor Lady Expos, ON All-Star Team P- Ashley Lanz, MB C- Macey Hicks, MB 1B- Josyane Marticotte, QC 2B- Annick Darveau, QC 3B- Jesse McNabb, SK SS- Joey Lye, ON OF- Sydney Bartha, ON OF- Suzanne Miller, ON OF- Cori Simpson, ON Top Batter- Evelyn Pare, QC Top Pitcher- Dione Meier, SK MVP- Dione Meier, SK Top Player (Champ. Round)- Shannon Davidson, ON Senior Men’s Fastpitch Gold- 3 Cheers Pub, NL Silver- Kitchener Cubs, ON Bronze- ICA Marks Hitmen, NL All-Star Team P- Sean Cleary, NL C- Trevor Boutilier, NS 1B- Steve Mullaley, NL 2B- Chris Murphy, NL 3B- Matt Greer, QC SS- Rene Goguen, NB OF- Jeff Ellsworth, NL

OF- Brad Ezekiel, NL OF- Edan Welch, NB U – Aaron Harvey, NS Top Batter- Steve Mullaley, NL Top Pitcher- Jeff Farion, NL MVP- Ricky Leblanc, NB Top Player (Champ. Round)- Steve Mullaley, NL Senior Women’s Slo-Pitch Gold- Home Run Sports/Mizuno Ladybirds, ON Silver- Host, ON Bronze- Lady Combat, ON Top Hitter- Amanda Wilcox, ON Top Defensive Player- Jessica O’Quinn, ON MVP- Pam Oberle Top Player (Champ. Round)- Jacqueline O’Quinn, ON Senior Men’s Slo-Pitch Gold- Ting’s Moving/Home Run Sports Orioles, ON Silver- TeamPharmapar/Worth/Red Lite, QC Bronze- Host, ON Top Hitter- Tim Bentley, ON Top Defensive Player- Mike Brewins, ON MVP- Ryan Caley, ON Top Player (Champ. Round)- Jeff Falardeau, ON

Future Canadian Championships 2013 CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS U14 Girl`s Jamboree Bid Pending TBD U16 Girl`s O`Leary, PEI Aug. 7-11 U16 Boy`s Open TBD U18 Women`s Charlottetown, PEI Aug. 12-18 U18 Men`s St-Leonard-d`Aston, QC Aug. 5-11 U21 Women’s Open TBD U21 Men’s Owen Sound, ON Aug. 5-11 Senior Women’s Open TBD Senior Men’s Open TBD

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fUtUre CAnAdIAn CHAMpIonSHIpS

2013 U14 Girl’s Jamboree Bid Pending TBD U16 Girl’s O’Leary, PE Aug. 7-11 U16 Boy’s Open TBD U18 Women’s Charlottetown, PE Aug. 12-18 U18 Men’s St. Leonard d’Aston, QC Aug. 5-11 U21 Women’s Open TBD U21 Men’s Owen Sound, ON Aug. 5-11 Senior Women’s Open TBD Senior Men’s Open TBD Senior Men’s and Women’s SP Open Men: TBD Women: TBD

If you are interested in bidding on any of the open Championships, please contact Mike Branchaud, Manager of Canadian Championships and Domestic Services, at mbranchaud@softball.ca or 613-523-3386 ext 3103. Please note that all bids must be approved by your local Provincial/Territorial office.

2012 JUnIor Men’S nA-tIonAL teAM roSter

Softball Canada is pleased to announce the list of players who will represent the Canadian Junior Men’s National Team at the ISF IX Junior Men’s World Championship, which will take place from November 1-10 in Parana, Argentina. The tournament will feature fifteen (15) countries competing for the title of World Champions

At the previous Junior Men’s World Championship held in Whitehorse, YT in 2008, Team Canada defeated Japan 4-3 to advance to the Gold medal game, and went on to lose a 2-1 thriller in eight innings against Australia to earn the Silver medal.

The seventeen (17) athletes who have been chosen to represent Canada at the ISF IX Junior Men’s World Cham-pionship from November 1-10 in Parana, Argentina are:

Athletes

Cody Anthony (Shubenacadie, NS)

Cole Bolton (Flinton, ON)

Taylor Brown (Centreville, ON)

Ambrose Firkus (Irma, AB)

Michael Lagace-Roote (New Hamburg, ON)

Michael Lamontagne (St-Charles-de-Bellechasse, QC)

Brett Larson (Irma, AB)

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Parker MacKay (Irma, AB)

Steven Normand (Calgary, AB)

Aiden Patrick (Prince Albert, SK)

Brad Peck (Surrey, BC)

Taylor Schubada (Irma, AB)

Ty Sebastian (Brussels, ON)

Carson Soucy (Irma, AB)

Adam Stuck (Owen Sound, ON)

Cody Werner (Baden, ON)

Brett Young (Taymouth, NB)

Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Tom Doucette (Middle Musquodoboit, NS)

Assistant Coach: Doug Chase (Port Alberni, BC)

Assistant Coach: Jim Jones (Leduc, AB)

Assistant Coach: George Ryder (Port Dover, ON)

Team Leader: Duke Cormier (Summerside, PEI)

Athletic Therapist: Mark Kiervin (Saint John, NB)

“We are extremely pleased with the quality of athletes that we had the opportunity to invite to our Selection Camp held in Cambridge from August 13 to 17” said Duke Cormier, Team Leader for the Junior Men’s National. “The team will be strong offensively with good quickness, and at bat the team will put the ball in play from top to bottom. Defensively, the team will be very solid and pitching will be spread between as many as four or five pitchers. Team Canada is a legitimate threat to win Gold along with at least four or five other countries in this very competitive World Championship.”

The International Softball Federation has also selected two Canadian umpires to officiate at the event:

Umpires

George Findley (ON)

Aaron Poulin (BC)

The official website for the ISF IX Junior Men’s World Championship can be found at: http://worldjun-iormenfastpitch2012.com/.

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AWArdSrose Hodgson Volunteer of the Year

This award, created by Softball Canada in 2008, recognizes the life and contributions of Rose Hodgson. Rose, who passed away in 2007 after serving nine years as an active Softball Canada Board member, contributed selflessly to the betterment of softball at the local, provincial and national levels. In her over 35 years as a volunteer, she always put players first and supported any initiative that gave them the opportunity to play and reach their dreams.

Nominees for the award can be volunteers from any level of the game. They will have supported the experiences of players through any number of contributions (outside of coaching and officiating where awards already exist). The theme of their nomination will be that they have tirelessly committed themselves to the game. They may have created or improved softball opportunities in their area, or simply added to the enjoyment of the game for those involved in the sport.

A letter of application, including references, supporting material and a letter of endorsement from the re¬spective Provincial/Territorial Softball Association must be received at the Softball Canada office by September 15.

The successful candidate will be selected from within the region hosting the Annual Meeting that year. The pres-entation of the award will be made at the annual Softball Canada Congress.

ethel Boyce Achievement AwardMrs. Ruth A. Laing created the ETHEL BOYCE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD in 1998 by making a donation in

memory of her sister Miss Ethel Phoebe Boyce.

Miss Boyce was an avid softball player who had a professional and personal interest in people. She was particu¬larly interested in youths and helping them succeed in life.

The award is administered by Softball Canada and is given annually to a female and male recipient. It is expected that the award winners will have exhibited leadership traits and skills in softball. Both recipients receive $1,000. The award is meant to help defray the costs of education and/or playing softball. The award winners will be announced at the annual Softball Canada Congress.

to qualify for this award the applicant must be:

- Registered with a Provincial/Territorial Softball Association

- A resident of the province or territory

- In attendance at a recognized Canadian post-secondary educational institution, or plan on attending one in the following year

By September 15th of each year, Softball Canada must receive a letter of application, a completed application form (www.softball.ca/files/ethelboycenomination.doc), along with a letter of endorsement from the provincial/territorial office.

Note: Reference letter(s) must be included whenever possible.

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The CLAUDE DESCHAMPS MEMORIAL AWARD was established in 1984 in honour of a former Executive Direc-tor of Softball Canada, Mr. Claude Deschamps.

This bursary is nationally administered by Softball Canada and is awarded annually to a female and male recipient to use towards their education. The recipients for this award receive $1,000 each and are chosen from the region hosting the annual Softball Canada Congress.

To qualify for this award, the applicant must be:

- Registered with the Provincial/Territorial Softball Association

- In a minor category, for a minimum of two (2) years prior to the application

- Be a resident of the province/territory

- Be in attendance at a recognized educational institution at a post-secondary level

By September 15th of each year, Softball Canada must receive a letter of application, a completed application form (www.softball.ca/files/claudedeschamps.doc), along with a letter of endorsement from the provincial/territorial office.

Note: Reference letter(s) may be included whenever possible.

*2012 region

Western: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Yukon.

Coach of the Year AwardDon’t forget to nominate your coach for Softball Canada’s Home Run Sports Coach of the Year Award. Deadline

for nominations is October 1st, 2012 (or the next business day). The nomination criteria are as follows:

1. The coach shall be a Canadian citizen / landed immigrant.

2. The coach shall be fully certified (at any softball NCCP level) to qualify.

3. The coach shall be nominated by a player, softball club or league executive, district softball organization, community service group, municipal council or local school board. (No personal nominations will be accepted.)

Nominations must include:

• Coach’sname,address,andphonenumber(s)

• Name,address,andphonenumber(s)ofnominatingindividualorgroup

• Recordofnominee’scoachingexperience

• Coach’srecordofsoftballNCCPactivity

• Recordofcoachingachievements/playerprogress

• Coach’sroleindevelopingandimprovingsport,coachingandathletesintheircommunity

• Personalhighlights

• LetterofsupportfromrespectiveProvincial/TerritorialSoftballAssociation

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ters from other sources to give the selection committee a good understanding of the nominee’s coaching ability

• Pictureofnominee.Canbeaheadandshouldersshotoraphotoofnomineeactivelycoaching

The deserving recipient of the 2012 Home Run Sports Coach of the Year Award will be flown to Calgary, Alberta for two days and one night and will be honoured during the 2012 Softball Canada Congress from November 9 - 10.

If you would like a copy of the nomination forms for the Home Run Sports Coach of the Year Award, please contact Lise Jubinville at 613-523-3386, Ext. 3108 or by email (ljubinville@softball.ca) or visit Softball Canada’s web site (www.softball.ca under the About Softball Canada menu then click on Awards).

eBAY AUCtIonSoftball Canada has recently created an EBay account to sell softball memorabilia to raise money to help fund our

programs. To view items we have for auction on EBay, go to: http://myworld.ebay.com/softball_canada

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In the news…- The Brantford Expositor published an article on the Brantford Bobcats, who recently won the U21 Women’s Fast

Pitch Canadian Championship in Truro, NS, becoming the first PWSA team to win a Canadian Championship in every age division: http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/2012/08/07/bobcats-make-history

- Ray Tilley was officially inducted to the International Softball Federation Hall of Fame during a ceremony held in Woodstock, ON last month. The London Free Press published an article highlighting his accomplishments: http://www.lfpress.com/sports/columnists/morris_dalla_costa/2012/08/14/20102831.html

feAtUred WortH BALLThe Worth 11” and 12” Gray Dots are the Official Softballs of Softball Canada’s Canadian Slo-Pitch Championships.

The 11” ball is used in the women’s game, while the men use the 12” ball. The 12” ball has a coefficient of restitution (COR) of 0.40, while the 11” ball has a COR of 0.44, which are both less lively than the 0.47 Fastpitch balls. The 0.44 COR increases the safety of the Slo-Pitch game, giving defensive players more time to react to hard-hit balls.

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Senior Men’s National Team Schedule

VIII Pan American Championship (Medellin, Colombia)

Date Game Time September 16 Canada vs. Ecuador 2:00pm CDT

Canada vs. Puerto Rico 4:00pm CDT

September 17 Canada vs. Bahamas 9:00am CDT

Canada vs. Colombia 5:00pm CDT

September 18 Canada vs. Guatemala 11:00am CDT

Canada vs. Argentina 1:00pm CDT

September 19 Canada vs. Mexico 9:00am CDT

Canada vs. Venezuela 1:00pm CDT

September 20 Canada vs. Dominican Republic 3:00pm CDT September 21 Playoff Round TBD September 22 Medal Round TBD

ISF XIII Men’s World Championship (Auckland, New Zealand)

Date Event Location March 1-10, 2013 ISF XIII Men’s World Championship Auckland, New Zealand

Junior Men’s National Team Schedule

ISF IX Junior Men’s World Championship (Parana, Argentina)

Date Event Location November 1-10, 2012 ISX IX Jr. Men’s World Championship Parana, Argentina

Junior Women’s National Team Schedule

ISF X Junior Women’s World Championship (Brampton, Ontario)

Date Event Location July 1-7, 2013 ISX X Jr. Women’s World Championship Brampton, ON

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neWS froM tHe BLUe ConVentIon2013 Blue Convention Junior development Workshop

Join the best of the best for the 2013 Blue Convention Junior Development Workshop at the Hamilton Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center in Hamilton, Ontario on Saturday, March 30th, 2013 from 9 am to 4pm.

We have an excellent team ready to instruct which includes Tonya Ribalkin Zanon, Frankie Billingsley, and Sal Gara, all Softball Canada Level V officials with a wealth of National and International experience. And we are extremely pleased to announce that Bob Stanton, the Director of Umpires of the International Softball Federation, will be joining us as well.

Cost: $50.00

Topics being considered:

1. Rules Knowledge: How it will help you out of situations

2. Presentation on Misunderstood Rules

3. Basic Mechanics and Positioning

4. Dealing with the Pressures of Umpiring

5. Setting and Achieving your Goals

This exciting clinic is being put on to give the youth umpire (ages 14 - 18) some of the basic tools to be successful on the diamond. These topics cover essential elements that a great umpiring career may be built upon.

As mentioned above, our instructors include Bob Stanton from New Brunswick, who is currently the Director of Umpires of the International Softball Federation and a former National Director of Umpires for Softball Canada. Bob’s wealth of knowledge and experience is boundless. Tonya Ribalkin Zanon is a Level V official from Alberta who has officiated and supervised several Canadian championships. Tonya is ISF certified and recently officiated at the 2011 Junior Women’s World Championship in Cape Town, South Africa. As an incentive for all you aspiring young officials, Tonya started umpir-ing at the age of 13! We’re also pleased to have Frankie Billingsley on the crew. Frankie, also from Alberta, is a Level V official who has officiated at several Canadian Championships. Representing Ontario, we have Sal Gara, a Level V official who is also ISF certified and a veteran of several Canadian Championships. Sal is one of the Fast Pitch Deputy Umpires-in-Chief for Ontario and one of his responsibilities is the Junior Development program.

This workshop will have both lecture and practical components and will no doubt be inspiring for those in at-tendance. The cost is only $50.00 and the Blue Convention Host Committee will be providing a lunch for all those in attendance. And of special interest to all aspiring Ontario Junior Development officials, you will be offered the opportunity of receiving credit for your 2013 Softball Ontario JD Intermediate clinic through a discounted “Take Home Exam” option. It will be priced at $25 and will only be available to Workshop participants.

So don’t delay as only a limited number of spots are available. Now is the time to register for the clinic! Be the first in your association to sign up for this once in a lifetime opportunity and come and learn from some of Canada’s top instructors.

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REGISTRATION FORM

JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPBLUE CONVENTION 2013

Saturday, March 30, 2013 Hamilton, Ontario

Please Fill Out All Sections and Include the registration fee. Softball Canada accepts Certified Cheque, Money Order, Visa, Master Card or American Express.

Payable to - Softball Canada

Name: Gender (Check one): M FAddress: City:Prov./Terr.: Postal Code:H - Telephone: W - Telephone:Fax: Email :

Registration: $50 includes a full day of workshops tailored to the “Junior”umpire (between the ages of 14 – 18)

You can also order a Canadian Indicator Club Banquet ticket at $60.00 each. The banquet will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2013.

If you are interested in purchasing a 2013 Blue Convention event Golf Shirt, the cost is $40. If so, please indicate size.

Yes No How Many: 1 2 3 4 5 Shirt Size: S M L XL XXL

Please Include Payment for Extra Shirts with Registration Fee (Indicate Size)

JD Workshop Registration Fee $50.00

Golf Shirts (@$40.00 each) AddBanquet Ticket (@$60.00 each) Add

Total Enclosed

Please check one: Certified Cheque Money Order Visa Master Card American Express RECEIPT REQUIRED

Cardholder NameCard Number

Signature Expiry Date

Deadline for Registration is March 1, 2013

To Be Returned To:Donna Ozarko, Softball Canada, 223 Colonnade Road, Suite 212, Ottawa, Ontario K2E 7K3

Tel: 613-523-3386, ext. 3101 - Fax: 613-523-5761 - dozarko@softball.ca

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REGISTRATION FORM

BLUE CONVENTION 2013Thursday, March 28, 2013 – Sunday, March 31, 2013

Hamilton, OntarioPlease Fill Out All Sections and Include the registration fee for the workshops.

Softball Canada accepts Certified Cheque, Money Order, Visa, Master Card or American Express.Payable to - Softball Canada

Name: Gender (Check one): M FAddress: City:Prov./Terr.: Postal Code:H - Telephone: W - Telephone:Fax: Email :

Certification Level :FP SP

Shirt Size: S M L XL XXL

Registration: $135 includes participation in your selection of workshops and the Blue Convention 2013 Golf Shirt and Pin, plus a welcome package.

You can download a copy of the Pre-convention package from the Softball Canada website by January 1st, 2013. The package will contain the schedule, workshop selection form. The workshops are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. NOTE: Workshops will be presented in English with only the materials translated into French.

You can also order a Canadian Indicator Club Banquet ticket at $60.00 each. The banquet will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2013.Would you be interested in purchasing extra golf shirts at a cost of $40.00 each?

Yes No How Many: 1 2 3 4 5 Shirt Size: S M L XL XXL

Please Include Payment for Extra Shirts with Registration Fee (Indicate Size)

EARLY BIRD Registration Fee(before January 1, 2013)

$135.00

Registration Fee(after January 1, 2013)

$155.00

Registration Fee and Level 4 Clinic $250.00

Registration Fee and I/E Clinic $250.00

Additional Golf Shirts (@$40.00 each) AddBanquet Ticket (@$60 each) Add

Total Enclosed

Please check one: Certified Cheque Money Order Visa Master Card American Express RECEIPT REQUIRED

Cardholder NameCard Number

Signature Expiry Date

Deadline for Registration is March 1, 2013Any refunds issued after February 1, 2013 will be subject to a $50 Administration fee.

To Be Returned To:Donna Ozarko, Softball Canada, 223 Colonnade Road, Suite 212, Ottawa, Ontario K2E 7K3

Tel: 613-523-3386, ext. 3101 - Fax: 613-523-5761 - dozarko@softball.ca

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BLUe ConVentIon 2013thursday, March 28, 2013 – Sunday, March 31, 2013 Hamilton, ontario

The official 2013 Blue Convention website is now up and running. Stay tuned to the website for news and up-dates: http://softballcanadablueconvention.com/

the official Blue Convention Hotel is the Hamilton Crowne plaza Hotel & Conference Center

150 King Street East, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 1B2 CANADA

Direct weblink: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/hamilton/

yhmcp/hoteldetail?groupCode=UBU

You can book through the central reservations line by calling 1-800-2CROWNE and mention Code “Umpire Blue Convention – Softball Canada” OR on-line group code “UBU”.

A reminder – reservations must be booked prior to the March 5th, 2013 cut-off date to guarantee the rate and a room. Guaranteed Room Rate of $105.00

LeArn to pLAY – SoftBALL peI

Softball PEI continues to try and grow our numbers with the Learn to Play program. This year West Royalty Girls Softball Association created a Mini-Mites (age 5-8) program that saw girls and boys participate. At the start of the season each player was given a t-shirt to keep. Each week they learned softball skills and played a game. They used the Learn to

Play principles and coaches witnessed each player gain skill and confidence while learning softball skills.

The Association held a Year-End Wrap-Up Day, which saw all the players participate in various activities. Teams played four inning games. A problem they encountered with the young players was running to first and stopping at the base instead of running through the bag. The coaches decided to

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set up the Blast Base about ten feet past first base to encourage the player to run through the base and hit the Blast Base. It worked so well that another blast base was set up at Home plate so each player had the fun of “announcing” their run. Once the activities ended, each player received a medal, a certificate and a team photo. The day ended with a Pizza Party and other treats, cupcakes and cookies provided by the parents.

We held a Mites Fun Day where the players played a couple four inning games with an umpire officiating in full dress. Not only were the players excited about having a “real” umpire, but our umpires assigned to officiate had a lot of fun as well. The event host held skills and Softball PEI set up stations for pitching, hitting and throwing. A Pizza Party followed with each player receiving a medal and there were draws for door prizes.

Softball PEI believes that continuing these programs that put the emphasis on “fun” while learning softball skills will continue to grow the sport.

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SoftBALL CAnAdA

StAff ContACtSChief executive officer – Hugh Mitchener – hmitchener@softball.ca Phone: 613.523.3386 ext. 3106

• GeneralManagement• BoardandProvincial/TerritorialLiaison• StrategicandOperationalPlanning• FinancialManagement• PolicyDevelopment• Liaisonwithexternalfundingpartners(SportCanada,COC)• InternationalLiaisonandHosting

Manager – Ltpd/Coaching Services – Lise Jubinville – ljubinville@softball.ca Phone: 613.523.3386 ext. 3108

• LongTermPlayerDevelopment• Coaching

Manager – officials/publications Services – donna ozarko– dozarko@softbal l .ca Phone: 613.523.3386 ext. 3101

• Officials• BlueConvention• Newsletters(AroundtheHorn,BetweentheLines)• RuleBook• Volunteerrecognition• Publications

Manager – financial Services – Kathy Stewart – kstewart@softball.ca Phone: 613.523.3386 ext. 3104

• Budgetpreparation• FinancialMonitoring/reports• Accountsreceivables/payables• Taxreceipts• NationalTeamsfinancialreportingtoexternalfundingbodies• AnnualGeneralMeetingorganization

Manager - Canadian Championships/ domestic Services - Mike Branchaud – mbranchaud@softball.ca Phone: 613.523.3386 ext. 3103

• CanadianChampionships• Slo-Pitch• CanadaGames/Maleequivalent• University/Collegeinitiatives• Competitionreviewfollow-up,nationalimplementationandassociatedrulechanges• Technicalstandards

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Manager – Marketing/Communications Services – Gilles LeBlanc – gleblanc@softball.ca Phone: 613.523.3386 ext. 3105

• RevenueGeneration• Sponsor/Supplierliaison• Developmentofpromotionalprograms• MediaRelations• Website• HallofFameandawards• BallApprovalProgram

Manager – domestic programming – Mary Cahill mcahill@softball.ca Phone: 613.523.3386 ext. 3107

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