SBR Softball - Community Girl's Softball Association in Calgary, Alberta HOME OF THE ROCK IES CMSA FALL BALL REGISTRATION PROGRAMS Learn to Play U9 Modified U11-U19 About SBR South Bow River Rockies is a softball club located in southeast Calgary that provides an opportunity for girls from ages 5 to 19 to learn about and play the game of softball. Rockies Softball offers programming that supports athlete growth both physically and mentally in an inclusive, respectful, and positive social environment. SBR Rockies Softball is committed to providing opportunities for our athletes to compete at all levels from A to D classifications in all age categories from Learn to Play (U7) to High School (U19). LEARN MORE

Discover expert softball clinics tailored for girls of all skill levels! Join our dynamic sessions to refine your techniques, boost confidence, and dominate the diamond. Elevate your game with top-notch coaching and a supportive community. Don't miss out – register now! CLINICS The off-season is a great time for players to improve their skills and game without having to compete in game situations. SBR's clinic offerings are a great opportunity for players to progress their skills in hitting, pitching, catching, and foundational skills while working with some of the best coaches and facilitators Calgary has to offer! Check out what SBR has to offer below for our athletes! STAY TUNED FOR CLINIC INFORMATION.

Explore our lineup of thrilling events, featuring teams from across the region vying for victory on the diamond. Discover tournament schedules, registration details, and more as you prepare to showcase your skills and sportsmanship. Join us for an unforgettable season of softball action and camaraderie. SBR ROCKIES SHOWDOWN May 22 - 24, 2026 What an incredible weekend of softball! A huge THANK YOU to all the teams who travelled from near and far to be part of our tournament. Your energy, sportsmanship, and love for the game made this weekend so special. To the coaches, thank you for your leadership and dedication. To the families, friends, and spectators, thank you for cheering on every player and creating such a fun atmosphere. And to our amazing volunteers — we truly could not do this without you. Your time and hard work behind the scenes made everything possible. We’re grateful to everyone who helped make this tournament such a success and can’t wait to see you all again next season! The SBR Rockies are honoured to be working with its sponsors to put on a first class tournament in support of minor softball and supporting women in trades. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! SBR Softball is excited to invite teams to one of the largest softball tournaments in Western Canada—the SBR Rockies Showdown! Join us next year as over 75 teams come together for an unforgettable weekend of softball. At the high school level, we will proudly present the Jason Schmidt Memorial Award to one player on each gold medal-winning team. This award honours players who demonstrate heart, hustle, sportsmanship, and leadership throughout the tournament. See below for more details. We extend a special thank you to our sponsors, whose support helps promote women in skilled trades through our tournament initiatives. Tournament Info The tournament highlights will include Heart & Hustle awards, medals, a 50/50 raffle and more! Diamond Locations - subject to change* Vista Heights Diamonds - 1419 25th Ave. NE, Calgary, Ab Vista Heights School - 2411 Vermillion St. NE, Calgary, Ab Deerfoot Athletic Park - 1506 16th St. NE, Calgary, Ab Calgary Industrial Softball - 1741 39th Ave. NE, Calgary, Ab Optimist Athletic Park - 5020 26 Ave SW, Calgary, Ab Iron Horse Fields - 300 Mowat St., Langdon, Ab Note: The Tournament Committee reserves the right to refund or reorganize team registrations to ensure reasonably consistent skill levels within divisions. Questions about the tournament or sponsorship information? Reach out to tournament@sbrsoftball.com Jason Schmidt Memorial A ward What is the Jason Schmidt Award? It is an award that will be presented to one High School player of each division at the Rockies Tournament for their passion, grit, and love of the game… kind of like the mega heart & hustle of the tournament. We are honored to call this award the Jason Schmidt Award after our very good friend, Jason Schmidt. He was a huge supporter of SBR, passionate about the game of softball and every team that his daughters have played on, notably the Red Hots (2018), The Heat (2019), the Devils (2021 and 2022) and the Rapids (2023). Having Jason come out to as many games as he could throughout the season was an inspiration to the team and all who knew him! Every year at the Rockies Tournament, we will present this award to 3 very deserving High School (U17/19) athletes who exemplify these qualities. Additionally, we will make a donation to the ALS Society in Jason’s name. 1/3

Discover how volunteers fuel the spirit of girls softball! Explore our page to learn about opportunities, benefits, and how you can make a difference in shaping young athletes' futures. Join our passionate community today! VOLUNTEERS SBR Softball Association is run exclusively by VOLUNTEERS. As our club continues to grow, a continued commitment from our members is necessary for our club to be able to operate effectively. The purpose of the Volunteer Bond is to encourage more of our membership to become actively involved in making our association the best it can be. Every registered player will be required to provide SBR with a Volunteer Bond. Each player must fulfill one (1) role or shift from the approved list. This bond is a commitment to provide service or money towards the operation and continued success of the organization. A Volunteer Bond Agreement must be signed, electronically at time of registration, and a post-dated cheque made out to SBR Softball for July 31 of the current season year in the amount of $450 per player will be required at the player's evaluation or uniform pick-up. Players without a signed agreement and cheque will be unable to pick-up uniforms. It is important that the cheque includes the first and last name of the player. Your cheque will be destroyed at the end of the season once you have fulfilled your volunteer commitment. If a family does not fulfill their volunteer commitment by Aug. 31 of the current season, their bond will be cashed. This volunteer commitment is manditory and will be enforced. Those who have not complied will not be able to register for the following season until their volunteer bond commitment is met through service or payment. Volunteer Role or Shift Required Each player bond must be fulfilled by working an approved Role or Shift. Below is a list of approved volunteer roles, shifts and opportunities. All approved "shifts" are one shift per player bond. Some approved "roles" are per player, ie Team Umpire. Other approved "roles" are per family (2+ players per household), ie Committees. Roles and Shifts cannot be carried over to the following season as we need continued help from year to year. Opting Out Families may choose to opt out of the Volunteer Bond Agreement during registration or opt out of the Volunteer Bond by indicating this choice on the Agreement Form at Evaluations or Uniform Pick-up. They must include a $350 cheque dated for the current date, not post-dated. This cheque will be cashed within 30 days. This will exempt them from performing volunteer activities at the association level, but not team volunteering. If a family volunteers after they have opted out of the Volunteer Bond, they will not be refunded. Note: There will be a $25 administration fee for NSF cheques. It is the sole responsibility of the family to seek out approved opportunities to ensure they fulfill their bond commitment. Opportunities can be found below, as well opportunities may be emailed to the SBR membership. Volunteers will be taken on a first come, first served basis. For more information on the volunteer policy and approved roles and shifts please download them here: Approved Roles and Shifts Volunteer Bond Policies Volunteer Bond FAQ Team Bond Positions *These positions must be approved/appointed by the team's Head Coach* Coach & Assistant Coaches MORE INFORMATION Team Scorekeeper 3 MONTHS - COVERS ONE PLAYER Team Manager MORE INFORMATION Team Diamond Maintenance 3 MONTHS - COVERS ONE PLAYER Team Umpire MORE INFORMATION General Volunteer Opportunities Uniform Pick-up Volunteers REGISTRATION CLOSED Coach Equipment & Uniform Return COMING SOON Picture Day Volunteers REGISTRATION CLOSED Casino COMING SOON FOR 2027 BONDS SBR Showdown Tournament Volunteers REGISTER HERE Evaluation Volunteers Admin REGISTRATION CLOSED Station Attendant REGISTRATION CLOSED Evaluator REGISTRATION CLOSED OTHER SBR ASSOCIATION APPROVED ROLES & SHIFTS FOR VOLUNTEER BONDS SBR BOARD ROLES: (These roles have a time commitment of 1+ years. Covers one (1) family. Executive Roles President Vice-President Treasurer Registrar Director of Operations Coordinator Roles Coach Coordinator Communication Coordinator Development Coordinator Diamonds Coordinator Equipment Coordinator Evaluations Coordinator Learn to Play Coordinator Tournament Coordinator Umpire Coordinator Uniform and Picture Day Coordinator Volunteer and Casino Coordinator Bond Manual Bond Roles F.A.Q

South Bow River Rockies is a softball/fastpitch association located in southeast Calgary that provides an opportunity for girls from ages 5 to 19 to learn about and play the game of softball. Rockies Softball offers programming that supports athlete growth both physically and mentally in an inclusive, respectful, and positive social environment. PLAYER DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES Rockies Softball offers programming that supports athlete growth both physically and mentally in an inclusive, respectful, and positive social environment. The SBR Rockies Softball club is committed to providing opportunities for our athletes to compete at all levels from A to D classifications in all age divisions from Timbits to U19. Rockies’ athlete development is guided by Softball Canada’s Long Term Player Development guide (LTPD) , Softball Canada’s Athlete Development Matrix (ADM) and Softball Canada’s Gold Medal Profile resources. Roadmap Our strategic plan for SBR Rockies Softball is a comprehensive roadmap designed to systematically enhance performance, foster a cohesive team environment, and achieve excellence in team development, guided by a commitment to consistency and sustained success. Explore the full plan and see how we're fostering sustained success HERE . Athlete Development Matrix Resources Softball Canada's Athlete Development Matrix outlines the skills and attributes of athletes as they progress through each stage of development. It provides coaches and parents with a directory of skills that are developmentally appropriate and to maximize player's enjoyment of the sport. Active Start (Ages 0-6) Fundamentals (Ages 5-8) Learn to Train (Ages 8-11) Train to Train (Ages 11-15) Train to Compete (Ages 15-21) Learn & Train to Win (Ages 19+) Living to Win (Ages 19+) Active for Life (All Ages) Softball Canada Gold Medal Profiles The Gold Medal Profile defines the required skills and abilities to achieve podium performance and recognition at the highest level of play (Olympics, PanAm Games, World Championships, etc). It focuses on technical and tactical skills, as well as life, mental and physical skills. Train to Train Train to Compete Learn & Train to Win Living to Win

Discover comprehensive girls softball player evaluations on our website, providing valuable insights for players of all levels. Enhance skills, track progress, and elevate your game with expert assessments tailored to individual strengths and areas for improvement. Join us and unlock your full potential on the diamond! PLAYER EVALUATIONS INFO LEARN MORE What to Know Players MUST attend at least one evaluation session. If they feel they did not perform to their expectations, they can attend a second evaluation for an additional $30 fee, if space allows. Only register for 1 spot first, to allow room for all players. Be advised that the evaluation signup closes at 9:00 am on the day prior to the evaluations so that we can prepare the player lists. If you missed the sign-up, you can contact coordinator@sbrsoftball.com to check capacity. Pitching Evaluations are held on a separate day for all pitchers U13 - U19. While not mandatory, they are strongly encouraged to support the coaches in selecting teams. There will be no pitching evaluations for U9 or U11 as all players are encouraged to try pitching at this age. What to Bring Indoor running shoes (cleats are not permitted on the fieldhouse floors) Appropriate ball clothing - t-shirt, sweatpants or ball pants, hair tied back Ball glove Fielder’s mask Batting helmet with face guard Bat (Optional – We will have bats for everyone but feel free to bring your own) Batting Gloves (Optional) Water Pitching evaluations ONLY – All pitchers must bring their own catcher. When Player Arrives Parents will bring their player to the registration table to check in. Players will be assigned a numbered pinnie that will need to be attached to their front and back. Pinnies must be returned at the end of the session. Players will be assigned to a group. U11 and U13 players will be assigned an Ambassador who will take the players onto the field and help them at each station. Players will be directed to an area where they can leave their coats, boots, and ball bags. Players are free to warm up in the designated location. No throwing until you are on the field. Players will do a throwing warm-up on the field. Parents can watch from the 2nd level. Parents are not allowed on the field. At the start time, players will take their glove, bat, helmet, and water onto the field. Ball bags must be left in the designated area. Players will be led through the stations for the evaluations. After the stations are complete, all players may leave. Remove your numbers and return them to a SBR member at the exit. All evaluations will be held at Cavalry FC Regional Field House. 125 Field House Drive East, Aldersyde, AB. Note: If your player is unable to evaluate, please review the Missing Evaluations process. If you have questions, please email coordinator@sbrsoftball.com . Player Information About Evaluations Evaluation Volunteers

Explore our comprehensive Manager's Toolkit for girls softball teams, featuring essential resources, tips, and strategies to optimize team management, enhance player development, and streamline administrative tasks. Elevate your coaching game and lead your team to victory with our expert-curated tools and insights. UMPIRE TOOLKIT Umpires are essential for the smooth operation of the game. Thank you for stepping up to take on this very important role for your team. We've got a great collection of tools to help you along the way! JUMP TO JUNIOR UMPIRE TRAINING RESOURCES JUMP TO BONDED UMPIRE PROGRAM CMSA Umpire Advocate Policy 2026 CMSA Rule Book '26/'27 Softball Canada Guide & Rule Book Training Modules 1-5 Do you have suggestions to add to the toolkit? We'd love to hear from you! Email coordinator@sbrsoftball.com

Explore our comprehensive Manager's Toolkit for girls softball teams, featuring essential resources, tips, and strategies to optimize team management, enhance player development, and streamline administrative tasks. Elevate your coaching game and lead your team to victory with our expert-curated tools and insights. MANAGER TOOLKIT Team Managers are essential for the smooth operation of the team. Thank you for stepping up to take on this very important role for your team. We've got a great collection of tools to help you along the way! Apply To Be A Team Manager Here Police Check Instructions TeamSnap Rules Team Apparel Templates & Forms Tournaments Volunteers Scoresheets Provincials Info Injuries Do you have suggestions to add to the toolkit? We'd love to hear from you! Email coordinator@sbrsoftball.com

SBR ROCKIES U13 TEAMS All 2026 teams will be posted once announced.

SBR ROCKIES 2026 TEAMS See what SBR Rockies and its U9 - U19 teams are up to. Browse the age categories below and follow their instagram accounts to stay up to date on their season's success. Follow @sbrsoftball to stay in the loop for club related news and happenings. Follow us on Instagram #sbrsoftball @sbrsoftball Load more

Discover the rewarding journey of guiding young athletes to success on and off the field. Explore our comprehensive resources, training opportunities, and support system designed to empower coaches at every level. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to coaching, unlock the tools and knowledge needed to inspire the next generation of softball stars. Become a mentor, leader, and role model in our thriving softball community. Explore now and embark on a fulfilling coaching experience with us! COACHES We are looking for coaches for the 2026 season! Thanks to our generous and dedicated volunteer coaches, SBR continues to execute fun and successful seasons year after year. Come join us! Coach Application Process **Must have all steps complete before submitting your application** *APPLICATION LINK BELOW* S1 Step 1 You will need your NCCP# and your training transcript to complete this application. Both can be retrieved on the Coaching Association of Canada site here . Outstanding requirements must be provided to Coach@sbrsoftball.com no later than March 25, 2026. Calgary Minor Softball starts issuing suspensions on April 1. Coaches will be contacted once evaluations are complete and teams are being created. S2 Step 2 Complete Softball Canada's Foundations of Coaching S oftball (one time) The course takes approximately 2 hours to complete. Must be completed by April 1. SBR will reimburse this cost for coaches. Submit receipts to treasurer@sbrsoftball.com You'll need to create an NCCP# to start the course as well as include it in your coach application. Forgot your NCCP#? Retrieve it here . S3 Step 3 Complete the Safe Sport Course The course takes approximately 90 mins to complete. Must be completed by April 1. Once signed into The Locker, search for the course under 'E-Learning' The completed course will be recorded in your Locker under your 'Profile' S4 Step 4 NEW! Complete the Keeping Girls in Sports course (ensure you connect to your NCCP locker) The cost of the resource is $17 and it takes about 90 minutes to complete. Coaches who are required to maintain their certification of the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) will earn two Professional Development points towards their Maintenance of Certification through the Locker. S5 Step 5 - Police Check Complete the Calgary Minor Softball Police Check procedure (every 3 years). Expiring police checks are updated annually. Check here to see if you're on the list. To request your police check voucher, email policechecks@calgaryminorsoftball.com . *Out of town coaches - for those living outside the Calgary city limits, please email: coach@sbrsoftball.com to request a letter to begin the process. Please indicate what position you hold on the team, Head Coach, Assistant Coach or Manager. You must share your results with Calgary Minor Softball via the online system. If you receive it in the mail, scan and send it to policechecks@calgaryminorsoftball.com Police Check APPLY TO COACH HERE Coach Training SBR aims to support coaches through training and mentorship so that you have the tools you need to succeed as a coach. On field training: APRIL 8, 2026 - OKOTOKS FIELDHOUSE 6:15 - 8:45pm Expectations & Guidelines As a coach I will: Remember that all the players are playing for their enjoyment, not for mine. Place the emotional and physical well being of my players ahead of a personal desire or external pressure to win. Remember that athletes play to have fun and must be encouraged to have confidence in themselves. Teach athletes to play fairly and to respect the rules, officials, opponents, other coaches, and volunteers. Do my best to provide a safe playing environment for the athlete. Ensure that all athletes get equitable instruction, support and playing time. Remember that athletes need a coach they can respect. I will be generous with praise and set a good example. Work in cooperation with officials. Not ridicule or yell at my athletes, coaches or officials for making mistakes. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities. Obtain proper training and continue to upgrade my coaching skills. Role model the appropriate behaviours. Yelling at athletes, coach and umpires is prohibited. Give equal access to infield/outfield, not in the same position all the time, batting order will also be rotated. Coach Development Pre-Season Coach Meetings Attend SBR Coach Orientation and On-Field Training: April 8, 2026 - Okotoks Fieldhouse 6:15 - 8:45pm. Check Key Dates for more information. On-Field Training is facilitated by SBR Competition-trained coaches to provide support and learning to all coaches, including throwing, fielding, hitting, catching and pitching. Note: Timbits Coaches will have a separate Coach Orientation meeting prior to season kick off. Attend Calgary Minor Softball Category Meeting Check Calgary Minor Softball website for more information. A representative from each team must attend (preferably head coach and/or assistant coach). Coach Resources Find helpful videos, skills and drill exercises here. Softball Alberta Training Requirements for provincials can be found here. ONCE AGAIN, WE CANNOT DO THIS WITHOUT ALL OF OUR WONDERFUL VOLUNTEER COACHES. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO!

SBR ROCKIES U19 TEAMS All 2026 teams will be posted once announced.