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The U9 program is designed to foster a love of the game through fundamental skill development and learning how to play the game in a modified and fun environment that will build confidence and friendships and keep them coming back year after year. U9 MODIFIED Many athletes in U9 are picking up a glove for the first time. The U9 program is designed to foster a love of the game through fundamental skill development and learning how to play the game in a modified and fun environment that will build confidence and friendships and keep them coming back year after year. What You Can Expect - Players will learn and develop the fundamentals of throwing, catching, hitting and base running - Players will get to experience all infield positions, including pitcher and back catcher - Being part of a team and building friendships with common interests - Parents are encouraged to help coaches with drills, field set up, bench assistance, and more - Pre-game warmups (approx. 30-45 mins) - Modified game rules to increase the pace of play, including homerun line and coach pitch. - Home games and away games across south Calgary and Okotoks - Option for additional practices to focus on skill development - Potential for tournament play MORE ABOUT MODIFIED RULES What You Need to Know - Birth years: 2017 & 2018 - Registration fee: $275 - Season dates: TBD - Game nights: Mondays and Wednesdays - Game duration: 90 min - Game start time: 6:45PM - Players per team: 7-9 (depending on registrations) - Players on the field: 6 (home run line replaces outfielders) - Softball size: 11” training softballs (softer, indoor balls. Look for NC11S) - Deadline to register: TBD - U9 Senior team tryouts: March 11, 2025 REGISTRATION CLOSED Divisions The 2026 season will run 2 divisions in U9: one Senior team and multiple Junior teams. To be considered for the Senior team: - Your player must attend the U9 Senior Team tryout - The Senior team will be made up of players who have a good foundation of the fundamental skills and understanding of game play. - The team will be selected by the Senior team’s Head Coach. Note: U9 does not participate in the SBR Evaluations process. REGISTER FOR THE U9 SENIOR TRYOUTS Equipment All players will receive a Rockies game day jersey and ball cap. The jersey must be returned at the end of the season while the hat is yours to keep. All other equipment is provided by the player. A list of required and optional player equipment can be found on our Equipment page. MORE ABOUT EQUIPMENT Key Dates Keep an eye on Key Dates on the home page for insight on what's happening when, including picture day, uniform pick up, and more! KEY DATES HERE Bonds Uniform bond - $100 – to cover the cost to replace unreturned or destroyed (beyond expected wear and tear) jerseys. Volunteer bond - $250 – your commitment to provide service or money towards the operation of the organization. MORE ABOUT BONDS Parental Requirements Parents must complete the RC Respect in Sport online course before you'll be able to register your player. Your RIS# will be valid for 3 years. All players are required to provide the following bonds. Bonds represent your commitment to: 1) return your jersey at the end of the season and 2) fulfill required volunteer hours to support the operations of SBR Bond cheques will only be cashed by SBR if the commitments are not fulfilled by the end of the season. Only post-dated cheques will be accepted. Ensure you have cheques on hand prior to uniform pick up. MORE ABOUT RESPECT IN SPORT (RIS) Become a Coach The success of our program is based on parent volunteers! If you’re interested in becoming a coach, head on over to our Coaches & Managers page to learn more and apply. MORE ABOUT COACHING AND MANAGERS

Do you know any 5 – 12 year old athletes that are curious about softball and would like to give it a try before they commit to a season? COME TRY SOFTBALL An event for athletes aged 5 – 12 years old that are curious about softball and would like to give it a try before they commit to a season. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CAME AND THOSE WHO VOLUNTEERED FOR OUR 2026 COME TRY SOFTBALL EVENT. WHAT A HUGE SUCCESS. SBR is hosting a FREE event for future players (U7 to U13) who have never played softball to Come Try Softball. This event aims to: Introduce kids to the foundational skills of the game Keep them moving and engaged Have a LOT of fun! The event combines basic skill development with playful gross motor challenges that will have them working hard and playing hard. Participants will be led through a series of stations by SBR player volunteers and wrap up with a softball cheer. Participants should come with: Indoor running shoes Loose clothing (leggings, sweat pants, t-shirt, etc) Softball glove (if you have one) Batting helmet (if you have one) Water bottle Participants are encouraged to bring their own softball glove, however, SBR will have some loaner gloves on hand for players who do not yet have their own glove. Feel free to bring your own bat and helmet, if you have them. SBR will provide these items at the stations if participants do not have their own. While this is a FREE event, registration is required as space is limited. If you are unable to join us after you register, please cancel your registration. DETAILS Date: February 1, 2026 Time: 9:30 - 11:30am (check in 9:00 - 9:15) Location: The Calvary FC Regional Fieldhouse 125 Fieldhouse Dr. Okotoks, AB Note: U7 (Learn to Play) is for girls born in 2019 & 2020. Learn more about the program here. U9 is for girls born in 2017 & 2018. Learn more about the program here. U11 & U13 girls born between 2013 - 2016 who are curious about the sport and haven't played before are welcome to join us. If you have any questions, reach out to us at coordinator@sbrsoftball.com . We can’t wait to welcome your child to the field and share the excitement of softball! REGISTRATION CLOSED

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

SBR Rockies Softball fosters sportsmanship, personal and athletic growth and community spirit through the lens of Softball Canada’s Long Term Player Development (LTPD) framework and the Athlete Development Matrix. U11-U19 SBR Rockies Softball fosters sportsmanship, personal and athletic growth and community spirit through the lens of Softball Canada’s Long Term Player Development (LTPD) framework and the Athlete Development Matrix. Softball Canada LTPD model identifies the optimal training, competition, and recovery principles and practices for players through sequential stages from childhood through to adulthood. It recognizes there are two distinct streams in softball – the lifelong recreational sport and the elite competitive arena – and it is designed to promote and support players in both. What You Can Expect SBR Rockies athlete placement and team creation will take place after evaluations. All athletes will be assessed on the following criteria: - Hitting - Fielding (infield and outfield) - Throwing - Leadership/contribution to team chemistry - Present and projected development and/or improvement - Experience LEARN MORE Season Information To register for South Bow River Softball (Fastpitch) 2026 season, you will need the following information: - Respect In Sport - Proof of Age Document MORE ABOUT THE SEASON League Play All teams will play in the Calgary Minor Softball League and are placed in the appropriate division based on their evaluations ranking. MORE ABOUT EVALUATIONS Provincial Play Softball Alberta offers provincial play in categories A through D. Teams may be required to play in a zone play down to earn a birth to provincials. MORE ABOUT PROVINCIALS Equipment Players will receive a Rockies game day jersey and a ball cap. Jerseys must be returned at the end of the season. A $100 uniform bond must be committed by post-dated cheque prior to collecting jersey for the season. A list of required and optional equipment can be found on our Equipment page. MORE ABOUT EQUIPMENT Key Dates Keep an eye on our Key Dates page for insight on what's happening when, including picture day, uniform pick up, and more! KEY DATES HERE Bonds Uniform bond - $200 – to cover the cost to replace unreturned or destroyed (beyond expected wear and tear) jerseys. Volunteer bond - $450 – your commitment to provide service or money towards the operation of the organization. MORE ABOUT BONDS Parental Requirements Parents must complete the RC Respect in Sport online course before you'll be able to register your player. Your RIS# will be valid for 3 years. All players are required to provide the following bonds. Bonds represent your commitment to: 1) return your jersey at the end of the season and 2) fulfill required volunteer hours to support the operations of SBR Bond cheques will only be cashed by SBR if the commitments are not fulfilled by the end of the season. Only post-dated cheques will be accepted. Ensure you have cheques on hand prior to uniform pick up. MORE ABOUT RESPECT IN SPORT (RIS) Become a Coach The success of our program is based on parent volunteers! If you’re interested in becoming a coach, head on over to our Coaches & Managers page to learn more and apply. MORE ABOUT COACHING AND MANAGERS U11 Advanced/Developing More information to come MORE ABOUT U11 Division 1 SBR believes that every athlete deserves a right to play with other athletes that approach the game in the same way. They also deserve a coach that will provide the best atmosphere for them to improve as much as they are willing to put effort into their own development. Division 1 teams consist of athletes that are highly competitive in nature that want to get the most they can out of softball. They will be challenged by the coaches to improve every time they are on the field and so must be able and willing to accept advanced instruction and feedback. This requires a full commitment from the family and the athlete. MORE ABOUT DIV 1

Discover expert guidance and leadership on our girls softball coaches page. Elevate your skills with personalized training and invaluable insights. COACH FAQ Below you will find a frequently asked questions document that we hope answers everything you need to know. If we have missed anything, please let us know at coordinator@sbrsoftball.com EVALUATIONS Q. When are evaluations? A. CMSA Division 1 (levels A/B) ID camps are hosted in September. Divisions 2 + 3 (C/D) are hosted in January of the season year. Q. Why so early? A. For several reasons: 1. That is when the facilities are available. 2. We need time to train in the winter for the A/B levels. 3. We need time to analyze the evaluation data. 4. We need time to complete the rosters and submit them to CMSA. Q. Am I allowed to attend evaluations as a coach? A. Yes. We require coaches with softball knowledge to assist as subjective evaluators. You are free to take notes as well about players you would like to consider. TEAM SELECTION Q. How are teams selected? A. The Division 1 teams (levels A/B) are selected by the coaches. The rest of the teams are selected after the January evaluations. Q. Can I be at evaluations? A. Yes, we require coaches to assist at the evaluations to provide subjective evaluations. You are free to take notes as well about players you would like to consider. SCHEDULE Q. When does the season start and where is my schedule? A. The season usually starts the last week of April but may change slightly each year. The schedule is set by CMSA, they are usually ready mid to late April and they will post them on their website. Go to Schedules/Standings, scroll to your age group, click schedule, find your team name, and click on it and it will take you to your team page. DIAMONDS Q. Do I have an assigned diamond? A. Yes. You will share a diamond with another team in an age group that is opposite nights to yours. For example, if you play Monday and Wednesday, you will share a diamond with a team that plays Tuesday and Thursday. Q. Can I use my diamond at any time? A. Not really. You can’t use it if you're sharing team has a home game. However, if they have an away game you can use it. If you want to practice, check with your sharing team to make sure they are not using the diamond, then you can use it. Q. Do I have a permit to be on the diamond? A. During the week, yes. You will get an email with your diamond permit and you should print it out and keep it with you. On weekends, diamonds are first come, first served but you should check with your sharing team to make sure they don’t have plans. Q. Can I request a diamond? A. Yes but there is no guarantee you will get your preferred diamond. Some are in high demand. The diamond coordinator will make best efforts to accommodate you or find the next closest diamond. Send your request to diamonds@sbrsoftball.com. EQUIPMENT Q. I have a question about equipment: I don't have a piece of equipment I need, or I need another size of something, or I got a net with a hole in it, or my base broke, or I need different bats, etc. A. Email the following with your request or need: president@sbrsoftball.com and equipment@sbrsoftball.com Q. I heard there is a diamond drag and do I need a truck to pull it? A. We have diamond drags for every diamond this year. They are meant to be pulled by a person. One adult or a couple of players should be able to do it. We encourage you to drag your diamond before every game. The key is in the equipment box. Q. Where do I get a key to the equipment boxes? A. They are handed out with the equipment, usually at the SBR coach orientation. BEING A COACH Q. Do I need to do all these orientations? A. Yes. The CMSA Coach Orientation needs to be taken once by every coach unless you have completed the Community Sport Ongoing (CSOG) training (This used to be called the NCCP Level 1). If you don’t have the CSOG you HAVE to attend the CMSA coach orientation. You should attend the SBR coach orientation as well. We discuss our expectations of you, appropriate conduct and numerous other topics. This is mandatory every year. You will receive your scorebook package and equipment as well. If you cannot attend, you must advise us and send someone in your place. PLAYERS Q. My player has a bunch of friends she absolutely MUST play with. How do I arrange this? A. Above U9 there are no friend requests. All teams are selected by the coach (for Division 1 teams) and by way of evaluation data for other teams. Siblings will be selected together but otherwise, we will only grant friend requests in extreme circumstances as determined by the SBR Board. Q. Do all players have to play every game? A. Yes. As part of CMSA, we need to follow their rules. This includes universal substitution. That means all players bat and no player can sit a second inning until all players have sat an inning. Q. I have a player that did not attend a pitching clinic. Is she allowed to pitch? A. Yes. All players that desire to try a position should be given proper coaching and the chance to try that position. If a player wants to pitch, you need to coach them to the best of your abilities. Q. I have some players that are not at the same level as the other girls on the team. Do I still have to play them? A. Yes. All players must have fair playing time throughout a season, including playoffs and provincials. Q. I see in the rules I can sit a player for disciplinary reasons. Can I do that whenever I like? A. The rules allow for this but SBR is very cautious about it being used and would be considered a last resort. You must discuss the situation with the parents and the player and explain why you are doing it. You must also have very good reasons why you are doing it as it is very likely to result in a parent complaint. It would be wise to send the Player/Coach Coordinator an email if you do plan to do this. vicepresident@sbrsoftball.com. They are always available to discuss this, or other player concerns, as well. SBR ROCKIES TOURNAMENT Q. Do I have to attend this tournament? A. Yes. This tournament is part of your coaching obligations. It is a great opportunity for extra games and to introduce kids to what a tournament is all about. It is also a great chance to watch some higher-level ball with your team to show them older players playing the game. Q. Do I have to register for the tournament? A. No. It has been taken care of for you. Q. Can I affiliate players for the tournament? A. No, as all SBR players are participating. If you have a situation where you may not have enough players please contact the Player/Coach Coordinator as soon as possible at vicepresident@sbrsoftball.com or the Tournament Coordinator during the tournament. Q. Do I as a coach have to volunteer at the tournament? A. No. Your coaching counts as your volunteer commitment. VOLUNTEERING Q. Does coaching count towards my volunteer commitment? What about other roles? A. The volunteering policy is at this link. One head coach two assistant coaches and one manager are allowed to count their volunteering towards their volunteer commitment as well as a dedicated scorekeeper, diamond maintenance person and team umpire. If you have a compelling reason another parent should have their bond covered you can send an email to volunteer@sbrsoftball.com who will consider your submission. However, it is rare to have these requests approved as the purpose of having mandatory volunteering is that we need volunteers to run all of the activities associated with running a league. All parents are expected to assist the team to the best of their abilities. Parents do have the option of paying to not have to volunteer. This allows us to hire for the roles we do not have volunteers for. RAIN OUTS/SCHEDULING MAKE UP GAMES Q. Are games ever rained out? A. Unless you are new to Calgary, you know that the weather in May and June is unpredictable, at best. It is almost certain games will be cancelled during the season. It can be for rain, snow, wind, extremely low temperatures, air quality or darkness. Be familiar with the CMSA weather policy located on the CMSA website. CMSA also has an air quality policy. Q. Who can cancel games? A. If the fields are not playable, or the temperatures are too low, then CMSA will cancel games by 4:00 pm. They rely on the Weather Network as the "official" weather resource: (www.theweathernetwork.com). If you have an umpire, they can decide that the conditions are not safe and cancel the games. You may not play after the umpire has left after cancelling a game. Q. Who is responsible to re-schedule missed games? A. The head coaches for the two teams need to communicate as soon as possible to find a date and a field that will work for both teams. SBR and CMSA do not re- schedule cancelled games, other than the opening weekend games. Q. What is opening weekend and why does CMSA re-schedule those games? A. At the start of each year, CMSA schedules a weekend of play so that all the teams can get four games in quickly. It is usually the last weekend of April or the first weekend of May. If CMSA can, they will re-schedule the weekend. OPENING WEEKEND Q. What is opening weekend? A. At the start of each year, CMSA schedules a weekend of play so that all the teams can get four games in quickly. It is usually the last weekend of April or the first weekend of May and games may be at different diamonds than what you normally play on. UMPIRE Q. Do all teams have an umpire supplied? A. No teams are guaranteed umpires however depending on how many umpires there are SBR will do there best to support. Q. What do I do if I don’t have umpires supplied? A. You can request umpires by sending an email to umpirerequest@calgaryminorsoftball.com. If they are able, they will schedule an umpire and you are responsible to pay them at the plate conference before the game. Q. What if I can’t get an umpire? A. If you are the home team, then you must get one of your parents to be the umpire. It is best to explain this to your parents at the start of the year. We suggest making a list and assigning the task to each family on a rotating basis. Then, if they cannot do it, they must find someone to do it. Parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, grandparents, friends are all acceptable to be the umpire. If no one else will do it, you are going behind the plate. PROVINCIALS Q. What do I need to know? A. Lots of things! For most SBR teams the deadline is June 1 to submit your application with the deadline to submit your roster being June 15. These are strict deadlines. Some of the information you require is on the Softball Alberta website under “Championships” and then “Provincials”. The Provincials entry form is located under the “Forms” tab and then “Provincials”. The form asks you to justify why you selected the division you did. You need to explain why you selected a, b or c for example. The Provincial Roster form is on the same page. Select the age and division you intend to attend. The rules and draw will be there at the top of the page, as well as information about the weekend. Review the provincial rules, the rules don't change much from division to division but do be sure to read the specific rules to your age and division when they are provided.  You need to make sure all of your players are attending. If not, you need to fill out a Calgary Minor Softball Provincial Non-Attendance Form (Link)  If you are picking up players you need to fill out a CMSA Provincial Player Affiliation Form (Link) You also need to know the affiliate rules.  The roster rules are different. Only 9 players can play at a time and the substitutions are more complicated. The rules are at 4-7 of the 2019-2020 Softball Canada Rulebook.  Most provincials play on a Friday. Make sure your parents are aware!  Coaches must attend coach meeting before the tournament. Often 8:00 am on a Friday. You need to be there.  ALL bats are to be inspected at the coach meeting. If it does not have a sticker the bat can be tossed from the game.  IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ASK president@sbrsoftball.com and vicepresident@sbrsoftball.com. CITY CHAMPIONSHIPS Q. What are City Championships? A. At the end of each season, CMSA hosts City Championships for each age division at U9 and above. Make sure your parents know that it can involve weekend play. Q. Where can I find our schedule and rules? A. They are on the CMSA website. Q. What are the rules for City Championships? A. Each division has rules for City Championships. Ensure you review your rules

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

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 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 REGISTER NOW 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

Explore the essence of respect in girls' softball with our insightful webpage. Discover the vital role respect plays in fostering sportsmanship, teamwork, and fair play. Uncover valuable tips, inspiring stories, and actionable strategies to promote a culture of respect on and off the field. Dive into our content for a deeper understanding of how respect enriches the game and empowers athletes to excel. RESPECT IN SPORT The Respect in Sport Program is an online certification program designed to protect our youth as well as enhance Calgary Minor Softball of providing a safe and fun environment for all our participants. It is Canada’s leading online bullying, abuse, harassment, and negligence prevention program for parents, coaches, and community leaders. Certification is valid for 3 years. Parent Program - One parent of every registered player (all ages categories, every division) must complete the Respect in Sport or have a valid RIS Certification # at the time of registration. Coaches Program - RIS Certification is required by all coaches and managers listed on the player roster. The course MUST be completed prior to April 1, 2024. Coaches Provides in-depth information about bullying, abuse, harassment and neglect. It demonstrates negative behaviours and provides ideas of how a situation may be best handled, including valuable information from subject matter experts delivered in a clear and concise fashion, and asks questions of the leaders based on the scenarios presented. COACH COURSE Parents A program providing information on parents’ natural influence over a child, the coach or leaders role in an activity, the role parents play in their child’s enjoyment and of a sport or activity, and protecting your child when they are outside of your immediate control. PARENT COURSE For more information on registration for the course, check out Calgary Minor Softball Association's page

SBR ROCKIES U17 TEAMS All 2026 teams will be posted once announced.

SBR ROCKIES U15 TEAMS All 2026 teams will be posted once announced.

SBR ROCKIES PURPLE & GOLD ID CAMP 2027 SEASON PURPLE & GOLD ID CAMP Our ID camp held on September 11-13, 2026 at Glamorgan Diamonds. FAQs Purpose: The Rockies Player ID camp identifies athletes that would like to compete for our Rockies Purple and Gold teams, as well as a potential to compete at the A and B Level tournaments in the 2027 season. The selected athletes will train together throughout the off season alongside SBR coaches and specialized facilitators. Players are welcome outside of our SBR catchment zones to play in our Purple and Gold teams. Player age groups for this camp will be as follows: U13 (birth year 2014 and 2015) U15 (birth year 2012 and 2013) U17 (birth year 2010 an d 2011) U19 (birth year 2008 and 2009) Team Selection The U13 and U15 Purple and Gold team rosters will be selected at the completion of the ID camp. Each team will select 11-13 players. For U17 and U19, we will be looking at a similar concept for teams but will depend on the number of athletes trying out for those age groups. Teams will train together over the off-season in preparation for the 2027 ball season (i.e. all U13 Purple and Gold players will train together, and coaches will work collaboratively. ) Winter Training Costs While we are awaiting final amounts for facilities, training opportunities, and other costs, we wanted to provide an estimate of costs for the winter training sessions. We are anticipating a cost of approximately $800 - $1100 per player for the 2026 season. This price estimate includes player registration for the 2026 season, facility rentals, camp apparel, and specialty instructor costs. Both the Purple and Gold teams will be playing in Calgary Minor Division 1, or the Rep Division which also incurs an extra fee through Calgary Minor. This fee for 2025 was $57.50 per player; however, this fee is subject to being increased on an actual cost and will not be finalized until the 2026 season. Division 1 players will be notified of the fee during the 2027 season. Please note that the costs as noted above are approximate and overestimated costs. PURPLE/GOLD ID CAMP - FAQS Purple and Gold ID CAMP My player is unable to participate in the ID camp on the specified dates but would like to be considered for either the Purple or Gold team. There is no secondary date. If you have a conflict, please reach out to coordinator@sbrsoftball.com At what levels will Purple and Gold programming be offered? Can my player still make the Purple or Gold team if they cannot make the Fall 2025 ID camp? How will these teams compete in Calgary Minor divisions? What will tournament play look like? Is my player allowed to evaluate at a higher age group than they are supposed to play in? How will the coaches of the Purple and Gold teams be selected? When will I be notified if my player has made the Purple or Gold level team?