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

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 COMING SOON Coach Equipment & Uniform Return COMING SOON Picture Day Volunteers COMING SOON Casino COMING SOON FOR 2027 BONDS SBR Showdown Tournament Volunteers COMING SOON 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

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

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

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 REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 4 Games Guaranteed U9 JR: $400 | U9 SR: $450 | U11: $580 | U13: $630 | U15-U19: $680 REGISTER HERE 2026 TOURNAMENT RULES COMING SOON 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

Explore our meticulously curated list of fields equipped with top-notch facilities and amenities. From well-maintained pitches to spectator-friendly seating, find the ideal setting for your team to shine. Whether you're a local squad or traveling from afar, our comprehensive guide ensures you'll find the perfect venue to play your best game. Explore now and uncover the ultimate destinations for unforgettable softball experiences. SBR DIAMONDS Diamonds are assigned to each team every year. Check the following table for 2025's diamond assignments, locations and related permits. For a bird's eye view of diamond locations, please see the map below. 2026 diamonds assignments will be out soon. Note: Some locations have multiple diamonds. Please use the 'Get Directions' link in the table and cross-reference the diamond tag to confirm correct diamond location. Helpful tip: if there's no SBR equipment box at the diamond, you're at the wrong diamond. Questions? Check our Frequently Asked Questions and then reach out to the Diamond Coordinator at diamonds@sbrsoftball.com . 2025 Diamond Assignments COMMUNITY DIAMOND ADDRESS DIAMOND TAG PERMIT CODE DIRECTIONS Auburn Bay Auburn Bay 430 Auburn Bay Dr. SE B1AUB08 AUB020 Directions Chaparral St. Sebastian (SE Diamond) 65 Chaparral Drive SE B1CHA02 CHA283 Directions Cranston Christ the King 333 Cranston Way SE B1CRA05 CRA135 Directions Deer Ridge Don Bosco (NW Diamond) 13615 Deer Ridge Drive SE B1DRG03 DRG543 Directions Douglasdale South East Douglas Park Douglas Park Blvd & Douglas Shore Close SE B1DDG09 DDG818 Directions Douglasdale Monsignor JS Smith 2919 Douglasdale Blvd. SE B1DDG01 DDG714 Directions Douglasdale Douglasdale Elementary 400 Douglas Park Blvd. SE B1DDG13 DDG746 Directions Lake Bonavista Nickel Junior High (West diamond) 2500 Lake Bonavista Drive S.E. B1LKB25 LBK482 Directions Lake Bonavista Nickle Junior High (East Diamond) 2500 Lake Bonavista Drive SE B1LKB26 LBK482 Directions Lake Bonavista St. Bonaventure Junior High (South Diamond) 1710 Acadia Drive SE B1LKB34 LBK465 Directions Legacy Legacy View/Glen Legacy Glen Terr. SE & Legacy Glen Cmn. SE B1LEG08 McKenzie Lake Mt. Park School 312 Mt. Douglas Close SE B1Mck11 MCK721 Directions McKenzie Towne St. Albert the Great School 225 Prestwick Ave SE B1MCT10 MCT821 Directions McKenzie Towne S. Prestwick Prestwick Park SE & McKenzie Towne Blvd. B1NEB08 MCT821 Directions New Brighton St. Marguerite School 1100 New Brighton Dr. SE B1NEB08 NEB702 Directions Riverbend Riverbend Community Association 19 Rivervalley Dr. SE B1RIV01 RIV880 Directions Riverbend Holy Angels Elementary 275 Riverglen Dr. SE B1RIV13 RIV848 Directions Riverbend Riverbend Drive SE (SW diamond) Riverbend Drive SE B1RIV05 Directions Riverbend Riverbend Drive SE (NE Diamond) Riverbend Drive SE B1RIV06 Directions Sundance Sundance Elementary 200 Sunmills Drive SE B1SDC20 SDC 398 Directions Sundance Centennial High School (NE Diamond) 55 Sun Valley Blvd. SE B1SDC04 SDC396 Directions Sundance Father Whelihan School 70 Sunmills Drive SE B1SDC02 SDC399 Directions

Coaches and Managers must be registered with a Calgary Minor Softball district and assigned to a current team roster before applying for a police check. If you have never had a police check, or your name is on the expiry list below, you need to complete a new application. Police checks are valid for 3 years. POLICE CHECKS Calgary Minor Softball Association requires all Coaches and Managers to have a a current and valid vulnerable sector check completed to ensure the safest possible environment for our minor players. Coaches and Managers must be registered with a Calgary Minor Softball district and assigned to a current team roster before applying for a police check. If you have never had a police check, or your name is on the expiry list below, you need to complete a new application. Police checks are valid for 3 years. To begin, you'll need to request a volunteer voucher from Calgary Minor Softball. Be sure to indicate whether you are a head coach, assistant coach or manager. For complete instructions, please visit Calgary Minor Softball's Police Checks page at the link below. EXPIRED POLICE CHECK LIST POLICE CHECK INSTRUCTIONS

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 REGISTER FOR 2026 SEASON 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 - $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 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

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SBR ROCKIES U11 TEAMS Teams will be posted once announced.

SBR ROCKIES U9 TEAMS Teams will be posted once announced.

Unlock the excitement of the upcoming girls' softball season with our comprehensive guide! From schedules to team rosters, equipment needs to game-day strategies, find everything you need to prepare for a successful season on the diamond. Stay ahead with our latest updates, expert insights, and resources tailored to girls' softball. Whether you're a player, coach, or dedicated fan, get ready to make this season one for the record books. Explore now and gear up for a winning journey ahead! 2026 SOFTBALL SEASON U11 - U19 Registration Closed. U7 + U9 still open Learn to Play REGISTER HERE U9 REGISTER HERE U11-19 EMAIL US TO REGISTER To register for South Bow River Softball (Fastpitch) 2026 season, you will need the following information: Respect In Sport Proof of Age Document ** Please note - Division 1 ID camps took place in September and those teams have been formed. January evaluations for the 2026 season are for Divison 2 and 3 teams. ** Where do my registration fees go? Find out here . RIS Lookup LOOKUP HERE RIS Info FOR MORE INFO 2026 Age Categories NOTE* A $25 late fee will be applied to registration requests for U11 - U19 after January 25, 2026. Game nights start at 6:45pm across all Calgary Minor Softball games. Learn to Play program starts at 6:00pm. Players are expected to arrive 30 to 60 minutes prior for warm-up & preparation, based on their age category & level. 2026 Season Dates Download detailed CMSA 2026 season shedule here. Learn to Play Our Learn to Play program is run locally within SBR Softball and does not participate in a Calgary Minor Softball league play. Learn more... 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. Learn more... U9 The Modified game (6 players on field, home run line, Coach pitch) will be used for the U9 age category. There will be a Senior team and multiple Junior teams. Learn more... Key Dates Stay in the know about registration dates, evaluations, uniform pickup and more by referencing our Key Dates section on the home page often. Learn more... Evaluations The objective of the evaluations process is to identify all the players in an age category (U11+) that fit into the top third, middle third and bottom third of the group. All registered players for U11-U19 MUST attend at least one evaluation session. Only U13+ pitchers will be evaluated. ID camps for Division 1 (A & B level) are hosted in September. Division 2 & 3 evaluations are hosted in January of the season year. Learn more... Bonds Volunteer Bond - $450 per player. Uniform Bond - $100 per player. Only postdated cheques will be accepted. Learn more...