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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

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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 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 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 2024 SEASON Season Information To register for South Bow River Softball (Fastpitch) 2024 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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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 program is to encourage more of our membership to become actively involved in making our club the best it can be. Overview: Each family must provide 4 hours of volunteer time per player. This bond is a commitment to provide service or money towards the operation and continued success of the organization. A Volunteer Bond Agreement Form and a post-dated cheque made out to SBR Softball for June 30th of the season year in the amount of $250 per player will be required at the player's evaluation or uniform pick up. Players without a signed form and cheque will be unable to pick up uniforms. It is important that the cheque includes the first and last names of the players. One cheque per player. Your cheque will be destroyed at the end of the season if you have fulfilled your volunteer commitment. For the balance of the volunteer policy please select the "Download Volunteer Policy" button below. Team Bond Positions Coach & Assistant Coaches MORE INFORMATION Team Manager MORE INFORMATION Team Umpire MORE INFORMATION General Volunteer Opportunities Uniform Pick-up Volunteers REGISTRATION CLOSED Picture Day Volunteers REGISTRATION CLOSED Evaluation Volunteers Admin Registration desk responsibilities include: - Greeting the players and parents. - Collecting bond cheques - Handing out and collecting pinny numbers REGISTER FOR THIS ROLE Pitching Admin Registration desk responsibilities include: - Greeting the players and parents - Handing out and collecting pinny numbers REGISTRATION CLOSED Ambassador Rockies U15+ players will be a role model to our younger players on the field. Responsibilities include: - Taking the players from the registration table to the waiting area - Help all players get their equipment ready - Lead players through a warm-up - Chaperone players from one station to the next during the session Please note: this position does not count towards your volunteer bond. This is an opportunity for our U15+ players to mentor our younger players and gain some leadership experience REGISTER FOR THIS ROLE Pitching Data Entry Responsibilities include: - Entering the speed of each pitcher's pitch in the Team Genius app (mandatory training session required before evaluations). Minimal softball experience necessary. REGISTRATION CLOSED Station Attendant On-field responsibilities at individual stations include: - Setting up and/or taking down the station - Keeping the players organized - Showing the players the objective of each station - Ensuring all players get through the station in the allotted time REGISTER FOR THIS ROLE Pitching Speed Reader Responsibilities include: - Recording the speed of each pitcher's pitch with a radar gun Minimal softball experience necessary. REGISTRATION CLOSED Bond Manual Bond Roles F.A.Q

Discover tournament details, schedules, and registration information as you prepare to showcase your skills and sportsmanship at this prestigious event. Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with thrilling matchups, fierce competition, and lasting memories. Gear up for the ultimate test of talent and teamwork. Explore now and get ready to leave it all on the field at provincials! PROVINCIALS AP Provincials Application Process Teams planning to attend any Softball Alberta Provincial Category must first receive approval from SBR's Executive. Provincial registration fees will not be covered by SBR without this approval. Softball Alberta Provincial registration deadline is June 1st. Requests must be sent to the SBR Coordinator no later than May 25th for approval. Complete the Provincial Registration Approval Form and submit to coordinator@sbrsoftball.com Once approval is granted, find instructions to register here . For more information please see the links below: Softball Alberta Coaching Info Calgary Minor Softball Coaching Info CR Provincials Coach Requirements SBR Coach Requirements Community Softball Coach Clinic Making Ethical Decisions Note: Every team must have at least ONE female coach on the bench that meets these requirements SBR will pay for the Community Softball, Competition Introduction and Respect in Sport for Activity Leader courses for those who coach with SBR. Submit your receipts to treasurer@sbrsoftball.com and include your full name, SBR player's name and the head coach's name of the team you are coaching with.

It’s no secret that it’s becoming increasingly difficult to maintain a sustainable number of umpires and referees for kids’ sports. To help address this, SBR Rockies will be piloting a Bonded Umpire Program—a low-stress opportunity for parents, siblings, grandparents, or family friends to step up and make a difference. BONDED UMPIRE PROGRAM It’s no secret that it’s becoming increasingly difficult to maintain a sustainable number of umpires and referees for kids’ sports. To help address this, SBR Rockies will be piloting a Bonded Umpire Program—a low-stress opportunity for parents, siblings, grandparents, or family friends to step up and make a difference. We in the SBR Rockies association are committed to supporting the Calgary Minor Softball Association (CMSA) and the Calgary Minor Umpires Association (CMUA) in their recruitment efforts. Please review the information below and consider whether this role might be a good fit for you. You’ll also have the full backing of the SBR Board, as we are implementing a behavior management system this year for both spectators and players. This will include a newly introduced, signed SBR Rockies Code of Conduct. Sign up for the Umpire Training Clinic Disclosure One Umpire Bond will be offered to each team in the following divisions: U9, U11, U13 Div 2/3, U15 Div 2/3, U17 & U19 Div 2/3. Outcome To foster a fun, safe, and fair playing environment for players, umpires, coaches, and families. Objectives Deliver quality, confident, and consistent umpiring at Rockies home games and potentially beyond, depending on umpire participation. Successfully execute the pilot umpire program during the 2025 Spring/Summer season. When proved successful, present the program to CMSA, CMUA, and other softball affiliations with the goal of city-wide adoption. Benefits of Becoming an SBR Rockies Bonded Umpire Help resolve a pressing issue facing CMSA/CMUA by providing a low stress environment to gain experience. Which in turn will hopefully get more people to get certified under CMUA. Once certified, it will provide umpires—whether minors or adults—with a primary or secondary source of income. (This does not refer to games that fall within your bond obligation) Fulfill your SBR Rockies volunteer bond of $250. Support your daughter’s coaches by relieving them of umpiring concerns, giving them more time to mentor your players. Count your umpired games toward an official, carded umpire designation. Set a great example—your kids and peers will remember your contribution to this initiative. Bond Fulfillment Requirements Commit to umpiring the majority of your player’s SBR Rockies home games (if a CMUA umpire is not assigned). If you are unavailable for a game, it is your responsibility—not the coaches’ or manager’s—to find a replacement (either another parent or a bonded umpire). If a sibling or family friend is fulfilling the role, they must be in the age group above the player’s division (e.g., must be 16+ to umpire a U15 game). Attend the mandatory 2–2.5 hour in-person training session provided by SBR and hosted by Jim Portman, President of the Calgary Minor Umpires Association. This session will build your confidence and cover key rules and on-field positioning. You’ll also receive CMSA and Softball Canada rulebooks. Reporting A member of the coaching staff or team manager will track which games are umpired by whom. This record will determine bond fulfillment at the end of the season. How to Sign Up See below for Umpire Training Clinic information and sign up or reach out to SBR Umpire and League Support at respectthegame@sbrsoftball.com Umpire Training Clinic Join us for the Fastpitch Umpire Training session on April 16, 2025 hosted by Jim Portman (President of Calgary Minor Umpire Association). This session will cover the basics of umpiring, including rules, positioning, and making confident calls. Perfect for those looking to support their team and gain a better understanding of the game. No prior experience needed! Date: April 16, 2025 Location: Silver Meeting Room, Max Bell Arena - 1001 MacLeod Trail SE Time: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Please click on the button below to sign up! Sign up for the Umpire Training Clinic ONCE AGAIN, WE CANNOT DO THIS WITHOUT ALL OF OUR WONDERFUL VOLUNTEER UMPIRES. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO!

Explore our transparent policies designed to promote fairness, safety, and a positive experience for all involved. Whether you're a player, parent, or coach, gain insight into our rules and regulations governing conduct, scheduling, and more. Trust in our streamlined processes to ensure a smooth journey from signup to game day. Explore now and empower yourself with the knowledge to make this softball season a success! POLICIES & PROCESSES To ensure transparency and equity across the association, SBR is developing and publishing a number of policies to guide processes and decision making. Click the dropdown arrows below to review each policy. If you have questions about any of our policies, please send an email to general@sbrsoftball.com SBR POLICIES & PROCESSES REFUNDS & WITHDRAWALS Refund guidelines Before evaluations - refund is registration fees minus $25 administrative fee. After evaluations before teams formed - refund is registration minus $50 administrative fee. Once teams are made and rosters submitted to Calgary Minor Softball Association (March 31) the refund is 50% of registration fee. After April 1, no refunds will be provided after teams have been formed except for withdrawal due to medical reason or family relocation out of SBR league boundaries. (see Calgary Minor Softball Association website for reference). In such cases, refunds will be pro-rated. Medical withdrawal requirements are at the discretion of the SBR Executive Committee. Once a medical refund has been given, the player will be removed from the official roster and will no longer be allowed to participate in team activities. The roster spot will now be considered vacant and could be filled by a new player registration. No refunds will be issued for suspended players. Notice of withdrawals will only be accepted via email to the SBR Registrar ( registration@sbrsoftball.com ) and SBR Treasurer (treasurer@sbrsoftball.com) . The date and time stamp of the email will be used to determine eligibility and what refund scenario is applicable. CLINICS - REFUNDS & WITHDRAWAL POLICY REFUND GUIDELINES Prior to clinic start date – If SBR can fill your spot within the clinic a refund of registration fees minus $25 administrative fee will be processed. If the spot does not fill before clinic starts no refund will be processed. After the first clinic date, no refunds will be provided except for withdrawal due to medical reason or family relocation. In such cases, refunds will be pro-rated. Medical withdrawal requirements are at the discretion of the SBR Executive Committee. Once a medical refund has been given, the player will be removed from as a clinic participant and will no longer be allowed to participate in the clinic. The clinic spot would be considered vacant and could be filled by a new player registration. No refunds will be issued for suspended players. Notice of withdrawals will only be accepted via email to the SBR Registrar ( registration@sbrsoftball.com ) and SBR Treasurer ( treasurer@sbrsoftball.com ). The date and time stamp of the email will be used to determine eligibility and what refund scenario is applicable. PLAYER TRANSFERS SBR Softball transfer policy aligns with the Calgary Minor Softball Association and the Softball Alberta player transfer policies. Please refer to the most up to date policies on their websites. For league play, refer to the Calgary Minor Softball Association Official Rulebook . See Section 6 - Player Eligibility For tiering, provincial and post-provincial play, see Softball Alberta Transfers: Player Transfer Policy. PLAYERS PLAYING UP SBR runs five divisions of softball for ages U9+. These divisions follow Softball Alberta’s Provincial divisions, A, B, C and D, with A being the highest level of softball an athlete can play in the province of Alberta. We acknowledge that while most players typically develop better within their age-appropriate category, we understand that exceptionally talented players may seek opportunities to compete in the next age category within the association. This policy governs the process and criteria for athletes wishing to try out for an older age category within SBR. Note that this policy is only applicable for players trying out for the Division A Teams of U13 and above, and not applicable for any athletes wanting to play an age division up for divisions B, C, or D. CRITERIA & PROCEDURES 1. Eligibility: Players in U13 and up may evaluate for a higher age group. Players in U7, U9, and U11 are not eligible. Athletes are eligible to try out for an older age category only if they are in the second year of their current age category. 2. Evaluation for Division ‘A’ Team: To be considered for a Division ‘A’ team in the older age category, athletes must rank in the top 6 overall among players in that age category based on evaluator assessment at the ID Camp. This assessment includes technical skills, tactical understanding, physical abilities, and overall performance consistency. SBR Softball August 2024 . Team Placement Consideration: Placement on a team in an age category above where an athlete belongs is not guaranteed. Final decisions on team composition will be based on the head coach decisions of each age category. Procedure Overview: Athletes interested in playing up should initiate the process by contacting the association via email at coordinator@sbrsoftball.com . They will participate in the ID Camp for their selected age category. Head coach will make the final decision for team placement. Should the athlete not make the team for the older age category, they will be considered for Division A team placement on their current age category. MISSED EVALUATIONS At SBR, we take our player evaluations very seriously to ensure that players are placed on teams that best match their skills and mental maturity. In some instances, players are unable to attend either evaluation session, either due to injury, or scheduling conflicts. In this instance, SBR will use the following guidelines on player placement: 1. The players evaluation scores from the previous year will be used a. The Team Genius raw average will be used, and a new ranking based on the current year will be created. E x: Player X had an average Subjective of 7.57 in 2022, with a Subjective ranking of 4, only the 7.57 Subjective would be used in 2023. A new ranking would be created using all 2023 players. b. If a player did not attend evaluations the previous year either, then the players’ previous year division placement will be used and the players evaluation scores will be entered as NA. Ex: Player X was Division 3 in 2022, then the recommendation from the board will be to place that player in Division 3 for 2023. The SBR Executive Board will approve and finalize the team roster at the player draft with the head coach. LATE REGISTRATION Starting February 1, 2024, South Bow River Softball will be implementing a Late Fee to all registrations for U11, U13, U15, U17, and U19 (with the discretion of the SBR Executive Committee). Individuals will be charged a $25 late registration fee to all player registrations that are entered after the advertised and communicated registration close date for the season. Players registering in the Learn to Play program and U9 will not be charged the late fee as outlined.