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

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

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League Play

All teams will play in the Calgary Minor Softball League and are placed in the appropriate division based on their evaluations ranking.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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U11 Advanced/Developing

More information to come

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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.

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