Convenor: Nadine Sargent, baseball@redriver.cc
Softball registrations will be completed online through the Ramp registration system. This change comes directly from Softball Manitoba to make the process more streamlined for organizers.
Families will need to create an account. Please note, we serve families from all over North Winnipeg. Your child may be hosted by a community club other than your home club.
Softball Manitoba has restructured their divisions to create a stronger performance pathway which will give more athletes the opportunity to play at a high level.
A – Club level, formerly B
AA – New to introduce High Performance
AAA – High Performance, formerly A
The new regional boundaries will pair St James with North Winnipeg to form AA and AAA organizations.
What does this mean for your daughter?
If she just wants to play club level and have fun with friends, nothing will change. Our local community centers will be hosting teams as they have in the past.
If she wants more competition, but not the commitment that AAA requires, AA tryouts take place in May with the teams competing after the community club provincials. All athletes must play club level to participate. This level also acts as a bridge to prepare to make the jump to AAA.
If she wants to play the highest level in the province, AAA tryouts take place in September with teams forming shortly after and practicing year round.
| Birth Year | Age Group | Days | Program Fee | Admin Fee | Field Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-2014 | U11 | Mon & Wed | $160 | $25 | $13 | $198 |
| 2011-2012 | U13 | Tues & Thurs | $160 | $25 | $13 | $198 |
| 2009-2010 | U15 | Mon & Wed | $160 | $25 | $13 | $198 |
| 2007-2008 | U17 | Tues & Thurs | $160 | $25 | $13 | $198 |
Age Groups
U11: At this age, players should be able to confidently perform the fundamental skills of softball (throwing, catching and hitting). These skills are also taught during the season.
U13: Players will be varying field positions. Pitching skills will be worked on for those interested. Coaches will continue to hone player’s skills.
U15: At this point players should begin defining their field positions. Normally, pitchers and catchers are determined by this age. Other field positions will continue to be rotated.
U17: Most field positions will be defined, in particular, pitching, catching and some infield positions. Some field positions will still be rotated.