Sofball Canada looking for Coaches for its Junior Men's

It looks like Softball Canada is looking for some Coaches for its Junior Men's National Team. It looks like the deadline is short, just Nov 4^th. What a great opportunity.

Softball Canada's National Junior Men's Team-Pool Coaches

TORONTO, ON - An exciting opportunity exists to join Softball Canada in the role of Pool Coach in the Junior Men’s National Team Program.   The Pool Coaches will work closely with the Junior Men’s Head Coach in the pursuit of a podium result at the 2012 ISF Junior Men’s World Championship (scheduled for November 1-10, 2012 in Argentina) while contributing, through their engagement, to the physical, psychological and social development of each athlete.
 

To be considered for the position, candidates should possess:

·                         International/Elite softball playing or coaching experience;

·                         Advanced technical knowledge in the areas of Hitting, Pitching, Infield and/or Outfield play;

·                         Strong Communication Skills;

·                         The ability to work effectively in a “Team oriented environment”;

·                         Available to attend the 2012 World Championships and lead-up events/scouting assignments

·                         Must possess a valid passport;

Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset.
Certification at Level 3 (or higher) under the National Coaching Certification Program or the equivalent experience is required.

Application Deadline: November 4, 2011
All applicants are subject to Softball Canada’s screening process.

Candidates should forward their resumes by email:
Harvey Stevenson
Operations Manager – National Teams
223 Colonnade Rd, Suite 212
Ottawa , ON, Canada, K2E 7K3
hstevenson@softball.ca

*These positions are financially supported by Sport Canada.  We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for a phone interview will be contacted.
Softball Canada is the national sport governing body for softball in Canada.  

Softball Ontario is the governing body for the sport of softball in Ontario. Our goal is to promote and develop the sport of softball for its athletes, officials and volunteers by providing programs and services at all levels of competitions 

CANpitch is looking for some Instructors

Softball Ontario is looking for some new CANpitch Instructors to fill it ranks for the 2012 season. This is one of the best programs to come out in many years and if you know of someone that you think would make a grest fit as an CANpitch Instructor please let them Carly know by Dec.

NEWS RELEASE

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Contact:     Carly Laxton
                    416-426-7150
                    claxton@softballontario.ca
Date:           October 21, 2011

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Softball Ontario Seeks Regional Pitching Instructors for the 2012 CANpitch Program Season

TORONTO, ON - Softball Ontario is now accepting applications for the position of Regional Pitching Instructor (Fast Pitch) for Softball Canada’s CANpitch Program. Softball Ontario has seventeen (17) trained Regional Pitching Instructors located throughout all of Ontario ready and able to deliver the CANpitch Program. Softball Ontario is looking for new Instructors to join our team!

The CANpitch Program is Softball Canada’s national pitching program created to provide a nationally standardized curriculum based on Softball Canada’s Long-Term Player Development framework to introduce and develop the skill of windmill pitching.

What is a Regional Pitching Instructor?
A Regional Pitching Instructor (RPI) is responsible for delivering the 6-week Program and become the pitching expert in their host location within Ontario. The RPI will receive instruction and support from Softball Ontario and the Master Pitching Instructor(s) who will train and mentor throughout the 6-week Clinic. The Regional Pitching Instructor (RPI) is responsible to Softball Ontario. The primary role of Softball Ontario’s RPI is to be the pitching expert in their host location within Ontario. RPIs will receive instruction and support from Softball Ontario’s four (4) Master Pitching Instructors (MPIs) through mentoring and professional development opportunities. RPIs will deliver the CANpitch Program throughout Ontario.

Duties and Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

·                         Accountable and Responsible to Softball Ontario for a two (2) year term.

·                         Responsible for delivering one (1) 6-week clinic per clinic season.

·                         Attend all training sessions, workshops and participate in conference calls hosted by Softball Ontario, when necessary.

·                         To communicate regularly with Softball Ontario Master Pitching Instructor(s) and Softball Ontario about the CANpitch Program and Clinic delivery

·                         To promote the CANpitch Program to local Softball Associations in their area.

 The ideal candidate must have the following Qualifications:

·                         Demonstrate a commitment to pitching instructor using the CANpitch Curriculum

·                         Have strong communication skills

·                         Have strong leadership ability

·                         Be a positive role model

·                         Experience in Pitching a Requirement; Coaching experience an Asset.

Regional Pitching Instructors are compensated for their delivery of the CANpitch Program at a reasonable hourly rate.

Becoming a Regional Pitching Instructor
For those individuals interested in becoming a Softball Ontario Regional Pitching Instructor please send a letter of interest along with a resume outlining your Fast Pitch pitching experience to the Softball Ontario office “Attention- Carly Laxton – CANpitch Program Coordinator” by Wednesday, December 14, 2011 by 4:30pm.

In the coming weeks Softball Ontario will collect and evaluate all applicants, however Softball Ontario will be focusing on areas of need when choosing individuals to join the CANpitch Instructor team.

All candidates MUST attend the Greater Toronto Area FULL two-day training weekend on January 14 and 15, 2012. Partial attendance will not qualify. This two-day training weekend will allow our Pitching Committee Members to further evaluate your skills and theory to help determine if you will be a good fit for the delivery of the CANpitch Program. Attending the two-day training does not mean you are chosen as a Regional Pitching Instructor.

For more information about Softball Canada’s CANpitch Program please visit the Softball Ontario website: www.softballontario.ca or contact Carly Laxton at claxton@softballontario.ca or call (416) 426-7150.

BallparkRadio.com at 2011 Senior Men’s Canadian Championship final weekend

This was posted on AL's Fastball Site today. Follow all weekend.
Friday, September 2, 2011
For Immediate Release:

It is with great pleasure that today we are pleased to announce the broadcast schedule for the 2011 Senior Men’s Canadian Championship final weekend.

We will come to the airwaves live on the last 3 days of the tournament with broadcasts emanating from Duncan McLellen Ball Park in Owen Sound, Ontario Canada.

The broadcast crew will consist of ballparkradio.com’s Kyle Smith, Joe Todd, and Blair Setford, also joining the guys will be some special guests throughout the weekend.

The broadcast schedule is as follows: (all times eastern)

Friday September 2, 2011 – 6pm and 8pm

Saturday September 3, 2011 – 3pm, 6pm and 8pm

Sunday September 4, 2011 – 10am, 12pm and 3pm

When asked about the upcoming assignment Kyle Smith of ballparkradio had this to say “This summer has been everything that we could have imagined and more on ballparkradio.com. I

honestly can’t think of a better way to continue the great run that we have had other than to head up to Owen Sound and bring the best in Canadian Fastball to our great fans, wherever they may be.”

For when you can’t make it to the ballpark, let ballparkradio bring the park to you.

Kyle Smith
Play -by- Playballparkradio.com & ballparkradio.tv519.537.4771kyle.smith@ballparkradio.com

OASA 'B' Finalist for Mite All Stars

Dickson Flooring Cobourg Clippers Mite Fastball Team took 2nd place in the B finals at the Provincials in Port Perry.

Great job team!

Mite Clippers place second in OASA'B' championships

By JEFF GARD, NORTHUMBERLAND TODAY

Fri Aug 26th 2011

COBOURG -- The Cobourg Dickson Carpet One Clippers competed recently at the Ontario Amateur Softball Association mite provincial championships in Port Perry.

After an early loss, the Clippers were relegated to the 'B' tournament.
In the semifinal game, Cobourg played Springbrook and perhaps taking the opposition too lightly, the Clippers were trailing 9-1 after two innings.
After a bit of a pep talk from coaching staff, the Clippers found their stride in the fourth inning putting five runs on the board, and in the fifth inning, Cobourg pitcher Johnathan Kellar hit a grand slam to help mount the comeback as the Clippers scored nine more runs that inning.
In the final three innings of the ball game, Cobourg outscored Springbrook 22-1.
After the big win, the Clippers traveled across town and to play right away again against an awaiting and rested Napanee team.
While the Cobourg boys played hard in the gold medal game, Napanee prevailed 11-1 .
"Dedication, hard work and awesome parent support made this a very successful season for the boys and as part of the coaching we are very proud of the effort put forth by every player this year," said head coach Tim Whitehead.

Softball Ontarion News on NCCP Clinics

NEWS RELEASE

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Contact:      Steph Sutton
                     416-426-7150
                     ssutton@softballontario.ca

Date:           August 16, 2011

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Softball Ontario, Coaches Association of Ontario and Bill Crothers Secondary School host
3 NCCP Super Clinics 
TORONTO, ON - Softball Ontario is pleased to announce its partnership with the Coaches Association of Ontario, Bill Crothers Secondary School in hosting the following NCCP clinics:  Learn to Coach, Keep Coaching and Competition-Introduction, Softball (What to Coach) on September 16-18, 2011.

The National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) is a coach training and certification program for 66 different sports and is offered is both official languages across Canada.  NCCP workshops are designed to meet the needs of all types of coaches, from a first-time coach to the head coach of the national team.  The NCCP is recognized as the national standard for coach training and certification in Canada.  As a part of the program, all coaches are trained in ethical decision-making and sport safety.  Softball Ontario is the provider of the NCCP Program for the sport of Softball in the Province of Ontario.

All three (3) Organizations have joined to offer the following Softball NCCP clinics:

NCCP Context: Community Sport – Initiation-Learn to Coach Clinic - 6 hours
If you are coaching Learn to Play, Blastball, Coach Pitch or T-Ball this clinic is ideal for you.

This workshop has been designed for the community softball coach who is working with children or youth and is introducing the basic skills of softball. The focus of this course is:
• Your coaching philosophy
• Making Ethical decisions
• Understanding the rules and equipment of Softball
• Teaching basic skills of Softball
• Modifying a pre-designed practice
 NCCP Context: Community Sport – On-Going Participation- Keep Coaching - 15 Hours
If you are coaching House League or House League Select from Junior Mite to Intermediate this clinic is ideal for you.

Coaches encourage participants of all ages to continue in the Sport for fun, fitness, skill development and social interaction. This training allows coaches to help their players to love softball, learn more skills and continue participation.

NCCP Context: Competition - Introduction, Softball – What to Coach 16 hours (1st weekend of 3 weekends)
If your team is participating in a Novice/Pee Wee and above Provincial Championships for PWSA or OASA or Softball Canada Canadian Championship, or ORSA for Ontario Summer Games, this clinic is the first stage of the requirements.

The goals of this course are to promote fun, fitness, fundamentals and performance among the beginning and intermediate coaches who are either coaching youths and/or adults.
What to Coach - 17.5 hours (1st Weekend)
How to Coach - 16 hours (2nd Weekend)
On-Field Evaluation - In developing stage
Preparation - In developing stage

This course replaced the Level 1 and Level 2 Technical/Practical and Theory courses of the old knowledge based program. An evaluation is required as well
Softball Coaches have an opportunity to have their Coach Education funded by the Quest for Gold (Q4G) Enhanced Coaching Program. The Quest for Gold Enhanced Coaching

Program recognizes coaches have out-of-pocket expenses for many things. Coaches who wish to continue their training and education, or increase their knowledge and certification, can directly benefit from this bursary program.

The Quest for Gold program provides an education bursary for higher levels of professional development and training. Up to 75% of course registration fees will be reimbursed for Ontario resident coaches who pass and complete coursework.

Q4G Bursaries can be applied by softball Coaches in any of the following:

National Coaching Certification Program- Competition-Introduction, Softball
• National Coaching Certification Program- Level 3 Theory (Multi-sport)
• National Coaching Certification Program- Level 3 Technical Softball
• National Coaching Certification Program- Competition-Development (Multi-Sport)
• National Coaching Institute-National Coaching Certification Program Level 4 and Level 5)
• Enhanced Coaching Level (3/4/5)

Please note that there are different pre-requisites and application for NCCP courses, the NCI and the Enhanced Coaching.
Softball Coaches are also eligible for travel subsidy under the Quest for Gold Enhanced Funding. Softball Coaches can apply up to a maximum of $200.00 and must travel more than 100 km each way to attend the NCCP training.

Registration is now open for the NCCP upper Clinic and can be found at http://www.cvent.com/events/nccp-super-clinic/event-summary-bbc2bea687e941449243d93b3f349dc3.aspx

Please note that the prices vary per course per spot.  Softball Coaches can apply for Quest for Gold Burarsaries for the Competition-Introduction, Softball What to Coach clinic at http://coachesontario.ca/q4g/index.php?option=com_forme&fid=9

Softball Ontario is the governing body for the sport of softball in Ontario. Our goal is to promote and develop the sport of softball for its athletes, officials and volunteers by providing programs and services at all levels of competitions.