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Mizuno Canada Partnership

29 March 2019 Women's National Team, Junior Women's National Team

Mizuno Canada Becomes the Official On-Field Apparel Supplier to Softball Canada’s Women’s National Teams

2019 Women’s Slo-Pitch Border Battle Roster

28 March 2019 Slo-Pitch

2019 Men’s Slo-Pitch Border Battle Roster

28 March 2019 Slo-Pitch

Twenty-Nine Officials to be Inducted to the Canadian Indicator Club

5 March 2019 Umpires

Softball Canada is pleased to announce the umpires who will be inducted into the 2019 class of the Canadian Indicator Club

Softball not Among Shortlisted Sports for Paris 2024 Olympic Games

4 March 2019

Message from Softball Canada President Kevin Quinn

Foundations of Coaching Softball

1 February 2019 Coaching

Softball Canada Launches Online Training Resource for Coach Education

Softball Canada Finalizes 2019-2020 Junior Men’s National Team Coaching Staff

1 February 2019 Junior Men's National Team

2019 Junior Women's National Team

25 January 2019 Junior Women's National Team

Seventeen (17) athletes and two (2) alternates have been named to the Canadian Junior Women’s National Team

2019 Competition - Development Coaching Clinics

23 January 2019 Coaching

Softball Canada will be holding NCCP Competition - Development coaching clinics in Ontario and British Columbia. Register today!

Canada to Host 2019 Olympic Softball Qualifier!

20 January 2019 Women's National Team

2019 Women’s National Team Player Roster

18 January 2019 Women's National Team

Performance Analyst - Women's National Team

8 January 2019 Women's National Team

This position is responsible for developing and managing the WNT performance analysis program to support athlete and team preparation and ultimately, performance via the coaching staff

Happy Holidays!

21 December 2018

The Softball Canada office will be closed on December 24th and will open on January 2

Softball Canada Partners with Respect in Sport

17 December 2018

Junior Men’s National Team - Assistant Coaches

7 December 2018 Junior Men's National Team

Ellsworth Reappointed as Junior Men’s National Softball Team Head Coach

6 December 2018 Junior Men's National Team

Rawlings Sports Becomes Exclusive Equipment Supplier to Softball Canada’s National Teams

30 November 2018 National Teams

Age Categories Set for Softball at the 2021 Canada Summer Games

28 November 2018

Softball Canada Releases Athlete Development Matrix

20 November 2018

Rawlings Canada and Softball Canada Extend Official Softball Partnership

14 November 2018

2018 Hall of Fame & Awards Banquet

10 November 2018

Rent One Park to Host Softball Canada in 2019

30 October 2018 Women's National Team

Southern Illinois Miners partner with Canadian national softball team for NPF slate

2018 Award Recipients

17 October 2018

Softball Canada is pleased to announce the award recipients who will be recognized at the Softball Canada Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet on November 10th, 2018 in Montreal, Que

2019-2022 Strategic Planning Update

11 October 2018

Farr, McLaren Appointed to Officiating Development Committee

3 October 2018 Umpires

Softball Canada Names Three Level V Officials

1 October 2018 Umpires

Softball Canada is pleased to announce that three umpires have received their Level V certification in 2018

2019 Men’s National Team Roster

25 September 2018 Men's National Team

Softball Canada is pleased to announce the list of 17 athletes who have been named to the 2019 WBSC Men’s Softball World Championship roster

2018 Ed Bitz Scholarship Recipients

18 September 2018 Umpires

Softball Canada is pleased to announce Meredith Harrison (Titusville, N.B.) and Melody Salehzadeh (Vancouver, B.C.) as the recipients of 2018 Ed Bitz Scholarships.

Softball Canada Names Twenty-One New Level IV Umpires

14 September 2018 Umpires

2019 Junior Women's National Team Athlete Pool

11 September 2018 Junior Women's National Team

2019 Women's National Team Athlete Pool and Selection Camp

6 September 2018 Women's National Team

Canada Bids on 2019 WBSC Americas Olympic Qualifier

15 August 2018 Women's National Team

Softball Canada has officially submitted a bid to host the 2019 WBSC Americas Olympic Qualifier in Surrey, British Columbia

Canada Earns Bronze Medal at 2018 WBSC Women’s Softball World Championship

12 August 2018 Women's National Team

The Women’s National Team earned its second consecutive bronze medal at the WBSC Women’s Softball World Championship after falling 3-0 to Japan

Canada Advances to Medal Round with Two Big Wins

11 August 2018 Women's National Team

The Women’s National Team advanced to the WBSC Women’s Softball World Championship medal round, defeating Puerto Rico 10-4 and Australia 12-0

Canada Eliminates the Netherlands

10 August 2018 Women's National Team

The Women’s National Softball Team began the playoff round with an 8-1 win over the Netherlands in five innings

Canada Powers Past Botswana

8 August 2018 Women's National Team

The Women’s National Team defeated Botswana 22-0 in three inning at the WBSC Women’s Softball World Championship

Canada Suffers Narrow Loss to Japan

7 August 2018 Women's National Team

The Women’s National Team dropped a 2-0 decision to Japan at the WBSC Women’s Softball World Championship

Canada Bounces Back with Run Rule Win over China

6 August 2018 Women's National Team

The Women’s National Team got back on track with a 7-0 win over China at the WBSC Women’s Softball World Championship

Canada Drops First Game of WBSC Women’s Softball World Championship to Australia

5 August 2018 Women's National Team

Canada Edges Italy to Stay Unbeaten at WBSC Women’s Softball World Championship

4 August 2018 Women's National Team

Canada Opens 2018 WBSC Women’s Softball World Championship with Two Run Rule Wins

3 August 2018 Women's National Team

Team Canada Ready to Compete at 2018 WBSC Women’s Softball World Championship

1 August 2018 Women's National Team

The Canadian Women’s National Team is ready to compete at the WBSC Softball World Championship that is being held August 2-12 in Chiba, Japan

Slo-Pitch Safety Survey

25 July 2018 Slo-Pitch

Softball Canada is committed to Slo-Pitch participant safety and would like your opinion on a number of key safety related items

Canada Wins GOLD at Canada Cup International Softball Championship!

22 July 2018 Women's National Team

Team Canada Advances to Canada Cup Gold Medal Game; Canada Elite Eliminated

21 July 2018 Women's National Team, Women's Elite Team

Team Canada Drops a Tight Game to Triple Crown Colorado; Topples Canada Elite

20 July 2018 Women's National Team, Women's Elite Team

Team Canada and Triple Crown Colorado Defeat Canada Elite

19 July 2018 Women's National Team, Women's Elite Team

Canada Bounces Back with Two Dominant Wins at Canada Cup; Elite Team Remains Undefeated

18 July 2018 Women's National Team, Women's Elite Team

Team Canada Splits Two Games at Canada Cup; Elite Team Wins Twice

17 July 2018 Women's National Team, Women's Elite Team

Canada Finishes Fifth at USA Softball International Cup

15 July 2018 Women's National Team

The Canadian Women’s National Team defeated the Scrap Yard Fast Pitch team 7-0 to win the fifth-place game at the USA Softball International Cup

Canada Finishes Fourth at WBSC Junior Men’s Softball World Championship

14 July 2018 Junior Men's National Team

Team Canada defeated Argentina 6-4 and lost 5-2 to New Zealand to finish fourth at the WBSC Junior Men’s Softball World Championship

Team Canada Blanks Czech Republic at USA Softball International Cup

13 July 2018 Women's National Team

The Canadian Women’s National Softball Team finished its preliminary round schedule with an 10-0 win over the Czech Republic in four innings

Canada Loses First Playoff Game to Australia at WBSC Junior Men’s Softball World Championship

13 July 2018 Junior Men's National Team

Team Canada dropped its first playoff game 2-0 to Australia at the WBSC Junior Men’s World Softball Championship

Canada Wraps up Preliminary Round with Win Against Hong Kong

12 July 2018 Junior Men's National Team

Team Canada completed its preliminary round schedule with a 10-0 win against Hong Kong at the WBSC Junior Men’s World Softball Championship

Canada Falls to USA Blue at USA Softball International Cup

12 July 2018 Women's National Team

The Canadian Women’s National Softball Team suffered its second loss of the USA Softball International Cup by a score of 6-1 to USA Blue

Team Canada Takes First Loss of USA Softball International Cup Against Japan

11 July 2018 Women's National Team

The Canadian Women’s National Team took its first loss of the USA Softball International Cup by dropping a 7-1 decision to Japan

2018 Canada Cup International Softball Championship receives support from Sport Canada

11 July 2018

The 2018 Canada Cup International Softball Championship – taking place July 13-22 in Surrey, BC - has received funding from the Government of Canada

Canada Secures Top Spot in Group B with Win Over New Zealand

10 July 2018 Junior Men's National Team

Team Canada secured first place in Pool B at the WBSC Junior Men’s World Softball Championship with an 8-5 win over New Zealand

Team Canada Blanks Colombia at USA Softball International Cup

10 July 2018 Women's National Team

The Canadian Women’s National Team improved its record to 3-0 with a 7-0 win over Colombia in five innings

Pomeroy Leads Canada to 7-0 Win Over Guatemala

9 July 2018 Junior Men's National Team

The Canadian Junior Men’s National Team remained perfect after a 7-0 win over Guatemala in five innings

Team Canada Opens USA Softball International Cup with Pair of Wins

9 July 2018 Women's National Team

The Canadian Women’s National Team opened its USA Softball International Cup schedule with a 9-4 win over Mexico and a 3-2 win against Venezuela

Women’s National Softball Team Ready to Compete at USA Softball International Cup

8 July 2018 Women's National Team

Team Canada is set to compete at the USA Softball International Cup in Irvine, Calif. from July 9-15

Canada Improves to 2-0 Behind No-Hitter by Manion at WBSC Junior Men’s World Softball Championship

8 July 2018 Junior Men's National Team

The Canadian Junior Men’s National Team improved its record to 2-0 with a 6-1 win over the Czech Republic

Canada Opens WBSC Junior Men’s World Softball Championship with Big Win Over United States

7 July 2018 Junior Men's National Team

Team Canada broke a tight ballgame open by scoring six runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to earn a 10-3 victory over the United States

Team Canada Set to Compete at WBSC Junior Men’s Softball World Championship

6 July 2018 Junior Men's National Team

The Canadian Junior Men’s National Team is ready to compete at the WBSC Softball World Championship July 7-15 in Prince Albert, Sask.

2018 Grassroots Survey

27 June 2018

Softball Canada is in the process of developing its 2019-2022 Strategic Plan. We would love to hear from YOU!

Canada Cup and CBC Sports Announce Exclusive Five-Year Partnership

27 June 2018 Women's National Team

The Canada Cup International Softball Championship and CBC Sports have announced a new five-year partnership

Eight Softball Canada Umpires Receive WBSC Certification

18 June 2018 Umpires

Softball Canada is pleased to announce that eight Canadian umpires have been successful in obtaining international certification with the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC)

2019 Junior Women's National Team Selection Criteria

15 June 2018 Junior Women's National Team

Changes have been made to the 2019 JWNT Selection Criteria

Canadian Women’s Softball Team Heads Overseas for Japan Tour

13 June 2018 Women's National Team

The Canadian Women’s National Softball Team is kicking off its 2018 season with a two-week Japan Tour

2018 Men's National Team Development Camp

7 June 2018 Men's National Team

Softball Canada is pleased to announce the list of thirty-seven (37) athletes who will be attending the Men’s National Team Development Camp this weekend (June 8-10) in Innerkip, Ontario.

Five Softball Canada Umpires Named to 2018 WBSC World Championships

8 February 2018 Umpires

Softball Canada is pleased to announce the selection of five umpires to represent Canada at two WBSC World Championships in 2018.

2018 Women’s National Team Final Selection Camp Invitees

12 January 2018 Women's National Team

Softball Canada is very pleased to announce the list of twenty-two (22) athletes who will advance to the second phase of the Women’s National Team selection process following a preliminary Selection Camp held in Fort Myers, Fla. last week.

Softball Canada Confirms Headline Speakers for the 2018 Softball Summit

6 January 2018 Coaching

Softball Canada and Softball British Columbia are excited to announce three headline speakers who have been confirmed for the 2018 Softball Summit that will be held in Richmond, B.C. from January 12-14, 2018 at the Marriott Vancouver Airport Hotel.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

22 December 2017

Please note that our office will be closed December 22nd to January 1st. The office will re-open on January 2nd.

2018 Women's National Softball Team Selection Camp

15 December 2017 Women's National Team

The Canadian Women’s National Softball Team will hold a Selection Camp from January 3-9, 2018 in Fort Myers, Fla.

Softball Canada Announces 2018 Men’s National Team Athlete Pool

15 December 2017 Men's National Team

Softball Canada is pleased to announce the list of 43 athletes who have been named to the 2018 Men’s National Team Athlete Pool.

Congratulations!

23 November 2017

Congratulations to Team Canada for winning the 2017 WBSC Co-Ed Slow Pitch World Cup!

2019 Junior Women’s National Team Coaching Staff

23 November 2017 Junior Women's National Team

Keith Mackintosh (Melfort, Sask.) will return as the Head Coach of the Junior Women’s National Team program for the 2018-2019 cycle. Joining Mackintosh on the coaching staff will be assistant coaches Trevor Ethier (Saskatoon, Sask.), Melissa Finley (London, Ont.) and Tiffany Jordan (Guelph, Ont.).

2017 Hall of Fame & Awards Banquet!

11 November 2017

The Softball Canada Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet will be streamed on Softball Canada’s YouTube page starting at 8:00pm NST on Saturday, November 11 and will be available to be viewed later.

Softball Canada Wins Four International Awards at WBSC Congress Gala

16 October 2017

The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Congress concluded with a gala on Sunday to recognize the organization’s Annual Baseball and Softball Award Winners for the 2014-2017 quadrennial.

Doug Chase Accepted to World Baseball Softball Confederation Softball Hall of Fame

14 October 2017

Softball Canada is pleased to announce that Doug Chase (Port Alberni, B.C.) – who was inducted to the Softball Canada Hall of Fame as an Athlete in 2012 – has been accepted into the World Baseball Softball Confederation Softball (WBSC-SD) Hall of Fame.

World Baseball Softball Confederation – Softball Division Election Result

14 October 2017

Dale McMann (Surrey, B.C.) has been defeated in his bid for a second four-year term as Chairman of the World Baseball Softball Confederation – Softball Division (WBSC-SD). The new Chairman is Tommy Velazquez (Puerto Rico).

Softball Canada Announces 2017 Award Recipients

13 October 2017

Softball Canada is pleased to announce the following award recipients who will be recognized at the Softball Canada Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet on November 11th, 2017 in St. John’s, N.L.

2017 Member Satisfaction Survey

12 October 2017

Softball Canada’s members are invited to complete the 2017 Member Satisfaction Survey. This survey is designed to provide feedback on your experience of softball in Canada.

Chadwick Appointed to Officiating Development Committee

4 October 2017 Umpires

Softball Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Brent Chadwick (Assiniboia, Sask.) to a two-year term on the National Officiating Development Committee, effective October 1. Geneviève Gaudreau (Montreal, Que.) and Sandra Forand (Welland, ON) were reappointed to two year terms.