Ottawa, Ont. – Softball Canada is pleased to confirm that Frankie Billingsley (ON) has been re-appointed as National Director of Umpires for a three-year term, continuing her leadership of the national umpiring program.
Following a national call for applications, Softball Canada is also pleased to announce the new and returning members of the Officiating Development Committee (ODC) for 2026.
- Clinton Harvey (NS)
- Tonya Ribalkin-Zanon (BC)
- Brent Chadwick (SK)
- Geneviève Gaudreau (QC)
- Don Farr (NWT)
- Scott McLaren (BC)
Brent Chadwick and Tonya Ribalkin-Zanon have both agreed to continue serving for an additional two-year term. Geneviève Gaudreau will serve a three-year term, while Clinton Harvey joins the committee for a one-year term. In addition, Don Farr and Scott McLaren will continue to serve the remainder of their current two-year terms.
Softball Canada sincerely thanks all members for their time, commitment, and continued dedication to the growth and development of officiating in our sport.
Newly appointed member Clinton Harvey brings nearly three decades of umpiring experience to the ODC. He has officiated at nine Canadian Championships and served as a supervisor at five. Clinton also spent 17 years on the Softball Nova Scotia umpire executive, including five years as Provincial Umpire-in-Chief from 2010 to 2015. Professionally, Clinton is an elementary school principal, contributing valuable leadership and educational expertise to the committee.
"I am thrilled to be continuing in the role and really look forward to working with this amazing group!” said Frankie Billingsley, Softball Canada’s National Director of Umpires. “What a powerhouse group of individuals who love the sport and want to see our program continue to grow and thrive. Genevieve, Tonya, Brent, Clinton, Don, and Scott inspire me at every turn – our program is in such great hands with this team!"
