BLUE CONVENTION

The Blue Convention is a major event for umpires organized by Softball Canada every three years. Officials of ALL levels from across the country (and internationally) meet to discuss a variety of topics and participate in a series of workshops to learn and improve their umpiring skills.

The event attracts the top presenters from across the country and the world, discussing interesting topics that are designed to attract both Fast Pitch and Slo-Pitch umpires.

Start planning now to attend! Hook up with a buddy and share accommodations! Bring a fellow official along! Invite an umpire from the USA or some other country! Workshops are geared to be useful for the rookie umpire right through to the elite umpire. Guest speakers are always entertaining and informative.

2025 BLUE CONVENTION - CALGARY

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The 2025 Blue Convention will take place April 18-20, 2025.

BASIC Schedule of events:

  • THURSDAY, APRIL 17
    • 8:30 am- 5:00 pm- Level IV Theory and I/E Clinic Classroom Sessions (pre-registration REQUIRED)
    • Afternoon (time TBD) - Registration opens for all others
  • FRIDAY, APRIL 18
    • 8:30 am (time TBD) - Convention starts
    • 9:45 am (time TBD) - Youth Clinic (pre-registration REQUIRED)
  • SATURDAY, APRIL 19
    • 8:30 am (time TBD) - Convention continues
    • 6:30 pm- Indicator Club Banquet (preregistration REQUIRED)

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Blue Convention 2025 is proud to have the PREMIER Best Western Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre as the venue for our convention. Conveniently located between Calgary International Airport and the city center.

Special Convention Room rates are $145/night – The deadline to guarantee this rate is Tuesday, March 11, 2025

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Hotel info:

The Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre
1316 33 Street NE │ Calgary, Alberta │T2A 6B6
P: 403-207-8110 
Reservations: 1-800-661-1464
Best Western Hotels & Resorts® │http://www.calgaryplaza.com/ 

Registration

Registration Fee
Includes one souvenir item
$250.00
Registration Fee + Level IV Clinic
Includes one souvenir item
$300.00
Registration Fee + I/E Clinic
Includes one souvenir item
$300.00
Youth Clinic
Full Day Friday (includes access to Blue Convention workshops on Saturday)
$75.00
Banquet Ticket(s) $85.00
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*No refunds after March 15.


HISTORY - Blue Convention Locations

2025 - Calgary, Alta.
2023 - Winnipeg, Man.
2019 - Montréal, Que.
2016 - Vancouver, B.C.
2013 - Hamilton, Ont.
2010 - Regina, Sask.
2007 - Quebec City, Que.
2005 - Calgary, Alta.
2003 - Kitchener/Waterloo, Ont.
2001 - Fredericton, N.B.
1999 - Richmond, B.C.
1997 -  Toronto, Ont.