West Valley is excited to welcome everyone to the 2023 outdoor season.

 

Registration is now open!

 

Below is important information for the coming season.

 

Calgary Minor Fastpitch Season Dates

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• All ages and divisions begin league play on April 28, 2023

• Season end dates will be staggered based on division

  • Division 3, U9 and U11 seasons end June 25

  • Division 2 season ends July 9

  • Division 1 season ends July 27

 

Early Registration Fees and Game Nights

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• Timbits U7 (2016, 2017, 2018): $145 | Tuesday and Thursday

• U9 (2014, 2015): $225 | Tuesday and Thursday

• U11 (2012, 2013): $325 | Tuesday and Thursday

• U13 (2010, 2011) $350 | Monday and Wednesday

• U15 (2008, 2009)  $375 | Tuesday and Thursday

• U17 & U19 (2004-2007): $375 | Monday and Wednesday

 

Recognizing Division 1 will have a longer season which includes league-provided umpires, each player on a U9 to HS division 2 or 3 team will receive a $50 credit towards West Valley team gear. Purchase of team gear will be coordinated through West Valley.

 

Key Dates, Team Tryouts and Player Evaluations

• All players will be evaluated, and teams tiered to ensure competitive play

• Division 1 registration deadline: February 7, 2022

• Division 1 Warrior Try-outs

  • February 11 – U15 (6 p.m.) & U17 (8 p.m.)

  • February 25 – U13 (4 p.m.), U15 (6 p.m.), U17 (8 p.m.)

  • February 26 – U19 (7 p.m.)

  • March 4 – U13 (6 p.m.)

• Pitcher and Catcher Evaluations

  • February 12 – U11/U13/U15 – Pitchers and Catcher Only (7 p.m.)

• Division 2 and 3 registration deadline: March 1, 2022

• Player evaluations

  • March 11 – U9, U11, U13, U15, and HS

 

West Valley Pre-Season Training

• Pre-season weekend training sessions are included in your registration

• These sessions are run from February 4 until April 1 at Spray Lakes Sawmills Family Sports Centre and Bearspaw Christian School.

• Registered players will receive details via TeamSnap email notification

 

Season Expectations: U9 - U19 - All Divisions

• All age groups U9 and up, will play games city-wide and in communities outside of Calgary

• If enough teams are registered in a division, younger age groups (U9 and U11) may be divided into North and South divisions

• Season play will consist of two (2) games per week, with practice and batting cage sessions organized by each team’s coach

• Opening Weekend may have up to four (4) games played (April 28, 29, 30)

• City Championship at the end of the season will be tournament style with the potential for weekend play

 

Season Expectations – Division 1 Teams

 

Prospective Division 1 players should plan for the following possible commitments:

• Weekly practice and batting cage sessions

• Multiple weekend tournaments – in Calgary or out of town 

• Provincial play which may extend beyond the Calgary Minor Fastpitch Season

 

Respect in Sport

All West Valley families must complete the Respect in Sport program. Your Respect in Sport number is required for registration. If you have taken Respect in Sport for a different sport or activity, it is valid for West Valley Registration.

 

To register and take the program, please sign up here:

CLICK HERE to register and take the program

 

If you have previously taken the program and require your certification number, find it here:

CLICK HERE to find your RISP Number

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Thank you,

 

Paul Seipp

President

West Valley Softball

403-660-4635