Okotoks, Alberta, Canada
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Thank you, there would be no Fury without you! This page is to help guide you through all stages of becoming a coach.
CMSA MANDATORY COACH MEETINGS
(In Person Only)
Crossroad Community Association
1803 – 14 Avenue NE
https://www.calgaryminorsoftball.com/content/2025-category-meetings
2025 Fury Coach Information
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Game Changer
Your Digital Scorekeeping at your fingertips
• In-game play editing
• 150+ season stats
• Batting and pitching spray charts
• Filter stats by sets of games
• Set lineups ahead of time
- Family and Friends can follow your season anywhere amd anytime.
How to use gamechanger: https://assets-global.website-files.com/60abbc75a1386aee71517203/645a9b5c64bd4e1bab709ebc_GC-Scorekeeping-Cheat-Sheet-Jan2022-v2.pdf
coaching requirements
Coaches Orientations
NCCP Coaching Clinics
All Calgary Minor Softball coaches must have either a complete Level I Softball NCCP or a Calgary Minor Softball Coaches Orientation Number. Coaches who do not have Softball NCCP Certification must take a "one time only" orientation session in order to coach.
A representative (Preferably Head Coach) from each team must attend the meeting for their age category.
NCCP Coaching Clinics
NCCP Coaching Clinics
All coaches wanting to coach at a Provincial Championship are required to be at least Level 1 Certified or have the Community Sport - On Going certification. If you are coaching a team that is playing in a provincial that leads to Post-Provincial play, such as a Western or Canadian Championship, you are required to be at least Level 2 Certified Softball Coach or the certified in the "Competition Introduction Stream" premium service.
Softball Canada
A great resource for all coaches new and returning.
The Softball Canada Rule book can be accessed here along with practice plans to help make for a knowledgeable season.
Coaching Requirements
Calgary Minor Softball Association Districts must ensure that all teams meet the requirements outlined in the chart above. Any team that does not meet the requirements outlined is not an eligible team and therefore is not able to participate in league play for Calgary Minor Softball until all requirements are met
Police/Vulnerable Sector Checks
The Okotoks RCMP detachment will provide Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector (VS) checks to local residents only. These checks are provided for various purposes such as volunteer work.
$5.00 fee must be paid by exact cash only, there is no debit or credit payment option available at this time.
Applicants are required to produce two pieces of valid ID and a volunteer letter.
Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders
RIS Certification is required by All coaches and managers listed on the player roster. The course MUST be completed prior to April 1st of the current year.
The Respect in Sport Program is an online certification program designed to protect our youth as well as enhance Calgary Minor Softball of providing a safe and fun environment for all our participants. It is Canada’s leading online bullying, abuse, harassment, and negligence prevention program for parents, coaches, and community leaders.
Respect in Sport Activity Leader/Coach/Officials
Key Dates
Calgary Minor Softball Association
Calgary Minor Softball Association
Calgary Minor Softball Association
All Key dates for the season are listed on Calgary Minor Softball Website. Please always refer to their website for the most current dates.
Tournaments
Calgary Minor Softball Association
Calgary Minor Softball Association
Looking for a weekend away with your team?
Tournaments are a great team building adventure and a great way to check out the competition
Provincials
Calgary Minor Softball Association
Provincials
Kick off the end of the year, with the ultimate tournament
PROVINCIALS!
Fastpitch Softball Pitching and Baseline Distance
Age Ball Pitching Baselines
U7 11 inch / 27.95 cm 30 ft / 9.14 m 45 ft / 13.7 m
U9 11 inch / 27.95 cm 30 ft / 9.14 m 45 ft / 13.7 m
U11 11 inch / 27.95 cm 35 ft / 10.67 m 45 ft / 13.7 m
U13 11 inch / 27.95 cm 38 ft / 11.58 m 55 ft / 16.76 m
U15 12 inch / 30.5 cm 40 ft / 12.20 m 60 ft / 18.3 m
U17 12 inch / 30.5 cm 43 ft / 13.10 m 60 ft / 18.3 m
U19 12 inch / 30.5 cm 43 ft / 13.10 m 60 ft / 18.3 m
Women's 12 inch / 30.5 cm 43 ft / 13.10 m 60 ft / 18.3 m
Field booking information
You will require the following information to book a field/gym
- Date
- Time
- Field/Gym choice
You are responsible for paying the rental fees for all fields/gyms
Your team will be given a bill in mid June, so please save enough money to cover the bill
Calvary Field House
If you are looking to book the Crescent Point Field House, you can do that on your own, however you are responsible for payment of the field as well