Received: 2/19/08 4:30:35 PM From: Softball Ontario <ssutton(AT)softballontario.ca>
Subject: Host a Softball Ontario Clinic in your Community -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEWSRELEASE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: StephanieSutton (416) 426-7150 ssutton(AT)softballontario.ca DATE: February 19, 2008 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOST A SOFTBALL ONTARIO CLINIC IN YOUR COMMUNITY NORTHYORK, ON- Softball Ontario is pleased to announce itsclinic line-up for the 2008 softball season. Our goal is topromote and develop the sport of the Softball for it athletes, umpires,coaches, scorekeepers and volunteers by providing clinics for all levels ofcompetition. Softball Ontario offers clinics and programs to ensure thatOntarians have the skills and knowledge to participant in our greatsport. Our line up includes: NationalCoaches Certification Program Learn to Coach(officiallycalled Community Sport- Initiation) - is perfect for all entry-level includingT-ball coaches, Coach-Pitch and Learn to Play. This clinichas been designed for the inexperienced volunteer Mom and/or Dad communitysoftball coach who is working with children or youth aged 4 to 8 years old. KeepCoaching(officially called Community Sport- On-Going Participation) - is ideal for themore experienced house league/recreational and select coaches. This clinic replaces Softball Ontario “Grassroots Clinic” and has been designed forthe community softball coach who is working with children or youth aged 9 andup. Competition-Introduction, Softball- is designed for the competitiveand rep level coaches and is mandatory to be able to coach at the provinciallevel and national. This clinic replaces the old knowledgebased NCCP Level 1 and Level 2 Technical/Practical and Theory programs. SoftballOntario SpecialityCoaches Clinics Softball Ontario CoachEducation Clinics are excellent way to expand your coaches knowledge andprovide hands-on and interactive clinics. Clinics include: Hitting forCoaches- this clinic provides detailed instruction tocoaches the art of hitting a softball. Drills, Drills,Drills- this clinic provides coaches of all levels helpful tipson creating and implementing drills for their athletes. UmpireClinics JuniorDevelopment-is designed to provide inexperienced umpire between theages of 12-16 with basic introduction to officiating. Intermediate-was developed for young officials betweenthe ages of 15-18 to be able to officiate at house league games and to preparethem as they advance in their umpiring career. Level1-This clinic is considered to be beneficial to allUmpires. It is important to know the proper Mechanics andRules prior to stepping on the diamond. Level 2SP- This clinic is phase 2 of Umpire Certification. Umpires wishing to advance and to start officiating at certainprovincial championships are required to attend this clinic. Level 2FP- This clinic is phase 2 of Umpire Certification. Umpires wishing to advance and to start officiating at certainprovincial championships are required to attend this clinic. Refresher-This new and improved clinic will includediscussion on advanced rule interpretations, new rules and will feature an indepth questions and answer period. This course is bestsuited for the advanced umpire who has completed their Umpire Certification. Rules forCoaches-For four hours, your association could have your very ownperson qualified umpire to discuss rule information andinterpretation. ScorekeepingClinics BasicAccurate scorekeeping is important for naming award winners, applying forscholarships and even in deciding the outcomes of games. This clinic deals with all notations needed to keep score properly. Advance-Anyone who compiles team or league statisticsshould attend the Advance Scorekeeping clinic. This clinicrecaps the basic scoring notations and teaches how to summarize and balance ascore-sheet. Refresher- This clinic reviews the information in theadvanced clinic for those who may have forgotten some notations or who hasbeen away from the game for a while. MinorDevelopment Pitcher/CatcherClinics- There might be a player on your team that may need some polishing ontheir skills. This hands-on clinic covers: Warm-ups, grip, speed, throwing, windmill pitching, technique, catchingand much more! Softball SkillsClinics- Softball Ontario is committed to providing proper development of novice and advancedplayers. Participants attending the clinic are taught:batting, catching, base running, throwing, bunting, base strategies and muchmore! Associations interestedin hosting a Softball Ontario should visit the Softball Ontario website www.softballontario.ca. to download a SoftballOntario Clinic Bidform. Do not pass up on theopportunity to improve the quality of your association by providing valuabletraining for all members of the team. If you have anyquestions about Softball Ontario Coaching, Umpiring and Minor Developmentclinics, please contact Steph Sutton at ssutton(AT)softballontario.ca or by calling416-426-7150. If you have anyquestions about Softball Ontario Scorekeeping clinics, please contact WendyCathcart at wcathcart(AT)softballontario.ca or by calling416-426-7150. Softball Ontario isthe governing body for the sport of softball in Ontario. Our goal is topromote and develop the sport of softball for its athletes, officials andvolunteers by providing programs and services at all levels ofcompetitions. 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