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Softball NL Announces 2021 Provincial (All-Star) Head Coaches Softball NL President Gary Corbett, Softball NL Executive Director Dave Feener, The Softball NL Board of Directors And The Softball NL Coaching Committee Would Like To Take This Opportunity To Congratulate The Following Individuals On Being Named Head Coaches For The Softball NL U14 Female & Male, U16 Female & Male, U19 Male and U23 Male 2021 Provincial (All-Star) Fastpitch Teams. Softball NL 2021 Provincial (All-S...Continue reading

Softball NL Unsuccessful In Canadian Bid For 2024 WBSC Men’s World Cup Softball NL President Gary Corbett, Softball NL Executive Director Dave Feener and the Softball NL Board of Directors have been working diligently behind the scenes trying to bring major softball events to the Province of Newfoundland Labrador....Continue reading

Jerry Kirk Appointed Softball NL Umpire-in-Chief Softball NL President Gary Corbett, on behalf of Softball NL Executive Director Dave Feener and the Softball NL Board of Directors, would like to take this opportunity to announce the appointment of Jerry Kirk (St. John’s) as Softball NL Umpire-in-Chief. Jerry was an active umpire for 9-Years (1993-1999, 2001 & 2004), attended 7 Canadian Fastpitch Championships (1995-1998, 2002 & 2004), obtained his Level V Designation in 1998 ...and represented Softball Canada at the ISF Senior Men’s World Tournament held in South Africa in 2000. Jerry has umpired at the Local, Provincial, National and International levels and his ability to communicate with players and coaches allowed him to control games in all situations. Jerry served as Secretary on the Metro Umpires Association Executive in 1994 and served as Marketing Director on the Softball NL Board of Directors in 1999. In 2020, Jerry served as DUIC Elite Umpire Preparation on the Newfoundland Labrador Umpire Association Officials Development Committee and currently holds a Level Va (Administration) Status Level V official no longer active on the field or is no longer a candidate for International assignments, but is still active in Program Development and Administration. Softball NL is looking forward to working with Jerry Kirk and fully anticipate the Softball NL Umpires Program to continue to grow under his Leadership and Guidance. Congratulations Jerry! Yours in Softball, Gary Corbett Softball NL President

Softball Newfoundland Labrador Call For U19 Coaches (2021) Head Coaching Positions... Softball Newfoundland Labrador (Softball NL) is now accepting applications for the position of Head Coach for the following 2021 Provincial (All-Star) Teams who will be participating in the 2021 National Championships and/or Eastern Canadian Softball Championship. 2021 Provincial (All-Star) Teams U19 Female Applicants for the 2021 Provincial (All-Star) Teams should complete the Softball NL Coaching Application Form available on the Softball NL website and also submit a one-page overview of his/her coaching philosophy, a sample practice plan and a seasonal plan that summarizes the program he/she would put in place to prepare players to compete at an elite level. Please Note: For applicants to be considered for the Head Coaching position for the 2021 Provincial (All-Star) Teams they must currently possess a minimum NCCP Competition-Introduction (Certified Status) for Softball or be willing to obtain Competition-Introduction Certification at the first available opportunity. To apply, please email Softball NL Coaching Application Form along with a 1-Page Coaching Philosophy Overview, a Sample Practice Plan and a Seasonal Plan to Dave Feener (Softball NL Executive Director) at [email protected]. The Application Deadline is: Friday, October 23, 2020. Softball NL reserves the right to re-advertise any of the Head Coaching Positions. Softball Newfoundland Labrador 1296A Kenmount Road Paradise, NL A1L 1N3 www.softballnl.ca

Niagara 2021 Canada Summer Games Postponed Niagara 2021 Canada Summer Games Postponed Due To The Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic The Canada Games Council and the 2021 Canada Games Host Society have decided to postpone the 2021 Canada Summer Games until the summer of 2022.... To View The Full Media/Press Release Visit... https://niagara2021.ca//niagara-2021-canada-summer-games-/ Other Notable Links For Softball At Canada Games https://niagara2021.ca/sports#Softball https://www.canadagames.ca/sports/softball

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10th, 2020 Softball Canada Launches Female Coach and Umpire Bursary Program... Ottawa, Ont. Softball Canada is proud to be launching its first ever female coach and umpire bursary program. The program is intended to aid in the recruitment, retention, and promotion of female coaches and umpires across Canada. As part of its growing commitment to gender equity, and with thanks to targeted funding from Sport Canada, Softball Canada will be supporting initiatives that will advance the development, knowledge, and expertise of existing and aspiring female coaches and umpires. This grant program is offered not only to individual female coaches and umpires but also to clubs, and/or Provincial/Territorial associations looking to implement new, or bolster existing female coaching and umpiring programs. The grant program will open November 10th, 2020 and Softball Canada will be accepting rolling applications until the program end date of March 1st, 2021. Click https://softball.ca/resources/femalebursary to learn more. -SC- For more information, please contact: Angela Ballantyne Manager LTPD Programs Softball Canada p: (613) 523-3386 ext. 3107 w: www.softball.ca | e: [email protected]

Keith Pender Retirement From Officiating On Friday, October 02, 2020 Keith Pender (St. John’s) formally announced his retirement from the position of Umpire-in-Chief (UIC) for Softball Newfoundland Labrador, effective Friday, October 16. He also advised a change of status from criteria Level V Working Official to Vr (Retired Level V). Keith has been a registered Umpire with Softball NL and Softball Canada for 30-Years (1991-2020), was assigned to the Canadian Fastpitch Champi...onships on 11 occasions (1999, 2002-2009, 2011-2012), served in various Administrative Roles President Metro Umpires Association, Scheduler, Treasurer over an 18-Year period (2002-2003, 2005-2013, 2015-2020) and served as Softball NL Umpire-in-Chief for 9-Years (2005-2010, 2017-2020). Keith thanked the Softball NL Board of Directors for the appointment as Umpire-in-Chief, the ‘Blue Team’ (Past & Present) that he had the pleasure of working with over the years, the Newfoundland Labrador Umpires Association Official Development Committee Members, Softball NL Executive Director Dave Feener and the Official Development Committee Members (Past & Present) of Softball Canada. Keith received his Level V Designation in 2005, was named Softball NL Umpire of the Year on two occasions (1999 & 2002) and was named Softball Canada Umpire of the Year in 2011. There is no denying that Keith has a passion for the game of softball and his contributions on and off the field will have a lasting effect on the game for years to come. At this time, Softball NL President Gary Corbett, on behalf of Softball NL Executive Director Dave Feener, Softball NL Board of Directors and the entire Softball NL Membership, would like to take this opportunity to extend Best Wishes to Keith Pender as he retires from the Newfoundland Labrador Umpires Association, and in particular the role as Softball NL Umpire-in-Chief. Softball NL would also like to take this opportunity to say THANK-You Keith for your 30-Years of service to our great game and let you know that your COMMITMENT, DEDICATION and PASSION for our great game was definitely APPRECIATED and will certainly be MISSED. Now that your umpiring career has come to a close, hopefully you can look back at your contributions to the game and involvement with the game with great fondness. Enjoy your additional free time with your family (wife Mary Lynn, sons Keegan and Kurt) and Softball NL wishes you All-the-Best in your Future Endeavors! Congratulations Keith! Yours in Softball, Gary Corbett Softball NL President

Softball Newfoundland Labrador Call For U14/U16 Coaches (2021) Head Coaching Positions... Softball Newfoundland Labrador (Softball NL) is now accepting applications for the position of Head Coach for the following 2021 Provincial (All-Star) Teams who will be participating in the 2021 National Championships. 2021 Provincial (All-Star) Teams U14 Female and U14 Male U16 Female and U16 Male Applicants for the 2021 Provincial (All-Star) Teams should complete the Softball NL Coaching Application Form available on the Softball NL website and also submit a one-page overview of his/her coaching philosophy, a sample practice plan and a seasonal plan that summarizes the program he/she would put in place to prepare players to compete at an elite level. Please Note: For applicants to be considered for the Head Coaching position for the 2021 Provincial (All-Star) Teams they must currently possess a minimum NCCP Competition-Introduction (Certified Status) for Softball or be willing to obtain Competition-Introduction Certification at the first available opportunity. To apply, please email Softball NL Coaching Application Form along with a 1-Page Coaching Philosophy Overview, a Sample Practice Plan and a Seasonal Plan to Dave Feener (Softball NL Executive Director) at [email protected]. The Application Deadline is: Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Softball NL reserves the right to re-advertise any of the Head Coaching Positions. Softball Newfoundland Labrador 1296A Kenmount Road Paradise, NL A1L 1N3 www.softballnl.ca

Softball Newfoundland Labrador Call For U23 Coaches (2021) Head Coaching Positions... Softball Newfoundland Labrador (Softball NL) is now accepting applications for the position of Head Coach for the following 2021 Provincial (All-Star) Teams who will be participating in the 2021 National Championships. 2021 Provincial (All-Star) Teams U23 Male Applicants for the 2021 Provincial (All-Star) Teams should complete the Softball NL Coaching Application Form available on the Softball NL website and also submit a one-page overview of his/her coaching philosophy, a sample practice plan and a seasonal plan that summarizes the program he/she would put in place to prepare players to compete at an elite level. Please Note: For applicants to be considered for the Head Coaching position for the 2021 Provincial (All-Star) Teams they must currently possess a minimum NCCP Competition-Introduction (Certified Status) for Softball or be willing to obtain Competition-Introduction Certification at the first available opportunity. To apply, please email the Softball NL Coaching Application Form along with a 1-Page Coaching Philosophy Overview, a Sample Practice Plan and a Seasonal Plan to Dave Feener (Softball NL Executive Director) at [email protected]. The Application Deadline is: Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Softball NL reserves the right to re-advertise any of the Head Coaching Positions. Softball Newfoundland Labrador 1296A Kenmount Road Paradise, NL A1L 1N3 www.softballnl.ca

2021 Canada Games Male Softball Selection Camp Players Interested In Attending The 2021 Canada Games Male Softball Selection Camp To Attend To 2021 Canada Games In Niagara Falls In August 2021 Are Asked To Register By Contacting Loyola Power At ([email protected]). The Deadline For Registration Is August 28, 2020. Athlete Must Be Born In The Year 2000 Or Later To Be Eligible To Participate.... Camp Will Take Place At Sgt. Ned Nugent Field In Conception Bay South September 11, 12 & 13 (If Necessary). The Camp Will Include For Each Athlete: Fitness Testing Baseline Skill Testing Group Practice Two Inter-Squad Games Selection For The 2021 Canada Games Male Softball Team Will Be Made By The Team’s Coaching Staff And Other Evaluators With Extensive/Professional Experience In The Sport. Some Past And Present Members Of The Men’s Senior Provincial Team And National Team Will Be In Attendance At Points During The Selection Camp. Please Provide The Following Information: Full Name: Primary Playing Position: Secondary Playing Position: Local Association/Coach: Date Of Birth: Email: Cell #: Cost: Fee For The Camp Is $60 Per Athlete Which Is To Be Paid By Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Details On Daily Schedule And Payment Options Will Be Forwarded After Registration Information Is Received. Any Questions Please Forward To The Email Above.

Bill Barron Celebrates 80th Birthday Today! Softball NL Would Like To Take This Opportunity To Wish Bill Barron A Happy 80th Birthday! Bill Has Served 21 Years On The Softball NL Board of Directors. He First Served As Statistician (1964), He Served 1-year As Secretary (1969) And Has Served 19-Years As Treasurer/Finance Director (1996-1998, 2000-2005 & 2011-Present).... There Is No Denying That Bill Barron’s Commitment, Dedication And Passion For Softball In Newfoundland Labrador Is Unmatched.

Softballers Sport NL 2019 Award Winners Softball NL Would Like To Take This Opportunity To Congratulate Gary Corbett On Being Named The Sport NL 2019 Executive Of The Year And The Recipient Of The Graham Snow Memorial Award And Congratulate Galway Hitmen On Being Named The Sport NL 2019 Team Of The Year And The Recipient Of The Edward P. Browne Memorial Award. 2019 Executive of the Year...Continue reading

ALERT LEVEL 2 UPDATE! A Big Step Forward For Sport In Our Province. For A More In Depth Look At The Sport Guidance Please Visit https://www.gov.nl.ca//information-sheets-/sport-guidance/.

Premier’s Athletic Awards (Softball) The Premier’s Athletic Awards were held in a virtual ceremony on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. The Premier’s Athletic Awards Program recognizes athletic excellence and provides financial support to help offset the costs of training and competition. Ranging from $500 to $1500, grants are awarded based on the athletes’ respective accomplishments and their level of competition....Continue reading

#PLAYCATCH WEEK (JUNE 21-27) Attention All Softball NL Members (Associations, Teams, Players, Coaches, Umpires)... Join Rawlings Sports And Participate In National Play Catch Week (June 21-27). #PLAYCATCH Let's Have Some Fun... Post A Photo/Video Of Yourself Or Team Playing Catch. Include The Hashtag #PLAYCATCH When You Post To Any Social Media Platform. Be Sure To Tag Softball NL, Softball Canada, As Well As Rawlings Sports.

World Softball Day - June 13 HAPPY WORLD SOFTBALL DAY!!!! #WorldSoftballDay

Softball NL Return To Play Document The Softball NL Return To Play (RTP) Document is geared towards protecting all stakeholders involved in the great game of Softball (Athletes-Coaches-Executives-Umpires-Scorekeepers-Volunteers-Spectators). Softball NL will follow Local Public Health Guidelines, as well as Municipal, Provincial and Federal Guidelines with respect to COVID-19.... All Associations, Teams, Leagues, Umpires and Volunteers will need to follow the recommendations based on their respective area and situation. It is important to note that the items listed in the Softball NL Return To Play Document are suggestions of recommended safeguards for restarting Softball activities in Newfoundland Labrador. It is imperative to acknowledge that should there be any discrepancies between this protocol and the outlined Restrictions/Requirements of the Local Public Health Guidelines, as well as the Municipal, Provincial and Federal Guidelines, the Governmental Restrictions/Requirements shall take precedence. Softball NL have stated from the beginning that Everyone’s Health And Safety Is Paramount. As a result, Softball NL reserves the right to suspend all sanctioned activities further, if the safety of our members is not being exercised. To View The Softball NL Return To Play Document Check Out The Link Below... http://www.softballnl.ca//Softball-NL-Return-To-Play-JUNE-