Saskatoon Raiders Softball

Happy New Year Looking forward to an amazing 221

The Saskatoon Amateur Softball Association is very proud to annouce that Saskatoon will Host the 2022 Softball Canada U14 Girls Canadian Fastpitch Championships.

We don’t know what 2021 will bring but we’ve been busy planning for a great season! Registration for U6 to U16 is now OPEN www.saskatoonraiders.com

Watch for upcoming Hitrax U14 Girls Team Tournaments April of 2021.Limited to 8 - 4 player Teams .Team Registrations starting Dec 14th 2020

Please note the Saskatchewan North Central Softball Academy Boys program is moving forward as planned We have received the following update from the Gordie H...owe Sports Complex Mgt Team An update on safety guidelines at the Gordie Howe Sports Complex We continue to follow all public health orders and continue to operate in a safe enviroment with all activities under the new restrictions Thank You for your continued support & please continue to participate with safety guidelines to protect all of us at the complex

Please note the Saskatchewan North Central Softball Academy Girls program is moving forward as planned We have received the following update from the Gordie Ho...we Spirts Complex Mgt Team An update on safety guidelines at the Gordie Howe Sports Complex We continue to follow all public health orders and continue to operate in a safe enviroment with all activities under the new restrictions Thank You for your continued support & please continue to participate with safety guidelines to protect all of us at the complex

Please note the Saskatchewan North Central Softball Academy Timbits program is moving forward as planned We have received the following update from the Gordie ...Howe Sports Complex Mgt Team An update on safety guidelines at the Gordie Howe Sports Complex We continue to follow all public health orders and continue to operate in a safe enviroment with all activities under the new restrictions Thank You for your continued support & please continue to participate with safety guidelines to protect all of us at the complex

U of S Softball ID Camp for the 2021 Season. Please email [email protected] to register.

The Saskatoon Amateur Softball Association will be hosting the Softball Canada U16 Girls Canadian Championship at the Gordie Howe Sports Complex .The 2021 U16 C...anadian Championship will bring the top 24 teams from accross Canada .Event dates are Wednesday ,August 18th to Sunday ,August 22nd This event will also be the Saskatoon Amateur Softball Association's 25 Canadian Championship in Saskatoon .Hats off to all the softball volunteers over the past 24 events, looking forward to the 25th . See more

TimBits, U12, U14, 16 boys and girls winter sessions are posted. Register at sncsacademy.com.

For all our graduating players, registration for U19 is now open!

Hey Raider Families, we hope you all had a great summer on or off the diamond! Our 2020/2021 AGM is on Sept 21st at 630pm in the large classroom at the Gordie Howe Sports Complex. Zoom attendance will be an option so please reach out for the link. We have a number of open Executive positions that need to be filled to ensure our Zone continues to run successfully. If you are interest in any of the open positions or have questions about what the duties entail, please don't hes...itate to ask! This year's open positions are: Communications 1yr term Coordinator 2yr term Early Bird Coordinator 2yr term Equipment Coordinator 2yr term Fundraising Coordinator 2yr term Member at Large 2yr term Member at Large (Timbits) 2yr term Secretary 2yr term Timbits Coordinator 2yr term Treasurer 1yr term Thanks, Amber Rambally Zone 2 Commissioner

Softball Canada has postponed their Sept 1 meeting to discuss the potential age category changes until the spring and any potential changes won't take effect until 2022.

It’s not a rumour anymore! Softball Canada will be voting on changing the age catagories in Fastpitch Softball.

Have you signed up for the Winter Blast Tourney? Use the link below to placed on a team! https://forms.gle/6PXBTzRRu91xEDgo6

Happy Father’s Day!

Almost there!!!

We are sorry to announce that SMSL has had to cancel the Timbits program for league play in July and Aug as there just wasn't enough interest. We are in the process of issuing full refunds for ALL Timbits players. We are inviting all 2nd year U10 players (those born in 2010) to register for U12 and we will add you to a B team. This must be done immediately as we will be submitting our rosters to SMSL on Friday.... Please reach out if you have any questions.

Softball Sk update. Have a great weekend!

The Softball community is very lucky to have Bryan Kosteroski on our side. We are thankful for all the time and effort you put in for this great sport. BK

Disappointing but understandable.

We are still in a holding pattern for the season we are still planning on starting the week of July 01 not including July 01. Saskatoon Minor Softball has a dr...op dead date of June 25th to cancel the season!! Stay safe and as we have updates we will make sure to notify everyone. thank you everyone for your patience!! See more

RAIDERS TEAM STORE The Raiders online team store is still open. https://raiders.itemorder.com/sale... All orders placed by Monday, May 11, 2020 are expected to be complete and ready by Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Al Anderson's Source for Sports. ***** All A players are required to purchase the Rawlings Triple Threat Jacket.

Hey Raider Families, Here is a link to the survey that was sent out via email this morning. https://forms.gle/Zp8FjLA7GbQSE4YX9... Please fill it out and let us know what your intentions are for the potential July/Aug Softball Season. Thanks, Zone 2 Executive

A note from SMSL: Due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic the Saskatoon Minor Softball League season has been pushed back to later dates. In light of this situation, we are moving the season back to July and August 2020 and playing Monday through Friday. Our main priority of course is the safety of our players and this season will be based on the decisions made by Softball Saskatchewan and our city. We are looking forward to our up and coming softball season.... Stay Healthy and Stay safe!!

Here is an update on the COVID-19 situation, including the extension of our suspension of activities until May 31 and the current status of our Canadian Championships

Hey Timbits Softball players! We’re here with a challenge for you to keep active at home one you can do while keeping safe! Tag @SoftballCanada in your video ...or have your family send it to [email protected] to be featured! Watch for more challenges coming your way soon! Salut les joueurs et joueuses de Softball Timbits! Nous sommes ici avec un défi pour vous aider à demeurer actifs et actives à la maison - vous pouvez le faire tout en restant en sécurité! Taguez-nous @SoftballCanada dans votre vidéo ou demandez à votre famille de l'envoyer à [email protected] pour être mis en vedette! Surveillez les autres défis qui sertont à venir bientôt!

As of today, we have decided to further suspend all activities until May 15th. Please see the attached or our website for additional information on our response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hey Raider Families, just a quick update.... We are basically still in a holding pattern and hope to have more information and some decisions made next week. Right now we know:... *Softball Canada has suspended all Softball activity until May 1/2020 but will be making an announcement on April 17th where we expect that date to be extended. *The City has cancelled all Sports Field rentals until June 30th. This means that our Early Bird Tournament, The President's Tournament and the Hustler's Tournament are all cancelled and they are working on refunding teams. *SMSL and SASA are talking with the City to see if we will have access to diamond rentals in July and Aug to possibly run leagues IF the social distancing restriction has been lifted. Please expect another update sometime next week. Amber Rambally Zone 2 Commissioner

Wishing everyone a safe and fun-filled Easter weekend from the Raiders Executive! As it will be a different kind of Easter, please use your social media tools and connect with your family and friends! Make a zoom call or group face time call! Stay connected and stay safe!... Since It was so nice yesterday, I built a snowman! What kinds of things are you doing this fine Easter Weekend?

Today we are remembering Humboldt. #broncostrong

Please see our update on this ever evolving situation. We have decided to push back some deadlines but want to encourage everyone to stay season ready by staying active any way you safely can.

Suspension of activities has been extended to May 1.

Please note our updated memo from our Executive Director Guy Jacobson regarding Covid-19. To stay up-to-date during this evolving situation, keep checking our social media platforms and our website: https://softball.sk.ca/news/covid-19.htm Take care!

A statement from the Gordie Howe Sports Complex.

In light of the developments regarding COVID-19, we encourage our members to stay up to date with ongoing updates as provided by local authorities and health or...ganizations. For additional information on how to stay safe, please review these links. Health Canada Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): Outbreak Update https://www.canada.ca//2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.ht Health Canada Coronavirus Infection: Prevention and Risks https://www.canada.ca//2019-novel-co/prevention-risks.html World Health Organisation Key Planning Recommendations for Mass Gatherings in the Context of the Current COVID-19 Outbreak https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/331004 World Health Organisation Public Health for Mass Gatherings: Key Considerations https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/162109 See more

Here’s a nice little winter (almost spring?) tip for our athletes and coaches! What better way to improve your skills or amp up your coaching game than to take ...a clinic?! Attending an athlete clinic allows you to connect with other athletes who love softball, provides you with an opportunity to learn from experienced players and coaches, and helps you build on your skills before the league season starts. At our athlete clinics, you can receive specialized skill instruction (i.e. pitching, hitting) and connect with the wider softball community. Register for one of our athlete clinics today! You’re bound to have some fun trying new or more advanced skills! Coaching clinics are also very valuable! They help you stay up to date with certifications required to coach at competitive levels, such as Westerns and Canadians. You can also connect and collaborate with coaches from across the province, learn from top-level coaches and learning facilitators, and discover up-to-date techniques for all aspects of the sport (i.e. physical, mental, technical, tactical). Register for one of our coaching clinics today to get prepared for your upcoming summer season! Swipe through the pics above to see which clinics are still open. For deadline dates and more information on how to register check out our website! Athlete Clinics: https://softball.sk.ca/progr/athlete/athlete-skills-clinics Coaching Clinics: https://softball.sk.ca/programs1/coach/nccp-clinics @coach.ca @softball.canada #tiptuesday #ilovesoftball #athleteclinics #coachingclinics #softballyplayer #softballcoach #softball See more

ATTENTION ATHLETES The @saskatchewangames are coming to #Lloydminster from July 26 - August 1, 2020. Softball is looking for athletes born in 2006 and 200...7 to try out for our district teams! Player ID Camps will be posted in the spring once the dates are set, so keep checking this link for updates! https://softball.sk.ca/programs1//saskatchewan-summer-games @softball.canada @goteamsask #2020SSG #saskgames #EarnYourEdge #softball #ilovesoftball #softballplayers #welovesoftball #softballcoaches #softballtryouts See more

Good Evening, Raider Families, If umping is something you wish to do or you know somebody who is interested, please pass this along! We greatly appreciate our umps, and all the time and effort they put in. A huge thank you! Having umps allows us to play a game we love!... This is a current list of time and places for upcoming clinics for those who may be interested! Thank you & have a great day, Zone 2 Executive #smsl

RAIDERS TEAM STORE The Raiders online team store is now open. https://raiders.itemorder.com/sale... All orders placed by Monday, March 16, 2020 are expected to be complete and ready for pick up on Friday, April 17, 2020 at Al Anderson's Source for Sports. All orders placed by Monday, March 30, 2020 are expected to be complete and ready for pick up on Friday, May 1, 2020 at Al Anderson's Source for Sports. All orders placed by Monday, April 13, 2020 are expected to be complete and ready for pick up on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Al Anderson's Source for Sports. All orders placed by Monday, May 11, 2020 are expected to be complete and ready for pick up on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Al Anderson's Source for Sports. ***** Please note if you wish to have your order in by the beginning of season, you will want to order by March 30, 2020.**** All A players are required to purchase the Rawlings Triple Threat Jacket. We are looking forward to a great 2020 season! Thanks & have a great day, Zone 2 Executive #smsl #raiders

The 2020 Junior Raiders teams have been posted on our website. http://saskatoonraiders.com/teams-2020/ The Coaches for the A Teams have been announced. The Coaches for the B Teams will be in place soon, and once they are, the B Teams will be contacted.... We are looking forward to a great season. Thanks & have a great day, Zone 2 Executive #smsl #raiders

Hi, All! Raiders Registration for Junior League U16B, U14B, U12B/C, and TimBits is still open! Please register at the following link if you haven’t done so already.... https://site5833.goalline.ca/register For more information on Zone 2 Raiders Softball, please see our website at: http://saskatoonraiders.com And, if you are specifically looking to register for TimBits, please see our website at: http://saskatoonraiders.com/ltp/ TimBits are grouped together by U6, U8, and U10; however, the teams are mixed within those parameters. For example a U6 team would consist of a mixture of kids born in 2014, 2015, and 2016. A U8 team would consist of a mixture of kids born in 2012, and 2013. A U10 team would consist of a mixture of kids born in 2010, and 2011. We are looking forward to a fantastic fun-filled ball season! On behalf of the Raiders Zone 2 Executive, thank you for checking out the Raiders! #playball #greatsport #smsl #raidersfastball

Happy Family Day!

Good Evening, All! If you haven’t done so already, please sign up to receive email updates from the Raiders including information about registration, skills camps and merchandise. https://saskatoonraiderssoftball.us12.list-manage.com//pos

Jr. League Evaluations Commence Tomorrow, February 8, 2020! If you haven't done so already, please use the link below for TimBits and Junior League registration. https://site5833.goalline.ca/register...Continue reading

These guys had a blast at the 1st Annual U14 indoor tourney!

Reminder - U14 Girls team Registration deadline January 20th

Its Opening Day with the Timbits Softball Program at the Gordie Howe Sports Complex. The U6 - U8 & the U10 Timbit players practicing this morning.

This is exciting for 2021!

U12s...Don’t forget your register a team!

If you haven’t done so already, Jr. League & TimBits Registration for the 2020 Season is open! Please use the link below to register for TimBits and Jr. League. https://site5833.goalline.ca/register...Continue reading

Happy New Year from the Raiders!

Why not get tested?

Have you registered for TimBits Saturday’s yet?

Put a team together and have some fun!!!!

Merry Christmas from the Raiders Executive! Wishing all our Raiders families a fun-filled day with love and cheer!

Jr. League & TimBits Registration for the 2020 Season is NOW open! Please use the link below for TimBits and Junior League registration. https://site5833.goalline.ca/register...Continue reading

Coaching Clinics!!!

We’ve posted our 2020 Provincial Championship dates and locations. Head to our website to check them out! #champions #playball