What is Softball?
Fast pitch softball is characterized by a 'wind mill' pitch and is very similar to baseball with base stealing and bunting. However, base runners are not allowed to lead off until the ball has left the pitchers hand.
Volunteering
All parents will be asked to volunteer throughout the season. Parents can sign up to be a coach, assistant coach, or manager. If you will not be in one of those positions, parents will be asked to volunteer to score keep, umpire, take care of the equipment, help set up the diamonds for play, etc. The manager will help coordinate these tasks at a team level.
Coaches / Assistant Coaches / Managers
All are parents and volunteers from the players on the team from our community. See details in PMBA Constitution
Age Category/Game Nights
T-Ball (U-5) , U-7 , U-9 , U-11 , U-13 , U-15 , U-17 , U-19 , U-23
And all age groups for Softball have assigned field times per diamond schedule on Mondays and Wednesdays.
There is also availability on Friday, Saturday and Sunday on a first requested basis, unless a Tournament or Provincials are to take place.
Proof of Age
Players must provide proof of age - birth certificate or Alberta Health Care card.
Fees
See appropriate Registration
Equipment
Players must have their own glove and batting helmet. Helmets must be must be CSA approved. All pitchers are required to wear a fielding mask. New in 2023 - players in the infield (U13-U19) must wear a fielding mask. It is strongly encouraged for U11 but not mandatory. PMBA does supply some bats and back catcher equipment.
Uniforms
Jerseys are provided by PMBA. Players must provide their own team hat, black pants, socks, shoes (runners or non-metal cleats) and jill protective gear. Ball pants are recommended (players do slide).