WHITBY GIRLS SOFTBALL

Just because it’s the winter and we’re not outside on the diamonds, it doesn’t stop our players from wanting to play more softball! Back by overwhelmingly popular demand we are running our Spring 2023 clinics! We had a great turnout during the Winter and Fall Clinics. There was a noticeable improvement in the level of play at the beginning of this past summer season for both House League and Select play, which we credit to many of our players attending the off-season clinics. We are again utilizing the Oshawa Civic Centre, allowing us to accommodate increased numbers of players as well as expand the drills that we can run.

Our Spring Skills clinics will commence in February. These clinics will run for 6 weeks into early April. We will offer specialized clinics for pitching and catching to give players the opportunity to try out these in-demand positions or improve on their current skills. We also run General and Advanced Skills clinics for all players in Mite through Midget divisions, to include beginners new to softball, to give everyone a head start on the summer season.

Of course, all of these clinics are leading up to 2023 summer season. The Whitby Girls Softball Association offers a variety of softball programs for girls from ages 5 to 24.

For our youngest players we offer a Learn to Play and Advanced Learn to play program. The focus is on fun and engagement as players rotate throughout skills centres teaching them different core softball skills.

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For those players beyond LTP/ALTP, we offer a full house league program involving weekly games and practices, along with frequent opportunities to use our batting cage facility. The house league season runs from mid-May through mid-August, culminating with playoffs and a banquet.

Finally, for those players looking for more competitive software, the WGSA is pleased to offer our Select program. While players continue to be part of their individual house league teams, they’ll also receive extra weekly practices and the opportunity to play in weekend tournaments against Select teams from other softball organizations across Ontario. The play at this level is faster and more skillful than what is generally found at the House League Level, allowing players to further develop their skills.

For more information about all our off-season clinics as well registering for our upcoming 2023 season, please check our website www. whitbygirlssoftball.com or follow us on social media (Facebook and Instagram) @whitbylightning.

The WGSA strives to offer parents an affordable and enjoyable environment for their child, regardless of skill level. We focus on fun, sociability, physical activity, and skills improvement for all in our community. In addition, while many parents wish to come to the diamond purely as fans, those with the time and interest will find opportunities to participate through scorekeeping, coaching or offering their organizational skills.

Lastly, the success of our program relies heavily on the support of local businesses and organizations who become a sponsor, which allows us to offer a cost-effective sport to local families.

If you or someone you know would like to learn more about being a sponsor for 2023, please contact wgsa_president@whitbygirlssoftball.com.