January 2009

Written by OntFast Friday, 02 January 2009 09:31

Are you interested in hosting a PWSA playoff tournament? The PWSA is still looking for hosts for the 2009 season.

If you would like to host a PWSA playoff tournament, all bid forms are due to the Bid Chairperson, Marianne Allen, no later than January 10th, 2009.

If you have any questions or require a bid form, please contact Marianne at 905-682-3068 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Written by OntFast Monday, 05 January 2009 08:06

This is another promo video, this time prior to the 2008 Beijing Olympics promoting the USA Olympic Softball team. In typical and inimitable American fashion it is high impact and right to the point and is another example of what we could do here in Canada to better promote the sport.

Written by Gord Hope Tuesday, 06 January 2009 06:55

Greetings, FastPitch Friends:
Please take notice of the information which follows, regarding the Second Annual Best Light Ladies FastPitch Tournament, and consider entering your team.  If you are not the most suitable contact regarding this great event, please pass it along to those in your association to whom it is of most interest.

The Canadian Council Of the Blind in Brantford hosted 16 teams at our inaugural Best Light Tournament, and there is room for more; so, come and shine with us, June 26-28, in Brantford.

Written by OntFast Wednesday, 07 January 2009 08:32

This is a production from Simon Fraser University form the 2007 Canada Cup featuring interviews with Team Canada players that also attended SFU. It's a rare oppotunity to hear the thoughts on the game from our top competitors. Thank you to Doug Parry, Head Coach at McMaster University, for sending this along.

Written by OntFast Wednesday, 07 January 2009 16:12

Ancaster Blizzard Midget 1 traveled to Fort Wayne, Indiana for the second annual new years rumble. It was a very busy and strenuous outing for the girls. They toughed it out and played eight games in 31 hours. At the end of it all Ancaster were runners up and secured a berth to NSA world series.

Written by OntFast Thursday, 08 January 2009 08:22

Written by OntFast Thursday, 08 January 2009 10:25

Coaches, still time to register for this year’s Homerun Softball Coaches Clinic at the Ramada Amherst Hotel January 16-18 in Buffalo, NY featuring:

• Jessica Mendoza TEAM USA
• Peter Looney Pitching Coach University of Connecticut
• Larissa Anderson- Associate Head Coach Hofstra University
• Joe French- Head Coach University of Maryland Baltimore
• Dan Gierlak- Head Coach Edinboro University

Written by OntFast Friday, 09 January 2009 07:55

The Brantford Early Bird tournament will be held on May 1-3, and the the Fastpitch Classic on June 5-7. Details are listed below.

Written by OntFast Friday, 09 January 2009 10:07

WHAT IF?

February 20-22, 2009: Sheraton Parkway, Richmond Hill

What if every athlete had access to a quality coach? What if coaches were given all the tools and resources they need to coach? What if every region in Ontario had world class facilities so coaches and athletes could live at home and do their sport?

The CAO in partnership with the Ontario Government will be hosting our 4th annual Coaches Conference. This conference has been created with the intent to provide Ontario coaches with an opportunity to attend NCCP workshops toward a higher level of certification while also attending additional sessions on coaching topics of interest to all.

Written by OntFast Monday, 12 January 2009 12:53

Highlight video from the National Pro Fastpitch 2008 season. The league seems strong in its core markets and thid is hopefully a good omen for the potential growth of the sport on all levels.