Squirt - Girls ages 9 - 12 - softball
Squirt ball is for girlss 9 - 12 who are interested in enhancing their basic knowledge and skills development of softball.
Under the age of 12 prior to January 1 of the current year.
Coaching is a fun and very rewarding experience, and are always needed in all levels of any sport. If you are interested in coaching, please contact Dody Kluttig or call at 780 918-5658
Under the age of 12 prior to January 1 of the current year.
Coaching is a fun and very rewarding experience, and are always needed in all levels of any sport. If you are interested in coaching, please contact Dody Kluttig or call at 780 918-5658
Squirt practices and games will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 pm at Diamond #2 (closest to Provident Place)
All Games are at 6:45pmPlease check the Calendar for game and practice schedules.
Things you need- Ball Glove, Gray Ball Pants, Bat and a CSA approved Helmet with dual ear flaps and face guard/mask, Proper running shoes (no open toe shoes or sandals are permitted). No exposed jewellery.
THE APPROVED PLAYING RULES
10.1 Canadian Amateur Softball Association (CASA) Rules 1 through 12, except where noted otherwise in the Alberta Amateur Softball Association (AASA) Operating Rules.
*Ball - 11”
*Pitching Distance - (B) 35’ or 10.6m, (G) 35’ or 10m
*Diamond Layout – Base-Lines 55’ or 16.7m, Diagonal 77’9” or 23.7m 10.6 Throwing of Bat – Any batter who throws her bat after any swing may be given a warning on her first infraction and may automatically be declared OUT on her next occurrence. When the batter is called out, the ball becomes a DEAD BALL, and all runners must return to the base they occupied before the infraction. On a batter’s THIRD occurrence in the game, the batter will also be removed from the game.
APPROVED BALLS AND EQUIPMENT
a) Balls – an 11”core 47 ball white or optic shall be used for the Mites and Squirts. Synthetic balls can be used if teams so desire. Rubber balls shall not be allowed. Home team shall supply one new ball (which must be used for the game) and one back up ball acceptable to both coaches, and/or umpires.
b) Bats – All bats must be taped with non-friction tape. A bat does not have to have the wording “Official Softball”, as long as it is legal in all other aspects
c) Gloves
d) Footwear – No Open toed shoes/sandals, No metal cleats
e) Helmets – Offensive Players are required to wear a correctly fitted, protective batting helmet with dual ear flaps and face guard, and properly fastened with a chin strap, at all times while batting, running the bases, or while on the playing field.
f) Minor catchers in all categories are required to wear:
· Protective helmet with ear flaps and
· Mask with the attached throat protector
· Appropriate glove (trapper style or normal softball)
· Chest protector
· Double knee shin guards
· Minor catchers must wear the protective helmet and mask with the attached throat protector prior to the game and between innings, when warming up a pitcher.
i) Adults or minors, warming up a pitcher or umpiring at the plate, must wear a protective face mask or catcher’s protective helmet and mask.
j) Full uniforms with numbers on the back of shirts are strongly recommended, but are not a requirement for CMSA teams. This is a AASA provincial requirement when advancing beyond city play-offs or tournament play. If uniforms are worn, they must be alike in color, trim and style, and must be worn properly.
f) No exposed jewellery such as wristwatches, bracelets and any type of earrings, neck chains or any other item judged dangerous may not be worn during the game.
UMPIRES
a)All games will be umpired by parents and or coaching staff
b)The home team will provide the umpires
c) Home team is responsible for diamond layout.
TEAM VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
a) Coach
b) Assistant Coach
c) Manager
d) Equipment Manager
e) Score Keeper
f) Parent Umpire/baseline ump/coach
g) Field Safety Coordinator
THE APPROVED PLAYING RULES
10.1 Canadian Amateur Softball Association (CASA) Rules 1 through 12, except where noted otherwise in the Alberta Amateur Softball Association (AASA) Operating Rules.
*Ball - 11”
*Pitching Distance - (B) 35’ or 10.6m, (G) 35’ or 10m
*Diamond Layout – Base-Lines 55’ or 16.7m, Diagonal 77’9” or 23.7m 10.6 Throwing of Bat – Any batter who throws her bat after any swing may be given a warning on her first infraction and may automatically be declared OUT on her next occurrence. When the batter is called out, the ball becomes a DEAD BALL, and all runners must return to the base they occupied before the infraction. On a batter’s THIRD occurrence in the game, the batter will also be removed from the game.
APPROVED BALLS AND EQUIPMENT
a) Balls – an 11”core 47 ball white or optic shall be used for the Mites and Squirts. Synthetic balls can be used if teams so desire. Rubber balls shall not be allowed. Home team shall supply one new ball (which must be used for the game) and one back up ball acceptable to both coaches, and/or umpires.
b) Bats – All bats must be taped with non-friction tape. A bat does not have to have the wording “Official Softball”, as long as it is legal in all other aspects
c) Gloves
d) Footwear – No Open toed shoes/sandals, No metal cleats
e) Helmets – Offensive Players are required to wear a correctly fitted, protective batting helmet with dual ear flaps and face guard, and properly fastened with a chin strap, at all times while batting, running the bases, or while on the playing field.
f) Minor catchers in all categories are required to wear:
· Protective helmet with ear flaps and
· Mask with the attached throat protector
· Appropriate glove (trapper style or normal softball)
· Chest protector
· Double knee shin guards
· Minor catchers must wear the protective helmet and mask with the attached throat protector prior to the game and between innings, when warming up a pitcher.
i) Adults or minors, warming up a pitcher or umpiring at the plate, must wear a protective face mask or catcher’s protective helmet and mask.
j) Full uniforms with numbers on the back of shirts are strongly recommended, but are not a requirement for CMSA teams. This is a AASA provincial requirement when advancing beyond city play-offs or tournament play. If uniforms are worn, they must be alike in color, trim and style, and must be worn properly.
f) No exposed jewellery such as wristwatches, bracelets and any type of earrings, neck chains or any other item judged dangerous may not be worn during the game.
UMPIRES
a)All games will be umpired by parents and or coaching staff
b)The home team will provide the umpires
c) Home team is responsible for diamond layout.
TEAM VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
a) Coach
b) Assistant Coach
c) Manager
d) Equipment Manager
e) Score Keeper
f) Parent Umpire/baseline ump/coach
g) Field Safety Coordinator