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September 15 is the application deadline for coaches interested in the U21 Men's International Cup Team and the Canada Games Women's Team programs for 2013. Interested applicants should send their resume, along with a detailed copy of their proposed three year program to the Executive Technical Director at 4242 Water Street, Miramichi, NB, E1N 4L2. Applicants must be fully certified at Level III (or new Comp Dev) in the NCCP Program by December 2011. For further information please contact Peter McLean, Tel: (506) 773-3507 or e-mail: pmclean@nbnet.nb.ca.
October 1 is the deadline for nominations for the Annual Awards Evening being held October 23, 2010 in Moncton. You can nominate coaches, organizations/builders, volunteers and players in the following categories. Information should include category, contact information, and a bit about the person you are nominating. Information should be sent to Pete Mclean at 4242 Water Street, Miramichi NB, E1N4L2. Has someone made a difference in your softball summer?
Female and Male Coach of the Year
Minor Female & Male Player of the Year (under 16 yrs of age)
Female & Male Player of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
President's Player Award (for achievement)
Official of the Year
Grassroots Official of the Year
Learn to Play program of the year
Corporate Sponsor
Media
Team of the Year
Have you qualified to attend an eastern Canadian championship? Make sure your paperwork is in order. Contact Pete McLean as soon as possible after you qualify to let him know if you are attending and what the procedure would be before you pick up any players.
Region directors now have FUNDRAISING TICKETS, SCOREBOOKS (for each registered team) and Softball Canada's CANPITCH video. If you are interested in these products please call them.
Thanks to all 182 people who came out and celebrated the 17th Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony held June 26th at the Fredericton Inn. It was a great night to celebrate softball!
A BIG WELCOME TO NEW COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Memramcook
***please note change in U16/bantam girls FP provincial will be in St. Louis, not Dieppe as previously announced***
Congratulations to the Fredericton Boys Fastpitch Association on their successful bid for the 2011 and 2012 midget boys Canadian Championship. Games will be held at Prospect Park in Fredericton.
A reminder to all teams & leagues - the official softball of Softball New Brunswick is WORTH available at local sport suppliers.
In 2012 several age changes will take effect across Canada.
Midget U18 (lowered from U19)
Junior U21 (lowered from U23)
2013 Canada Games (possible raise to Junior U21 from U19) *
2013 Men's U21 (possible raise to Junior U21 from U19) *
*final vote on this will be at the President's meeting in May and result will be submitted to Sport Canada/Canada Games Council for possible change in 2013.
Check out Softball Canada's CANPITCH program at www.softball.ca For more information, please contact Richard LeBlanc (NB Master Pitching Instructor & Coaching Association Coordinator) at 506-862-0910 or ridije@rogers.com. Regional pitching instructors (RPI's) will be trained across the province to deliver this program, if you are interested in becoming an RPI please contact Richard. We will have more information soon on this program on our new website.
Are you looking to start winter indoor practices and skills clinics with your players but need information on how to conduct indoor practices or what to do. There are many resources (experienced coaches) in the province that can help. Stay tuned for a list of coaches that will be willing to assist you.
Softball Canada announces the 2010 Canadian Championship Schedule. If you are interested in attending any of these tournaments, please contact Pete McLean to confirm your eligibility.
2010 CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
Pee Wee Girls, Ile Perrot, QC, Aug. 11-15 – this is an open Championship to all teams who want to participate
Bantam Girls, Victoria, BC, July 31 - Aug. 4
Midget Girls, Saint John, NB, Aug. 1-8
Midget Boys, Stratford, ON, Aug. 1-6 – note the end date of Friday August 6th
Junior Women’s, Saskatoon, SK, Aug. 3-8 – tentative until next committee meeting
Junior Men’s, St. Croix, NS, Aug. 2-8
Senior Women’s, Bid Confirmed, Aug. 11-15
Senior Men’s, Charlottetown, PEI, Aug. 29-Sept. 5
Senior Men’s and Women’s SP, Surrey, BC, Aug. 9-14
CO-ED & Master Men`s 40+ Slo Pitch, Open for bids, Aug. 18-21
SOFTBALL NEW BRUNSWICK ANNUAL RECOGNITION EVENING
The annual recognition evening was enjoyed by 70 award winners, friends and families. Congratulations to everyone who won awards. This year more nominations were received than in any other! Check out the awards page for more pictures.
Front row: Sam Debortoli (President's Achievement Female), Katie Carr (Female Althlete of the Year)
Seated LtoR: Bob Leblanc (Male Coach of the Year), Jacob Ebbett (Louis Leger, Minor Male Award), Abby Belleville (Vicki Leblanc, Minor Female), Lynn King (Canada Games), Ashley Lee (Canada Games), Alysha Rioux (Canda Games), Trevor Agnew (President's Achievement Male), Mindy Poile (Spirit Award)
Back Row LtoR: Giuliano Debortoli (Canada Games), Larry Gould (Learn to Play Keswick Valley), Barry Adams (Dedicated Official), Rick Russell (Official of the Year), Brad Jennings (Lifetime Volunteer), Sandra Allan (President's Shield), Alicia Porter (Female Coach of the Year), Chris Ryan (Male Athlete of the year), Brent Evans (Volunteer of the Year), Scott Willis (Representing Fton Dairy Queen, Coporate Sponsor)
Missing from picture: Joey MacDonald (Grassroots official), L'acadie nouvelle (media coverage)
Election results at AGM held October 17th, 2009
President - Bev Adams (voted - returned)
Treasurer - Rejean Leger (by acclamation)
Major Co-ordinator - Stefane Melanson (by acclamation)
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
Don't forget that we have posters and cds with advertising messages in english and french for you to use during your registration nights. If you have a computer you can show them! Call Bev at 506-454-8994 for a copy to be sent to you.
REGION NOTES - If you are looking for information about your region and don't know where to look - check out the region map and then use the side bar to get to the correct region. Information is updated as soon as it is sent from the region director to the website. If you have information you would like to see on that region page, make sure it is sent in to adams@nb.sympatico.ca :)
THE BALL IS ROLLING IN GOOD OLD NEW BRUNSWICK!!! TOGETHER, LET'S KEEP IT GOING!!!
