U11 Division Info

U11
 

The U11 Division will now incorporate practice/skill development sessions on the designated home games. The U11 Division will have weekly games in the GEMSA League.

Also available for the U11 Division is the Pitching Clinic beginning in February and the SPMSA U11 Skills Clinic in Feb, March and April (additional fees apply). As well, SPMSA hosts a development camp starting in February for those interested in getting a jump on the season.

U11 Team Formation and League Play

Teams and league designation will be decided the following way:

All teams will participate in GEMSA in the appropriate division.  Games will be played in Edmonton and surrounding areas, including Sherwood Park.

SPMSA U11 Pre Competitive Team

Sherwood Park Minor Softball will continue to be supporting Pre Competitive U11 team(s) this season.  All players interested in playing softball at a more competitive level starting in U13 are encouraged to express interest in being part of a pre-comp team. This team(s) will compete in the Greater Edmonton Minor Softball Association (GEMSA) and will also compete in tournaments, with the goal to compete in Provincials at the A level. The number and make up of the Pre Comp teams will be determined by player/parent interest. All players not interested in a Pre Comp option will be placed on a Community team.  Please look for more information regarding evaluations and additional parent information in the new year. 

Camps and Clinics are open to all U11 players.

Player Transfers

SPMSA will not accept outbound player transfer requests prior to March 1st (subject to team formation at the applicable level). SPMSA reserves the right to wait until the current year's registration is closed then verify the number of teams and to conduct evaluations to determine the caliber of the team and the division they will play in. Player transfers received on or after March 1st of the current registration year and for the upcoming softball season will be evaluated based on Section E.5(d) of the Softball Alberta Handbook and a decision will be made within 7 calendar days.

Tournaments

Tournaments are determined by each individual team and its coaches as to which tournaments to enter and how many.  

Division Details

• Playing Days: Tuesday and Thursdays
• Program Times:  6:30 PM to 8:00PM
• Program Structure: Practice/skill development and games
• Softball Field Location: Playing location available on team schedule
• First session will be the program introduction for players and a parent meeting. Parents are an active part of the SPMSA program delivery.
• Players will be notified by coaches approximately 1 week prior to the season of team designation.  If you have not been notified after this timeframe please email info@spmsa.com
• All team schedules will be posted on the website under specific Age Divisions link.
• Each child will be issued a jersey for the season.  Uniform Pick-up and Return dates for each team will be posted on the website (coaches will also provide information prior to the season).
• Required equipment: ball glove, running shoes or softball cleats (no metal cleats), personal batting helmet (with a face mask and chin strap), ball pants (or something similar)
• Optional equipment: batting glove, ball bag, personal bat
• Please read the Rainout and Weather Policy button on the website.

Check this website often as new information is posted regularly!