West Valley is excited to welcome everyone to the 2024 outdoor season.

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UPDATE - WAITLISTS AND LIMITED SPACE FOR SOME AGE GROUPS: Please be advised by registering for the waitlist, West Valley will make its best effort to accommodate your player on a team. Your player will be invited to attend Spring indoor training session as team registration is progressed. Your player’s status on the waitlist will be resolved by March 1 at the latest.

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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

 

Below is important information for the coming season.

 

2024 Season Updates

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• Spring training sessions are starting January 7, 2024. This is earlier than in past years. Spring training sessions for January will be every Sunday morning at Spray Lakes Family Sports Center.

• In February, March, and April spring training sessions are scheduled for Saturday or Sunday. Pre-season weekend training sessions are included in your registration.

• These sessions are run from January 7 until April 13 at Spray Lakes Sawmills
  Family Sports Centre, Bearspaw Christian School, and Absolute Baseball

• Registered players will receive details via TeamSnap email notification within two days of registration.

• Div. 1 Warrior tryouts start January 28. Please see the tryout and evaluation schedule below.

  • Warrior tryouts are open to all West Valley athletes and players whose organization does not have a Calgary Minor Softball Div. 1 team at that age group.

• No Change to West Valley Registration Fee from last season!

 

Early Registration Fees and Game Nights

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• U7 Learn to Play (2017, 2018, 2019): $120 | Tuesday and Thursday

• U9 (2015, 2016): $200 | Monday and Wednesday

• U11 (2013, 2014): $300 | Tuesday and Thursday

• U13 (2011, 2012) $325 | Monday and Wednesday

• U15 (2009, 2010) $350 | Tuesday and Thursday

• U17 & U19 (2005-2008): $350 | Monday and Wednesday

 

NOTE: Registration fees increase by $25 after February 1, 2023
 

Recognizing Division 1 will have a longer season which includes league-provided
umpires, each player on a U9 to HS division 2 or 3 team will receive a team apparel
credit towards West Valley apparel. The purchase of team gear will be coordinated
through West Valley.

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Key Dates, Team Tryouts, and Player Evaluations

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• Player evaluations

  • March 9 & 16: U9, U11, U13, U15 and U17/U19 (HS)

 

Calgary Minor Fastpitch Season Dates

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• All ages and divisions begin league play on April 26, 2024

• Season-end dates will be staggered based on division

  • Division 3, U9 and U11 seasons end June 25

  • Division 2 season ends July 7

  • Division 1 season ends July 21

 

Season Expectations: U9 - U19 (All Divisions)

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• All age groups U9 and up, will play games city-wide and in communities outside of Calgary

• If enough teams are registered in a division, younger age groups (U9 and U11) may be divided into North and South divisions

• Season play will consist of two (2) games per week, with practice and batting cage sessions organized by each team’s coach

• Opening Weekend may have up to four (4) games played (April 26, 27, 28)

• City Championship at the end of the season will be tournament style with the potential for weekend play

 

Season Expectations – Division 1 Teams

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• Prospective Division 1 players should plan for the following possible commitments:

• Weekly practice and batting cage sessions

• Multiple weekend tournaments – in Calgary or out of town

• Provincial play which may extend beyond the Calgary Minor Fastpitch Season

 

Respect in Sport

 

All West Valley families must complete the Respect in Sport program. Your Respect in Sport number is required for registration. If you have taken Respect in Sport for a different sport or activity, it is valid for West Valley Registration.

 

To register and take the RIS program, sign up here:

CLICK HERE to register and take the program

 

If you have previously taken the RIS program, you can find your certification number here:

CLICK HERE to find your RISP Number

 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
FOR THE 2024 SEASON!

 

 Game Nights, Equipment, FAQs

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• Questions about age divisions? Visit Our Age Division page.

• Questions about your child’s participation? Visit our Player & Parent page.

• Question about logistics or certification? Visit our Coach & Volunteer page.

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Thank you,

 

Lance Block

President

West Valley Softball