Softball (West Valley Softball)
West Valley Softball welcomes all children aged 4-18 who live in northwest Calgary. Children of all skill levels are invited to join our teams. Our programs offer players an opportunity to develop skills, create friendships, and above all, have fun. West Valley Softball programs are administered by the Silver Springs Community Association and is not incorporated. All our operating funds come from registration fees. The fees cover CMSA league fees, player insurance. Donations of cash and equipment to the district are gratefully accepted and are eligible for charitable receipts through the Silver Springs Community Association.
For registration questions, contact Sara:
403-288-2616 | programs@sliverspringscommunity.ca
For programming questions, contact Lance:
403-660-4635 | president@westvalleysoftball.ca
Registration will use 2025 softball age divisions:
- U9 (2016, 2017) & U11 (2014, 2015): 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
- U13 (2012, 2013) & U15 (2010, 2011): 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- U17 & U19 (2006-2009): 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Key Dates
- Pre-season indoor training sessions: January – March
- Player Evaluations: Feb/March – Groups and times to be confirmed
- Outdoor season runs April – June/July (depending on division)
- Dates and details subject to change
Pre-season Indoor Sessions: Softball activities related to the spring season begins in January with weekly indoor sessions. This gives players the opportunity to familiarize themselves with basic skills, drills and game concepts. The cost of these sessions is included in registration fees. NOTE: LTP U7 Seasons does not include indoor pre-season training.
Evaluations and Team Selection: Players hoping to play Division 1 can choose to participate in tryouts held in February. Player evaluations for those not placed on the Division 1 team are held in March. Based on performance, players are placed on tiered teams. Premier Division 1 (Warriors), Division 2, Division 3 and Division 4. The number of teams in divisions 1-4 is dependent upon the number of registrants and the skillset of those groups.
Team Practices: Ideally the final indoor sessions (early April) will allow for the players to practice and become familiar with their newly formed teams. Prior to the opening weekend and weather/schedules permitting, coaches are encouraged to run one or two outdoor practices for their team. During the season, coaches may choose to run 1-2 weekly practices in addition to scheduled games. The frequency of practices will vary depending on the age division, skill division and player/parent feedback.
Opening Weekend: The first games of the season may begin during a weeknight, but will generally include multiple games on the weekend. These initial games allow Softball Calgary and association administrators to re-tier teams to ensure competitive balance for the season.
Regular Season: Each age division will have two night allocated for league games. Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday. Make-up games for those cancelled due to weather or other circumstances may be scheduled on other weeknights or weekends at the discretion of coaching staffs in consultation with their parent groups.
City Championships: Regardless of regular season record, every team qualifies for Softball Calgary’s City Championships held in late June, which are included in your spring registration. Teams may be reseeded to align with similarly performing teams. City Championships generally begin on weeknights, with the game on the Championship Weekend determined by performance.
Provincial Championships (“Provincials”): Softball Alberta hosts Provincial Championships for all age divisions and skill levels. Participation is optional and requires coach certification and completion of the registration process. Some age and skill divisions will require winning qualification games for inclusion in the provincial tournament.
