Softball Ontario – The Ontario Amateur Softball Association hosts the U23 Provincial A Championship to qualify male softball teams to participate in Softball Canada’s U23 Male Canadian Championships and to declare a provincial champion(s) annually.  Grafton Minor Ball Association will host male softball teams from across to participate in this provincial tournament.
 
This event will provide an opportunity for softball Coaches will learn about; Scouting, Game Management, and Peak Performance strategies while obtaining one (1) PD Point per session.
 
The objectives for Coaches in attendance will be:
 
1) Coaches will understand the role of Scouting to Peak Performance
2) Coaches will develop a process to create scouting plans for performance
3) Coaches will learn a process to help “pick” Pitches
4) Coaches will identify Strategies and Tactics used in High-Performance games
 
Where: Grafton Arena-Grafton, ON
When: Saturday, July 7, 2018 before, during and after the undefeated game
Cost: $25
 
All Softball Coaches who have been certified in any Softball’s NCCP will be required to obtain Professional Development (PD) points to maintain their NCCP certification. This is a part of a multi-sport initiative required by all 67 sports within the Coaching Association of Canada.

Here’s an overview PD Point Requirements:

Context	Minimum Professional Development Credits required for a period of 5 years
Community Stream- Learn2Coach and Community Softball Coach	N/A
Competition, Introduction, Softball	20 points
Competition-Development, Softball	30 points

 
To register, interested Softball Coaches should email Paddy Fitzgerald-Nolan: fitznol@hotmail.com  

If you have any questions specifically about this 3 PD Point Opportunity, email Gary Wren: gwren@execulink.com
 
If you have any question about Softball’s NCCP or Softball Ontario’s Coaches Program, please email Steph Sutton:  ssutton@softballontario.ca