registration for spring 2025 season is now open!
| Age Division | Year of Birth | Nights of Play | Fees Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| U7 | 2018/2019/2020 | Tuesday/Thursday | $160 |
| U9 | 2017/2016 | Monday/Wednesday | $235 |
| U11 | 2015/2014 | Tuesday/Thursday | $300 |
| U13 | 2013/2012 | Monday/Wednesday | $320 |
| U15 | 2011/2010 | Tuesday/Thursday | $375 |
| U17 | 2009/2008 | Monday/Wednesday | $390 |
| U19 | 2007/2006 | TBD | $390 |
The registration process will only allow players to register in their applicable age division.
Extraordinary circumstances may support Under Age Exemption requests, therefore, we may consider on a case by case basis. If you would like to request an age exemption, please complete the google form here: Underage Request Form
Please register and sign up for evaluations for the applicable age group. Link will be available in Feb 2025
Examples:
If athlete is 9U age level and is requesting to play in 11U, please register for 9U and sign up for a 9U evaluation.
If athlete is 7U and requesting to play 9U, please register for 7U.
Each athlete will be required to attend one evaluation session. This is to try and create near equal teams. These dates/times will be sent out by the level coordinator once registration is closed.
2025 Fundraising and Volunteer Requirements:
To keep softball operating costs reasonable, Parkland Softball is implementing a mandatory cash raffle fundraiser for the 2025 season. Each athlete must sell $100 worth of tickets, payment is made during the registration process. Tickets will be available during evaluations.
Note: Bingos are no longer part of the softball fundraising program.
Parkland Softball hosts their May Long Mayhem tournament, May 16-19, 2025 and each team will be required to complete diamond maintenance to fulfill volunteer requirements.
Coaching, managing, and other volunteer opportunities will be available as well for credit.
Further information will be posted to the Parkland Softball website when it becomes available.
kidsports
Parkland Softball works with KidSport Parkland to provide funding for families who need help with fees. Please do not complete a registration for your player until approved by KidSport. You will be able to skip over the proof of registration. To apply, please visit their website: kidsportcanada.ca/alberta/parkland
what do you get with registration?
- Assigned Ball Diamonds
- Team Picture
- Community League Tournament
- Equipment for each level (Balls, Bases, Tees, Catcher Equipment)
- Umpires (11U & Up)
- Games and practices a minimum of two nights per week.
non-resident rep players:
For players not residing in Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, or Parkland County, please complete the non-resident (import) tryout form. If successful in making a PMBA rep team, a separate season registration will be sent to complete.
payment:
Pay Online with Credit Card (Visa or Mastercard) through Team Snap upon registration.
If you have been approved for KidSport funding, please reach out to the Registrar at registrar@parklandsoftball.ca
to recieve your discount code for registration.
Season Fees/Age Group:
U7: $160
U9: $235
U11: $300
U13: $320
U15: $375
U17: $390
U19: $390
faq
- Baseball or Softball?
Currently PMBA http://www.parklandminorball.ca offers coed baseball (small white ball) for all divisions and Parkland Softball (larger yellow ball) for U7-U17. This registration site is for Softball only.
When does Softball registration open?
January 1, 2025
What level do I register my player for?
U7- Birth years 2018/2019/2020 (recreation only)
U9- Birth years 2016/2017 (recreation only)
U11 - Birth years 2014/2015 (rep/competitive team and recreational teams)
U13 - Birth years 2012/2013 (rep/competitive team and recreational teams)
U15 - Birth years 2010/2011 (rep/competitive team and recreational teams)
U17 - Birth years 2008/2009 (rep/competitive team and recreational teams)
U19 - Birth years 2006/2007 (rep/competitive team and recreational teams)
When does the season start and finish?
The recreation season will start at the beginning of May (weather permitting) and finish by the end of June. Depending on the team, teh rep season will start with indoor training as early as October. Games may start in April/May.
If my player tries out for a rep team and is not successful, what happens?
If your child is not placed on a rep team, their registration be moved to the recreation league and they will attend evaluations to be placed on a recreation team.
What equipment does my player need?
- Batting Helmet (PMBA has put in place a policy that requires each player to have his/her own ball helmet. PMBA has put this helmet policy in place for reasons such as personal safety, hygiene etc.) Cage on helmet is optional.
- Ball Glove
- Fielders Mask - U9 and up, optional for U7
- Athletic Support Cup (Jill), optional for U7
- Water Bottle
- Navy Softball Pants, optional for U7
- Red Belt, optional for U7
- Red Socks, optional for U7
- Bats (the association provides each team with a few bats)
What size of ball is used?
U11 and U13 categories all use an 11″ ball.
U15 and all categories above, use a 12″ ball.
When are Rep tryouts?
Rep tryouts are held the September before the following season.
Who can attend the AGM?
The AGM is held in November. Anyone can attend. The date will be sent out to our membership about a month before the meeting. Follow our social media for updates.
