registration for 2026 season opens January 1, 2026
| Age Division | Year of Birth | Nights of Play | Early Bird Fees Due | Fees Due After February 28 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U7 | 2019/2020/2021 | Tuesday/Thursday | $160 | $160 |
| U9 | 2018/2017 | Monday/Wednesday | $235 | $285 |
| U11 | 2016/2015 | Tuesday/Thursday | $300 | $350 |
| U13 | 2014/2013 | Monday/Wednesday | $320 | $370 |
| U15 | 2012/2011 | Tuesday/Thursday | $375 | $425 |
| U17 | 2010/2009 | Monday/Wednesday | $390 | $440 |
| U19 | 2008/2007 | TBD | $390 | $440 |
Registration opens January 1, 2026 and closes March 31, 2026 or when divisions are full. Early Bird discount available from January 1, 2026 to February 28, 2026. The registration process will only allow players to register in their applicable age division. Early Bird Discount will be automatically applied in your cart at checkout.
Underage Requests
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 for the applicable age group. Requests will be reviewed and families will be contacted individually with evaluation information.
Examples:
If athlete is 9U age level and is requesting to play in 11U, please register for 9U, evaluation information will be provided to you.
If athlete is 7U and requesting to play 9U, please register for 7U.
Evaluations
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 division coordinator once evaluation dates are set. Evaluations will take place in March and April 2026.
2026 Fundraising and Volunteer Requirements:
To keep softball operating costs reasonable, Parkland Softball is running a mandatory cash raffle fundraiser again for the 2026 season. Each athlete must sell $100 worth of tickets, payment is made during the registration process. Tickets will be available from team managers once teams are set and the season begins.
Note: Bingos are no longer part of the softball fundraising program.
Parkland Softball hosts their May Long Mayhem tournament, May 15-18, 2026 and each team is provided free registration in exchange for diamond maintenance, registration table and site upkeep, 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.
kidsport
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 with inset individual photo and option to purchase additional photos
- Community League Tournament: May Long Mayhem
- Equipment for each level (Balls, Bases, Tees, Catcher Equipment)
- Umpires (11U & Up)
- Games and practices a minimum of two nights per week
- Practice shirt and visor
- Game jersey provided for rec teams with jersey deposit
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 PSA 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.
Age Group Fees: Before February 28, 2026/After February 28, 2026:
U7: $160/$160
U9: $235/$285
U11: $300/$350
U13: $320/$370
U15: $375/$425
U17: $390/$440
U19: $390/$440
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-U19. This registration site is for Softball only.
When does Softball registration open?
January 1, 2026
What level do I register my player for?
U7- Birth years 2019/2020/2021 (recreation only)
U9- Birth years 2017/2018 (recreation only)
U11 - Birth years 2015/2016 (rep/competitive team and recreational teams)
U13 - Birth years 2013/2014 (rep/competitive team and recreational teams)
U15 - Birth years 2011/2012 (rep/competitive team and recreational teams)
U17 - Birth years 2009/2010 (rep/competitive team and recreational teams)
U19 - Birth years 2007/2008 (rep/competitive team and recreational teams)
When does the season start and finish?
The recreation season will start at the end of April or beginning of May (weather permitting) and finish by the end of June. Depending on the team, the 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, they can still attend evaluations for the recreation season to be placed on a recreation team.
What equipment do I need to provide for my player?
- Batting Helmet with cage: PSA has put in place a policy that requires each player to have his/her own ball helmet. PSA has put this helmet policy in place for reasons such as personal safety, hygiene etc. Chin straps are no longer mandatory.
- Ball Glove
- Fielders Mask - U9 and up, optional for U7
- Athletic Support Cup (Jill) mandatory for catchers*, optional for U7 and players not in the catching position
- 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)
*Softball Canada Rule 3, Section 6e:
ATHLETIC SUPPORT All (male and female) youth/minor catchers must wear an athletic support with protective cup.
EFFECT – Sec 6b-e: Failure to wear the appropriate equipment after a warning will result in the removal of the player.
What size of ball is used?
U7 and U9 divisions use an 11" softie ball.
U11 and U13 divisions all use an 11″ ball.
U15 and all divisions above, use a 12″ ball.
When are Rep tryouts?
Rep tryouts for U15-U19 are held the September 2025, before the following season. Rep tryouts for U13 and U11 Advanced are held in January 2026.
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.
