WHAT IS TIMBITS SOFTBALL?

• Tim Bits softball is a program that introduces the game of softball to children in a fun way. The program ensures children have fun while improving their fitness and developing their skills. The softball program is:
  – action packed,- fosters success for all ability levels,
  – contains activities and lead up games that are patterned after informal playground games
  – provides every child more opportunities to develop softball skills because everyone is active for every minute of every session
  – is Nationally recognized and approved Players will want to come back for more non-stop Fun and Action!!

We would like to send a huge thank you to Stef Brunel for volunteering as the Tim Bits softball convener. The Tim Bits
softball convenor organizes the registration process and team equipment distribution/return for youth residing in the
South Winnipeg Community Centre catchment area.

Timbits Softball is made up of two (2) age-appropriate levels.  Each level considers the characteristics of children (both
mentally and physically) to ensure that each child has fun, experiences success and is gradually introduced to a
competitive environment.

Suggested structure:
– One session per week, starting on the first Saturday in May (weather dependent). Last session will be the last Saturday in June.
– 10 – 12 participants per group

Level 1 (Ages 4 – 5)
– One (1) hour per session made up entirely of the prepared lesson plans

Level 2 (Ages 6 – 7)
– 45 minutes using the prepared lesson plans followed by a 45-minute modified game.

Age 4 to 5 yrs

Category: L1 Timbits Softball

Game Day: Saturday’s 10:30 am –12:00 pm

Fees $80.00

Age: 6 to 7 yrs

Category: L2 Timbits Softball

Time: Saturday’s 10:30 am –12:00 pm

Fees: $80.00

Registration is handled through SWCC using RAMP Interactive
https://www.rampregistrations.com/login?v3=fdd5f17c7e

Once registration is closed, teams will be formed, coaches confirmed, and practice times coordinated with each coach.

Players will be contacted by the coach who will inform them of practice times and location.

The mini softball program cannot exist unless we have volunteer coaches. Being a softball coach, does NOT require
softball experience. Please consider becoming a coach. Timbits Softball Manuals (complete with Lesson Plans) are available to you.

For further information please contact Softball Manitoba at 204-925-5673 or email: softball@softball.mb.ca or at: http://www.softball.mb.ca/content/timbits-softball

Much like all volunteers regardless of sport, Tim Bit softball coaches are required to complete the Respect in Sport training from Sport Manitoba. The course is free, on-line and you work at your own pace.

The Winnipeg SouthWest Youth Softball Association (WSWYSA) is a volunteer-based body for administration and encouragement of softball for all skills and age levels in southwest Winnipeg.

Softball programs for girls are offered for ages 8 to 19 years. Local community clubs coordinate the registration of players and WSWYSA organizes the league, games, umpires, and playoffs.

The softball season begins in April (depending on weather or availability of inside facilities) with the regular
season games taking place during May and June.  Participants will have two games per week with most teams holding
additional practices during the week. League/Division playoffs are typically held in late June. For those teams that
qualify, provincial playoffs commence in early July.

We would like to send a huge thank you to Stef Brunel for volunteering as the softball convener. The softball convenor
organizes the registration process, tryouts/coach identification/team formation and team equipment distribution/return for youth residing in the South Winnipeg Community Centre catchment area. Practice schedules are coordinated with coaches at designated nearby baseball fields.

Age Category Game Days Fees:

8 / 9 yrs (2015/2014) Girls (U9)* Tuesday / Thursday $110.00

10 / 11 yrs (2013/2012) Girls (U11) Monday / Wednesday $190.00

12 / 13 yrs (2011/2010) Girls (U13) Tuesday / Thursday $190.00

14 / 15 yrs (2009/2008) Girls (U15) Monday / Wednesday $190.00

16 / 17 yrs (2007/2006) Girls (U17) Tuesday / Thursday $190.00

18 / 19 yrs (2005/2004) Girls (U19) Monday / Wednesday $190.00

*U9 players will need to register under Timbits LTP – Level 3
Note: Ages are as of December 31st in the same year in which the season is played.

Registration is handled through SWCC using RAMP Interactive
https://www.rampregistrations.com/login?v3=fdd5f17c7e

Once registration is closed, teams will be formed, coaches confirmed, and practice times coordinated with each coach.

Players will be contacted by the coach who will inform them of practice times and location.

Softball programming cannot exist unless we have volunteer coaches. Please consider becoming a coach.

The National Coaching Certification Program has workshops for all types of coaches – whether you’re thinking about coaching your child’s community team or you’re already the head coach of a national team. For complete details see: Softball Manitoba.

Much like all volunteers regardless of sport, softball coaches are required to complete the Respect in Sport training from Sport Manitoba.

The course is free, on-line and you work at your own pace.