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Antigonish Minor Softball Association

AMSA is a non-profit organization which aims to provide both male & female softball players with a positive softball experience.

10/06/2026

Softball Nova Scotia is pleased to announce the establishment of the Kevin Wagner Achievement Bursary.

Created this year through a generous donation, the bursary honours the legacy of Kevin Wagner - a respected player, coach, mentor, and dedicated member of the Nova Scotia softball community. The annual $500 bursary will recognize a current Softball Nova Scotia member who demonstrates leadership, kindness, commitment to softball, and a strong dedication to their post-secondary education.

Softball Nova Scotia is proud to offer this opportunity to support our athletes as they pursue their educational goals.

Our goal is to sustain and grow this bursary through continued community support and additional contributions in the years ahead.

For Information regarding eligibility requirements, and
the submission deadline ❤️🥎

09/23/2026

A MESSAGE FROM SOFTBALL CANADA

We’re running a social media contest to thank the coaches who make a difference in Canadian softball!

One nominated coach will receive a Coaches Kit valued at $100, and the person who nominates them will receive a Rawlings swag package valued at $75.

Please visit Softball Canada’s social media page to follow the contest rules and share it out! The contest closes soon, and we’d be grateful if you could share it with your memberships and organizations via email, reposts, reshares and tags!

Thank you for helping us celebrate our amazing coaches!

09/23/2026

🥎 SOFTBALL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CLINICS ARE COMING TO EAST HANTS! 🇨🇦

Looking to sharpen your skills this winter and get quality reps before the 2027 season? Mark Smith and the Canada Games Coaching Staff will be leading a series of development clinics for U13, U15 & U17 female softball players at the East Hants Sportsplex.

These sessions are designed to help athletes develop their game, build confidence and continue progressing through the winter months. They also provide Nova Scotia Canada Games-eligible athletes who participate in other winter sports an opportunity to get some valuable softball training in before Canada Games tryouts in March.

📅 Clinic Dates:
October 12 • November 11 • December 4 • March 11 & 12

🥎 Training Available:
Pitching & Catching
Fielding & Hitting

Athletes can choose between a 3-session package or the complete 5-session package, with separate session times for U13 and U15/U17 athletes. Space is limited, including a maximum of 12 pitchers and 12 catchers per session, so early registration is encouraged.
https://cloud3.rampinteractive.com/softballnsca/Fllabnble%20Softball%20Skills%20Form%20Final%20(1).pdf

📍 East Hants Sportsplex

📧 Registration & Information:
[email protected]

Whether you’re preparing for the upcoming season, looking to take another step in your development, or working toward the Nova Scotia Canada Games program, here’s a great opportunity to keep putting in the work.

DEVELOP TODAY. COMPETE TOMORROW. 💪🥎🇨🇦

09/23/2026

Softball Nova Scotia is exploring the opportunity to offer all-female Competition Introduction Certification

Clinics for women who are currently coaching, interested in coaching, returning to softball, or looking to further develop their coaching knowledge and qualifications.

These clinics would provide a welcoming and supportive learning environment led by female facilitators, where participants can build confidence, connect with other women in softball, and work toward NCCP Competition Introduction certification.
The proposed clinics are intended to support women who are:

🥎Currently coaching softball at any level.
🥎Interested in beginning their coaching journey.
🥎Current or former softball athletes interested in giving back to the sport.
🥎Parents, volunteers, and athletes' supporters are interested in becoming involved.
🥎Female coaches looking to complete or advance their NCCP coach education.

Softball Nova Scotia is gathering expressions of interest to determine the level of demand and to help plan clinic dates, locations, and delivery options across the province.

If you are interested in attending an all-female Competition Introduction Certification Clinic, please complete the Registration Information Form.
Completing the form will help Softball Nova Scotia gauge interest and determine the most appropriate locations, dates, and supports needed to deliver clinics that are accessible to female coaches throughout Nova Scotia.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScumiAo1FqP3WzwA7aDeUPefDkFClc8UIK_Fnqh6lKbfh-4xw/viewform

09/22/2026

Softball Nova Scotia’s Women’s Provincial Program is pleased to begin female athlete identification for the 2027 U15 Women’s Provincial Team.
The identification camp sessions will serve as tryouts for the Nova Scotia U15 Women’s Provincial Team. The selected team will represent Nova Scotia at the 2027 U15 Canadian Championships, taking place in Calgary, Alberta, August 11–15, 2027.
Selected athletes will participate in team practices, Maritime tournaments, and selected major out-of-province tournaments between May - July 2027, in addition to attending the Canadian Championships.
Camp Sessions
Date Time
Saturday, November 7, 2026 4:00–7:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 14, 2026 12:00–3:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 28, 2026 12:00–3:00 p.m.
Location: West Hants Sportsplex
Cost: $120 per athlete
Registration deadline: October 22, 2026
Eligibility
The camp is open to all current U15 female athletes.
To be eligible for the 2027 SNS Provincial Program Team, athletes must be under 15 years of age before January 1, 2027. All athletes must also be current registered members of Softball Nova Scotia.
Athletes who are not currently registered with Softball Nova Scotia should contact their local club or email Softball Nova Scotia for membership information.
Registration
To register, please complete the Athlete Provincial Program Registration Form at the link provided or email [email protected].
We look forward to welcoming athletes from all across Nova Scotia to the 2027 U15 Women’s Provincial Team Identification Camp

https://softballns.ca/article/115364

09/22/2026

Softball Nova Scotia’s Women’s Provincial Program is pleased to begin female athlete identification for the 2027 U15 Women’s Provincial Team.

The identification camp sessions will serve as tryouts for the Nova Scotia U15 Women’s Provincial Team. The selected team will represent Nova Scotia at the 2027 U15 Canadian Championships, taking place in Calgary, Alberta, August 11–15, 2027.

Selected athletes will participate in team practices, Maritime tournaments, and selected major out-of-province tournaments between May - July 2027, in addition to attending the Canadian Championships.

Camp Sessions
Friday, November 7, 2026
4:00–7:00 p.m.

Friday, November 14, 2026
12:00–3:00 p.m.

Friday, November 28, 2026
12:00–3:00 p.m.

Location: West Hants Sportsplex
Cost: $120 per athlete
Registration deadline: October 22, 2026

Eligibility
The camp is open to all current U15 female athletes.
To be eligible for the 2027 SNS Provincial Program Team, athletes must be under 15 years of age before January 1, 2027. All athletes must also be current registered members of Softball Nova Scotia.

Athletes who are not currently registered with Softball Nova Scotia should contact their local club or email Softball Nova Scotia for membership information.

Registration
To register, please complete the Athlete Provincial Program Registration Form or email [email protected]

09/17/2026

Congrats to our U17 Diamond Jaxx!

09/02/2026

ATTENTION ALL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

As the new school year gets underway, we are pleased to remind you that intake is open for the Sport School Credit Program – Coaching and Officiating.

The program provides Grade 10, 11 and 12 students with an opportunity to earn a full high school credit for their involvement in coaching or officiating within sport in Nova Scotia.

Who Can Participate?
The program is open to current Grade 10, 11 and 12 students who are:
Coaching or officiating in sport;
Participating with a recognized sport organization or PSO member; and
Interested in developing their coaching or officiating skills while earning a high school credit.
Students can begin and complete the program at any time during their Grade 10–12 years.
We encourage all PSOs to share this opportunity with your clubs, associations, coaches, officials, athletes and families. This is a great way to recognize the valuable contribution that young people make to sport in Nova Scotia while supporting their education and leadership development.

Registration and specific program information can be found at: High School Personal Development Credit | Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
For questions about the program, please contact [email protected]

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