Antigonish Minor Softball Association

04/06/2026

A great development opportunity to kick off the season!

AFPD is proud to announce we will be offering our coed youth fastpitch camps again in May.

The registration date will be Thursday, April 16th. A Google Form will be posted on our FB page and we will post more information about it in the coming week.

If you have any questions about these camps, please email us at [email protected] or message us on our FB page.

Excited to get started! Please spread the word!

03/25/2026

SOFTBALL NOVA SCOTIA COACHING REQUIREMENTS

Here are the mandatory requirements for your coaches to get their coach education depending on what Championship they are looking to coach.

Please choose which dates fits your schedule the registration link is below when you click it you will see clinic dates you must take the online foundation before you attend the clinic (information below).

Ongoing Participation Clinic Requirements:

Provincial Championship
for following Categories: U11 Boys, U11Girls, U13 Boys, U13 Girls, U15 Boys, U15 Girls, U20Men’s, U17 Boys, U17Girls, 19 Women’s, Intermediate Women & Men

Provincial Championship Requirements to participate:
All registered Coaches must fully complete the Community Sport - On Going Participation in the National Coaching Certification Program.
Only coaches who are Fully trained Community Sport -On going Participation can be on the bench during provincials. Registered Community Sport-On-going Participation Coaches Must attend all games and be always on the team’s bench.
All registered coaches or the manager must fully complete the Community Sport - On Going Participation NCCP.

NOTE: Participants in the Community Sport - OGP clinic must complete the online module prior attending clinics Foundations of Coaching Softball 1

1. Foundations of Coaching Softball 1 – online courses and must be completed before attending the On-Going Participation clinic you must complete the online foundation 1 module.

Mandatory Here is the link to take the online modules Foundation 1

2. Intro-Comp Clinic Requirements :

Eastern Canadian Championship - Introduction to Competition (Trained or Certified)

for following Categories:, U13 Boys, U13 Girls, U15 Boys, U15 Girls, U20Men’s, U17 Boys, U17Girls, 19 Women’s, Intermediate Women & Men

Canadian Championship - Introduction to Competition (Certified)

for following Categories:, U15 Boys, U15 Girls, U20Men’s, U17 Boys, U17Girls, 19 Women’s, Intermediate Women & Men

Mandatory for coaches to complete both Foundations of Coaching Softball 1 and 2 – online courses and must be completed before attending the Intro to Competition Clinic you must complete - Foundation 1 & Foundation 2

You can Register for Softball Nova Scotia NCCP Coach Clinics Online Registration Form.

Mandatory Modules Can be found on coach.ca
MED – Making Ethical Decisions
Safe Sport Training
Respect In Sport

The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) educates and certifies coaches and celebrates their achievements at all levels of sport.

03/25/2026

02/25/2026

A great opportunity for local females!

02/23/2026

***Attention to anyone planning on taking the Introduction to Competiton Course***

Please share this information with your coaches.

There will be changes coming as of April 1st to coaching modules provided by the NS provincial government.
Currently the NS provincial government provides " Making Ethical Decision course for free of charge. I would encourage you to get all of your coaches to register for most current upcoming MED session also make sure they do the MED Evaluation as well as it is free through this process.

These courses are offered to all coaches in all sports in NS so the session fill up quickly.

As I mentioned above, if course is not taken prior to April 1st the government will no longer be offering it free, there will be a charge for both the MED course and the MED evaluation.

Any coach that is taking the Comp Intro is required to take this course. Please take advantage of this so you avoid incurring any cost after the deadline date of April 1st.

Here is the link to the site to register All Upcoming Courses | Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic

https://www.csiatlantic.ca/all-upcoming-courses

Let me know if you have any questions.

Check out our current listings of NCCP multisport course offerings in Nova Scotia.

01/21/2026

Antigonish Minor Softball – Coaching Opportunities 🥎

If you are interested in coaching this upcoming softball season, please review the upcoming coaching clinics and consider registering as soon as possible. These clinics tend to fill up quickly, and several are being offered locally.

To coach at the Provincial level, you will need On-Going Participation. To coach at Eastern Canadians or Nationals, Competition Introduction certification is required.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MqK9ML0_FAoipbsCX0E45T9N2Nr-zeNTn8Cw90r3vo8/viewform?edit_requested=true

01/19/2026

A great opportunity for softball athletes across Nova Scotia!

11/10/2025

U15, U17 and U19 Girls Dec 6th, 2025, Female Tryouts Fee $45.00 Registration Form Closes December 1st, 2025, at 3:30 PM

10/02/2025

Softball NS is looking for two volunteer positions to work with us as represented of all clubs and associations .
We are looking a Minor Girls Coordinator click this link for details Minor Female Coordinator and click here to apply[http://APPLICATION FOR MINOR GIRLS AND MINOR BOYS' COORDINATORS] Application .

We are also looking a Minor Boys Coordinator click this link for details Minor Male Coordinator and click here to apply[http://APPLICATION FOR MINOR GIRLS AND MINOR BOYS' COORDINATORS] Application

09/24/2025

What an opportunity for Male players born in 2009 or later. Register today!

October 18, 2025, Canada Games Men Tryouts Form Registration Form Closes Oct 13th at 5:00 PM

09/13/2025

🥎 Softball Nova Scotia 2026 Provincial Program Tryouts & 2029 Canada Games ID Camp 🥎

📍 Location: East Hants Dome
📅 Dates: September 27–28, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
👧 Age Groups: U15 Girls, U17 Girls & U19 Girls

This is your chance to showcase your skills, commitment, and teamwork as we look ahead to forming our provincial teams and identifying talent for the 2029 Canada Games.

💪 Athletes will be evaluated in:
✅ Throwing (strength & accuracy)
✅ Fielding
✅ Hitting
✅ Running & speed
✅ Overall softball mechanics

💵 Assessment Fee: $75
🗓️ Deadline to register & send e-transfer: September 23, 2025 @ 3:30 PM

👉 Arrive 30 minutes early, bring all necessary gear (cleats, glove, helmet, water, etc.), and come ready with a positive attitude and enthusiasm! Pitchers & catchers—don’t forget your equipment.

🔗 Register now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfVPz7zJDONoEGE18wBGdqBMKp9G2YlKy_65Hw0Xano1VMVw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=104751558817254992357

We look forward to seeing you at the Dome—bring your best game! 🥎

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U15, U17 and U19 Girls Sept 27 & 28th 2025 Female Tryouts Fee $75.00 Registration Form Closes Sept 23rd , 2025 at 3:30 PM