Softball Canada AGM

some information from the Softball Canada AGM, courtesy of Mike Branchaud

- Beginning in 2012 the Junior Age category will move to Under 21 and the Midget to Under 18

- Any nonresident player who is of master’s age will not be considered an import, limit of 1 per team. Players will have to be 40 or older (born in 1969 or earlier) to compete as a master player during the 2010 Canadian Championships. A P/T release is needed prior to any Master player participating with another P/T

- Midget girls pitching distance will be 43 feet effective 2010

- Softball Canada and the Canadian Championship committee shall have the authority to deem players eligible to participate in the Canadian Championships for the betterment of the event and National body. Each circumstance will be treated separately and a decision will be made based on the situation at hand. The outcome of this decision cannot be protested or appealed. A P/T release will be needed for each circumstance.

- In 2010, a pilot open Canadian Championship in the Pee Wee girls age category will be held. This event will be unlimited teams from each province to a maximum based on the facilities available. This event will be held in Ille Perot, QC.

- Pudge also commented on how the local umpiring fraternity was out in force as volunteer drivers helped shuttle the delegates around. Word is that they also made good use of the hospitality suite!