EXTENDED: 2013 Softball Association Fundamental Excellence (SAFE) Award

UPDATE:

Softball Ontario would like to notify everyone that the application deadline for the 2013 Softball Association Fundamental Excellence (SAFE) Awards has been extended to January 23, 2013.
TORONTO, ON - Softball Ontario will provide eight (8) Softball Associations with awards of $250 to help develop, Coaches, Umpires and Volunteers! Softball Ontario is pleased to provide Softball Associations with the opportunity to win a Softball Association Fundamental Excellence (SAFE) Award! The SAFE Awards will help Softball Associations across Ontario to improve their volunteer development efforts for 2013.

What is a SAFE Award?

A Softball Association Fundamental Excellence Award is an award of $250 for Softball Associations to use in one of four (4) categories:

Volunteer Development
Community Coach Development
Competitive Coach Development
Umpire Development

The Awards will help Softball Associations to train volunteers for the 2013 softball season, thereby increasing their volunteer capacity and the quality of their programs. In addition, the SAFE Award will help Softball Associations to work towards improving their SAFE STAR Rating!

How do I apply for a SAFE Award?

Applying for a SAFE Award is easy! Just follow these three (3) steps:

Step 1: Become a member of the Play Softball Network by 12:00 PM on January 11, 2013

It’s free and easy to join, with lots of benefits for your Softball Association! Download an application form here:

http://network.playsoftball.ca/modules/download_gallery/dlc.php?file=3

Step 2: Complete and Submit your SAFE STAR Rating Application by 12:00 PM on January 11, 2013

Download a copy of the SAFE STAR Rating Application Form here:

http://www.softballontario.ca/content/view/448

Step 3: Complete the SAFE Award Application Form and send it to the Softball Ontario Office by 12:00 PM on January 11, 2013

Download a copy of the SAFE Award Application Form here:

http://www.softballontario.ca/content/view/447

Softball Associations are encouraged to set up a telephone meeting with Program Coordinator Lisa Crompton by email lcrompton@softballontario.ca or by phone at 416-426-7150 to review applications prior to submission.

Complete all three (3) Steps in the SAFE Award Application Process by 12:00 PM on January 11, 2013 to be eligible for a SAFE Award. To assist Softball Associations in their application, sample application materials are available in the SAFE STAR Section of Softball Ontario’s web site at www.softballontario.ca under Association Awards.

If you would like to find out more information about the Softball Association Fundamental Excellence (SAFE) Awards, the SAFE STAR Ratings Program, or if you have any questions please contact Lisa Crompton at lcrompton@softballontario.ca or call 416-426-7150.

Softball Ontario is the governing body for the sport of softball in Ontario. Our goal is to promote and develop the sport of softball for its athletes, officials and volunteers by providing programs and services at all levels of competitions.