TRAVEL TRYOUTS

Travel tryouts will be run at Lincoln Park on September 3, 10 and 17 for all age groups.  Each tryout day will focus on an area of fastpitch softball.  It is important to try and attend all days so coaches get a chance to see everything you can do.

MITE U11 Birth Years of 2013, 2014 and advanced 2015 will be 10:00am to 12:00pm each tryout day

Squirt U13 Birth Years of 2011 and 2012 will be 12:30pm to 2:30pm each tryout day

Peewee U15 Birth Years 2009 and 2010 will be 3:00pm to 5:00pm each tryout day

Bantam U17 Birth Years 2007 and 2008 will be 6:00pm to 8:00pm each tryout day

Welcome to the Hespeler Minor Softball Association (HMSA).

We would like to extend a warm welcome to all current, returning, and prospective players and their families.  As a not-for-profit organization, the mission of HMSA is to promote and encourage good citizenship among the players of the Association.  We strive to establish and promote an active interest in softball for ages 3 through to 18 regardless of ability.  Our league encourages sportsmanship and fun for all divisions while teaching players technical softball skills and the rules of the game.  With the commitment of the players, families and volunteers, we are certain you will have a terrific season!

Meet the Coach Night

Both Meet the Coach nights will take place at Victoria Park in Hespeler and your schedule is as follows:

Monday May 1st

All Blastball Teams 6:00 to 7:00 PM

All Mite/Squirt Teams 7:00 to 8:00PM

Tuesday May 2nd

All T-Ball Teams 6:00 to 7:00PM

All Coach Pitch Teams 7:00 to 8:00PM

You will be able to meet your child's coach and receive your box of chocolate bars for this year's fundraising. Please see attached for details regarding this year's fundraising campaign and forward any questions or requests to fundraising@cambridgeminorsoftball.ca . Ball pants will also be on sale that night for $10 each.

Picture Day

We are proud to announce the return of Picture Day this year!  You will be able to pick up picture order forms at your meet the coach night, picture day is also when your fundraising money will be due back.

Helmets

You may notice that the helmet requirements have been removed for the Blast ball division as all of the equipment used is soft contact.  Helmets and face cages are still required for every other division however, so start shopping soon!

Looking forward to a great season!  If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.

Thanks,

Mike Freeman

Head Convenor

FUNDRAISING

LAURA SECORD CHOCOLATE BAR FUNDRAISER

We are excited to launch our fundraising campaign for the 2023 season!!
 

A fabulous assortment of *Laura Secord Chocolate bars*. We have many boxes that are certified *peanut-free and nut free* and some that contain peanuts, are made here in Canada, and are exclusive to this fundraising campaign. They are made fresh, just for you. Profits from this fundraiser will go to support Cambridge and Hespeler Minor Softball. We really appreciate your efforts.

Each player will receive one carry box containing 30 chocolate bars that is worth $90.00. There is an assortment of exclusive delicious flavors. Each quality item is sold for only $3.00
A box of chocolate bars will be sent home with each player on May 1st or May 2nd. (At your Meet the Coach night)

Our campaign will last for only three weeks, so please don’t delay. We encourage and appreciate all who participate. All money or left over chocolate needs to be returned on your team’s picture day. May 23rd-May 25th (please keep an eye out for when your teams picture day/time will be) When you return the money, please use the envelope provided and ensure your child’s name is on it. Please make out any cheques to CMSI. If you are unable
to attend your picture day, please hand in your money to your coach prior. If you wish for Additional boxes of chocolate, please send an email to fundraising@cambridgeminorsoftball.ca prior to your meet the coach night and we will have these ready to go for you. Requests for more can be made at any point as long as quantities last. A mixture of regular bars with almonds will be available in additional boxes.

PRIZES TO BE AWARDED!!!

1st, 2nd and 3rd highest sellers and highest selling team in each division, will receive great prizes.

Family passes to Canada's Wonderland, Gift cards to Bingemans, passes for bowling, core climbing, movies and more.

Happy selling everyone!

OPEN POSITIONS

Executive Board Volunteer

We are currently looking for people 18 years of age or older who would like to join our executive board as directors to help with the implementation of our softball season.  Duties include helping at softball events, attending monthly meetings, and providing your great ideas to help us better our programs.  Please contact us at president@cambridgeminorsftball.ca