Information About the TBGSA League
- We are a community sport and recreation league.
- We are a fastpitch softball league, which means it is windmill pitching. Not all pitchers need to know how to pitch windmill style. This can be taught throughout the season.
- The season lasts about 6 weeks and runs from mid-May to early July. The start date is determined by the weather.
- The season consists of regular league games and wraps up with a week-long tournament that includes round-robin pool play plus a play-off bracket.
- It is important that players are committed to playing the full season by attending all games and practices, as well as the tournament.
- Games are played Monday – Thursday, depending on your division.
- Practices are held on the weekends (Friday – Sunday) and determined by the coach.
- Rescheduled games are played on Sunday evenings or late afternoon.
- 2026 TBGSA Information Package
Uniform Returns from the 2025 Season...or other seasons!
We know things happen; the last game is played, and the season is over. You walk away from the ballpark in your uniform and then forget about it. That’s OK! We understand.
However, we’d really like every uniform loaned out in the PW and BL divisions to be returned…even if it means from a few years ago! Returning jerseys/uniforms helps to keep costs down and maintain full team sets.
Have an old jersey/uniform that needs to be returned? No problem! Please return any outstanding jerseys/uniforms to the Current River Community Centre:
- Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (regular business hours)
- Saturday, March 7th between 11:00 am – 1:00 pm (during in-person registration)
- Wednesday, March 11th between 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (during in-person registration)
- Saturday, March 28th between 11:00 am – 1:00 pm (during in-person registration)
Registration
Registration for the 2026 season is closed.
It opened on March 1, 2026, and closed once each division was at capacity. We opened a waitlist, which is now closed.
We are no longer accepting registrations or waitlisted players.
We are full in all 4 divisions.
Payment Information
- Registration Fee is $140 per player and includes membership to CRRA.
- All payments go to the Current River Rec Centre.
- Pay by cash, cheque or e-transfer. There is no credit card payment at this time. All cheques can be made out to CRRA or Current River Recreation Association.
- E-Transfers:
- E-transfer to sports@currentrivercom.com (Note: there is a double “com” at the end). This email is different from previous years!
- E-transfers will be auto-deposited.
- You MUST include your player’s first and last name exactly as written in the registration form in the comment section of your e-transfer. Include all player names that are being registered in the comment section.
- Refunds:
- Withdrawing from playing in the league must be completed by May 1, 2026, to receive a full refund.
- We will not refund players after this date.
- Remember, registration is complete once we receive both the registration form and payment. We will email your confirmation within 1 week of receiving it. If you do not receive a confirmation after one week, please reach out to the league.
- For questions regarding registration, please email: tbgsaregistrar@gmail.com
Divisions
- Ages are as of December 31, 2025.
- Games begin at 6:30 pm
- New Minor Division:
- This year, we are dividing the Minor/Major division into two groups. Players aged 7-8-9 will play in the Minor division, a beginner division that will focus on teaching skills and learning the game of softball.
- It will be a developmental division with coach pitch and modified rules. 9-year-olds have the option to play up in the Major division, and we recommend this only if your player has some softball experience.
- If your 9-year-old is new to the game of softball, please register in the Minor division.
- Important Notice: This may be the last year that females over the age of 18 will be eligible to play in the TBGSA league, Bantam/Ladies division. A new Women’s Fastpitch league is being established that will run from July to September
DIVISIONS:
Minor (new division)
- Ages 7, 8, 9 (9-year-olds have the option to play up a division)
- Born 2018, 2017, 2016
- Play Mondays and/or Wednesdays
Major
- Ages 10 & 11 (11-year-olds have the option to play up a division)
- Born 2015, 2014
- Play Mondays and Wednesdays
PeeWee
- Ages 12, 13, 14 (14-year-olds have the option to play up a division)
- Born 2013, 2012, 2011
- Play Tuesdays and Thursdays
Bantam/Ladies
- Ages 15 and up
- Born 2010 and earlier
- Play Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays (various days of the week)
- NEW! BL may need to play Sunday nights (stay tuned)
Evaluation Dates & Other Important Information
MAJOR DIVISION Evaluation Information: Please check in between 6:15 pm – 6:30 pm.
Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026
Start Time: 6:30 pm **Please check in between 6:15 pm – 6:30 pm.
Location: Lakehead University Hangar
Items to have for the evaluations: Bring your glove, indoor runners, water bottle. Wear appropriate athletic clothing. Don’t forget your glove.
Notice: Spectators are not allowed on the track or in the track area. The track is in use and off limits. All equipment located on or around the track (ie., wrestling mats) are not for our use. Please be respectful of this.
If you cannot make the evaluations on April 26th, please fill out this form.
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PEEWEE DIVISION Evaluation Information: Please check in between 7:15 pm – 7:30 pm.
Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026
Start Time: 7:45 pm **Please check in between 7:15 pm – 7:30 pm.
Location: Lakehead University Hangar
Items to have for the evaluations: Bring your glove, indoor runners, water bottle. Wear appropriate athletic clothing. Don’t forget your glove.
Notice: Spectators are not allowed on the track or in the track area. The track is in use and off limits. All equipment located on or around the track (ie., wrestling mats) are not for our use. Please be respectful of this.
If you cannot make the evaluations on April 26th, please fill out this form.
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Download the 2026 TBGSA Information Package!
Player Evaluations: In order to create teams that are fair in skill level and development, the league will hold its pre-season evaluations in late April. Information and dates regarding evaluations will be posted soon.
- Evaluations for Bantam/Ladies players will take place on Sunday, April 19, at 7:00 pm at the Lakehead University Hangar.
- Evaluations for Major players will take place on Sunday, April 26, at 6:30 pm at the Lakehead University Hangar. Please arrive between 6:15 pm and 6:30 pm for check-in.
- Evaluations for PeeWee players will take place on Sunday, April 26, at 7:40 pm at the Lakehead University Hangar. Please arrive between 7:15 pm and 7:30 pm for check-in.
- There are no evaluations for the Minor division.
- Evaluations will be 1 hour long.
- Parents are not allowed on the track.
- Players need to bring indoor runners, a softball glove, and a water bottle.
Equipment & Attire Required for Players
All players are required to have the following for practices and games:
- Jerseys will be provided for all players.
- Minor and Major divisions get to keep their uniform!
- Uniform Returns from last year’s PW & BL divisions – If you still have your uniform from last year, please drop it off at the Current River Community Centre during business hours (Monday – Friday, 9am – 3pm) OR drop it off during our in-person registration dates!
- Players must wear long pants, usually joggers or leggings. For safety reasons, shorts are not allowed to be worn during games.
- Players must have their own glove.
- Players must have their own batting helmet.
- In the Major/Minor division, players must have a helmet with a cage/case for protection.
- Personal Bats – players who use their own bats must ensure they meet Softball Canada’s regulations.
- See the list of approved bats here: https://softball.ca/programs/umpires/approved-bats
- Players must wear runners/cleats. Open-toed shoes are not allowed. Cleats must be soft or hard rubber; no metal cleats are allowed.
- Please bring your own water bottle, hat, and sunscreen to each game. As we play in all types of weather, players must dress accordingly, including bringing rain gear.
Tournament Dates
Save the Date! The tournament is scheduled for June 28 – July 5, 2026 (excluding June 30 & July 1).
Umpires Needed
Umpires are necessary for the TBGSA season to be successful. Without enough umpires we cannot play. Every year, the league struggles to get enough umpires, and we hope you will consider being an umpire this season.
- Training and mentorship are provided.
- Umpires are paid per game.
- New this season: We are looking for Umpire-in-Chiefs for each division to recruit, schedule, train, and mentor the umpires. The Umpire-in-Chief will work alongside the Divisional Convenors to clarify, instruct, and interpret the rules of the game.
Interested? Yippee! Sign up here: Umpire Registration
Email for more information: tbgsaumpire@gmail.com
Coaching Information
There will be a new coaching policy for this season. Here are some important highlights for interested coaches:
- The Coaches Meeting & Draft is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:30 pm at the Current River Rec Centre. Mark your calendars.
- Each coaching roster will consist of a maximum of 4 adults: one Head Coach (Manager), two Assistant Coaches, and 1 scorekeeper.
- There must be at least one female included in the coaching roster.
- The league will initially assign the Head Coach and 1 Assistant Coach, and they will be responsible for building their team at the Coaches Meeting. The second assistant coach and scorekeeper will be determined once the teams are built.
- Only coaches listed on the coaching roster will be allowed in the dugout.
- Coaches will be identified by their lanyard and must wear their lanyard ID during all games while in the dugout.
- Coaches are not allowed to coach solo.
- Players cannot be coaches in their division.
- Either the Head Coach or Assistant Coach must have a vulnerable sector check and will need to provide this to the league.
- Interested in coaching? Awesome. Please email tbaygsa@gmail.com to see if there is availability in your division.
Parking Information
Parking has become a safety concern. Do not park on both sides of Dewe Street, as it blocks the road and access to the Current River Community Centre. Traffic, including emergency vehicles, must be able to get through safely. Do not park on the grass, double park, or block entrances. Additional parking is available at the arena lot off Grenville Ave. If your player is playing at diamonds #1 or #2 we strongly recommend parking at the arena. If your player is playing at diamond #5, we suggest parking at Boulevard and using the path to get to the diamond.
Parent & Spectator Code of Conduct
TBGSA reminds all spectators to abide by the Respect in Sport policy.
- Unsportsmanlike conduct towards any player, coach, team, umpire, or TBGSA Board member will not be tolerated at games or practices.
- Failure to conduct yourself in a respectful manner will result in being removed from the game and/or ballpark.
- Abusive, derogatory, or harassing language or behaviour will not be tolerated at any time and incidences will be brought to the TBSGA Board to determine whether or not the player, coach, spectator or parent will be removed from the league.
- Please do not ruin the experience for others by behaving poorly.
- Be kind. Be respectful. Be supportive. Be positive. Be encouraging. Be a good human.
- There is no sitting directly behind home plate or by the dugouts. Spectators must view the game from the sides.
- Only coaches on the coaching roster and players are allowed in the dugout and on the field. Parents, friends, and spectators are not allowed in the dugouts or fields
2026 Tournament Information
Tournament Information: June 28 - July 5
Tournament Schedule:
Schedules & Practices
Scores & Schedules
Tournament Scores & Results
Raffle Results
Updates
Updates will be posted here
Contact Information
For information, email tbaygsa@gmail.com
Follow us on social media: #TBGSA
Instagram: @tbgsa_softball
Facebook: @CRRC-TBGSA Girls Softball Association