There is some confusion between our Softball programs and those offered by Little League Victoria and Community Recreation Centres. Here's some facts:

• we have 14 Associations offering Softball throughout the south island: Duncan to Oak Bay, Sooke to Sidney and everywhere in-between
• we have about 100 Associations throughout the Province from Terrace and Fort St John to the Kootenay's to Campbell River, Nanaimo, Port Alberni . . .
  
• our Provincial Championships are typically attended by more than 40 teams in each division (U12, U14, U16, and U19) in 3 levels of play each year
  
• our older divisions have Western and Canadian Championships where all 10 provinces often compete (and Territories sometimes)
• while we strongly support competitive players and teams, sixty percent or more of our teams are classed as "C" (recreational) and they all have a chance of attending Provincial Championships against teams in their classification
• our "A" teams - we have 1 or 2 teams per division on the South Island - compete at Canada Cup Futures Tournament, and against top teams from the Lower Mainland, Washington State, and beyond - many of those players go on to play at the College/University level
  
• we offer an optional "Fall Ball" program that encourages participation and fun . . . in short, Softball is our game and we love it!!
  
  So, if registering your player for the first time, check with your local Softball BC Association. Ask what age groups are offered, ask if they offer pre-season instruction for new players, and consider getting involved!