Softball Manitoba has approved the restructuring of the minor division by adding the AA category.
The three categories that now exist are:
The AA category is a development program to bridge the skill gap between the A and AAA categories. The vision is a competitive program giving grassroots players and coaches an opportunity to be involved in a more competitive environment while advancing skill level and knowledge of the sport. To protect the grassroots A level of softball, all AA players must register and play A level softball in order to be eligible, and play will be restricted to specific nights and/or specific weekends between May 1 and the end of the specific age category A provincial. The select times for 2025 are all day Friday and after 6pm on Sunday nights. The 3-day weekend, June 13-15, 2025, will be designated for the AA Program tournament.
2025 AA Softball Regional Tryouts
The AA softball season will commence March 1 of every year. Regions may host tryouts between March 1 - April 30 and the first weekend in May (May 2-4 for 2025).
2025 AA Softball Registration Deadline - May 9th
All players and coaches will be required to register on their respective team's Ramp website. Each AA Association will be invoiced $100 per team. This fee helps cover insurance and online registration expenses.
Player Transfers
If a player is cut from their Home AA Club, they are eligible to apply for a Player Transfer to a AA Club within another region needing players based on the following Regulations.
Find more information on the AA Player Transfer Process and application here, AA PLAYER TRANSFER POLICY AND APPLICATION
2025 MINOR DIVISION AA PROGRAM TOURNAMENT WEEKEND
AA Program Tournament Host Application Deadline - April 15, 2025
The Program Tournament will be held from Friday, June 13 to Sunday, June 15. This is a mandatory event in order to enter AA provincials.
Hosts are required for all 4 age categories.
Softball Manitoba will be responsible for collecting the showcase fee ($450/team) at the same time a provincial entry fee ($450/team). The entry deadline is May 16.
All showcase fees will be forwarded to the host committee who will be responsible to run the event including payment of umpires.
Category | Classification | Date | Location | Host Contact |
U11 | AA | June 13-15 | TBA | TBA |
U13 | AA | June 13-15 | TBA | TBA |
U15 | AA | June 13-15 | TBA | TBA |
U17 | AA | June 13-15 | TBA | TBA |
Category | Classification | Date | Location | Host Contact |
U11 | AA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
U13 | AA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
U15 | AA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
U17 | AA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
COACH CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
AA Head Coaches will require the Community Softball Ongoing Participation Certification. If AA Softball moves on to compete at a Western Canadian Championship in future years, Competition Introduction Coach Certification would be required.
All coaching staff (Head, Assistant and Manager) require a Respect in Sport Certificate and Criminal Record Check within the past five (5) years as well as NCCP Creating a Positive Sport Environment (taken through your Locker Profile) by May 1, 2025.
You can find a detailed listing of our Coaching Certification Requirements on our website here.
COURSE | HEAD COACH | ASSISTANT COACH | MANAGER |
Respect in Sport | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Criminal Record Check | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Creating a Positive Sport Environment | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Foundations of Coaching Softball: Part 1 | Yes | | |
Make Ethical Decisions | Yes | | |
Make Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation | Yes | | |
Community Softball Ongoing Participation (1-day in-person clinic) | Yes | | |
For further questions regarding Softball Manitoba’s AA Category, please contact Executive Director Don Klym via email or 204-925-5674.
REGION | AA CLUB | CONTACT | AA COMMITTEE MEMEBERS | AAA PARENT CLUB |
Central | Central Charge | Keith Graham | Central Energy | |
Eastman | Eastman Blaze | Cam Christie | Carol Christie | Eastman Wildcats |
Interlake | Interlake Maroons | Interlake Phillies | ||
Parkland | Parkland Power | Phil Fafard Steven Paradis Greg Boden | Westman Magic | |
Westman | Westman | Bob Birch | Westman Magic | |
North East Winnipeg | NE Winnipeg | Sarah Shotton | Manitoba Thunder | |
North West Winnipeg | Manitoba Reapers | Manitoba Angels | ||
South East Winnipeg | Bonivital Bolts | Sharon Coughlan | Winnipeg Lightning | |
South West Winnipeg | Southwest Strikers | Scott Grant | Stef Brunel | Smitty's Terminators |