Learn to Play

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Let's Make Learning FUN! 

Learn to Play Softball Program is a revolutionary way of introducing the sport of softball to 4-9 year old children. Activities are included, which foster the involvement of ALL players, including players with high and low skill levels.  The child will experience excitement, enjoyment and success.  Activities and lead-up games are patterned after informal playground games that promise an hour of FUN and LOTS OF ACTION.  Participants will go home at the end of the night happy and tired while improving their fitness level and softball skills.

Learn to Play Softball Program is designed to be a young person's introduction to the sport of softball.  The emphasis is on FUN, ACTION, and a POSITIVE ATMOSPHERE, with gradual introduction to non-stressful competition.  Learn to Play Softball provides children aged 4 - 9 with maximum opportunity to practice the skills necessary to successfully take part in the (adult) game of softball.  Learn to Play Softball allows children of all skill levels to achieve the same number of skills repetitions.  The drills also offer a high success rate for every child, which improves every player's self confidence.  

Coaching has never been this easy!
Learn to Play Softball is also designed to be easily administered.  Traditionally, at the 4 - 9 year old level, coaches are Moms and Dads with little or no coaching experience.  Learn to Play Softball is designed to be easily implemented by a volunteer coach!  The Learn to Play Softball Manual now is an APP that contains:  lesson plans, easy to follow instructions, a letter to parents about the program, progressions for teaching basic skills, and lead-up games. We also offer a parent coach orientation clinic to make sure everyone learns together and are providing the children the best sport experience possible

Registrations are now open for our Learn to Play Softball Programs, for boys and girls aged 4-9 years old. Visit your zone's website to register:

Hustlers Learn to Play Registration
Raiders Learn to Play Registration
Lasers Learn to Play Registration
Phantoms Learn to Play Registration

U5 Coed 

Born in 2021, and 2022
Fees: $80
Saturday January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 2026 9- 10 am

  • U5 is where the game is introduced and to build confidence in players
  • Parent Pitching
  • Running shoes
  • The emphasis is on fun, skill development and learning the game.
  • Teams will be boys and girls.
  • U5 Rules - CLICK HERE

U7 Coed 

Born in 2019 and 2020
Fees: $100
Saturday January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 2026 10- 11 am

  • U7 is the introductory level of softball, which uses a softer bat and ball as well as a “honking base”
  • Teams are co-ed
  • Sessions last approx 1 hour – 30 minutes warm up/practice and 30 minutes game play
  • U7 Rules - CLICK HERE

U9 Coed 

Born in 2017 and 2018
Fees: $120
Saturday January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 2026 11-12 pm

  • U9 is a slightly modified game where they learn pitching skills and expand on the skills learned in U7
  • Teams are co-ed
  • 9 person batting each inning
  • Gloves and helmets with cage and chin strap are required.
  • Teams will be split between boys and girls
  • U9 Rules - CLICK HERE

Learn To Play Coaches Orientation Night 

Softball Saskatchewan requires Coaches to complete the online Respect in Sport (RIS) certification. 
Also, SMSL requires all coaches to attend the Coaches Orientation in April 2025.
Learn to Play Coach Orientation & Skill Development Clinics 2026: COMING SOON