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2013 Annual General Meeting

The 2013 AGM was held on Tuesday February 26th at Merivale Bowling Centre at 7:00PM.

Any suggestions or thoughts you may have that will make a positive contribution to the AGM are always welcome.

Click here for a copy of the AGM Handout.





Spring Training Clinic

Due to popular demand, SLOPITCH.com will be hosting a Spring Training Clinic April 29th - May 1st.

Get your game ready for the upcoming season!

Program Includes Three 1.5 Hour Sessions
  • Warm-ups: Slo-Pitch specific stretching, help prevent injury
  • Knowledge: Rules and regulations, what makes slo-pitch different?
  • Pitching Clinic: How to pitch slo-pitch, including structure and techniques
  • Batting Practice: Video review of your swing with 1 on 1 consultations
  • Fielding Dynamics: Fly balls, ground balls and hitting cut-offs
  • And much more...
  • On the field training
  • Friday April 29th
  • Saturday April 30th
  • Sunday May 1st

Don't wait for your first game of the season to get your first swings in.

Registration is limited, so sign up now to reserve your spot today!



Slo-Pitch 101 Registration

What: Spring Slo-Pitch Clinic aimed to provide individuals with the understanding and general skills to be able to play Canada's second largest adult participation sport, "Slo-Pitch"

When: Weekends in April 2011 (excluding Easter weekend)

Where: SLOPITCH.com Headquarters (900 Morrison Drive - Suite 204, Ottawa)

Fee: $50 per individual (includes SLOPITCH.com T-shirt)

Introduction to Slo-Pitch 3 Week Program
  • Learning How to Play the Game
  • Player Positioning
  • Learning the Lingo
  • Rules
  • Skills Development
  • Four Sessions
  • 2 Sessions in the Classroom (Saturday April 9th and 16th)
  • 2 Sessions on the Field (Saturday April 30th and Sunday May 1st)

Registration is Now Closed





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2011 Annual General Meeting

The 2011 AGM was held on Tuesday February 22nd at Local Heroes in Bells Corners at 7:30PM.

Any suggestions or thoughts you may have that will make a positive contribution to the AGM are always welcome.

Click here for a copy of the AGM Handout.





2011 Umpires Clinic

When: Sunday March 13th, 2011 at 10:00AM (approximately 3 hours)

Location: Local Heroes in Bells Corners (15 Robertson Rd)

Cost: $85/person (insurance, hat, rule book, incidental costs for the clinic)

Contact: Michelle More at 613-296-4328 or UIC@slopitch.com

Notes: Cash payment at the beginning of the clinic. Please arrive a few minutes early. The exam will be held on site and it will be marked right after everyone is completed. Please respond to Michelle More advising if you will or will not be returning/attending.





SLOPITCH.com E-Store Launched!

Get Your Gear for the 2011 Season

We now offer everything you need to gear up for the upcoming season. Whether it's customized apparel or bats and equipment, we carry lines like Tanel 360, Easton, Demarini, Miken, Boombah and many more. Team discounts available.

Click here to visit http://shop.slopitch.com





SLOPITCH.com January 2011 e-Newsletter

Welcome to the 2011 Season with SLOPITCH.com

2010 was a huge growth year for us and we are expecting even bigger and better things for 2011. We have many new and exciting sponsors coming on board along with some new events that I'm sure everyone will enjoy. As with every season, everything starts with our Annual General Meeting (AGM) which is going to be on February 22nd at Local Heroes Bar & Grill in Bells Corners (15 Robertson Rd) starting at 7:30pm. The AGM will give you insight about our upcoming tournament season along with our league specific updates on rules, requirements and registration. I look forward to seeing you all there.

________________________________
Leo Tardioli - CEO & President


Get yourself in Shape for the 2011 Season with a Slo-Pitch Exercise Program

Want to start getting into shape for the season but can't find time to get to the gym?

The Greco Lean and Fit centre in association with SLOPITCH.com have put together a number of exercises that you can do anytime at home that are geared towards getting you and your body prepared for the season.

Click here to view the Workout Program


Event Calendar

The 2011 AGM (Annual General Meeting) will be held February 22nd at Local Heroes Bar & Grill in Bells Corners.

Tournament Calendar (Dates still tentative, to be confirmed with the City of Ottawa)

Swing into Spring - May 27th, 28th 29th
Ottawa World Series - June 24th, 25th, 26th
Zone Championships - July 22nd, 23rd, 24th
Fall Frolic - September 30th October 1st, 2nd





SLOPITCH.com Fall League Announcement

Following the proud tradition of ONSPL, SLOPITCH.COM is pleased to announce its inaugural Fall League commencing this September / 2010. We expect that those of you who are familiar with our ONSPL summer league will welcome the Fall League with open arms! Newcomers to the league will get to experience what they've been missing all summer! We are constantly looking to introduce improvements to the game and the format in which we play; as such we are organizing the Fall League as follows (NOTE: apart from the changes listed below SLOPITCH.COM will operate on the basis in which ONSPL operates its summer league):

  • The regular season will run for 6 weeks:
    • Games will be played Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings;
    • Each Team will play 6 regular season games;
    • Each night, games will be scheduled at the following times: 6:30 pm, 8pm and 9:30pm;
    • Regular Season games will begin on Monday September 13th; and
    • Actual nights of play, divisions etc. will depend on the number of teams enrolled in the Fall League.
  • Playoffs: All games are tentatively planned to be played on Saturday October 23rd (Friday and/or Sunday may be added if the number of teams warrants it)
    • We currently envision using a Consolation Tournament Format for the Playoffs.
  • Game Details:
    • All Games will be umpired;
    • Each game will be 1 hour and 30 minutes in duration or a maximum of nine innings;
    • No new inning will start after 1 hour and 20 minutes;
    • Mercy rule will be in effect after 5 innings and a 15 run differential;
    • A strike zone mat will be used for the purposes of determining balls and strikes; and
    • COED teams must field a minimum of 4 females defensively at any time.
  • Equipment:
    • League will supply balls;
    • League will supply Strike Zone Mat; and
    • Teams will supply bases, bats and gloves.
  • Team Fee is $560 per team
    • Teams with SPN with 2010 numbers can continue to employ them; otherwise the SPN number is extra. Teams may choose not to purchase SPN registrations by signing a team waiver.
Click here to see the flyer.

Click here to visit the Fall Ball League website.

Team spots are limited; in order to secure your team for the SLOPITCH.com Fall League, fees must be received in full by September 3rd/2010. SLOPITCH.com will accept Cash, Certified Cheques, and Money Orders. Visa and MasterCard are also accepted (plus 4% transaction fee). Fees can be dropped off in person Monday to Friday from 9 to 5pm, or mailed to:

SLOPITCH.com
Suite 204, 900 Morrison Dr.
Ottawa, Ontario
K2H 8K7

If you have any questions contact info@slopitch.com or call us at 613-783-2000 x216.





SLOPITCH.com Welcomes The Parliament Hill Softball League

The Parliament Hill Softball League (PHSL) is now a SLOPITCH.com league and can be found under the "Leagues" menu.

For more information, contact Francine Bordage, PHSL President.





SLOPITCH.com Partners with Softball Canada

We are very pleased and excited about our partnership with Softball Canada. Slo-Pitch is one of the highest participation sports in Canada; as such we feel that this partnership will create better awareness of Slo-Pitch opportunities for every participant from the recreational grass roots players up to the Elite athletes and teams.

Click here to see the Softball Canada Press Release





SLOPITCH.com Welcomes The Spencerville Mixed-Up Blooper Ball League

The Spencerville Mixed-Up Blooper Ball League (SMUBBL) is now a SLOPITCH.com league and can be found under the "Leagues" menu.

For more information, contact Ian Delaney, SMUBBL President.





SLOPITCH.com Welcomes The Ottawa West Slo-Pitch League

The Ottawa West Slo-Pitch League (OWSPL) is now a SLOPITCH.com league and can be found under the "Leagues" menu.

For more information, contact Guy Larocque, OWSPL President.





SLOPITCH.com Welcomes The Ottawa-Nepean Slo-Pitch League

The Ottawa-Nepean Slo-Pitch League (ONSPL) is now a SLOPITCH.com league and can be found under the "Leagues" menu.

For more information, contact Leo Tardioli or Ryan Morden.





CB Images Custom Photography

Want your picture taken?

Get you or your teams pictures taken during your ONSPL games.

$75 Individual Shots
$120 Team Shots

Includes one game time slot of photos. One DVD with all photos from your game.

To book your time, call Chris at (613) 220-6251

Click here to see the flyer.