2024 Registration Information/FAQ’s

When does registration open/close?

Registration will open at 9am on January 6, 2024, for all House League Divisions and will run until April 26, 2024.

When registering you will need to enter your Respect In Sport certificate number. If you have not yet completed this certification, please click on link below:

Parents and Players: https://softballcanada-parent.respectgroupinc.com/
Coaches and Activity Leaders: https://softballcanada-activityleader.respectgroupinc.com/

How long is the season?

The House League season runs from mid-May (weather dependent) until early to mid-August.

What are the divisions and costs?

See below for tentative nights of the week and fees.  

Please note: The City of Barrie does not confirm field allocations until late March so changes may be necessary.

What does my registration fee pay for?

• Field Costs (includes lit fields)
• Umpire Fee
• Uniform Jersey
• Equipment (baseballs, bats, helmets, bases, catchers gear etc.)
• Team/individual picture
• Year End Banquet/Awards
• Player and Coach Insurance
• Administrative costs

What equipment do I need to play?

• Glove
• Running shoes and/or cleats (no metal spikes please)
• Batting helmet with face mask
• All Divisions require fielder’s masks for all positions.
• Pitchers Helper in U9 Division will still be required to wear batting helmet with mask.

Where/when are the games played?
All House League home games are played in Barrie. Fields include Kearsey, Cloughley, Shear, MacMorrison, Ferndale, Painswick and Tree Nursery (Springwater).

• The U7 and U9 divisions will have a practice from 6:30pm - 7:00pm followed by a game 7:00pm - 8:00pm each week. Additionally, there will also be a separate practice night for each team/division
•  U11 and U13 games begin at 6:30pm.
• Games at the U15 division and up begin at 6:30pm or 8:00pm (or a combination of both).
• U13 division and up will have games with Newmarket and Vaughan and will require travel.

Is it possible for my daughter to play up a division? 

Please register for the division that corresponds with your child’s age

• After completing registration, please email BDGSA President with your written play up request.
• Play up requests will not be reviewed until full registration closes and division numbers meet requirements.
• Those approved to play up are responsible to pay the difference in registration fees (if any).

Special Requests:
Requests to have siblings play on the same team are the only requests that will be guaranteed.

• Coaching requests are not permitted except under extenuating circumstance.
• Team balancing is the primary concern and will take precedence over special requests.

I would like to coach. Is this possible?
New Coaches - please let us know you are interested via the volunteer section of the registration process. All individuals wanting to be a Head Coach will need to complete a Coaches Registration. Once received, you will be sent a volunteer letter. Take this letter to your local police service to have your record check and vulnerable sector screening completed. Please allow 4-6 weeks turn around. Once completed please email form to bdgsa.vphouse@gmail.com

Returning Coaches - if you already have a Record Check on file, you will need to complete an “annual offence declaration form” which we will make available to you.  

Coach Commitment - Coaches must commit to attending both the game night and the divisional practice night (if applicable) as well as Event Day.

Volunteering Information:

 The BDGSA relies on volunteers to keep registration costs down and, therefore, requests a volunteer commitment from every registrant. We have many different ways you can help out. Alternatively, you are also able to “buyout” of your volunteer commitment at a cost of $35 per player/family. 

How can I register?
Any time after 9am January 6, 2024, visit our website at https://bdgsa.sportngin.com/register/form/806608242

NEW in 2024 – All payments will now be completed through the website.

"Signup for Alerts" during the registration process to receive information regarding registration, updates, cancellations, schedules changes, etc. This is how we update all parents and players throughout the year. 

Is there a discount if I register more than one player?
Yes. The BDGSA offers a $10 discount for the second child and any children thereafter.

What is your refund policy?
The BDGSA will issue a full refund less administrative, insurance and uniform fees prior to May 30th with a written request.

• No refunds will be issued after May 30th. Exceptions may be required due to injury or illness.

Should you have any further questions regarding registration, please send an email to bdgsa.vphouse@gmail.com or bdgsa.president@gmail.com

We are so pleased at the turnout for the 2023AGM with 27 members in attendance.  We appreciate everyone who took the time out of their busy schedules to participate in some very important decisions for our league for the upcoming season.  Anyone wishing to help out in any role within our league, please do not hesitate to reach out the appropriate contact below to inquire about volunteer opportunities. Our league continues to grow and improve thanks to the dedication of our volunteers. 

We would like to welcome the new 2022/2023 Executive and Directors:

President – Sean Hayward - bdgsa.president@gmail.com

Past President –

Vice President – Jon Alcide (returning member) - bdgsa.vicepresident@gmail.com

VP House League – Michelle Mihalus (returning member) - bdgsa.vphouse@gmail.com

VP Rep – Brad LeLiever (returning member) - rep.bdgsa@gmail.com

Treasurer – Allison Jackson (returning member) – treasurer.bdgsa@gmail.com

Secretary - Michelle Hayward (returning member) - bdgsa.secretary@gmail.com

In addition to the newly appointed Executive, we would like to welcome some additional members to our team:

Equipment Manager – Vacant postion

Umpire-in-Chief - Peter Kluszczynski (returning in same position) - kluzzy@sympatico.ca

Director of Social Media – Dakota Moncada (returning member) - bdgsa.media@gmail.com

Director of Select – Mike Leonard (returning member) - bdgsa.select@gmail.com

Director of Sponsorship – Jenny Nourse (returning member) - bdgsa.sponsor@gmail.com

Barrie Bash Convener - Sean Hayward - barrie.bash19@gmail.com

Director of Volunteers – Dakota Moncada (returning member) - bdgsa.volunteers@gmail.com

Chair of League Growth -- Doug Tetreault ( New Position ) --bdgsa.leaguegrowth@gmail.com

Chair of Disciplinary Committee--Jim Walker / Wendy Brown ( New Position) 

We are currently looking for candidates for the below position.  If interested, please contact Jon Alcide at the above email:

Bingo Coordinator - this person is responsible for recruiting, training and scheduling our bingo volunteers. This is a critical position in our organization as our Bingo revenue helps to pay for our umpires.

Looking forward to a great season

BDGSA is extremelly excited to be partnered with Delta Bingo & Gaming Centre again this summer.  Delta Bingo is a great community supporter towards youth programs and sport.  Please see link below for small video 

www.dropbox.com/sh/q1ui0w9lunvvpu6/AAB5DkWxHLywJfF4DrGMAS6Va/RF_CGCG_Video1.mp4?dl=0