2024-25 OFFSEASON PROGRAMS

(Last updated: November 1, 2024)

 

Registrations status below!

Camps Include:
1.  Pitching Clinics - Registration Closed

2. Batting Clinics - Registration Closed

3.  Rustbusters - Registration Open

- rUST BUSTERS -

Welcome back, WHS softball players! Join us for the RustBusters clinic to get warmed up and ready for the regular season!

Register here for Rustbuster clinics at CFIS and the Coyote Den!

ELIGIBLE PLAYERS:
All players (u9 to u19)

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
A bat and helmet.
(WHS can loan a bat for the clinic. Please reach out to info@westhillsoftball.ca if required)

DATES:

Rustbusters @ CFIS - Large North Gym

SESSION 3: Dec 1 4:00-5:15 pm - u9 / u11
SESSION 4: Dec 8 4:00-5:15 pm - u11 / u13
SESSION 5: Dec 15 4:00-5:15 pm - u13

Rustbusters @ Coyote Den

SESSION A: Nov 16 1:30- 3:00 pm - u15 / u17 / u19
SESSION B: Nov 23 1:30- 3:00 pm - u15 / u17 / u19

LOCATIONS:
Coyote Den
3054 15 St NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7A3

CFIS - Large North Gym
700 77 St SW, Calgary, AB T3H 5R1

INVESTMENT:
$10 PER SESSION CFIS
$15 PER SESSION COYOTE DEN

- PITCHING CLINICS -
w/ Leanna Assels

These Junior clinics are designed for pitchers of all skill levels within ALL of our 2025 age categories, u9 through u19.

ELIGIBLE PLAYERS:
All potential pitchers (u9 to u19)

COACHES:
Led by Leanna Assels (see below)
Assistant Coach:  Katie Van Kampen & Jill Lafrance

PARENT INVOLVEMENT:
Required Parent/Sibling catcher for each pitcher

DATES:
1) FALL PROGRAM:  8 Sundays: October 20, 27, November 3, 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2024
2) WINTER PROGRAM:  8 Sundays: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 23, March 2, 9, 2025

5:30-6:30pm  u9 & u11
6:30-7:30pm  u11 & u13
7:30-8:30pm  u13 & u15
8:30-9:30pm  u15 & u17/u19
*Only 10 spots available in each clinic.

LOCATION:
CFIS - Calgary French & International School 700 77 Street SW

INVESTMENT: 
$240 for the 8 clinics

COACH DETAILS: Leanna Assels
Leanna competed for over 21 years and received a full ride academic and athletic scholarship to Trinity International University in Deerfield, Illinois, in 2008 with her pitching.  One of her biggest softball career highlights was attending the 2000 Little League World Series representing Canada in Portland Oregon. She has competed in multiple Western and National championships, and travelled frequently to the US to compete.  Her primary position was always a pitcher and later in my career I was a pitcher and designated hitter.

Leanna started coaching when she was 18 and has been a coach and pitching instructor for the last 8 years.  Several of her players have gone on to commit and sign with NCAA Div 1 & 2 universities.

Per Leanna:  "As a pitching instructor, I really focus on mechanics and breaking those down for each individual pitcher. Not all pitchers are the same and our bodies require different movements. I am highly skilled in being aware of those mechanics and being able to pick out what a pitcher is struggling with and finding a solution for them. I focus on not only mechanics and the physical aspect of pitching but also the mental side and coping techniques that pitchers can use in practice or game situations. "

- BATTING CLINICS -
w/ Diamondawgs

UPDATE (October 14, 2024): Please see below in bold for changes, namely, new time slots added for certain age categories and time changes to Friday's clinics:

ELIGIBLE PLAYERS:
All players (u9 to u19)

COACHES:
Diamondawgs Instructors

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
A bat and helmet.
(WHS can loan a bat for the clinic. Please reach out to info@westhillsoftball.ca if required)

DATES: 
FALL PROGRAMS OCT-DEC (4 dates for each clinic series)
u9/u11/u13/u15:  Mondays 5:00-6:15pm (Oct 21, 28, Nov 4, 18)
u11/u13/u15/u17/u19:  Mondays 5:00-6:15pm (Nov 25, Dec 2, 9, 16)
u9/u11/u13/u15:  Fridays 6:00-7:00 pm (Nov 1, 15, 22, 29)
u13/u15:  Sundays 10:00-11:15am  (Oct 20, 27, Nov 3, 17)
u15/u17/u19:  Sundays 10:00-11:15am (Nov 24, Dec 1, 8, 15)
u15/u17/u19:  Fridays 7:00-8:00 pm (Nov 1, 15, 22, 29)

WINTER PROGRAMS JAN-MAR
Dates/times to be announced at a later date.

LOCATION:
Diamondawgs Training Centre, Unit K, 7008 5th Street SE

INVESTMENT:
$85 FOR 4-CLINICS