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Learn to Play Program
Softball Canada and Softball Manitoba are pleased to announce a Youth Development Program called Learn to Play. All Schools, Minor Softball Associations, coaches and Youth Organizations are welcome to contact us to learn more about this new and exciting program.
  
What is Learn To Play ?
introduces Softball to children in a Revolutionary way
ensures children have Fun while improving their fitness and developing their skills
is Action packed
fosters Success for all ability levels
has Easy to Follow lesson plans for new and experienced coaches
contains activities and lead up games that are patterned after informal Playground Games
gives every child more opportunities to develop softball skills because everyone is Active for every minute of every session
is Nationally recognized and approved

Players will want to come back for more non-stop Fun and Action !!
  
How it Works
Learn to Play is made up of three (3) age appropriate levels. Each level takes into account the characteristics of children (both mentally and physically) to ensure that each child has fun, experiences success and is gradually introduced to a competitive environment.

Each level is designed to be delivered over a 9 week period with two (2) sessions per week. Ideal group size is 10 to 12 participants.

Level Ages Session Length Description
1 5 and 6 60 mins. One (1) hour per session made up entirely of the prepared lesson plans
2 7 and 8 90 mins. 45 minutes using the prepared lesson plans followed by a 45 minute modified game
3 9 and 10 90 mins. 30 minutes using the prepared lesson plans followed by a one (1) hour modified game
  
Learn to Play Information and Lesson Plans
For further information on the Learn to Play Program, please feel free to contact Softball Manitoba Executive Director Don Klym at (204) 925-5674. Learn to Play Manuals (complete with Lesson Plans) can be purchased from Softball Manitoba for $5.00 each, or can be downloaded for free from the Softball Canada Website.