Minor Division Info and Leagues


Minor Division Softball is organized into the following age categories (based on age as of December 31 in the year in which the season is played):

 
U19         U17         U15         U13         U11

CATEGORY / AGE

(prior to January 1st of the current year - 2024)

YEAR BORN

U19

2005 - 2006

U17

2007 - 2008

U15

2009 - 2010

U13

2011 - 2012

U11

2013 & later

 

 
Players under 9 can participate in development programs run out of local community clubs, in particular, the Timbits Softball program.

Within each category U11 to U19, minor division leagues are classified into three categories:

AAA (high performance - formerly referred to as A)

This is the highest level of competition. "AAA" teams generally practice throughout the winter (some staring in January), play more games and travel to neighboring provinces and states for tournaments. All "AAA" teams participate in a provincial championship in early July, with the top four teams advancing to either the Canadian or Western Canadian championship tournaments (usually held between late July and mid August). "AAA" teams are formed by private organizations based on try-outs normally held in early September. Note that "AAA" ball starts at the U13 level.

AA (regional teams - new in 2021)

This change was brought about to narrow the gap in skill level between the former A and B levels.  Requests from players and parents for more skill development opportunities and a higher level of competition has steadily increased over the years so the desire at the grassroots level is already in place. For more information on AA Softball click here.

A (community level -formerly referred to as B)

This is a developmental level category, and is run through community clubs organized on geographic boundaries. Most "A" teams begin practice and competition in mid-April, and play through to the end of June, when league championships are held. Following that most of these "A" teams compete in our Open Provincial Championships which run through the month of July.

For further questions regarding Softball Manitoba’s Competitive and Developmental Softball Programs please contact Executive Director Don Klym at 204-925-5674 or via email.

 

2024 FEMALE / MALE PITCHING DISTANCES, BASEPATHS & BALL SIZE

U7       

30'       

45'       

 

U9

30'   

45'

 

U11

35'

45' 

11" Rawlings Red Dot - PX11RYLC

U13

38'

55' 

 *NOTE: U13 Westerns will be using, 11" Rawlings Red Dot - PX11RYLC



Female: 12" Rawlings Red Dot - PX2RYLC

Male: 12" Rawlings K-Master - C120YCC

 

 

U15

40'

60' 

U17

43'

60'

U19

43'

60'

 

MINOR DIVISION (Youth)

Click on the name of any league shown in blue to access the league's website.
Click on any contact name shown in blue to send an email to the contact person.

Once you have confirmed which League you should register with by contacting the League President or Softball Manitoba Office, please register your child here.

League Name

Gender

Contact

Title

City

Phone

Bonivital Minor Softball Association
Male / Female / Co-ed
Lucy Chura
President
Winnipeg
 
Dryden Minor
Male / Female / Co-ed
Heather Friesen
President
Dryden ON
 
Interlake Minor Ball
Female
Karli Reimer
IMB Representative
Interlake
 
Manitoba Premier Softball League (MPSL)
Female
Kevin Lanthier
President
Morden
 
Russell Royals
Female
Sara Mryglod
President
Russell
 
Neepawa Minor Softball
Male / Female / Co-ed
Andrea Wilson
President
Neepawa
204-476-0602
North East Softball Association
Male / Female /  Co-ed
Trevor Jaculak
President
Winnipeg
 
North West Softball Association
Male / Female
Bev Bragg
Acting President
Winnipeg
204-339-1142
Northwest Fastball

Formerly - St. James Softball Association
Male /  Female
Jeremy Lough
President
Winnipeg
204-990-5156
Portage Minor Softball Association
Female
Steven Preston
President
Portage
 
Roblin Minor Softball
Female
Nathan McMillen
President
Roblin
 
Seine River Minor Ball
Female
Alex Grenier
President
Seine River
 
Southeast Girls Softball League
Female
Roxanne Curé
President
 
 
Softball Brandon
Male / Female
Marc Lyver
President
Brandon
204-596-1276
Southwest Girls Softball League
Female
Cory Barkley
President
Virden
 
Springfield Minor Softball
Male / Female /  Co-ed
Chantal Charles
President
Oakbank
 
Ste. Rose Fast Pitch
Female
Steven Hopfner
President
Ste. Rose du Lac
204-647-5028
Thunder Bay Thunder
Female
Main Contact
President
Thunder Bay
 
Tiger Hills Softball Association
Female
Erin Peters
President
 
 
Winnipeg South/West Youth Softball Association
Male / Female / Co-ed
Stefane Brunel
President
Winnipeg
 

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