VWMSA Clinics - Vancouver Westside Girls Softball Clinics

Who can attend? Any player registered (or who plans to register) in the VWMSA, subject to availability. In the case of the pitching and hitting clinics, spaces are limited, so register early. The following clinics are offered on an irregular but typically recurring annual schedule: Clinics are also open to out of district players on a space available situation.

VWMSA Pitching Clinics

The VWMSA offers introductory and intermediate & advanced pitching clinics for players interested in developing their windmill pitching skills. Windmill style pitching is a complicated skill which requires considerable time and effort to develop, and which can not be developed without proper coaching. We are fortunate to have clinicians available to us who have a proven record of developing top ranked pitchers from players in our association. Players interested in catching are encouraged to attend and catch for pitchers.

Monday Pitching starts on September 20, Carnarvon School Gym

Thursday pitching start - TBA

Registration for the pitching clinics is by e-mailing gary.kingman@yahoo.ca. The cost of the introductory pitching clinic (beginner / intermediate) on Monday evenings is $250 at Carnarvon School Gym - 2 sessions 6 - 7 / 7 - 8 / 8 - 9 p. m. The Thursday intermediate/advanced clinic is $285.00 on Thursday evening at Jericho Centre gym from 8 - 9 p. m. The clinics are about 20 weekly one hour sessions, between September and March.

VWMSA Batting Clinics

Stating dates early October - TBA Dates, Cost $160.00

Clinicians - Gary Kingman - Head Coach VWMSA, Gary has 30 years of Fast Pitch Softball coaching experience.

Erin Gee - Simon Fraser, Team Canada - Erin played her minor ball with the 1984 Burnaby Oakeys and has been both a Provincial Champion and National Champion. Erin graduated from SFU and played for the SFU softball team and has had experience with the Canadian Team National Program.

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VWMSA Catcher's Clinics

These are developed on an ad hoc basis. When any catcher's clinics are scheduled, information will be posted here.

If anyone has any useful suggestions about the time, place, need, format of catcher's clinics, contact Gary Kingman.

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NCCP Coaching Clinics / (New) Competition 1 and 2 - See Softball BC web site for more information

These are the most comprehensive coaching clinics available for the sport of softball. The MMM Corporation, in conjunction with Sport Canada, administers this program to develop coaches in various sports, including fastpitch softball. The program is broken down into levels. Levels 1 through 3 are typically considered to be for the amateur level of sports, and levels 4 and 5 for more advanced levels. Each level includes theory, practical and technical components. The theory component is not sport specific, but is designed to give coaches general information and instruction relevant to all sports. The technical component is sport specific, where coaches learn how to instruct players on various skills and techniques, whereas the practical level is gained through experience coaching. The theory and technical components are typically taught over a weekend, with about 16 hours of instruction for each component. Home study courses are available for the theory levels.

NCCP clinics are available at various times and locations around the lower mainland. Information about available upcoming clinics is available on the Softball BC web site.

The VWMSA requires coaches to enroll in the NCCP program, and to qualify at the following levels, to coach the level indicated:

Mite Coaches/Assistants	in-house training clinic
"C" Coaches Squirt	Association Technical Clinic
"C" Coaches Pee Wee & Above	Level 1 New NCCP In Training
"B" Coaches	Level 2 NCCP Trained
"B" Assistant Coaches	Level 1 NCCP In Training
"A" Coaches/Assistants	Level 2 New NCCP Certified

Registration for the NCCP coaching clinics is by contacting the person/organization hosting the clinic. The Association will reimburse coaches for the costs of attendance at NCCP clinics.

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Simon Fraser University Clinics

SFU is making clinics available The clinics include Offensive/Defensive, Catching and pitching sessions. Clinics are designed for Coaches and Players and will vary from basic to advanced focusing on specific age groups.

Instruction will be by SFU's excellent coaching staff, with SFU Clan varsity athletes. Register by phone at 778 782-3454 for dates and cost.

For SIMON FRASER camps click here

Summer Camps at SFU contact Carolyn at carolnb@sfu.ca

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Softball City Spring Training Camp

In conjunction with the Canada Cup in early July (Boys & Girls aged 8-12) Check the Canada Cup web site for details

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Gary Kingman's Summer Softball Camp

This is a 4 day skills development camp held in August designed for Mite, Squirt and Pee Wee players of all abilities - Contact Gary Kingman <gary.kingman@yahoo.ca>. Watch for the 2011 Summer Brochure.