North Bay Minor Girls Softball Select Program

The North Bay Minor Girls Softball Select Program is a member of the Ontario Select Softball Tournament Association (OSSTA). 

Teams are known as “The North Bay Blaze.” 

Select teams participate in weekend tournaments organized through OSSTA across the province. 

The program offers players additional practice, training, and skills development beyond the House League level.

The goal of the Select program is to establish competitive teams for tournament play across the province; therefore, equal playing time and specific positional opportunities are not guaranteed.

Player Eligibility:

Tryouts are open to all players within the House League Divisions.

2026 Select Divisions:

- U11: Players born in 2015-2017

- U13: Players born in 2013-2014

- U15: Players born in 2011-2012

- U17: Players born in 2009-2010

- U21: Players born in 2005-2008 (One player may be born in 2004 but is not eligible to pitch)

Coaching

The North Bay Minor Girls Softball Select Program is primarily supported by volunteers. 

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit a Coach Application to northbayblaze@hotmail.com.

Try Outs

All tryouts for the 2026 season have been completed.

Practice and Training

During the House League season, practices will be scheduled to avoid conflicts with games and other house league activities. 

Practice sessions will be scheduled by coaches, who should contact Dennis at northbayblaze@hotmail.com to arrange field times and cage bookings.

Games and Player Eligibility

Players must participate in at least two (2) OSSTA sanctioned tournaments to qualify for the Provincial Championship in August. 

Players are expected to prioritize participation in the Select program during the summer, and availability for tournaments and practices may influence team selection.

Costs

The total estimated fee for the Select program includes expenses for:

- Tournament participation (U11 and U13: $450 per tournament, $500 for Provincials; U15-U21: $500 per tournament, $550 for Provincials)

- Training and instruction

- Uniforms

- Team equipment
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Typically, fees range from $350 to $500 per player and do not include winter or spring training sessions. 

Please note that fees are subject to change. 

Travel costs are not included and are the responsibility of individual players or teams.

Code of Conduct

As representatives of NBMGSA, all players, parents/guardians, and coaches are expected to uphold the organization’s reputation during tournaments and events. 

All participants must sign a Player/Parent Code of Conduct and are accountable for their behavior. 

Violations may result in disciplinary actions, including suspension from the House League and/or Select programs. 

Incidents of inappropriate behavior will be reported to the League, which will review the matter and may escalate it to the Disciplinary Committee if necessary.

For further information about the Select program, please contact: 

 Dennis Camp 

Email: northbayblaze@hotmail.com

For general inquiries regarding NBMGSA, please contact: 

Email: NBMGSA@gmail.com