2022 Tyke Division

Year of Birth: 2013 to 2014
Objective: Develop fundamental movement skills such as locomotion skills, object manipulation skills, and body management skills; introduce guided decision making and team-building activities in a fun and safe softball environment that promotes self-confidence.
Development: Learn the ABC’s of athleticism (agility, balance, coordination, speed) and improve general physical conditioning (agility, quickness, flexibility, strength and power). Develop fundamental movement skills: running, jumping, throwing, and catching through fun games and activities.
Details: Game and Practice nights are grouped together. This division participates in 45 minutes of fun interactive instruction and 45 minutes of “game”. Players are progressed to T-Stand hitting, coach pitch (soft lob toss), infield and outfield concepts. Players learn basics of throwing, catching, base running and concepts of simple game rules such as ‘out / safe at home’ and ‘runs’. Gala Opening consists of fun drills, games and Gala closing consists of game and medal ceremony. Players use variation of waffle and softie-softballs.
Season Start: Week of May 2nd, 2022
Season End: July 23/24, 2022
Games: Thursday 6:30-8pm
Field: TBC
Structure: 16 weekly “lesson” games (parents are asked to assist in coaching and participating). No rain-out dates.
Playoffs: 1 Game (skills competition)
Gala Opening Day: May 28/29, 2022
Gala Closing Day: July 23/24, 2022

Mandatory Equipment: Running Shoes, Helmet with Face Cage, Glove

Scores and standings are not kept for Tyke (it’s about having fun!)

Teams and schedules can be accessed through TeamSnap on your mobile device or online (TeamSnap Website). Please contact us at webmaster@oakvilleangels.com if you did not receive your invitation to TeamSnap.

For more information on how the Tyke division works, please see the Rules of Play section.

2022 Mite Division

Year of Birth: 2011 to 2012
Objective: Further develop fundamental movement skills, focus on fun, participation, and overall fundamental movement skill progression.
Development: Develop strength, power, speed, agility, and quickness. Develop fundamental softball skills. This is the most important stage for the development of softball-specific skills as it is a period of accelerated learning of coordination and fine motor control. Ensure equal playing time for all players with players getting a chance to play all positions, including pitching. Focus on the process of the individual and team development through giving best effort and improving skills rather than on the outcome of games. Introduce goal setting and guided decision-making.
Details: Teams have full practice nights and game nights rotating at various diamonds in Oakville. The gala opening consists of fun exhibition games to start season and gala closing consists of 2-3 championship games (depending on size of pool/division) with 1st, 2nd, 3rd and participant placements. 1st place champions are based on Gala Day Closing. All players receive a medal. Team scores are recorded at end of each game throughout the season. Teams compete with other OGSA Mite teams.
Season Start: Week of May 2nd, 2022
Season End: July 23/24, 2022
Practices: Weekly team practices (in Oakville)
Practice Days: Tuesday 6:30-8pm
Practice Field: TBC
Games: Wednesday 6:30-8pm
Game Field: TBC
Game Structure: 16 weekly games. No rain-out dates. All games played in Oakville.
Playoffs: Single championship game (skills competition)
Gala Opening Day: May 28/29, 2022
Gala Closing Day: July 23/24, 2022
Mandatory Equipment: Running Shoes, Helmet with Face Cage, Glove, Fielding Rip-it face cage

Scores and standings are not kept for Mite (it’s about having fun!)

Teams and schedules can be accessed through TeamSnap on your mobile device or online (TeamSnap Website). Please contact us at webmaster@oakvilleangels.com if you did not receive your invitation to TeamSnap.

For more information on how the Mite division works, please see the Rules of Play section.

2022 Squirt Division

Year of Birth: 2009 to 2010
Objective: To consolidate fundamental softball skills and introduce more advanced softball skills. Focus on transferring the performance of skills developed in training into the competitive environment. To develop team performance, physical fitness, general mental skills and introduce softball-specific mental skills.
Development: Introduce general physical conditioning, and develop strength, power, speed, agility, quickness, aerobic capacity and aerobic power. Consolidate all fundamental softball skills and introduce advanced softball skills in practice using game simulations. Position-specific skills are developed but with players still learning at least 2 to 3 positions. Play to win during competitions, but the major focus is on learning softball skills and tactics and successfully applying them in competitions rather than on wins and losses. Introduce and develop visualization skills, autonomous decision making during games, goal setting, emotional control, game plans, pre-game and game routines, stress management and coping strategies, and attentional control that are specific to softball.
Details: This competitive level division practices 1 night each week and competes in games 1 night each week at various Halton diamonds within the Halton Girls Softball League as an Interlock. Oakville teams will compete against other Oakville, Milton, Burlington, Georgtown, Stoney Creek and Ancaster teams throughout the season. Travel will be required out of town for some games. Those nights and locations will be posted in Teamsnap when season opens. All games track scores and team placements for end of season pool ranking. Mid-season and end of season Championship games are played. Teams will compete for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and participation placement and medals. The introduction of the ‘fastpitch’ is taught to players and all games are officiated with Umpires. Full Game rules are taught, with hitting, batting, base running, fielding, stealing, catching and pitching instruction.
Season Start: Week of May 2nd, 2022
Season End: July 23/24, 2022
Practices: One per week (in Oakville)
Practice Days: Mondays, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Practice Field: TBC
Home Games: Tuesdays, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Home Game Field: TBC
Game Structure: 16 weekly games. Rain-out dates (if necessary). Squirt division plays in the HGSL Interlock league (with Burlington, Milton, Waterdown. Halton Hills) and Away game nights can change.
Final Playoffs: Weekend playoff with 1 championship game.
Gala Opening Day: May 28/29, 2022
Gala Closing Day: July 23/24, 2022
Select Tryouts: April 23, 2022, Burlington Soccer Dome (full details)
Mandatory Equipment: Running Shoes (some players opt in for non-metal cleats however running shoes are acceptable), Helmet with Face Cage, Glove, Fielding Rip-It face cage

Teams and schedules can be accessed through TeamSnap on your mobile device or online (TeamSnap Website). Please contact us at webmaster@oakvilleangels.com if you did not receive your invitation to TeamSnap.

For more information on how the Squirt division works, please see the Rules of Play section.

2022 Novice Division

Year of Birth: 2007 to 2008
Objective: To consolidate fundamental softball skills and introduce more advanced softball skills. Focus on transferring the performance of skills developed in training into the competitive environment. To develop team performance, physical fitness, general mental skills and introduce softball-specific mental skills.
Development: Introduce general physical conditioning, and develop strength, power, speed, agility, quickness, aerobic capacity and aerobic power. Consolidate all fundamental softball skills and introduce advanced softball skills in practice using game simulations. Position-specific skills are developed but with players still learning at least 2 to 3 positions. Play to win during competitions, but the major focus is on learning softball skills and tactics and successfully applying them in competitions rather than on wins and losses. Introduce and develop visualization skills, autonomous decision making during games, goal setting, emotional control, game plans, pre-game and game routines, stress management and coping strategies, and attentional control that are specific to softball.
Details: This competitive level division practices 1 night each week and competes in games 1 night each week at various Halton diamonds within the Halton Girls Softball League as an Interlock. Oakville teams will compete against other Oakville, Milton, Burlington, Georgtown, Stoney Creek and Ancaster teams throughout the season. Travel will be required out of town for some games. Those nights and locations will be posted in Teamsnap when season opens. All games track scores and team placements for end of season pool ranking. Mid-season and end of season Championship games are played. Teams will compete for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and participation placement and medals. The introduction of the ‘fastpitch’ is taught to players and all games are officiated with Umpires. Full Game rules are taught, with hitting, batting, base running, fielding, stealing, catching and pitching instruction.
Season Start: Week of May 2nd, 2022
Season End: July 23/24, 2022
Practices: One per week (in Oakville)
Practice Days: Mondays 6:30-8:00pm
Practice Field: TBC
Home Games: Thursdays 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Home Game Field: TBC
Game Structure: 16 weekly games. Rain-out dates (if necessary). Novice division plays in the HGSL Interlock league with Burlington, Milton, Stoney Creek, Waterdown and Away game nights can change.
Final Playoffs: Weekend playoff with 1 championship game.
Gala Opening Day: May 28/29, 2022
Gala Closing Day: July 23/24, 2022
Select Tryouts: April 23, 2022, Burlington Soccer Dome (full details)
Mandatory Equipment: Running Shoes (some players opt in for non-metal cleats however running shoes are acceptable), Helmet with Face Cage, Glove, Fielding Rip-It face cage

Teams and schedules can be accessed through TeamSnap on your mobile device or online (TeamSnap Website). Please contact us at webmaster@oakvilleangels.com if you did not receive your invitation to TeamSnap.

For more information on how the Novice division works, please see the Rules of Play section.

2022 Bantam Division

Year of Birth: 2005 to 2006
Objective: To refine fundamental softball skills, further develop advanced softball skills, develop softball-specific mental skills, and physical fitness. Focus on the preparation for optimal performance in competition.
Development: Introduce softball-specific physical conditioning, maintain flexibility and practice injury prevention. Begin to individualize instruction and preparation to address each player’s individual needs, strengths, and weaknesses. Teach players, who are now proficient at performing fundamental and advanced softball-specific skills, to perform those skills under a variety of conditions during training and competitions. Position-specific skills are developed but with players still learning at least 2 to 4 positions. Increasing opportunities to develop player’s autonomy in terms of decision-making regarding individual and team preparation and play. Develop and refine visualization skills, autonomous decision making during games, goal setting, emotional control, game plans, pre-game and game routines, stress management and coping strategies, and attentional control.
Details: This competitive level division practices 1 night each week and competes in games 1 night each week at various Halton diamonds within the Halton Girls Softball League as an Interlock. Oakville teams will compete against other Oakville, Milton, Burlington, Georgtown, Stoney Creek and Ancaster teams throughout the season. Travel will be required out of town for some games. Those nights and locations will be posted in Teamsnap when season opens. All games track scores and team placements for end of season pool ranking. Mid-season and end of season Championship games are played. Teams will compete for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and participation placement and medals. The introduction of the ‘fastpitch’ is taught to players and all games are officiated with Umpires. Full Game rules are taught, with hitting, batting, base running, fielding, stealing, catching and pitching instruction.
Season Start: Week of May 2nd, 2022
Season End: July 23/24, 2022
Practices: One per week (in Oakville)
Practice Days: Mondays 8:30pm – 10:00pm
Practice Field: TBC
Home Games: Wednesdays 8:30pm – 10:00pm
Home Game Field: TBC
Game Structure: 16 weekly games. Rain-out dates (if necessary). Bantam division plays in the HGSL Interlock league with Burlington, Stoney Creek and Away game nights can change.
Final Playoffs: Weekend playoff with 1 championship game.
Gala Opening Day: May 28/29, 2022
Gala Closing Day: July 23/24, 2022
Select Tryouts: April 23, 2022, Burlington Soccer Dome (full details)
Mandatory Equipment: Running Shoes (some players opt in for non-metal cleats however running shoes are acceptable), Helmet with Face Cage, Glove, Fielding Rip-It face cage

Teams and schedules can be accessed through TeamSnap on your mobile device or online (TeamSnap Website). Please contact us at webmaster@oakvilleangels.com if you did not receive your invitation to TeamSnap.

For more information on how the Bantam division works, please see the Rules of Play section.

2022 Midget / Junior Division

Year of Birth: 2000 to 2004
Objective: To refine fundamental softball skills, further develop advanced softball skills, develop softball-specific mental skills, and physical fitness. Focus on the preparation for optimal performance in competition.
Development: Introduce softball-specific physical conditioning, maintain flexibility and practice injury prevention. Begin to individualize instruction and preparation to address each player’s individual needs, strengths, and weaknesses. Teach players, who are now proficient at performing fundamental and advanced softball-specific skills, to perform those skills under a variety of conditions during training and competitions. Specialize in 1 position but play 1 to 2 other positions. Increasing opportunities to develop player’s autonomy in terms of decision-making regarding individual and team preparation and play. Develop and refine visualization skills, autonomous decision making during games, goal setting, emotional control, game plans, pre-game and game routines, stress management and coping strategies, and attentional control.
Details: This competitive level division practices 1 night each week and competes in games 1 night each week at various Halton diamonds within the Halton Girls Softball League as an Interlock. Oakville teams will compete against other Oakville, Milton, Burlington, Georgtown, Stoney Creek and Ancaster teams throughout the season. Travel will be required out of town for some games. Those nights and locations will be posted in Teamsnap when season opens. All games track scores and team placements for end of season pool ranking. Mid-season and end of season Championship games are played. Teams will compete for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and participation placement and medals. The introduction of the ‘fastpitch’ is taught to players and all games are officiated with Umpires. Full Game rules are taught, with hitting, batting, base running, fielding, stealing, catching and pitching instruction.
Season Start: Week of May 2nd, 2022
Season End: July 23/24, 2022
Practices: One per week (in Oakville)
Practice Days: Tuesdays 8:30-10:00pm
Practice Field: TBC
Home Games: Thursday 8:30-10:00pm
Home Game Field: TBC
Game Structure: 16 weekly games. Rain-out dates (if necessary). Midget division plays in the HGSA Interlock league with Oakville, Burlington, Stoney Creek, Waterdown and Away game nights can change.
Final Playoffs: Weekend playoff with 1 championship game.
Gala Opening Day: May 28/29, 2022
Gala Closing Day: July 23/24, 2022
Mandatory Equipment: Running Shoes (some players opt in for non-metal cleats however running shoes are acceptable), Helmet with Face Cage, Glove, Fielding Rip-It face cage

Teams and schedules can be accessed through TeamSnap on your mobile device or online (TeamSnap Website). Please contact us at webmaster@oakvilleangels.com if you did not receive your invitation to TeamSnap.

For more information on how the Midget/Junior division works, please see the Rules of Play section.