Kelowna Fastball is excited to announce our Rep Head Coaches for the 2024 season.
U13 - Matt Christie
U15 - Ed Burd/Tracy Russell
U17 - Michelle Webster
U19 - Karl Luttmerding
2024 ID Camp Tryout Schedule at High Noon Park:
Saturday Sept 9th
U17 - Pitchers and catchers: 9am-10am, Everyone: 10am-12pm
U19 - Pitchers and catchers: 1pm-2pm, Everyone: 2pm-4pm
Sunday Sept 10th
U13 - Pitchers and catchers: 9am-10am, Everyone: 10am-12pm
U15 - Pitchers and catchers: 1pm-2pm, Everyone: 2pm-4pm
Tuesday Sept 12th
U13 - Pitchers and catchers: 5pm-6pm, Everyone: 6pm-8pm
U15 - Pitchers and catchers: 5pm-6pm, Everyone: 6pm-8pm
Thursday Sept 14th
U17 - Pitchers and catchers: 5pm-6pm, Everyone: 6pm-8pm
U19 - Pitchers and catchers: 5pm-6pm, Everyone: 6pm-8pm
It's strongly encouraged for athletes to attend both dates for their age group. Please arrive 30 mins early for your firs session to register. Email admin@kelownafastball.ca with any questions.
Register here: https://kelownafastball.sportngin.com/register/form/919025130
Registration deadline is September 4, 2023. The $10 tryout fee includes a Kelowna Heat t-shirt.
View the new Kelowna Minor Fastball Rep Program Guidelines.
For more information, visit https://www.kelownafastball.ca/rep-programs or email admin@kelownafastball.ca.
Kelowna Fastball is committed to providing athletes with the opportunity to play competitive fastball at the A & B levels. Our association has a strong history of building highly-successful rep teams and supporting young athletes in their skills development.
Registration fees cover access to indoor and outdoor field space and facilities, umpire fees, up to two home tournaments, Softball BC membership fees, and entry fees for provincials and westerns (if applicable).
Timelines
September – team formation
October to March – weekly practices, typically at Capital News Centre or local indoor facilities
April to July - practices, games, and tournaments
Rep A & B Programs vs. C (House) Ball Comparison
Rep A & B | C (House) Ball | |
Season | April to July | April to July |
Team formation | September | March |
Team selection | Tryout | Open to everyone; teams balanced based on years of experience |
Off-season training | October to March | Not expected |
Attend Practices | Always | Frequently |
Volunteer Hours | 10 to 20 hours (+ fundraising) | 4 hours |
Cost | Approx. $250 registration, $500 team fees, and $1000 travel (per tournament) | Approximately: $300 registration, $50 team fees, travel for tournaments optional. |
Tournaments | 1 in Kelowna and 4-6 out of town | 2-3 in the Okanagan and 1 out of town (possibly) |