Junior Mite
2023 Schedule Update
- Jr. Mite Tuesdays and Thursdays May 23 to July 27 from 6-7pm
Junior Mite is a beginner division for players born in 2016 & 2017.
It is a combination of game action and Ontario’s “learn to Play” program
It is a combination of game action and Ontario’s “learn to Play” program
What is the Learn to Play Program?
The Tim Horton’s Learn To Play Program is a revolutionary way of introducing the sport of softball to children. Activities are included which foster the involvement of all players, including players with high and low skill levels.
Tim Horton’s Learn to Play Program uses activities and lead-up games that are patterned after informal playground games that promise FUN and LOTS OF ACTION. Participants will go home at the end of the night happy and tired while improving their fitness level and softball skills.
Tim Horton’s Learn to Play Program provides 5-10 year olds with maximum opportunity to practice the progressions necessary to successfully take part in the game of softball with a reasonable amount of skill.
Traditionally, at the 5-10 year level, coaches are Moms and Dads with little or no coaching experience at all. This program is designed to make it easy to implement for the volunteer coach who knows a great deal about softball or who does not. It includes:
The Tim Horton’s Learn To Play Program is a revolutionary way of introducing the sport of softball to children. Activities are included which foster the involvement of all players, including players with high and low skill levels.
Tim Horton’s Learn to Play Program uses activities and lead-up games that are patterned after informal playground games that promise FUN and LOTS OF ACTION. Participants will go home at the end of the night happy and tired while improving their fitness level and softball skills.
Tim Horton’s Learn to Play Program provides 5-10 year olds with maximum opportunity to practice the progressions necessary to successfully take part in the game of softball with a reasonable amount of skill.
Traditionally, at the 5-10 year level, coaches are Moms and Dads with little or no coaching experience at all. This program is designed to make it easy to implement for the volunteer coach who knows a great deal about softball or who does not. It includes:
- Prepared lesson plans
- Easy to follow instructions
- A letter to give to parents about the program
- Progressions for teaching basic skills
- Lead up games designed to simulate the real game of softball