Baseball has long been a beloved sport in Canada, and in recent years, opportunities for women and girls to play, coach, umpire, and lead in the game have grown significantly. However, ensuring sustainable, inclusive, and high-quality programming requires a strong foundation built on best practices.
This toolkit serves as a comprehensive guide to developing and enhancing women’s and girls’ baseball programs across Canada. Whether you are starting a new team, strengthening an existing league, or looking to improve player retention and development, these resources provides essential strategies for success.
Before diving in, you can find an overview of how to get involved further, National/Provincial contacts for girls baseball, the goals of Baseball Canada's Women & Girls Committee, along with all of Canada's girls/women's teams and events :
National/Provincial Girls Baseball Contacts
Inside, you will find guidance on:
Building and Expanding Programs – Creating sustainable pathways for players at all levels
Coaching – Best practices for fostering skill development, teamwork, and confidence
Umpiring – Encouraging women and girls to become officials and ensuring high-quality game management
Scorekeeping – Understanding the fundamentals and importance of scorekeeping in baseball
Volunteer Recruitment – Engaging parents, community members, and supporters to strengthen programs
Keeping Girls in Sport – Addressing barriers and fostering an environment where girls feel valued and motivated to stay involved
Let’s work together to shape the future of women’s and girls’ baseball in Canada - one pitch, one player, and one program at a time.
For more information or questions on any of the tools in this resource hub, please reach out to Megan Cundari.
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