Timbits/Learn to Play

What is Learn to Play Softball?

Learn to Play Softball Makes Learning Fun!

The Learn to Play Softball program is designed to be a young person's introduction to the sport of Softball. The emphasis is on FUN, ACTION, and a POSITIVE ATMOSPHERE, with a gradual introduction to non- stressful competition. LTP Softball provides children aged 5-10 with maximum opportunity to practice the skills necessary to successfully take part in the (adult) game of Softball.

LTP Softball allows children of all skill levels to achieve the same number of skills repetitions. The drills also offer a high success rate for every child, which improves every player's self confidence.

Coaching has never been this easy!

LTP Softball is also designed to be easily administered. Traditionally, at the 5-10 year old level, coaches are Moms and Dads with little or no coaching experience. Timbits Softball is designed to be easily implemented by a volunteer coach! The LTP Softball Manual contains: lesson plans, easy to follow instructions, a letter to parents about the program, progressions for teaching basic skills, and lead up games.

Softball Canada also has developed a LTP Softball CD Rom. This resource allows coaches to view the drills explained in the lesson plans through video demonstrations. Coaching a beginner level team has never been so easy!

Suggested Program Structure:

Level 1 and 2:

9 weeks with 2 sessions per week

1 hour per session (max.)

Playing t-shirts will be provided to keep.

Level 3 (Also referred to as U9):  In Bonvital, they are known as the Bonivital Sparks.

9 weeks with 2 sessions per week

1 hour and 30 minutes (max.)

45 minutes using the lesson plans and 45 minutes of a scrimmage

Half of the games played will be in the St. Vital and St. Boniface areas. The other half may require some travel to other areas across the southern part of the city. This may include Ile des Chennes and Springfield.

Bonivital Sparks jerseys will be provided and returned at the end of the season.

Learn to Play Information

LTP1 and 2 ages 3-7 TBD

LTP3/U9 ages 8-9 Play Tuesday and Thursday nights

Softball Terms and Definitions

For further information on the Learn to Play Program, please feel free to contact Softball Manitoba Executive Director Don Klym at (204) 925-5674. Timbit Softball Manuals (complete with Lesson Plans) will be provided to all volunteer coaches at no cost by BVSA.

For further information, please follow the Softball Canada Link. Timbits Softball