This page was last updated January 14, 2010
Download the "RSPA New Player Application Form" as a PDF file;
or go to the "RSPA New Player Application Form" e-mail version
Frequently Asked Questions For New Players
see below for steps to apply as a new player;
We also have tournament teams looking for players;
if you are interested in playing tournaments, please contact me accent@slopitch1.com ; alternate e-mail: alternate e-mail;
RSPA Open Slo-Pitch Practices
RSPA hold open practices for new players, Sunday mornings and Thursday nights (see below);
Why do new players have to go to open practices?
-- First off, it's nice to go out and get into some sort of shape before the season starts;
too many new players underestimate the physical requirements of playing softball;
-- Secondly, the league needs to rate all new players to see what level of ball they can play,
so that they can be put into the correct division;
-- Thirdly, we want to see the committment that means that you will show up for a 16 game schedule plus playoffs;
if you can't make a couple of practices, you probably won't make all the league games;
-- Also, it is nice to meet the players, since team reps show up at the practices, and sometimes pick players from the field that they can see, rather than from a list that doesn't give any indication of true level or personality;
-- Yes personality counts! We also put together a new team from the players looking for a team; They usually are players that have shown up and bonded with each other at the open practices;
-- Male players have a much better chance of making a team, if they can make more practices;
-- If you do not go out to an open practice, you will not be placed on a team;
Will I definitely be put on a team?
-- Females and couples have a 90% chance of making a team;
In fact, I like to say that all females and couples will be offered a spot, either on an existing team, or with the new team that gets formed; However, if you can't make certain nights, or don't want to travel to certain parks, your opportunites may be limited;
-- Male players have about a 50-60% chance of making a team; better players will get more offers; and male players have a much better chance of making a team, if they can make more practices;
-- We have 118 teams in the league, and usually 15-20 of those teams are looking for players;
-- If you do not go out to an open practice, you will not be placed on a team;
| RSPA Sunday Morning Practices:
RSPA Sunday open practices, specially for players looking for a team are every Sunday morning at 10:00 am (weather permitting) are scheduled to start Sunday, April 4; I will post practice status on the web site every Sunday morning, and I will e-mail any prospective players that have e-mailed me; Sunday morning practices are at Lavington Park in Etobicoke; on Lavington Drive, Etobicoke; east off Martingrove Road, south of Dixon Road; -- MAP ; -- Sunday morning practices will be April 4, April 11, April 18, April 25, May 2 and last practice May 9; Everybody is welcome to Sunday morning practices; For info, contact Randy Warren, E-mail: accent@slopitch1.com; -- alternate e-mail: alternate e-mail |
| RSPA Thursday Night Practices:
RSPA Thursday night open practices are ONLY FOR PLAYERS LOOKING FOR A COED TEAM; (no team reps, please; no players already on a team); Thursday practices are every Thursday night (weather permitting) at 6:30 pm at Fleetwood Park on Burnhamthorpe Road in Mississauga; -- MAP ; -- Thursday practices are for NEW RSPA players only; No team reps allowed on Thursday; -- No players who are already on a team - please; there are only 3 Thursday practices Thursday, April 15, April 22 & Thursday, April 29 at Fleetwood Park; For info, contact Randy Warren, E-mail: accent@slopitch1.com; -- alternate e-mail: alternate e-mail |
Do not call to see if practice is on; check the web site for cancellation info before you leave;
If you do not go out to an open practice, you will not be placed on a team;
For info, contact Randy Warren, E-mail: accent@slopitch1.com; -- alternate e-mail: alternate e-mail
How to Apply as a New Player
RSPA always has room for new players. Females and couples are in high demand and are almost guaranteed an offer from a team.
The league compiles a list of teams looking for players. We have 118 teams, so we always have teams looking for players. We also compile a list of players looking for a team, and then we try to match the player with the team - level of play, nights of play, preferred parks, etc.
Couples and friends will always be offered a spot on the same team; three or more guys together may have to split up;
Steps to Apply as a New Player for RSPA Slo-Pitch:
1. The first step is to check the following pages for information on RSPA Slo-Pitch League:
RSPA Information
Frequently Asked Questions For New Players
RSPA Parks & Diamonds
2. The next step is to send me an e-mail : Randy Warren, accent@slopitch1.com ; alternate e-mail: alternate e-mail;
so that I have you on file and can keep you informed of any changes, practice cancellations etc.
3. Download the "New Player Application Form" complete and return it to me:
a. -- fax it to me at fax 905-840-4189;
b. -- bring it to one of the open practices (see below);
c. -- or go to the e-mail version of the "New Player Application Form" ; copy the info to your e-mail, answer and e-mail back to me;
Randy Warren, accent@slopitch1.com ; alternate e-mail: alternate e-mail;
4. Show at one of the open practices (see info below);
RSPA 2010 Team Info Package
RSPA Team Info Package
| please contact: Randy Warren Recreational Slo-Pitch Association 8 Buxton Court Brampton, Ontario L6Z 3H9 e-mail: accent@slopitch1.com Alternate e-mail: alternate e-mail |
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