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RSPA Slo-Pitch

RSPA Sno-Pitch Tournaments
Saturday, February 18 & Saturday, March 17
we have teams looking for individual players
Tournament Flyer & Entry Form
Coed 6M-4F -- SPN Provincial Qualifiers & Awards!
Contact: Randy Warren -- e-mail preferred: accent@slopitch1.com; --
Alternate e-mail: alternate e-mail ; -- tel 905-840-7206 (e-mail preferred) ;
Frequently asked questions for tournaments
Tournament Web Site
Summer Slo-Pitch Tournaments
May 5-6 & June 9-10 & July 21-22 & August 18-19, 2012
2012 Summer Slo-Pitch Tournament Flyer & Entry Form

RSPA - New Player Looking For a Team Info
Updated January 23, 2012

Download the "New Player Application Form" complete and return it to me:
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;
send me an email so that I have your email address on file to keep you up to date on practices, teams looking for players, etc.
accent@slopitch1.com ; alternate e-mail: alternate e-mail;

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 for info);

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;
  • 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 at least one 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 138 teams in the league, and usually 15-20 of those teams are looking for players;
    • If you do not go out to at least one open practice, you will not be placed on a team;

      • Why are there Sunday and Thursday practices?
      • RSPA offers Sunday and Thursday practices for new players who cannot make one of the days, and also offers two locations (Toronto and Mississauga) for easier access;

      Do I need to attend both Sunday and Thursday practices?
      • The more practices that you go to, the better the chance of getting picked up; and might give you more choices of potential teams;


      RSPA Sunday Morning Practices:
      Map - Lavington Park 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 1, 2012;

      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 every Sunday morning from April 1 on, and the last practice is Sunday, May 6;
      Everybody is welcome to Sunday morning practices;

      For info, contact Randy Warren, accent@slopitch1.com; --
      alternate e-mail: alternate e-mail


      RSPA Thursday Night Practices:
      Map - Fleetwood Park 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 12, April 19 & Thursday, April 26 at Fleetwood Park;

      For info, contact Randy Warren, 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 at least one open practice, you will not be placed on a team;

      For info, contact Randy Warren, 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 138 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);
      5. If you do not go out to an open practice, you will not be placed on a team;

      RSPA 2011 Team Info Package (2011 version only; 2012 info coming soon)

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      For more information about RSPA,
      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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