Learn to Play (formally Timbits Softball)
The Softball Saskatchewan Learn to Play Program is a revolutionary way of introducing the sport of softball to 4-10 year old children. Activities are included that foster the involvement of all players, including players with high and low skill levels.
It 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.
The Learn to Play program provides 4-10 year olds with maximum opportunity to practice the progressions necessary to successfully take part in the game of softball
About the program
Learn to Play Softball ensures children of all skill levels have FUN while improving their fitness levels and developing their Fundamental Movement Skills.
- ensures children have fun while improving their fitness and developing their skills
- is action-packed
- fosters success for all ability levels
- has easy-to-follow lesson plans for new and experienced coaches
- contains activities and lead up games that are patterned after informal playground games
- gives every child more opportunities to develop softball skills because everyone is active for every minute of every season
- is nationally recognized and approved
If you have any questions, please contact Learn to Play Director
U5 Coed - Register with SMSL
Saskatoon Minor Softball League Registration
Born in 2021 and 2022
Fees: $120
Monday or Tuesday 1 hour sessions 4-5, 5-6, 6-7.
- Skills and sessions are run by the U of S softball program
- Skill and development focus in groups
- Batting tee is used for instruction
- Running shoes, water bottle and helmet if you have one
- The emphasis is on fun, skill development and learning the game.
- Minor softball night wind up June 10th at the FFUN performance center
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U7 - Register with Lasers
Born in 2019 and 2020
Fees: $150
Mondays and Wednesdays
- U7 is the introductory level of softball with a softer ball
- The game is introduced slowly to build confidence in players
- Reversible zone jersey
- We will form a boys team if enough athletes between Hustlers/Raiders, Lasers/Phantoms
- Sessions are 1 hour 30 minutes – 45 minutes warm up/practice and 45 minutes game play
- Pitching machine for games
- Parent coaches - zone provides equipment
- Coaches orientation Monday April 27th
- Thursday June 18th - wind up skills day at the FFUN performance center
U9 - Register with your zone
Born in 2017 and 2018
Fees: $170
Tuesdays and Thursdays
- U9 is a slightly modified game where they learn pitching skills and expand on the skills learned in U7
- Sessions are 1 hour 30 minutes
- Practice on Tuesdays and game Thursdays
- Do not keep score but there are 3 outs / 5 runs for game pace
- Reversible zone jersey
- We will form a boys team if enough athletes between Hustlers/Raiders, Lasers/Phantoms
- 4 x 1 hour pitching sessions provided by SMSL **First session is April 26th before the season begins
- Parent coaches- zone provides equipment
- Coaches orientation Tuesday April 28th
- U9 Festival June 6th and 7th 2026 in Saskatoon Glen Reeve diamonds
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Learn To Play Coaches Orientation Night 2026
U7- Monday April 27th 6-9pm
U9- Tuesday April 28th 6-9pm
Softball Saskatchewan requires Coaches to complete the online Respect in Sport (RIS) certification. SMSL requires all coaches to attend the Coaches Orientation in April 2026.