The Sanderson Family will be holding a Celebration of Life for Mark Sanderson on September 24, 2016 from 2pm to 4:30pm at the Cawthra Arena Community Centre. Mark began his coaching career with the Cawthra Cougars, and the field holds a lot of memories.

Carmen Corbasson Community Centre (formerly Cawthra Arena)
1399 Cawthra Rd.
Mississauga, ON L5G4L1
905-615-4800

If you wish to say a few words in memory of Mark at the Celebration, please contact Mark’s brother, Rob Sanderson.

RSanderson@acmefx.ca

416-458-0312

With less than 2 weeks until the start of try-outs for the 2017 season (where does time go?), the Toronto Fastpitch Club would like to extend a reminder to try-out hopefuls to please get in touch to let us know that you plan to attend.

For Midget/18U inquiries and RSVP, please contact Alan Spohn via email at alanspohn@rogers.com, call him directly at 416-684-4931 or feel free to fill out our website contact page to let us know that you wish to attend the 18U try-out.

For Bantam/16U inquiries and RSVP, please contact Robyn Draper via email at torontofastpitch.draper@rogers.com, call her directly at 416-936-7641 or feel free to fill our website contact page to let us know that you wish to attend the 16U try-out.

Try-out dates, times and locations can be found in the top menu by clicking the appropriate team tab:  18U    16U

Please enjoy the rest of your summers, and if at all possible, ignore the back to school signs and soak up as much warm weather as possible.

Cheers,

TFC

 

Although only in its infancy, the TFC website was lacking a certain touch that only program junior Skyler Patteson could provide. The 2-time OCAA Player of the Year has just graduated from St.Clair College’s Graphic Design program. The coaches of the Toronto Fastpitch Club pride themselves in the loyal relationships they develop with their players. Program graduates are always welcomed into our facility with open arms.

In fact, Sky has been a fixture in our program for a number of years, often coming back to practice with our young ones and share her knowledge of her natural position, first base. The hard-hitting lefty is a constant threat for teams in the OCAA, and her creativity and success in the classroom is evident in her addition to the program website.

For any graphic design needs or inquiries, feel free to contact Skyler directly via her contact info below:

Skylerpatteson.01@gmail.com

519-766-6982

 

 

There will be a general discussion/information session about the program for parents and athletes from 6-7pm due to popular demand. The official try-out will begin at 7pm.

Due to the fact that this is the inaugural year for the program at the 16U level, and Robyn is fielding a lot of individual program inquiries, she has decided to hold an info session prior to the first try-out on Wednesday, September 7th.  Please arrive by 6pm if you wish to receive a full program overview. In terms of team budget, the budget will cover affiliation fees, field rentals, umpire costs, uniforms and tournament fees. The Toronto Fastpitch Club is a not-for-profit organization comprised of volunteer coaches and trainers. Our private winter training facility helps alleviate a lot of team costs that would otherwise go to per-hour facility rentals that can exceed thousands of dollars a year.

Try-Outs for the 2017 season will start as follows:

Wednesday, September 7th at 7pm @ The TFC Training Warehouse

Location: 224 North Queen St., Etobicoke across from Homesense at the private training facility for the Toronto Fastpitch Club. Please wear running shoes and bring water. Pitchers and catchers will be evaluated after a hitting circuit.

Thursday, September 8th at 8:30pm @ Birchwood Park Diamond 2

Location: 1101 Clarkson Road, east side, just north of Lakeshore Road West, west of Mississauga Road. Please bring water and all necessary softball equipment as pertains to your position.

Friday, September 9th at 7:00pm @ Birchwood Park Diamond 2

Location: 1101 Clarkson Road, east side, just north of Lakeshore Road West, west of Mississauga Road. Please bring water and all necessary softball equipment as pertains to your position.

The Toronto Fastpitch Club is proud to announce program graduate Robyn Draper as the 2017 16U Bantam Head Coach. Robyn spent several years under Head Coach Alan Spohn as a Brampton Blazer, leaving Ontario for sunny southern Florida to attend State College of Florida, formerly known as Manatee College, a DI Junior College in the NJCAA. Coach Draper finished her college career at NCAA DII Flagler College where she currently ranks in the top ten in multiple softball record categories even though she played her senior year on a torn labrum in her hip.

Her first taste of true international softball came in 2006 when she wore her country’s colours playing for the Canadian Junior National Team in the Pan American Games in Puerto Rico. She was also chosen to compete for Canada in the 2007 Junior Women’s World Championships in Enschede, Netherlands.

Never one to quit, Robyn rehabbed after her surgery in 2013, going on to play professionally in Haarlem, Netherlands for the Terrasvogels. She helped propel her team to both the Dutch and European Championship, proving yet again that hard work, determination and inner strength can help you achieve any of your goals.

It is this work ethic and love of softball that brings Robyn back to the field in a coaching capacity for the 2017 season. Robyn brings with her extensive softball knowledge, catching expertise, switch-hitting skills, and a welcoming youthful female perspective that really serves the 16-under age group well. She will represent the TFC with pride, and any players that have previously worked with her, enjoy her coaching style immensely.

My teaching philosophy is simple, I always provide an opportunity to develop their skills and create a learning environment that is both challenging and enjoyable. Anybody can win through natural athletic skill or by cheating and cutting corners. This only carries a player so far. Playing with integrity, making the right choices during and after each play, having heart and not making excuses; that is what makes up a successful player. There is no substitute for hard work and passion for the game. With the combination of the right tools, success is inevitable.

-Coach Draper

Robyn will announce her coaching staff in the coming days, so please check back for additional info. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to fill out the form on our Contact Page or email Coach Robyn directly at

torontofastpitch.draper@rogers.com

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Try-Outs for the 2017 season will start as follows:

Wednesday, September 7th at 6pm @ The TFC Training Warehouse

*There will be a general discussion/information session about the program for parents and athletes from 6-7pm due to popular demand. The official try-out will begin at 7pm.*

Location: 224 North Queen St., Etobicoke across from Homesense at the private training facility for the Toronto Fastpitch Club. Please wear running shoes and bring water. Pitchers and catchers will be evaluated after a hitting circuit.

Thursday, September 8th at 8:30pm @ Birchwood Park Diamond 2

Location: 1101 Clarkson Road, east side, just north of Lakeshore Road West, west of Mississauga Road. Please bring water and all necessary softball equipment as pertains to your position.

Friday, September 9th at 7:00pm @ Birchwood Park Diamond 2

Location: 1101 Clarkson Road, east side, just north of Lakeshore Road West, west of Mississauga Road. Please bring water and all necessary softball equipment as pertains to your position.