Provincial Fast Pitch Championship
Gate
Weekend - $10.00
Day Pass - $6.00
Game Pass - $3.00
T-Shirt
Navy Gildan Provincial T-Shirts will be available by pre-order only for $20.00. Please email Tammy Garnett at tgarnett@pwsd.ca with your orders by May 24th. (see link for picture of t-shirt under downloads)
Opening Ceremonies and Banquet
Opening Ceremonies will take place at the Russell Inn at 7:00 PM with a catered banquet to follow. The cost is $10.00 per person and must be booked in advance. "Dressy Casual" attire is suggested although it is recognized that some teams may be attending the banquet directly from the ball diamonds. Because of space restrictions one coach per team can accompany athletes to the banquet. Please email Tammy Garnett at tgarnett@pwsd.ca with numbers.
Hotels
The Russell Inn has a block of rooms reserved for MHSAA Fastpitch Provincials. Call (204) 773-2186 for reservations.
Welcome
Welcome from the MHSAA
On behalf of the MHSAA welcome to the 2019 Provincial Fast Pitch Championships. We hope that this event will provide you with a special memory of your high school years.
All student athletes are to be congratulated on their advancement to these provincials. Many hours of practice, games and tournaments now reach a culmination. Teams have a chance to display their abilities and reach the podium. Any athlete who has attained this level of competition deserves credit for her own personal achievement.
The Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association would like to thank, Manitoba’s Credit Unions, Boston Pizza, Sport Manitoba, Dairy Farmers of Manitoba, McDonald's, Awards & More, Kahunaverse Sports, Payworks, and Manitoba Hydro for their support. A special thanks to the Major Pratt Collegiate organizing committee and all of their volunteers and sponsors.
Best of luck to all teams competing for the coveted title of MHSAA Champion. Have a great weekend!
Chad Falk
Executive Director
Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association
Welcome from Major Pratt School
Welcome to the 2018/19 Girls Fast Pitch Provincials, Major Pratt School, and Russell, MB. On behalf of the staff and students of Major Pratt School, I welcome you to our community. We are very excited to be hosting Fast Pitch Provincials this school year and are looking forward to a great two days of competition and sportsmanship.
Major Pratt School is a K-12 school with a population of approximately 500 students from within Russell and the surrounding communities. I would like to take this time to thank all the volunteers for their time and efforts in making this event successful, along with the tremendous support from our communities. We truly are very lucky to have each and every one of you.
In saying that, thank you to the coaches for your time in giving these young athletes the opportunity to experience a provincial competition and the thrill of competing for the title of Provincial Champions. “It takes a lot of people to make a winning team. Everybody’s contribution is important” – Gary David Goldberg. All the best to everyone this weekend.
Mrs. Tammy McCulloch, Principal
Tournament All-Stars and MVP
Tournament MVP
Kailyn Huppe (JS)
Tournament All-Stars
Jordyn Rolling (VM)
Morgan Friesen (SR)
Alyssa Chmiel (SR)
Megan Neiles (JS)
Rylee Konowalchuk (JS)
Caity Zagari (JS)
Payton Doerksen (CC)
Miranda Barker (CC)
Phoebe Riddell (CC)
Food + Drinks
Buff's Meaty Goodies Food Truck will be on site at the diamonds but please feel free to visit any of our local restaurants as well.
Russell Inn
Subway
Tim Hortons
Chicken Chef
Connie's Drive in
A&W
Club Cafe
Bin 22
Tinhouse Designs and Coffee Co.
Asessippi Inn
Russell Golf Club
Round-Robin
Pool 1 | Garden Valley Zodiacs | Vincent Massey (Bdn) Vikings | Jeanne-Sauve Olympiens | W-L | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Valley Zodiacs | 6-13 | 0-6 | 0-2 | 3 | |
| Vincent Massey (Bdn) Vikings | 13-6 | 2-8 | 1-1 | 2 | |
| Jeanne-Sauve Olympiens | 6-0 | 8-2 | 2-0 | 1 |
Pool 2 | Goose Lake High School Angels | Stonewall Rams | Carman/Miami (Co-Op) Cougars | W-L | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Lake High School Angels | 3-14 | 7-9 | 0-2 | 3 | |
| Stonewall Rams | 14-3 | 3-4 | 1-1 | 2 | |
| Carman/Miami (Co-Op) Cougars | 9-7 | 4-3 | 2-0 | 1 |
Pool 3 | Souris Sabres Sabres | Neepawa Tigers | Prairie Mountain Predators | W-L | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Souris Sabres Sabres | 6-15 | 1-11 | 0-2 | 3 | |
| Neepawa Tigers | 15-6 | 10-7 | 2-0 | 1 | |
| Prairie Mountain Predators | 11-1 | 7-10 | 1-1 | 2 |
Pool 4 | Steinbach Regional Sabres Sabres Fastball | Major Pratt Trojans Lady Trojan Fastpitch | Mikisew Mikisew | W-L | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steinbach Regional Sabres Sabres Fastball | 10-0 | 18-2 | 2-0 | 1 | |
| Major Pratt Trojans Lady Trojan Fastpitch | 0-10 | 11-0 | 1-1 | 2 | |
| Mikisew Mikisew | 2-18 | 0-11 | 0-2 | 3 |
Bracket
Games
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Teams
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Championship Information
Provincial Ranking: 1) Garden Valley, 2) Stonewall, 3) Neepawa, 4) Steinbach Regional, 5) Major Pratt, 6) Prairie Mountain, 7) Carman, 8) Vincent Massey (Bdn), 9) Jeanne Sauve, 10) Goose Lake, 11) Souris, 12) Mikisew
Deadline Dates
Tournaments must be registered online at the MHSAA website at least one week prior to the tournament start date.
Online ROSTER/Eligibility is due by MAY 17. All teams must enter their roster online regardless of whether or not they will be attending the provincials.
Zone and Interzone playoffs must be completed by May 23. Please inform the MHSAA as soon as your representative has been determined.
WILDCARD APPLICATIONS are due by MAY 22 at 1:00 pm sharp. Wildcards are open to zone semi-finalists and finalists only. Applications must include the following:
- Complete season record of all games played (exhibition, league, tournament). Season Record Form available on the MHSAA website.
- Letter of intent to participate signed by the Principal.
- Schools selected for a wildcard will be invoiced for the wildcard fee of $125.00. The school will then have 20 working days from the date of the invoice to pay the fee or they will be subject to further sanctioning.
If your application does not include the complete season record and letter of intent, and/or is late, the application will not be considered. See page 127 of MHSAA handbook for an example wildcard application.Wildcard game date and location will be determined once the teams have been selected. Automatic wildcard spots may be awarded.
SEEDING INFORMATION must be received by the MHSAA, by noon MAY 24, with complete information, or the team may be subject to a $50.00 fine. Seeding information must include a complete season record of all games played, dates and scores. Please use the seeding/wildcard season record form available on the website.
Major Pratt School
Rules & Regulations
FORMAT & RULES
FORMAT: will be twelve (12) team round robin with four (4) pools of three (3). There will be a championship play-off with no consolation.
RULES: Softball Canada (U18 category) rules will be in effect. Special playing rules approved by the MHSAA will take precedence over playing rules in the official rule book.
It is expected that all teams attend Opening Ceremonies and related functions. Non-attendance may result in fines, and/or further sanctions against the school.
Uniform Rule: Style and colour of uniform must be consistent throughout the team. Each team must have matching caps (no commercial advertising allowed on them) and shirts with clearly visible numbers on the shirts. (No commercial or ‘club’ shirts permitted.) Coaches must wear school team cap.
Coaches should be advised that if the uniform rule is not adhered to, the team may not be allowed to compete and may be fined up to $200.00. The school may also be put on probation (probation being that if the school violates the infraction again, the school may be fined $200.00 and be suspended from all MHSAA activities).
Advertising on uniforms must adhere to guidelines as outlined on pages 128-129 of MHSAA handbook
Fast Pitch:
All games except for semi-finals and finals will be 5 innings; 10-run rule after 3 innings. All semi-final and final games - 7 innings with 10-run rule after 5 innings.
Ties at all stages must be broken by continuation of play until a winner is declared. Tie breakers will be decided by the International Tie Breaker Rule. The last batter at the end of regulation play for the home team, will start the extra inning at second base. Play will continue until a winner is decided.
The following procedure will be used to break any ties in the pool following the completion of pool play:
- Won/Lost records (%). If still tied, then:
- Winners of games between tied teams
- Difference PLUS or MINUS of total runs scored, with a limit of 7 PLUS or MINUS per game allowed.
(a) If still tied within 3) then: The least (fewest) amount of runs scored against in all games will be used. If still tied, then:
(b) The total runs scored in all games will be used with a maximum of 10 runs scored per game will be used. If still tied, then:
(c) Positions will be settled by a coin toss.
Pitching distance - 43 feet. (measurement is from the back of home plate to the front of the pitching rubber)
Official batting helmets must be worn while batting and while running bases.
Smoking or chewing tobacco will not be permitted on the field or on the player benches while the game is in progress.
No metal spikes or shoes with detachable cleats are allowed.
Back catchers must wear protective helmet and mask with an attached throat protector, in addition to the appropriate protective wear. All of this equipment is to fit properly.
For MHSAA competitions the 9 person batter order will be used.
AWARDS
The winner will receive the championship banner, championship t-shirt, and 1st place medals (16 each).
The finalists will receive the finalist banner, and 2nd place medals (16).
Third place team will receive a plaque and bronze medals (16).
An all-star team along with a M.V.P. will be selected.
SUPERVISION
At all MHSAA Provincial Championships, interzone and wildcard games, participants must have a teacher from the school division in attendance as a supervisor, or they will not be allowed to compete. In individual sports where it may be unrealistic for one teacher to accompany one student, the zone may designate teacher supervisors for athletes. This must be a written request, signed by each principal involved, and approved by the MHSAA, well in advance. The designated teacher supervisor should have a copy of the letter, with them during the championship.
Teachers employed in the school division where they are coaching a team, may be the supervisor for that team. The responsibility rests with the school to ensure that supervisor(s) are fully acquainted with all MHSAA rules, regulations and consequences. Violation of this rule may result in a fine up to a maximum of $200.00.
INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCEDURE
The MHSAA, in cases of severe weather disruptions, may have to make decisions as to the possible rescheduling of Provincial Championships. MHSAA decisions will be based on Environment Canada weather reports, the Manitoba Highway reports and weather conditions at the host site.
Information on possible schedule changes will be posted on the host website between 6:30 and 7:00 am on the day of the Championship. Schools will also be emailed any changes. In case of inclement weather, schools should refrain from travelling to Provincial Championships until they receive notification from the MHSAA Assistant Executive Director with instructions and updated scheduling. Schools deciding to travel prior to receiving notification from MHSAA Assistant Executive Director do so at their own risk and will be responsible for their travel and hotel costs, should the event be postponed or changed.
Many schools travel to Provincial Championships on the day prior to the championship beginning. In cases where most schools are already at the host site, the convenor along with MHSAA assistant director will try to modify schedules to accommodate teams that will be arriving later due to weather conditions.