Leduc 747s

***Fall ID Camp dates and times to be shared ASAP***

Does Your Daughter Have What It Takes?

• A love for softball and team spirit
• A desire to work hard and compete at an A/B level
• Willingness and time to train and practice year-round
• 100% commitment to personal player development
• 100% commitment to her team and achieving team goals
• A commitment to practice at home, whether it be softball skills such as pitching, throwing/catching, batting, or fitness

If she meets the description above, we encourage her to attend the LMSA ID Camp and tryouts. If you're unsure but believe it could be a good fit for your child, we hope you explore the opportunity. Players can make significant progress in one season with a determined work ethic and athletic ability.

What is an ID Camp?

Before hosting a team tryout, ID Camps are held to identify athletes wanting to play competitive ball. They are evaluated on their technical skills through drills, situational gameplay, and recorded metrics.

The drills tested in the camp may include but are not limited to:

• Throwing
• Hitting
• Agility testing
• Timed base running
• Infielding and outfielding
• Pitchers assessed on velocity, accuracy, pitch types as applicable
• Catchers assessed as applicable

Identifying metrics such as these enables the association to determine the level at which these players can successfully compete. This is the first step in deciding what teams will be formed and at what level they will play. Formal tryouts will be scheduled afterward if required.

Tryout Invitation and Final Team Selection

A volunteer committee is involved with skill testing and recording metrics. The Association, along with the Head Coach, makes the final selections. The goal is to field the best possible team to achieve championship success. As such, some athletes who are assessed highly in certain factors may not be selected due to specific skill sets, positional requirements, experience, leadership, and overall team depth.

Why are ID Camps and Tryouts Held in the Fall?

For a competitive team to achieve its goals, it must align its training commitment with other teams at that level. Continuous improvement is critical for success and must be done both on and off-season. Teams typically start training together in the late fall.

It's important to note that player development is a priority, and all players interested in competitive ball should participate in skills camps and other development opportunities throughout the year. Forming teams early also gives families an opportunity to start fundraising for the additional expenses incurred by playing at a high level.

Family Commitments

Time is the main commitment as competitive teams train year-round.

• Pre-Season: runs from late fall to May: Players can expect to practice a minimum of once a week, potentially more based on the Head Coaches availability and requirements.
• Regular Season: Runs from May to July, including several practices a week, 2 games per week of league play, and approximately 5-8 tournaments. The 747’s teams may compete in provincials and potentially play in post-provincial play for a Western or National Championship, which extends into August.
• Tournament Schedules: Vary by team and are determined by the head coach. Weekend time and travel are significant components of elite-level ball, involving costs for hotels, campsites, fuel, food, etc.
• Additional Costs: Families are responsible for training, tournaments, and travel expenses. However, team fundraising efforts can offset some of these costs. LMSA teams have historically been successful with fundraising and sponsorship.

Competitive team schedules are ambitious but extremely rewarding. We see tremendous growth in the girls physically, socially, and mentally. Both personal and team goals are achieved through a dedicated, committed, hard-working, and supportive environment, resulting in confident athletes with a desire to succeed on and off the field.

If your child is interested in either playing within LMSA or an LMSA player wishing to play in another association, please review the Player Transfer Policy