About Us
Who We Are and What We Do
Summary
About Softball Calgary
Address: PO Box 46051 Inglewood, Calgary, Alta T2G 5H7
Phone: 403-245-1559
E-mail: info@softballcalgary.com Website: www.softballcalgary.com
The Calgary & District Amateur Softball Association (C.D.A.S.A.) or Softball Calgary, are one and the same. The official name of the organization is Calgary and District Amateur Softball Association. More recently, the term 'Softball Calgary' has been used as the operating name of the Association. Formed in 1948, Softball Calgary is a registered non-profit Society in the Province of Alberta.
Softball Calgary is an organization with 13 Member Leagues. These leagues represent over 3,000 players on 200 teams including an affiliation of 130 Minor Teams who belong to Calgary Minor Softball Association. The member leagues of Softball Calgary represent a large number of slo-pitch and fast-pitch players of all ages and levels.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Softball Calgary is governed by an elected Executive Board. They are the volunteer executive officers in charge of setting policy and procedure, budgeting and financial operations, and overseeing the development of new projects & programs. The staff of Softball Calgary look after the day to day operations of the association. The Softball Calgary offices are open year around, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm each day (except statutory holidays and the annual Christmas closure).
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS
PRESIDENT
LINDSAY DAVIS
Phone: 403-245-1559
Email: info@softballcalgary.com
About: Lindsay grew up in Calgary and has been playing softball since she was 8 years old. She has played in multiple leagues under the Calgary Minor Softball Association, the Calgary Industrial Softball Association, the Calgary Women's Fastpitch Association, and the Alberta Intercollegiate Women's Fastball Association for the University of Calgary. She currently plays in the Rocky Mountain Slo Pitch League. Off the ball diamond, she is a Registered Psychologist, an ambitious but mediocre gardener, and a seasoned traveller, always anxiously awaiting the next adventure with her partner, Callum.
President shall, when present, preside at all meetings of the Association, General Assembly and Executive and shall, at the direction of the Executive appoint all Committee Chairpersons and supervise the activity thereof. The President shall be an ex-officio member of all Committees. At the direction of the President, the books of the Association shall be audited by an Accountant, prior to the Annual Meeting. The President shall be one of the alternate signing authorities at the Association Banking Institution.
PAST PRESIDENT
KYLE JONES
Phone: 403-245-1559
Email: info@softballcalgary.com
President shall, when present, preside at all meetings of the Association, General Assembly and Executive and shall, at the direction of the Executive appoint all Committee Chairpersons and supervise the activity thereof. The President shall be an ex-officio member of all Committees. At the direction of the President, the books of the Association shall be audited by an Accountant, prior to the Annual Meeting. The President shall be one of the alternate signing authorities at the Association Banking Institution.
VICE PRESIDENT OF ADMINISTRATION
LISA GALLANT
Phone: 403-245-1559
Email: info@softballcalgary.com
In case of absence, resignation or disqualification the first Vice-President shall assume the responsibilities of the President and shall be one of the alternate signing authorities at the Association Banking Institution. The first Vice-President shall be the Chairman of the Policy Committee. In the absence of the first Vice-President, the second Vice-President shall assume the responsibilities of the President. In the absence of the President, first Vice-Present and second Vice-President, the third Vice-President shall assume the responsibilities of the President. In the absence of all of the foregoing a Chairman may be elected from the Executive and ratified by a majority vote to preside.
VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE
TREVOR FIELDER
Phone: 403-245-1559
Email: info@softballcalgary.com
About: Trevor has been playing ball for 43 years.
In case of absence, resignation or disqualification the first Vice-President shall assume the responsibilities of the President and shall be one of the alternate signing authorities at the Association Banking Institution. The first Vice-President shall be the Chairman of the Policy Committee. In the absence of the first Vice-President, the second Vice-President shall assume the responsibilities of the President. In the absence of the President, first Vice-Present and second Vice-President, the third Vice-President shall assume the responsibilities of the President. In the absence of all of the foregoing a Chairman may be elected from the Executive and ratified by a majority vote to preside.
DIRECTORS
Phone: 403-245-1559
Email: info@softballcalgary.com
SERENA OUELLETTE
About: Serena have played softball for about 30 years in different ranges from competitive to recreational. She worked in insurance for 17 years, and have been on the board for RMSL for over 12 years. She have 2 step sons and love to travel and camp.
STEVE ANTONCHUK
About: Steve works in the IT industry in Calgary and has played slo-pitch with RMSL for 20 years. He has, at times, served as a team captain, league president, tournament coordinator and now, part of Softball Calgary director. When not on the field, Steve keeps busy with Muay Thai, boxing, karate, and golf.
ANGELA TYLER
STAFF MEMBERS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DEREK HANN
Phone: 403-245-1559
Email: info@softballcalgary.com
About: Derek has been involved in multiple sports for over 25 years, and has been the Executive Director of Softball Calgary since 2011. Derek has played many roles in sport including amateur and semi-pro athlete, program development, referee, coach and in the boardroom of several organizations. Derek has guided Softball Calgary through a rebrand and a strategic overhaul. He has also streamlined the organization so that it was able to adapt and persevere through the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Derek enjoys playing basketball, pickleball, hiking, climbing, and cycling in his spare time.
SPORT COORDINATOR
JOHN MYKES
Phone: 403-245-1559
Email: info@softballcalgary.com
About: John has been involved with Softball Calgary for the last 10 years. Previously John had worked in the financial sector but wanted to take a step back as he got closer to retirement. John has been instrumental in league communication, financial guidance of the organization and being a resourceful thought leader in the organization. John has been an athlete all his life and excelled in basketball and football before finding his joy in golf. John can be found wandering a golf course with his famous butter fade.
MIssion and vision statements
Vision Statement
The source for softball in Calgary.
Mission Statement
To dedicate resources to the development and improvement of the sport and to make softball accessible to people in Calgary and the surrounding areas.
Mandate
To provide assistance to members, to develop, improve, market and promote the sport, to liaise with external agencies on behalf of our members. And to provide opportunities year round to enjoy the sport for athletes, coaches, and volunteers.