Southfour Winter Clinics 2025/2026

Southfour Winter Softball Clinics (Nov-Mar)

Open to all athletes across Calgary and surrounding areas — not just Southfour!

Make spring easier by training all winter. Our 5-month clinics deliver consistent reps, smarter play, and confidence — with NCAA-experienced coaches leading every session.

Why Winter Training Matters

More touches. Better habits. Safer mechanics. With weekly reps from November through March, athletes build strength, timing, and game IQ so they can hit the ground running in spring.

Meet Your Coaches

Kaitlyn & Jo bring elite college-level experience and decades of combined pitching and skills expertise. Both competed in NCAA conferences in the U.S., with years of specialized instruction, program development, and athlete mentorship across Alberta. They coach both Pitching/Catching and Offense/Defense this winter — focusing on mechanics, mindset, and repeatable results.
Learn more: www.thebestdougherty.com

Weekly Schedule (Nov-Mar)

Season dates: Clinics run Nov 3 - Mar 29

First Sessions: Monday Nov 3, Tuesday Nov 4, Thursday Nov 6, Sunday Nov 9
No clinics: Week of Dec 22 (Christmas Break) and Thu, Jan 1 (New Year’s Day)

Locations:

Nellie McClung School Gym — 2315 Palliser Dr SW, Calgary
WinSport Bob Niven Training Center Gym — 151 Canada Olympic Rd SW, Calgary

Mondays — U13-U17 Offense & Defense (Nellie McClung School)

6:15-8:30 PM — U13-U17 (16 athletes) — ALL SPOTS ARE NOW FULL

Tuesdays — U9-U11 Offense & Defense (Nellie McClung School)

6:15-8:30 PM — U9-U11 (16 athletes)

Thursdays — All Ages Pitchers & Catchers (WinSport BNTC Gym)

5:30-6:30 PM — Pitchers (15) & Catchers (15)

Sundays — Pitchers & Catchers + Offense & Defense (WinSport BNTC Gym)

10:00-11:00 AM — Pitchers (15) & Catchers (15)
11:00 AM-1:00 PM — U9-U11 Offense & Defense (24 athletes)
1:00-3:00 PM — U13-U17 Offense & Defense (24 athletes)

All clinics are open to athletes from any association across Calgary and surrounding areas.

Winsport Map:

What We Work On

Offense & Defense (All Positions)

Hitting rhythm & timing, barrel control, contact quality
Infield/outfield footwork, angles, transfers, throws
Game awareness, cutoffs, relays, communication

Pitching & Catching

Pitchers: Mechanics for accuracy/velocity, leg & arm strength, stamina, injury-reduction habits, pitch usage & sequencing. Advanced athletes may add pitches.
Catchers: Receiving & framing, blocking confidence, pop-time and transfer speed, throwing accuracy, game-calling leadership.

Pricing & Payment

(Early Bird Pricing is now over. Standard pricing shown below)*

Pricing includes 5 months (˜20 weeks) of training.

U9-U11 Offense & Defense
(Choose Tuesday evenings or Sunday mids) — $650
U13-U15/U17 Offense & Defense
(Monday is full; Sunday afternoons available) — $700
Pitchers & Catchers
(Choose Thursday evenings or Sunday mornings) — $500
Single-Session Drop-Ins (if vacancy) — $40/session
? Use the Waitlist to be notified when a spot opens.

Payment plans available (via RAMP at checkout):

Offense & Defense: 4-month plan
Pitchers & Catchers: 2-month plan

Volunteers

We require 2 parent or Southfour coach volunteers per practice.
Sign-up links will be emailed before sessions begin.

Space is Limited

General Practices (Offense and Defense)

If registration exceeds capacity, we will offer a waitlist to provide girls the opportunity to fill vacant spots. We will contact waitlist participants by email if spots become available.
Families seeking extra development can also book private pitching and catching lessons with Coach Kait or Coach Jo—contact us for details.

Pitching/Catching Clinics

Pitching and catching groups are capped at 15 pitchers and 15 catchers to ensure every athlete receives quality instruction.
When registering for Pitching/Catching Clinics, you’ll be able to choose between Thursday or Sunday sessions.
Families seeking extra development can also book private pitching and catching lessons with Coach Kait or Coach Jo—contact us for details.