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.

UPDATED: Weekly Schedule

Season dates: Clinics run Nov 3 - Mar 29

No clinics: Feb 12, Feb 16, Mar 23, Mar 24, Mar 26

Locations:

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

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

6:15-8:15 PM — U13-U17

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

6:15-8:15 PM — U9-U11

Thursdays — All Ages Pitchers & Catchers (Nellie McClung School)

Junior Girls (Ages 7-10) - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Senior Girls (Ages 11-17) - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Sundays - All Ages Pitching & Catching (WinSport Performance Training Centre Gym)

January 11: 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
January 18: 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
January 25: No gym available - alternate location being explored
February 1: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
February 8: No gym available - alternate location being explored
February 15 through March 29: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Sundays - Offense & Defense (WinSport Performance Training Centre Gym)

January 11: 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
January 18: 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
January 25: No gym available - alternate location being explored
February 1: 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
February 8: No gym available - alternate location being explored
February 15 through March 29: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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

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.

How to Register

Registration is now closed!

Join our Wait List:

If you'd prefer your daughter to be on the waitlist and fill occasional spots as they become available, click one of the links below.

Join our Wait List (General Practices - Offence & Defense)

Join our Wait List (Winter Pitching and Catching)

Please note that if clinics are full when you go to register your child, she will automatically be placed on our waitlist.

For those families that signed up their child on our wait list prior to October 20th, we will honor our $20/session early bird pricing for any single drop-in sessions your child takes part in.

Questions?

We’re here to help you choose the right fit for your athlete.

Email Us:
southfoursoftballassoc@gmail.com

Southfour Fastpitch Association — Calgary, AB