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University of Calgary Fastball
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 The
University of Calgary Women's
Softball Club provides young
women, attending the University
of Calgary, with the opportunity
to participate in competitive
intercollegiate softball as a
means of enriching their
university life
experience. While the program is
primarily self funded, the
club is beginning to receive
financial support from local
businesses.
The University of Calgary
Dinos Fastball Club is one of the
founding team members of the Alberta
Intercollegiate Women’s Fastball
Association (AIWFA). The AIWFA was
established in western Canada in 2002,
and consisted of five teams. Now called
the Western Collegiate Fastball
Association ( WCSA ), the league has six
teams, and now includes SAIT
Polytechnic, the University of
Saskatchewan,
Briercrest College and Seminary,
the University of Regina and
in 2015 the University of Alberta
rejoined the league.
In 2008, the University of
Calgary hosted the inaugural Canadian
Collegiate National Championship. The
University of Calgary is the only school to
have attended all eight Canadian Collegiate
National Championships, with the 2011 team
winning a Silver medal as National runner
up, the best ever finish for a Dinos
team. The Canadian Collegiate Softball
Association ( CCSA ) oversees the National
Championships, setting qualification
guidelines for the WCSA, the Ontario
Colleges Athletic Association ( OCAA ) and
the Ontario Intercollegiate Women's
Fastpitch Association ( OIWFA ).
Since the 2011 season the
Dinos have undertaken most ambitious
schedules, playing in over 30 games each
season, including trips into the
United States, and the Dinos have raised
their expectations of success. The 2014
season saw the team build on their 2013
season's successful 16 win, 1 loss regular
season record, by capturing the WCSA
Championship during the 2014 playoffs. Since
2010, the team has earned at least a bronze
medal finish in the League Championships
each year. These successes have ensured
berths into the CCSA National Championships
each October, and the 8 straight
appearances at Nationals for the Dinos are
unmatched by any school in Canada.
The 2016 Dinos are now back
in the gym, working on skill improvements
and also fundraising. As well the coaches
will be travelling, bringing awareness of
the Dinos and the WCSA to Western Canadian
centres, and helping recruit players to the
team or league. Please contact the coaches
for more information.
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Recent
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Sept 12, 2017 |
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WCSA Scholarships announced.
Congratulations to the following players who
received these awards.
Jessica MacKinnon, Kim Vibert, Victoria Kehler,
Taylor Mennie, Sydney Sparanese, Karen
Sondergard, Libby Wheeler, Emma Jerome Smith,
Domenica Chieffo, Averi Bollenbach, Haley Acton |
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Sept 10, 2017 |
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Weekend roundup: Dinos bats were strong
for most of the weekend, and the Dinos won 3 of
5 games played. In conference play they nearly
defeated the U of Saskatchewan, losing 9-8,
handily beat Briercrest 13-0, and lost 8-1 to
Regina. In exhibition play against NJCAA school
Dawson College, they Dinos won twice, Friday 9-2
and Sunday 13-8. |
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Sept 3, 2017 |
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Opening Weekend sees Dinos go 3 and 2:
Friday night saw the Dinos start strong,
winning a solid defensive battle 5 -1 with
Briercrest. Saturday the bats came alive, with
wins against Briercrest ( 10 -1 ) and SAIT ( 7 -
4 ). Regina out slugged the Dinos though
Saturday afternoon, giving the Dinos their first
loss of the season ( 14 - 10 ). Sunday the Dinos
started slow against the U of Saskatchewan and
never recovered, losing 10 - 3.
Next up for the Dinos, a Wednesday weeknight
double header at Shouldice against SAIT
Polytechnic. |
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August 14, 2017 |
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Coach Neal Harlos and the Dinos are pleased
to welcome outfielder Alexis Huggart from
Treherne, Manitoba to the team. Alexis has
previously played with the Regina 222`s, and the
Manitoba Thunder in past years. This year Alexis
was selected to Team Manitoba for the Canada
Summer Games, and is currently playing with the
Canadian Junior National Team.
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July 12, 2017 |
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Congratulations to Kim Vibert on her
selection to Team Saskatchewan for the 2017
Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg, August 5 to 13. |
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July 12, 2017 |
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Dinos invited to 2017 CCSA Nationals in
Ottawa: The University of Calgary Dinos
today received an invite to attend the 10th
annual CCSA National Championship in Ottawa this
October over Thanksgiving weekend. The team is
excited to attend, and this will mark the 10th
straight appearance at Nationals for a Dinos
team, a record unmatched by any other school in
Canada. The Dinos best finish was a Silver medal
in 2011 in Windsor. |
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July 1, 2017 |
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Maccabiah 2017: All the best to current Dino
Taylor Mennie
and Maya Sohn ( Dinos 2015 ), as they
represent Canada at the Maccabiah Games in
Israel, July 4 to 18.
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June 30, 2017 |
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The WCSA is saddened to announce the passing of
former Mount Royal University coach and current
WCSA Director, Rick Hall on Monday June 26. Rick
is survived by his son Adam ( Debbie ) and his
daughter Veronica. Our thoughts, condolences,
and prayers go out to his family. |
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April 5, 2017 |
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Congratulations to Karen Sondergard who has been
selected as the University of Calgary's Dinos
Female Competitive Club Athlete of the Year.
She received the award
at Tuesday Night's, " Night of the Dino".
Karen,
a 3rd year Economics major, becomes the
4th straight Fastball team member to receive
this award. Sarah Beth Plishka received the
inaugural
Club Student-Athlete Award in 2014, followed by
Kristin Walz, and Emma Jerome Smith last season.
read more..
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March 16, 2017 |
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“An
Evening with the Dino’s”
All the Dinos would like to say thank you to our
major sponsors who made last nights event a
success. Crowfoot Wine and Spirits and Elliott
Hunter for all their help. Molson Coors for
their contributions and support. Eau Clair
Distillery for adding their uniqueness to the
evening. For the second year in a row, thank you
to Peller Estate Wines. Thank you to E & J Gallo
Winery for their contributions, hope to have you
back next year!
A
special thank you to Don Mackinnon for the fine
food prepared for everyone. Visit Don at Chop
Steakhouse in Chinook when you want another
great meal.
To
all the businesses and friends of the Dinos who
donated items for the silent auction, thank you.
You ensured both a fun time bidding on the
items, but as importantly, you helped offset the
financial costs to the young women of the team.
Thank you to all who came out, and hope to
see you again next year.
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