By Softball EXCO 2022-2023

People have many different impressions of what softball is. Some see it as merely a game involving heavy equipment, awkward tan lines and bruises. Others are just perplexed by the fact that a softball is not actually soft. For us, softball is a sport that brings different groups of people together, a sport that brings us joy! 

The beauty of softball lies in the game itself—from the resounding crack of the bat as it hits the ball to the suspenseful silence as everyone waits to see if the ball finds itself in the fielders’ glove. This complex and ever-evolving game stimulates us intellectually beyond just the adrenaline rush of hitting a good strike.

The camaraderie and friendship one finds in softball is also unparalleled. The game requires teamwork and synergy: it’s not about the individual players, but how they can come together to accomplish something much greater. 

Softball enables you to form bonds that last far beyond the field. Post-training dinners and lying under the stars on the field all play a part in bringing the team closer together.

Some key events Softball participates in include the National School Games (NSG) held in April and friendly matches throughout the year. During NSG season, we are put to the test as we fight it out against 5-7 other school teams for the coveted gold medal. The A division Boys are the defending champions for the past 2 years, and the A Division Girls were second runners up in 2023, and champions in 2022. 

We train three times a week, on Monday (4-7pm), Wednesday (3-6pm) and Saturday (8-1130am). As softball is a competitive CCA, you will need prior softball experience to join.

For us, softball is our family, our comfort place to relax and have fun after a long day at school! If the sound of being challenged and forging lifelong friendships intrigues you, why not give Softball a try!