U13 District Showcase Tournament

District Coaches:

District 1: South East

Head Coach: Morgan Walter - Estevan

Assistant Coach: Tony Sparvier - Whitewood

Assistant Coach: Jerrod Mohr - White City

District 2: Regina

Head Coach: Kari Sveinbjornson - Regina

Assistant Coach: Ken Gaudet- Regina

District 3: South West

Head Coach: Brad Molde - Moose Jaw

Assistant Coach: Dalyce Cooper - Swift Current

District 4: Parkland Valley

Head Coach: Raya Erickson - Regina

District 5: Prairie Central

Head Coach: James Holowaty - Wadena

Assistant Coach: Brandi-Rae Schmidt - Dundurn

Assistant Coach: Aaron Wingfield - Lumsden

District 6: Saskatoon

Head Coach: Desiree Epp - Saskatoon

Assistant Coach: Sheena Rieger

Assistant Coach: Olivia Prokopchuk

District 7: Rivers West

Head Coach: Kyle Palmer - North Battleford

District 8: Lakeland

Head Coach: Kody Dzurka - Bjorkdale

Assistant Coach: Mitch Zurba - Hudson Bay

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TRYOUTS:

 If you have any questions, please email Raya at programcoordinator@softball.sk.ca or call the office at 306-780-9235

Purpose

The U13 District Showcase Tournament is a developmental event for U13 players (born in 2013 or 2014), held August 21-23, 2026, in Regina. It offers additional playing opportunities and showcases talent from all eight districts in Saskatchewan. Designed to extend the season and promote player development, the tournament highlights the talent and dedication found throughout the province. Each district forms a team through post-provincial tryouts, and all teams compete in a round-robin format followed by playoffs to ensure maximum game experience. The showcase celebrates excellence in youth softball while encouraging growth, competition, and sportsmanship in a fun, high-energy environment.

• To provide additional playing opportunities for Girls
• To extend the ball playing season
• To showcase excellence in all Districts
• Tryouts on a smaller scale than for a games team, therefore more opportunity for players to experience higher level of ball
• Player development and promotion of sport

Host Organization

• Must supply a minimum of 2 diamonds and are responsible for the cost.
• It is recommended that a Concession/Canteen be available.
• Admission can be charged to all except participating players & coaches. It is suggested that admission be based on Softball Saskatchewan Provincial Championship recommended rates.               
• Umpire costs (game fee’s and mileage) will be reimbursed to the Host organization upon completion of the event. Umpires will be compensated as per Softball Saskatchewan Provincial Championship rates. Umpires are assigned by the District UIC.
• The District Showcase is typically held the 3rd weekend of August. The rotation system originally established for this event is as follows: Districts 4, 6, 3, 5, 7, 1, 2, 8.

Coaches

• The Head Coach must be trained Community Softball or Level 1.  All coaches must have their Respect in Sport (RiS). Head coach applications must be submitted to the District Director as soon as possible. 
• The Head Coach will be approved by the District Director.
• The Head Coach will be allowed to pick up to four (4) assistants upon approval by the District Director. All coaches must have their Respect In Sport (RiS).
• One (1) coach must be the same gender as the athletes on the team.
• The Head Coach will put together a budget for the team and submit this to the District Director for approval.
• Coaches have final say on choice of players with approval by the District Director.
• Coaches suggest and organize tryout times and locations which shall be done after Provincial Championships. The District Director may be asked to assist.
• Softball Sask will post tryout times and locations on their web site.

Athletes

• In 2026 participation is open to all players U13 players born in 2013 or 2014.
• Responsible for all travel and lodging costs to and from tryout locations and tournament
• The Roster size shall be a minimum of eleven (11) and a maximum of fourteen (14) players. Selection of athletes is to be done after Provincial Championships are completed. Rosters should be submitted to the Softball Saskatchewan office using the Provincial Roster Form by August 8^th.
• Uniform tops will be purchased by Softball Sask. using the specific District color.
• There will be no District Transfers allowed for the girls.   

Costs

• All athletes must pay a $40 fee to try out for their District team. All tryout costs except diamond rentals are the responsibility of each District team. Once the team is selected an additional $100 fee to Softball Saskatchewan will be required to cover food and accommodation for Saturday ONLY.
• Each District team must have a budget to be drawn up and presented to the District Director for approval.

Draw

• Will be made up by Softball Sask and will follow a Round Robin format which guarantee’s all teams a minimum of four (4) games. We will try and ensure all teams play a minimum of one (1) game in the Playoff Round.  

Softball Saskatchewan

• Will sanction the tournament.
• Will provide recognition for teams that finish in 1^st and 2^nd place and provide uniform tops for all teams (players and coaches).
• Will provide Showcase supervisor(s)
• Will appoint and select umpires.
• Will reimburse expenses for umpire game fee’s, mileage and facility rental (if any).
• Will promote the program on our web site, newsletters and social media platforms.
• Will provide scorebooks, Line-up cards and Rawlings softballs.

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Results

Past Results

2015 to 2021 Results

Previous Hosts