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Coaching Requirements

Thank you for your interest in coaching with RMSL Zone 1 - Coaching Made Easy Guide

  • All coaches and managers must be affiliated prior to being listed on a provincial roster.
  • All coaches, assistant coaches, and managers must have their Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders.
  • Provincial rosters allow for up to a maximum of five (5) coaches/managers.
  • Provincial rosters must have a minimum of one (1) coach who is of the same gender as the category the team is registering in (i.e. female teams must have a minimum of one female coach and male teams must have a minimum of one male coach).

Certification Requirements for Provincial Championships

NOTE: ALL teams registering for Provincials must have a minimum of one (1) coach on the roster who is of the same gender as the category the team is registering in.

For teams registering in the U11 OPEN Boys & U11 A & B Girls Provincial Championship categories:

  • Must have a minimum of one (1) coach on the provincial roster who has taken the CSOP In-person clinic and the online MED and is on the bench at the championships.
  • They do not need their FOCS – Part 1 module.
  • ALL persons listed on a Provincial Roster (Coach/Manager) MUST have their Respect in Sport (RiS) for Activity Leaders.

Provincial, Western & Canadian Requirements 2026

  1. ALL persons listed on a Provincial Roster (Coach/Manager) MUST have their Respect in Sport (RiS) for Activity Leaders.
  2. Provincial Rosters allow for up to a maximum of five (5) coach/managers.
  3. Provincial Rosters must have a minimum of one (1) coach who is of the same gender as the category the team is registering in.
  4. Tier 1 Categories (No Westerns/Canadians): Must have a minimum of one (1) coach who is CSOP TRAINED.
  5. MINOR Western Categories: Must have a minimum of one (1) coach who is Comp. Intro CERTIFIED.
  6. ADULT Canadian Categories: Must have a head coach who is Comp. Intro CERTIFIED.
  7. ALL Canadian Championship Categories: Head Coach must be Comp. Intro CERTIFIED. Assistant Coaches must be Comp. Intro TRAINED.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the Player & Coach Development coordinator.

Coaching Clinics

Stay updated on the Softball Sask website and social media to find out when the coaching courses are for 2026.

Certification Details

Zone 1 will reimburse you for any clinics successfully completed. Email your receipt from the clinic to zone1softballpresident@gmail.com

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