Another Ontario softball season is coming to a close, which makes this a good time to look back at 2026 — and ahead to 2027.
Whether you're a player, parent, coach, umpire, volunteer, tournament organizer, or association member, what stood out to you this season?
This isn't limited to wins, losses, or championships. We're interested in the bigger picture of softball too.
Looking back at 2026:
Looking ahead to 2027:
Different people will have very different experiences from the same season, and that's part of what this forum is for.
You don't have to agree with someone else's assessment.
Positive experiences are welcome. Criticism is welcome. Different perspectives are welcome.
Just keep the discussion respectful, focus criticism on the issue rather than attacking individuals, and distinguish personal opinion from serious factual allegations about identifiable people or organizations.
So, how would you sum up the 2026 softball season — and what would you like to see in 2027?
Whether you're a player, parent, coach, umpire, volunteer, tournament organizer, or association member, what stood out to you this season?
This isn't limited to wins, losses, or championships. We're interested in the bigger picture of softball too.
Looking back at 2026:
- What was the highlight of your season?
- What did your team or organization do particularly well?
- What tournament or event stood out?
- What surprised you this year?
- Did you see any teams, programs, or communities making noticeable progress?
- What challenges did you encounter?
- What would you like to see done differently in Ontario softball?
- Were there any rules, policies, formats, or decisions that generated discussion?
Looking ahead to 2027:
- What are you most excited about?
- What does your team or player hope to accomplish?
- Are you moving into a new age division or level?
- Are there tournaments or events you're hoping to attend?
- What changes would improve the game?
- What issues should the softball community be talking about this offseason?
Different people will have very different experiences from the same season, and that's part of what this forum is for.
You don't have to agree with someone else's assessment.
Positive experiences are welcome. Criticism is welcome. Different perspectives are welcome.
Just keep the discussion respectful, focus criticism on the issue rather than attacking individuals, and distinguish personal opinion from serious factual allegations about identifiable people or organizations.
So, how would you sum up the 2026 softball season — and what would you like to see in 2027?