SBR Softball

10/31/2026

🎃👻 Happy Halloween, SBR Rockies! 💜💛🖤

Wishing our entire SBR softball community a spooktacular Halloween filled with fun, treats, and lots of smiles!

Have a fang-tastic night, stay safe out there, and enjoy the fun! 🍬🕸️

From our SBR family to yours, Happy Halloween! 🥎🎃

10/27/2026

Calling all Rockies artists and designers! 🫟👩‍🎨

SBR Rockies is celebrating 25 years as an organization, and we want you to help us celebrate! We’re inviting our Rockies players to put their creativity to the test by designing a Limited Edition 25th Anniversary apparel design that showcases our Rockies pride.

Design Criteria:
👉 Must include the SBR Rockies logo.
👉 Must adhere to our Rockies brand colours
👉 Must include our 25th Anniversary.

How to Enter:
There is no limit to the number of designs you can submit!
Upload your designs using the link in our bio.

Contest Deadline: Contest closes midnight November 5, 2026

Once submissions close, the Rockies Board will select the top designs to put forward for a vote by our Rockies community. You’ll help us choose the winning design!

The Prize: The winning designer will receive some Rockies swag, plus a hoodie featuring their very own design!

We can’t wait to see the creativity and Rockies pride our players bring to this contest. Let’s make our 25th anniversary one to remember!

Go Rockies! 💜💛🖤

10/20/2026

💜🥎A night to celebrate our Rockies family!

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Annual Rockies Appreciation Night. It was a wonderful evening celebrating our coaches and volunteers in the incredible community that makes SBR Rockies so special.

🏆Congratulations to all of our award winners. Please scroll through the carrousel to see this year‘s awards and winners.

A special thank you to coach and board member, Amanda Fisher, for hosting such a fantastic event. We’re also grateful to Fresh Brand Gear for sponsoring some of the prizes.

Finally a huge thank you to all of the coaches and volunteers for the time, dedication, and heart you put into our program. You helped to make the 2025 season one to remember!

Here’s to our amazing Rockies family and the memories we’ve made together. 💜💛🖤

10/20/2026

SBR Annual General Meeting - Tuesday October 20 7:00pm via TEAMS.

The AGM is an important opportunity to hear updates on the association, learn more about what’s ahead, and get involved in the future of SBR. 💜

10/14/2026

Hey Rockies Fam! We have a fellow Rockies member who is need of your support if you’re able to help. 🙏💜💛🖤

Help Support Mel, Dan & Their Family ❤️ On June 23,… Brandi Warren needs your support for Donate to help Mel Schoenthaler, Dan Kwiatkowski and family!

10/11/2026

🍂🥎 **Happy Thanksgiving, Rockies family!** 🧡

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the incredible players, dedicated coaches, supportive families, volunteers, and fans who make the SBR Rockies community so special.

Thank you for the passion, teamwork, and Rockies pride you bring to the diamond all season long. We hope your long weekend is filled with family, friends, good food, and plenty of things to be thankful for! 🦃🍁

From our Rockies family to yours, **Happy Thanksgiving!** 💜💛🖤

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10/02/2026

Coach Announcement: U17 Gold

The SBR Rockies are proud to announce Jonathan Mills as the U17 Gold Head Coach for the 2027 season.

Over the past four seasons, Jonathan has been a valued member of the Rockies coaching community, working alongside some outstanding coaches and athletes. Through those experiences, he has developed a coaching philosophy rooted in growth, accountability, resilience, and the power of team-first culture.

Jonathan believes that sport is one of life’s greatest teachers. While developing softball skills remains important, his focus extends beyond the diamond. He is passionate about helping athletes build confidence, learn how to overcome adversity, support their teammates, and develop the leadership skills that will serve them long after their playing days are over.

Known for his thoughtful approach and commitment to athlete development, Jonathan emphasizes the importance of discipline, hard work, perseverance, and putting the needs of the team ahead of individual success. His goal is to create an environment where athletes are challenged to grow, encouraged to lead, and supported in becoming the best versions of themselves.

This announcement has been a long-awaited one, and we couldn’t be more excited to have Coach Jonathan leading the U17 Gold program into the 2027 season. His dedication to player development, strong values, and commitment to the Rockies make him an outstanding fit for this talented group of athletes. 💜💛🖤

09/29/2026

Coach Announcement: U15 Gold

The SBR Rockies are pleased to announce that Sandra Koberstein and Jimmy Broomfield will lead the U15 Gold team as Co-Head Coaches for the 2027 season.

Sandra and Jimmy bring a complementary blend of playing, coaching, and leadership experience to the Rockies program. Sandra has coached at both the U13 and U15 levels and is passionate about building a positive team culture where athletes feel valued, supported, and motivated to grow. Jimmy has spent the past six seasons coaching within the Rockies organization from U11 through U15, while also coaching female athletes in competitive hockey.

Together, they share a player-first philosophy centered on skill development, confidence, accountability, and teamwork. Their goal is to create an environment where athletes are encouraged to challenge themselves, support one another, and enjoy the journey of competing and growing through the game.

Sandra’s emphasis on positivity and team culture, combined with Jimmy’s focus on communication, structure, and individual development, will provide a strong foundation for the U15 Gold program and its athletes.

We are thrilled to have Coaches Sandra and Jimmy leading the U15 Gold team and helping athletes develop both on and off the diamond throughout the 2027 season. 💜💛🖤

09/29/2026

Coach Announcement: U13 Gold

The SBR Rockies are proud to announce Michelle Hover as the U13 Gold Head Coach for the 2027 season.

Michelle brings a unique blend of competitive playing experience, coaching success, and an unwavering commitment to athlete development. Michelle has spent the past several years helping young athletes grow within the Rockies program while continually investing in her own development through coach training, education, and mentorship opportunities.

At the heart of Michelle’s coaching philosophy is the belief that great teams are built through strong culture, positive relationships, and a commitment to continuous improvement. She places a strong emphasis on skill development, softball IQ, communication, and mental resilience, while creating an environment where athletes learn the value of being great teammates both on and off the field.

Michelle’s recent coaching accomplishments speak for themselves. In 2024, she was recognized as Coach of the Year after leading her U9 team to a remarkable season finish. In 2025, she was part of the U11A coaching staff that captured a city championship and provincial silver medal. In 2026, as Head Coach of U11A, her team earned gold medals in every tournament entered, including city playoffs and provincials, while maintaining a strong focus on long-term player development.

Known for her preparation, communication, and dedication to her athletes, Michelle is passionate about helping players build confidence, develop life skills, and discover what they are capable of achieving through the game of softball.

Congratulations, Coach Michelle! 💜💛🖤

09/25/2026

Dear Rockies Families,

The SBR Rockies Board is excited to announce our annual Rockies Appreciation Event

Thursday, October 15, 2026

This special evening is an opportunity to celebrate the incredible volunteers who help make the Rockies community such a positive and successful experience for our players and families. Throughout the season, our coaches, team managers, and volunteers dedicate countless hours to supporting player development, creating memorable experiences, and helping our club thrive. At the Appreciation Event, we will recognize individuals whose contributions have made a meaningful impact on their teams and the club.

This year, awards will include recognition for:

📍Assistant Coaches who have gone above and beyond in supporting their players and teams.

📍Team Managers whose organization and dedication provided the foundation for team success.

📍Head Coaches who delivered exceptional experiences through leadership, passion, and commitment.

📍Volunteers whose energy and dedication enriched the Rockies experience.

We invite all Rockies families to nominate a deserving coach, team manager, or volunteer who made a positive difference during the 2026 season.

Please take a few minutes to complete one or both nomination forms that can be found at the link in our bio.
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