Calgary Hosts National Softball Showcase | Calgary News

Calgary is set to roar to life as the epicenter of young softball talent, hosting the U-17 Women’s Canadian Fastpitch Championship with over 2,000 top athletes hitting the diamonds at Shouldice Athletic Park — injecting more than $2.3 million into the local economy. Alberta’s government is backing the event with over $34,000 through its Major Sport Events grant, supporting the All-Star Girls Fastpitch Association and reinforcing Alberta’s reputation as a premier sports destination. Minister Andrew Boitchenko praised the event’s role in nurturing young athletes and boosting communities. This marks the fourth time Alberta has hosted the championship in 25 years, with more events — including U-19 in August and U-15 in 2027 — already on the calendar. Get ready for high-energy competition and a major local buzz as Alberta continues to lead the charge in fastpitch softball. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/08ea797e407fd85f