Topham Park Minor Softball Select Program

• Topham Park's Select program is a member of the Ontario Select Softball Tournament Association (“OSSTA”). 
• Topham Park Select teams play under the team name “Topham Park Panthers”. 
• Select teams play in weekend tournaments organized through the OSSTA across the Province.  
• The program provides players with additional practice time, training and skills development beyond the scope of the House League.  
• The Select program is aimed at fielding competitive teams for entry into tournaments and as such equal playing time and/or playing certain positions are not guaranteed.
• Currently all Select teams are in Girls divisions but if there is interest in Boys Select at any age, parents are encouraged to contact the VP Select.  

Player Eligibility

• Tryouts are open to any player from the House League Divisions.
• Representative (REP) or carded players are not eligible to play in Select tournaments, and as such will not be permitted to play on any Select team.
• 2026 Select Divisions:
  • U11 = Players born in 2015-2017
  • U13 = Players born in 2013 & 2014
  • U15 = Players born in 2011 & 2012
  • U17 = Players born in 2009 & 2010
  • U21 = Players born in 2005-2008 + 1 player can be born in 2004, but is not eligible to pitch

Coaching

• Topham Park Select program relies on volunteers for our Select program. Please submit a Select Coach Application to select@tophampark.com if you are interested in coaching. 

Tryouts

• U13-U17 tryouts were conducted in the Fall of 2025 and those teams are selected.  For any questions regarding our current Select teams, please contact VP Select, George James at: select@tophampark.com

• The U11’s will hold 2026 indoor tryouts at:

• U21 will hold tryouts in May-TBA. 
• BOYS SELECT- if your player is interested in playing Select in a Boys division, please contact the VP Select to garner interest.  

Practices/Training 

• Teams selected in the Fall will begin winter and spring training after the team has been selected. During the House League season, practices will not interfere with House League games and practices. 
• When the House League season is completed, teams will practice at least 1-2 times per week at the discretion of their coaches.  

Games/eligibility

• Players must play in at least two (2) tournaments to qualify for the Provincial Championship held in August. The expectation is that players who make the team will prioritize Select during their summer and the availability to participate in tournaments and practices may be a factor in determining their selection a team.

Costs

• The Select fee will be comprised of the cost of the following items*:

Each coach will submit their budget to the VP Select prior to the start of the season for approval.  Fees normally range from $350.00-$500.00 per player which does not include winter/spring training.**
*If there are any players that require financial assistance, please contact the VP Select directly and all conversations will be held in strict confidence.  
**Fees are subject to change.  Costs for travel are not provided by the team and are the responsibility of each team and/or player.  

Code of Conduct

• Select teams represent the TPMSL and as such all players, parents/guardians and coaches must uphold the reputation of the TPMSL while visiting other Parks.
• Every player, parent/guardian must sign a Select Code of Conduct and be held accountable for their behaviour.
• Any violation of the Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action being taken by the League.  Discipline may include suspension from the Topham Park House League program and/or the Select program. Any inappropriate behaviour shall be reported to the VP Select, who will review the complaint and report it to the League’s Disciplinary Committee, if necessary.  

For further information on the Select program, please contact:

VP Select: George James
select@tophampark.com

For general inquires on TPMSL, please contact:
info@tophampark.com