OTTAWA, ON – Baseball Canada is excited to announce that registration for the 2027 Women in Coaching Program will officially open on December 3, 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year of an initiative dedicated to supporting, developing, and connecting coaches across the country.
Since its launch, the program has welcomed approximately 300 participants from across Canada, creating a growing network of women who are passionate about coaching and advancing opportunities for women and girls in baseball.
Beginning in January 2027, participants will have access to a variety of coaching education opportunities, peer-to-peer learning, networking, and professional development sessions. New this year, the program will also introduce an in-person component, providing another opportunity for participants to connect, collaborate, and learn from one another.
Over the past three years, the Women in Coaching Program has grown into much more than a coaching education initiative. It has fostered meaningful relationships, encouraged women to pursue new coaching opportunities, and helped build a supportive community that extends well beyond the program itself. One past participant shared how the connections made through the program led to opportunities she never imagined:
“Because of the program, [another participant] and I have become great friends, we have taken that team to the BFA, and are taking another team to the BFA this summer and are currently sitting together at a Blue Jays game after taking our daughters to the Maria Pepe Legacy series. We would never have met if it weren’t for you. And sure as heck would not have travelled across the country together.”
For others, the program has provided the encouragement and confidence needed to take the next step in their coaching journey. “Thank you for giving us a safe space. I am not sure I would have taken on coaching the whole Girls Baseball program for my District (30 girls), had it not been for these clinics.” -2025 Program Participant
The program’s impact has also been recognized nationally, receiving the Coaching Association of Canada’s Impact Award, highlighting Baseball Canada’s commitment to creating more inclusive and accessible opportunities within the coaching landscape.
“As we enter our fourth year, one of the most rewarding parts of this program has been seeing what happens beyond the clinics,” said Megan Cundari, Program Coordinator at Baseball Canada. “We’ve watched participants build friendships, take on new coaching roles, support one another across provinces, and create opportunities for the next generation of girls in baseball. It’s a reminder that when we invest in women coaches, the impact reaches far beyond the individuals participating.”
Registration opens December 3, 2026, and participation is completely free.
Women interested in developing their coaching skills, connecting with fellow coaches, and becoming part of a supportive national community are encouraged to register.
Registration Form found here.
For more information or questions, please contact Megan Cundari.
.png)
