The Edmonton Warriors are excited to announce their first Pee Wee try out for season 2012 to commence Sunday, January 22, 2012, at 5:30 p.m. at the Kinsmen Fieldhouse.
We have put together some points of interest that you may find helpful regarding our organization that may help influence your decision to join the Warriors if you are selected as a player.
Our coach for this team will be Nancy Schierman, mentored by Grant Cook, former coach of our Senior Ladies Team, information on their experience is noted below.
Grant Cook, Mentor, Edmonton Warriors Pee Wee 2012 Season
PLAYING EXPERIENCE:
- Competed in the Edmonton Men’s Fastball League 1977-1986
COACHING QUALIFICATIONS:
- Fully certified Level 2 Softball
COACHING EXPERIENCE: 1985 to present
- Men’s Fastball
- Softball:
- Community League: Coach Pitch to Squirt
- Club Teams: Peewee to Senior
HIGHLIGHTS:
- 2002 Bantam B Gold
- 2002 Alberta Summer Games Silver
- 2007 Senior B Gold
- 2007 Senior B Western Canadian Championships Silver
- 2008 – 2010 Senior B Silver
AWARDS:
- Edmonton Warriors Athletic Association, Eric Fraser Award, 2003
- Edmonton Warriors Athletic Association, Coach of the Year, 2007
- Softball Alberta, Coach of the Year, 2008
- Edmonton Warriors Athletic Association, Presidents Award, 2011
INSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE:
- Organizer and lead instructor for the North East Zone Clinics supported by the Edmonton Warriors Athletic Association
- Lead instructor for numerous Softball Alberta “Best Ever Camps” over the past 5 years.
Nancy Schierman, Coach, Edmonton Warriors Pee Wee 2012 Season
PLAYING EXPERIENCE:
- 1977 – 1989 – Competitive fastball
- 1990 – current – Slo-pitch 1990
COACHING QUALIFICATIONS:
- Fully certified Level 2 Softball
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
- 1977-1998 – Bantam and Midget Boys Basketball
- 2001 – 2011 – Slo-pitch – Ladies
- 2007-2010 – Community League Fastball: Mite to Squirt
- 2011 – Club Fastball Team: Peewee
HIGHLIGHTS:
- 2008, 2009. 2011 – Gold, City Championship
Warrior Highlights
- Our organization is the largest multi sport club in Edmonton, and has been operating for 38 years, which gives us access to experienced resources.
- The 2012 teams will consist of teams in each category from Mites – Senior.
- We train in high quality training facilities.
- High player/coaching retention rate.
- Coaches required to be a minimum of NCCP level 2
- We offer solid infrastructure for success: such as development, financial, fundraising, education, etc.
- We have an outstanding reputation and a proven track record. We have finished in the top 4 provincially for many years in multiple levels, and at the top of minor ball – Midget Level – our Midget teams have won Midget A provincials for 5 consecutive years. We compete respectfully at post provincial championships (Westerns and Canadians) and are respected by our competitors and officials while promoting sportsmanship, friendship and competitive experience.
- Several of our players have been selected to play in key events such as: Alberta Summer Games, various All Star Teams, Western Summer Games and Canadian Summer Games.
- Many of our Midget girls are currently attending colleges/universities on ball scholarships.
- All teams operate finances/budgets independently. There will be player fees as well as fundraising events to support budget.
Thank you for your interest in the Warriors Athletic Association. We wish you luck during the try out process, please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Marian Caron, Summer Sports Director,
Edmonton Warriors Athletic Association, www.edm-warriors.com
cell: 780 940 8781 email: mcaron@mbase.com