Learn Softball Toronto

Who
Learn Softball Toronto is a space for non-binary, transgender, and women over the age of 18. It’s intended for players who have never played softball or are looking to play at a beginner pace.

When
The Learn Softball Toronto season is from May to the end of September with approximately 16 sessions held Mondays at MacGregor (346 Lansdowne Ave at College St). The Beginner Program is played from 7pm-8:25pm and its sessions consist of skill-building activities to give players foundational knowledge, followed by a game. The Intermediate Program is game-focused and is played from 8:30-9:45pm. Both programs play Mondays from May to September.

Where
One of the nicest diamonds in the City. MacGregor Playground (346 Lansdowne Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 3Y1), just north of College St and Dundas St W, and a 10-minute walk from Lansdowne Subway Station.

What
The Beginner Program is intended for those who are new to the sport entirely or want to learn at a beginner pace. 

The Intermediate Program is intended for those who have some experience playing, but want to play in a fun-first learning environment. Intermediate players should demonstrate the following skills:

• Must be able to consistently catch and throw a ball from a 40ft distance. 
• Must be willing to participate in a learning environment. 
• Must be able to make contact with the ball when at bat. 
• Has a basic understanding of softball, including the objective and rules of the game. 
• Accepted entry if the player has three years in the Learn Softball Toronto Beginner Program. 

For more information on program requirements, please visit the “Choosing a Program” page.

Required Equipment
A glove – that’s it.
Though we understand sourcing a glove can be challenging. We welcome the use of secondhand gloves, since they tend to come worked in. If you’re unsure about the glove you have, consult our Guide on Sourcing Gloves or connect with us and we’ll help you.

Though we recommend the following optional items:

• Cleats (spikey shoes for better traction).
  • Guide on Sourcing Cleats.
• A batting helmet, if sharing a helmet isn’t for you. We require all in-game batters and base runners to wear a helmet.
  • Guide on Sourcing Batting Helmets.
• Batting gloves.
  • Guide on Sourcing Batting Gloves.
• A fielder’s mask, again if sharing is not for you.
  • Guide on Sourcing Safety Gear, we are BIG FANS of safety at Learn Softball Toronto.

Registration
Registration for the 2026 Beginner and Intermediate programs will open in March 2026.

Learn Softball Toronto also seeks to reduce barriers to accessing softball. If cost, method of payment, or required equipment is a barrier to you playing, please let us know.

Contact Us For More Info
Interested in joining? Contact LearnSoftballTO@gmail.com, message us on Instagram (@learnsoftballto), or fill out the contact form.