Thank you for your support!
The Gryphon Softball Team hit the road Friday to make their first appearance at the OUS Playoffs since 2018. Although they suffered two losses to bring an abrupt end to their drive, the season can only be viewed as an overwhelming success.
Lead by players like the OUS Allstars, Laura Winters (4th Year) and Brooke Highly (2nd Year), this gritty team worked its way to an overall 16 wins and 8 losses on the year. (14-6 in the regular season) This eclipses the the total number of wins in the past 3 seasons combined. On the way they developed a niche fan base that are known for their "drive by cheers" even during practice.
Gryphon Softball has also partnered in a mentoring program with the Guelph Gators Minor Softball Association where the team assists their younger counterparts by attending winter training sessions. The Gators were also invited to warm up with the team, on field, at home games and then watch their mentors play. This gives these aspiring Gryphons exposure to a high level of softball, as well as gaining much needed exposure not only the OUS, but the University of Guelph and our growing softball program.
The team quickly developed a reputation this year and was noted by many rival teams as the most improved in the OUS. Coach Phil Panchaud was awarded the OUS Head Coach of the Year, which he attributes to a great group of players and a wonderful support staff. "When you are surrounded not only by talented players, but wonderful people, you can't help but be successful. This team never gives up, understands their roles, and just flat out knows how to win and have fun."
As the team moves into the off season, they look to take the on field success and lessons learned from this year through the winter training and into next year.
Watch out! There is more to come in 2025!
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$450 per season - ***subject to change
***Team fees vary based on the number of girls on the team and the season's schedule. All clubs memberships require a pre-requisite base athletics membership. Currently enrolled, on-campus students already have this prerequisite membership during the Fall and Winter semesters. For all other community participants and students attending classes in the summer months, a monthly base membership is required for purchase before enrolling into a club
Practice times for the 2025 season have not yet been set but are typically Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 6-8pm on the Main Diamond
Gryphon's Softball is a self funded club. We would not be able to operate without the generous support of our sponsors and fans. Please contact us to explore opportunities for corporate sponsorship. Individuals can also support us through the link below.
If you have any questions, please contact our Team President, Sarah Scott, at softball@uoguelph.ca
You can also contact our coaches directly via cell phone.
Our coaching staff has changed for 2024.
Head Coach: Phil Panchaud (519)500-3041
Assistant Coach: Steve Blenkhorn (519)572-8411
Assistant Coach: Julie Straus (519)502-2866
Assistant Coach: Carlie Pagens
Assistant Coach: Ainsley Rooney
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