Easter Seals Ontario

Helping Kids with Physical Disabilities Succeed

Empower Swing

A one-day community softball tournament

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 9 a.m.
Barrie Community Sports Complex

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Empower Swing is a one-day community softball tournament that brings people together for fun and friendly competition — all in support of Easter Seals Camp.

Build a team, take the field, and enjoy a high-energy day filled with great plays, big laughs, and even bigger impact. Teams are co-ed, open to all skill levels, and perfect for corporate groups, friend circles, and community teams alike. Teams consist of a minimum of 10 players.

Every team helps send kids with disabilities to Easter Seals’ accessible camps – where confidence grows, friendships form, and kids discover what they’re capable of. Empower Swing turns a day at the ballpark into experiences that last far beyond the final inning.

A baseball field.

Registration

Register a team. Rally your players. Send kids to camp.

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Register and fundraise $100 per player/ $1,000 per team.

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Donate to a player or team and help them reach their goal.

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Fundraising

Team registration is free, with a minimum fundraising requirement of $100 per player/$1,000 per team to participate. One person can create a team, players can join individually, and everyone receives a personal fundraising page to support the cause. Fundraising incentives are available for teams and players who go above and beyond. Team jerseys and lunch included.

Players must meet the minimum fundraising goal in order to be eligible to participate on the field.

Whether you’re swinging for the fences, cheering from the sidelines, or supporting through sponsorship or donation, Empower Swing is your chance to play with purpose and help open the door to camp.

Tournament Information

Game Day Schedule

9 a.m.Check-in opens at the main tent
9:30 a.m.Opening Ceremony kicks off the day
9:45 a.m.First pitch
11:30 a.m.Lunch service begins
2 p.m.Closing ceremonies

Introduction

The Empower Swing Community Softball Classic is a recreational, co-ed, charity softball tournament. The purpose of this event is community engagement and fundraising in support of Easter Seals Ontario. While games will be scored and officiated, the true winner of the tournament is the team that raises the most funds.

Team Composition

  • All teams are co-ed.
  • A minimum of 10 players is required to start a game.
  • A maximum of 8 defensive players may be on the field at one time.
  • Teams may roster up to 18 players.
  • If a player is injured during a game, teams may continue with 9 players without penalty.

Game Format

  • Each team is guaranteed three (3) round robin games.
  • Games will be forty-five (45) minutes in length.
  • No new inning may begin after forty (40) minutes.
  • The umpire’s time is final.
  • If time expires during an inning, that inning will be completed unless the home team is ahead.
  • There is no minimum number of innings required for a game to be considered official.

Scoring Limits

  • A maximum of five (5) runs per inning is permitted.
  • The final inning (6th inning or last inning declared by the umpire) will have unlimited runs.
  • Mercy Rule: A 10-run lead after four (4) completed innings will result in the game being called.

Batting Order

  • A continuous batting order is required.
  • All rostered players must bat, regardless of whether they are playing defensively in that inning.
  • Late arrivals will be added to the bottom of the batting order.

Pitching

  • Underhand slow pitch only.
  • Pitch arc must be legal as determined by the umpire.
  • Four (4) balls equals a walk.
  • Intentional walks without pitching are not permitted.

Equipment

  • Metal cleats are not permitted.
  • Official event softballs will be provided and must be used.
  • Bats must be standard softball bats in safe playing condition.
  • The umpire has final authority on bat legality.

Safety and Conduct

  • No sliding into home plate.
  • No head-first slides.
  • No aggressive contact.
  • No arguing with umpires.
  • Unsportsmanlike conduct, dangerous play, or intoxication may result in removal from the game or tournament at the discretion of the organizers.
  • The umpire’s decision is final.

Standings

  • This is a round robin event with no championship playoff.
  • Game results will be recorded for scheduling purposes only.
  • The official tournament winner is the team that raises the most funds in support of Easter Seals Ontario.
  • In the event of a tie in fundraising totals, total donations received by the fundraising deadline will determine the winner.

Spirit of the Event

  • Play hard.
  • Play fair.
  • Cheer loud.
  • Remember why we’re here.

Contact Us

Please reach out to Jennifer Raftis for more information at jraftis@easterseals.org.