2026 Season

At the OUS AGM March 1st, it was agreed in principal that the 2026 season will include an opening weekend showcase in which the East and West Divisions will play cross-over games. On opening weekend each team will play a total of four games. The location for the showcase weekend has not yet been determined.

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OUS On Socials…

Make sure to follow us year round for the latest news and updates from all our 12 member clubs. You can find us on both Facebook and Instagram. We love to see what our teams are doing during the season, but also in the off-season. We try and share as much content as we can, hope to have you follow not only us, but all our club teams as well. Member clubs should always remember to tag the main OUS Instagram account so we can share your content.

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During the season our member clubs nominate student athletes to be recognized by the league as winners of the OUS Player of the Week Award. We would love to bring on a community sponsor to help with the ongoing recognition. If your business would be interested please reach out to our league executive team.

New OUS Executive

Steph Bouchey (Ottawa) is the new President of the OUS following the league’s AGM in March. Joining Steph on the executive team are Chris Meyer (Waterloo), Tom Cox (Laurier), and Elissa Sivel (Ottawa). Our league would like to thank Kyle Smith and Raegan Turner who have left the OUS board this winter.

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Hawks 2025 Champs

Wilfrid Laurier captured the 2025 OUS championship with an 8-2 victory over the Western Mustangs. Laurier battled into the final game, with a solid performance vs Toronto earlier in the day. The championship game was full of great plays from both sides. Congratulations to Laurier, Western and all the OUS teams on a fantastic 2025 season. The OUS level of play continues to rise every fall. Don’t miss your chance to catch a game next fall.

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The 2026 OUS Championship Weekend is to be hosted by the York Lions. York’s team is tasked with determining by the end of March if they do wish to host in the fall of 2026. If they elect to pass on hosting, then the league will look to another OUS team to offer to host the post-season tournament following the end of regular season play.

2026 Students

Our member clubs are learning about new applicants, and those that have accepted academic offers to attend school fall 2026. Please watch our social media (Instagram) for posts and shares regarding new student athletes poised to join the OUS for play in fall 2026. Congratulations on your academic acceptance!

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OUS Community

We are very proud of the community work that our members clubs do all year round. From offering camps, clinics, and training sessions, to meet & greets with younger softball athletes our teams do so much softball related stuff. Our clubs also do so much for for their local communities donating their time to charities, raising awareness for causes locally and across the province. We are so happy to share these stories with you all.

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Our league (2025) is comprised of 12 teams split into East and West Divisions. Our teams participate in a 20 game regular season followed by a championship weekend. Our school teams all must fundraise to help off-set the costs of league play. Teams often receive limited support financially from their schools, so the cost of league play falls to the athletes themselves.

2025 OUS Season Recap

A Thrilling Year Highlighted by Laurier’s Championship Triumph

The 2025 Ontario University Softball season delivered everything fans have come to expect top level competition, rising talent, and unforgettable moments across diamonds throughout the province. From opening pitch to the championship celebrations, the league showcased the very best of University Softball in Ontario.

This season saw tightly contested battles in both East and West divisions, with teams pushing the level of play and demonstrating impressive depth on the field. Veteran leadership blended seamlessly with emerging star power, making every series meaningful and keeping playoff races alive right until the final weekend. We saw a real balance in skill level across both divisions, with any team being capable of a win versus anyone at anytime.

When the top eight teams took the field at the 2025 Ontario University Softball Championship Tournament hosted in Innerkip by the Waterloo Warriors, the energy reached a new level. The road to the title was intense, but it was the Laurier Golden Hawks who rose above the rest — capturing the championship crown 8-2 in the final matchup against the Western Mustangs. The University of Toronto Varsity Blues rounded out the podium with a strong performance to secure the bronze medal.

Standout performances defined the championship weekend, including the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, Emily Cox, whose poise and power were instrumental in Laurier’s title run. She threw two no-hitters on championship weekend, and the Hawks went undefeated in the games she started on the rubber.

Across the broader season, excellence was celebrated through league awards:

🏅 Pitcher of the Year (Co-Winners)
• Maddie Hickingbottom
• Jayde Meluhish McGahan

🏅 Batter of the Year (Co-Winners)
• Kalli McIntosh-Houlder
• Kennedy Jaffray

These athletes — and so many others — raised the bar and inspired teammates and fans alike with their relentless competitiveness. We saw many of our teams engage with the community with clinics, watch parties, and more! Our teams raised money and awareness for charities, and provided opportunities for 150 student athletes to play a sport they all love! Community engagement grew in every region, alumni support surged, and the fan experience — both online and at the ballpark — reached new heights.

As we celebrate an incredible season, the OUS extends congratulations and appreciation to every athlete, coach, official, volunteer, and supporter who made 2025 extraordinary. The future has never looked brighter — and excitement is already building for the first pitch of the 2026 season.

Thank you for being part of our league. See you at the diamond next year!