Slow pitch softball has been designed as a safe and social sport. Balls are pitched underarm and arch between 6 and 12 feet in the air and is usually pretty easy to hit. This means that there is a lot of work for the players in outfield and a promise of a game full of action.
We follow a modified set of rules as provided by the International Softball Federation (ISF). We have modified them over the past years so that rules are easier to understand and play.
housekeeping rules
- All games MUST start at 6.30pm – NO exceptions.
- There will be a MAXIMUM of 5 of each gender on the field only.
- There will be no MINIMUM number of players on a team for the match to begin at 6.30pm.
- Batting line-up MUST be alternative genders at ALL times – no exceptions. If in the case of 3 gender only and they are all on bases, there will be an automatic out when that gender is required to bat.
- Team players arriving late can automatically be added to the batting line-up and time out will be called by umpires to allow them to field.
- If players need to leave early, they will be crossed off the batting line-up without penalty.
- All teams may be asked to provide players for other teams that are short on the day.
- No PAY no PLAY – everybody has to be registered and paid before the 19 October 2010.
- $10 casual rule applies for casuals – must be paid to the umpires before game begins.
- The season finishes at Mardi Gras doorstep.
- There are no games scheduled over Xmas and New Year.
