JOINING A LEAGUE

Q - How can I enter myself into a league?
A - The easiest way to enter a league in Softball America is as a free agent. There is no cost to become a free agent. You can enter alone or with a friend. Fill out and submit a Free Agent Form. As managers in the league need players, the Free Agent Wire is the first place they look. If entering with a friend, please make a note accordingly in the comment box at the bottom of the form.

Q - How can I enter my team into a league?
A - There are 2 steps you must take to enter a team into a league. First, you must fill out and submit a Full Team Form. Second, if a spot opens in the league your team is interested in, you will then be required to remit a 4-player league fee deposit to secure the open spot. You can remit league fees via our secure on-line League Fee Form, or mail league fees to:

Cutting Edge Sports, Inc.
PO Box 101
Fountainville, PA 18923

If the league(s) you are interested in do not have an opening, your team will be placed on a list for entry into the next available opening. When an opening becomes available you will be contacted by a league official.

Q - How much does it cost to play?
A - League fees are $70.00 per player, per league, per season. Team and Individual discounts are available for players/teams that play in multiple leagues and/or multiple seasons. League fees must be remitted BEFORE a player can take the field in Week 1 of any season.

Q - What constitutes one season?
A - We play 3 seasons per year – Spring, Summer, and Fall. Each season is made up of 12 weeks consisting of 8 regular season weeks, 2 rainout weeks, and 2 weeks for playoffs. The Sping season usually runs mid/late March to early/mid June. The Summer season usually runs early/mid June to late August/early September. The Fall season usually runs late August/early September to late October/early November.

Q - Are there any hidden costs?
A - There are no hidden costs. After your league fee is satisfied, just show up and play.

Q - What kind of individual discounts are available?
A - Any player that plays in 3 or more leagues and pays in advance of the first of those leagues is entitled to discounted league fees of $60.00 per league. It does not matter which league(s) or which season(s) - the only requirement is that the player pay in advance.

Discount Example 1: If you plan on playing Tuesday in the Spring, Summer, and Fall, your obligation for league fees would be $60 x 3 ($180.00) payable in advance of the Tuesday Spring league. If you change your mind in the Fall and want to shift over to another night, the discount would still apply. You have the flexibility to apply your pre-paid league fees as you wish, whether it be to change leagues or to change seasons.

Discount Example 2: If you plan on playing Wednesday in the Spring and Wednesday and Friday in the Summer, the discount would apply; however, payment ($180.00) must be made at the start of the Spring season for all 3 leagues. Should you decide to take advantage of one of these discount programs and find yourself unable to play in subsequent seasons/leagues, your discount rate would be forfeited and a refund will be made accordingly.

Q - What if I pay league fees and can’t play?
A - League fees are non-transferable and non-refundable after Game 2 of any season. League fees paid in advance (as with the 3 league discount) can be transferred to a different league/season. League fees paid in advance are also refundable; however, any discounts taken will become null and void.

Q - Why does it cost more for less games than in other leagues?
A - At Softball America the focus is on quality, not quantity – and quality is expensive. Being a private enterprise (unlike government, state, county, township, or church leagues) Softball America receives no subsidies. League fee cost is predicated upon, but not limited to, the following amenities. League Management on a 24/7 basis keeps things organized and running smoothly. Statistics are tracked, cumulated, and posted for each and every league member in categories such as Seasonal, Yearly, Playoffs, Career, and Tournament play. Most Valuable Players and Players Of The Year stats are tracked with awards issued to the winners. Championship Archives follow player/team titles from year to year. Extensive website maintained and updated daily. SBA Magazine where a recap of every game, and its heroes, is posted on the website. Private Message Board. 24/7 Game Line to call for weekly schedules and game rainouts. Cell Alert can send a text message right to your phone the moment games are postponed. Groundskeeping - every ball field is manicured before each day's/evening's games. Our exclusive Free Agent Wire gives team managers access to hundreds of ball players looking for a team and the flexibility to add new players as needed. Team liability insurance. Player Action Photos are taken and displayed online throughout the softball year. Team shirts and team plaque for each championship team. League subsidized events such as our year-end awards banquet, ocean fishing charter, golf outing, Hagey bus jaunts, tournaments, off-season bowling, and so much more are a commonplace occurrence. As one manager recently put it, "It’s not just great softball, it’s an event!”.

THE GAMES

Q - What kind of softball format do you play?
A - All games are of slow pitch format. Pitchers are required to pitch the ball within a 6' to 14' range measured from the ground. All batters begin their at-bat with a 1 ball and 1 strike count.

Q - Are there any equipment restrictions?
A - The safety and integrity of the game are of paramount importance to us. As a result, Softball America has one of the most stringent bat restriction policies of any softball league.  The use of any bat other than a straight single material/single wall is strictly prohibited by other than male/female eddies. Obviously, composite bats of any kind are prohibited. Our league bat list is located here... Bat List.

Q - Where are the games played?
A - All games are played in and around Central Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Maps to various ball fields are listed here... Ball Field Maps.

Q - What times are the games played?
A - Weeknight game times are 6:30, 7:00, 7:45, 8:15, 9:00, 9:30, and 10:15 depending on the ball field. Sunday morning games are 9:00, 10:15, 11:30, and 12:45. Sunday afternoon games are 2:30, 3:45, 5:00, and 6:15.

Q - As an ASA sanctioned league that abides by ASA rules, are there any local league rules I need to know about?
A - Once again, to maintain the safety and integrity of the game, numerous local league rules have been instituted which supercede those of the ASA.

Q - Is there a run rule or time limit on games?
A - All games shall terminate after 5 innings if a team is leading by 15 runs or more, 4 innings if by 20 runs or more.  All games with the exception of the 2/3 Finals shall be subject to the 75-minute time rule.

Q - Are games in a certain league played on a certain day?
A - Each league is scheduled to play on a certain day of the week from week to week. If you sign up to play Wednesday Evening Coed, all of your games will be scheduled for Wednesday evening. However, that does not mean all of your games will ultimately be played on a Wednesday evening. Each schedule has a strict set of scheduling guidelines in the event ball fields become unplayable and games need to be rescheduled. This may, or may not, include playing on a Saturday afternoon. For a sample league schedule, click here... Wednesday Evening Coed/Summer.