Softball - Ottawa West

We are committed to providing the highest levels of safety for our community.  


To ensure player and staff safety, we have implemented mandatory 'Safe Return to Play Protocol & Guidelines' for all Club Activities.  In order to play with the Ottawa Sport & Social Club and stay in good standing, the following guidelines MUST be followed.  A zero-tolerance policy is in place for those who challenge these decisions.   


To ensure a successful season, please remember to practice safe physical distancing and a positive attitude!


All players are required to read, understand, and adhere to all COVID-19 Guidelines.

Start / End Dates

Monday:  Starts Monday, May 10 and ends on Monday, August 23.

Tuesday:  Starts Tuesday, May 11 and ends on Tuesday, August 24.

Wednesday:  Starts Wednesday, May 12 and ends on Wednesday, August 25.

Thursday: Starts Thursday, May 13 and ends on Thursday, September 2.

League start and end dates are subject to change. OSSC endeavors to provide registered players and individuals with as much notice as possible should changes occur.  

# of Weeks

16 weeks.

For sports where the COVID-19 sport cohort rules limit just 4 teams per league, we will be posting the 16-weeks of games as two x 8-week schedules.  This will allow leagues to be re-aligned for skill (where possible) after the first half of the season.

Estimated Game Times

Rotating start times between 6:30pm, 8pm and 9:30pm.

Game length is 90 minutes. 

Note: Every effort is made to equalize the start time and game locations across the league.

Sunset Time:  During late August & September, outdoor sports may have game times adjusted based on the earlier sunset.  This means, games during these months could start as early as 5:45pm. 

Bye Dates

Thursday, July 1 (Canada Day).

In the event games are rescheduled, weekend and off-night games may be played. Every effort is made to provide significant notice. View our foul weather and game cancellation policy here.

Team registration: $1260.00 + HST. 

After checkout, send your teammates roster invites through the website (under "My Team" player list) so they can accept the waiver and access the schedule and standings once it is posted.   

Individual registration: $160.00 + HST. 

You will be placed on a roster of individuals two days before your first game. For ease of communication with our office, teams must select a captain, co-captain and Team Safety Ambassador (TSA) on our website to represent your team (click here to learn more about individual teams).

Schedules and Individual Team Rosters will be posted online two days before your league is set to start.

# of People on diamond

9 players (minimum 3 males and 3 females).

Mandatory Roster Requirements

COVID-19 LEAGUE MODIFICATIONS - Each sport has specific mandatory roster requirements. 

Softball: 

• 12 players maximum on roster per team.
• 4 teams maximum per league (tier).
• 48 participants maximum per league (tier).

All players on your team are required to sign the waiver and must show on your team's roster online. 

No substitutes allowed outside your roster (unless from the same league and tier).

For more information regarding Roster Sizes & Specific Team Numbers, click here.

COVID-19 LEAGUE MODIFICATIONS - All teams must assign a Team Safety Ambassador (TSA) for the season. 

The TSA must be a registered player and identified using the “TSA” label in your online roster.

Click here to read more about the role of the Team Safety Ambassador and their important responsibilities. 

Equipment
Requirements

COVID-19 LEAGUE MODIFICATIONS - Teams are responsible for bringing to each game:

• Set of 4 bases
• 3 Softballs
• 2 Pylons
• 1 Catchers mask
• 1 Scorebook

A catcher’s mask (to be used by ONLY 1 PERSON for the duration of the season), softballs, pylons and base sets are available to rent from OSSC for a $75 refundable deposit. This can be done at the time of your league registration and in your shopping cart.

Teams are required to wash/sanitize equipment before and after the game.  Do not share your equipment with other teams.

NEW League Modifications

COVID-19 LEAGUE MODIFICATIONS - As part of our "Safe Return to Play" format, we are focusing on safety and taking precautions to ensure you and your team feel comfortable playing with us.

Please take time to read our COVID-19 League Modifications – These have been updated for Sprummer 2021.