Softball - Ottawa South *LIVE*

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 Sprummer season, please remember to practice safe physical distancing and a positive attitude!

All players are required to read, understand and adhere to the following:

1 - Sprummer League Modifications

2 - Player Guidelines

3 - League Representative Guidelines

4 - Self Screening Tool (done before each game). 

As well as:

• Sport Specific COVID-19 Protocols and modifications to the game, class or activity.

• Facility specific COVID-19 Protocols (you can find these protocols in the facility link in your schedule once live). 

Start / End Dates

Tuesday: Starts Tuesday, July 28 and ends Tuesday, September 15.

Thursday: Starts Thursday, July 30 and ends Thursday, September 17.

# of Weeks

8 weeks (8 weeks of regular season games, no playoffs).

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 times and locations across the league.

Bye Dates

There are no bye dates.

Team registration: $645.00 + 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: $85.00 + HST. 

You will be placed on a roster of individuals by end of day Friday, July 24. For ease of communication with our office, teams must select a captain and co-captain on our website to represent your individuals team (click here to learn more about individual teams).

Individual team rosters will be posted online by midnight Friday, July 24.

Schedules will be posted online by end of day Saturday, July 25.

# 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).

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

2) Game day wellness checks “COVID-19 Self Screening” must be completed by all players prior to participation.

3) Players must maintain physical distancing of 2-meters before, during and after all activities.  This includes arriving on-site, playing the sport, resting/sitting on the sidelines, and departing the game.

4) No Spectators are allowed under any circumstance (this includes kids and pets).

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 “Co-Captain” label in your online roster.

Teams must email the SSC office to confirm the TSA prior to your first game.  Failure to comply will suspend a team from game play.

• TSA Role: 
  • Watch a pre-season Safe Return to Play training video.
  • Keep a record of attendance at each game.  This record may be called upon for contact tracing. 
  • Ensure individual wellness checks “COVID-19 Self Screening” are completed by each player prior to each game.
  • Ask players to leave the game if they arrive showing symptoms of cold or flu.
  • Ensure physical distancing measures are enforced by your team.  Physical distancing of two meters is mandatory when players are arriving on-site, playing the sport, resting/sitting on the sidelines, and departing the game.
  • Sport-specific rules may adjust physical distancing measures taken on the playing surface.
  • Players must always stay within their designated bench or standing area while not on the playing surface.
  • Ensure your team follows posted ENTER / EXIT signage at facilities (controlled traffic flow).
  • Remind all players to arrive on time and leave immediately after the game is over.
  • Ensure your team is following the equipment sanitization requirements for your sport.
  • Ensure all players have read and understand mandatory Club COVID-19 Protocols.

Equipment
Requirements

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

• Set of 4 bases
• 4 Batting helmets
• 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.

Batters and Base Runners are required to wear a helmet (mandatory). Helmets are the responsibility of each team to provide. All teams must have a minimum of 4 helmets (one for the batter and 3 for potential base runners).

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 - Returning to league sports this Sprummer will be a unique experience. As part of our "Safe Return to Play" format, we are focusing on the safety of our staff and players and leaning into the FUN and SOCIAL aspects of our leagues!

League Guidelines – For further details, click here.

• Sprummer Leagues will be played “for fun” with no playoffs. Scores and standings will still appear on our website. 
• The “Spirit Score” system for Teams is still in place to share recognition or concerns with us.
• No prizing or trophies will be awarded. 
• Leagues will be played in smaller Tiers to ensure limited contact with opponents throughout the season.  Tiers will be determined based on skill rankings (at registration) and past league results.
• Each Tier will be confined to a limited number of facilities.  You will play at consistent location(s) throughout the season. Please note, we are unable to accommodate or make facility changes based on individual requests this season. 
• All leagues will have an even number of teams to avoid double-header play. 
• Game times will be staggered by a minimum of 10 minutes across all sports leagues to ensure safe traffic flow.
• Players are asked to compete with a “Play On” mentality.  No arguing or disputing calls made during the game.