Adult Softball

Orem Recreation Softball leagues are sanctioned by USA Softball.  All equipment must meet USA softball certifications.  Leagues offered include:  Men’s double header league (double headers played one night per week), Men’s single game leagues (a single game played one night per week), and Coed leagues.  Play tentatively scheduled to begin the week of May 11, 2020.  All games will be played at Lakeside Park, 1850 W 400 South, Orem.  If you would like information about softball, please call Sean at (801) 229-7167.

Rules for Players

• Pre-game meeting with umpire: only 1 coach allowed (front of batter’s box and the umpire will be 6 feet away at the back of the box)
• Each player gives name and number to scorekeeper (or coach can read off lineup) through field speaker
• Players provide own water, hand sanitizer, masks (not required), etc.
• Warm up on grass away from main playing area
• No high fives at end of game or during the game
• Spread out – players in the dugout, islands, stands, behind the backstop
• Enter field through gate beyond dugout after previous team has left and exit field immediately after game (through dugour)
• Encourage high-risk players and those with symptoms to stay home
• Discourage sunflower seeds at the park

Rules for Fans

• Discourage fans from coming to games
• Discourage sunflower seeds at the park
• Encouraged to bring own chairs (bleachers are for teams)
• Encourage physical distancing (use signs for reminders) – along the baselines and behind outfield fence
• Wearing masks is recommended
• Provide own water, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, etc.

FALL SOFTBALL

Orem Recreation Softball leagues are sanctioned by USA Softball (formerly ASA).  All equipment must meet USA softball certifications. Leagues to be offered will be:  Men’s double header league (double headers played one night per week), Men’s single game leagues (a single game played one night per week), Women’s, and Coed leagues.  Play will begin Monday, August 10, 2020.  All games will be played at Lakeside Park, 1850 W 400 South, Orem.  If you would like more information, please call Sean at (801) 229-7167.