Play Barnegat slowpitch Softball 2023
Barnegat Men's Softball Mondays
Barnegat Coed Wednesdays
Barnegat Women's Sundays
Play Barnegat slowpitch Softball 2023
Barnegat Men's Softball Mondays
Barnegat Coed Wednesdays
Barnegat Women's Sundays
Fall teams can be added to a waiting list 7/25
Barnegat Softball Men's Monday Nights
Barnegat, men's 35 and older. Our League plays Monday nights at 38 Old Lower Shore Road, Barnegat, we have 3 game times on Monday nights 6:30pm and 8:00pm also 9:30pm. Teams welcome. Single players welcome. Each team plays one 9 inning game weekly.
Barnegat Softball Wednesday coed
Barnegat, coed 18 and older Our League plays Wednesday nights at 38 Old Lower Shore Road, Barnegat, we have 2 game times on Wednesday nights 6:30pm and 8:00pm. Teams welcome. Single players welcome. Each team plays one 9 inning game weekly.
Barnegat Softball Sunday Women's
Barnegat, all women 18 and over Sundays. Our League plays Sunday at 38 Old Lower Shore Road, Barnegat, we have game times on Sundays 2:30PM
4pm 5:30pm and 7:15:pm. Teams welcome. Single players welcome. Each team plays one 9 inning game weekly.
Spring ,Summer and Fall Ball
Barnegat Softball is Consisted of Youth and Adult Softball. Barnegat Girls Softball League youth programs @ www.bgsl1.com.
Barnegat Adult Programs are No pay at the plate.
We know that there are a number of places that you could go to play with your team. We value that you choose to play with Barnegat and hope that you value that we support the values of good sportsmanship and camaraderie that make our teams great fun men's, women, girls and coed softball. Barnegat has a playoff the last week of each season. All the proceeds of the adult leagues go to fund our Barnegat Girls Softball Programs. BGSL has a no Refund Policy. Each team is insured Sadler sports insurance. Each game will have an umpire.
Monday Night Sign Ups
Softball signups open online for men's softball
Spring season $55 player 4/10/23 to 6/12/23
Summer season $55 player 7/10/22 to 9/18/23
Fall Season $27.50 player Oct. 2,2023. 5 Week
Monday Night Games
NO CASH AT THE PLATE
NO REFUNDS
fully insured with medical coverage.
6:30pm / 8:00pm Games@ Lowe Shore Fields
Wednesday Night Coed Softball
Softball signups open online for coed Wednesday night softball
Spring season $55 player 4/12/23 to 6/14/23
Summer season $55 player 7/12/22 to 9/20/23
Fall Season $27.50 player Oct. 2,2023. 5 Week
Wednesday Night Games
NO CASH AT THE PLATE
NO REFUNDS
fully insured with medical coverage.
6:30pm / 8:00pm Games@ Lowe Shore Field
Sunday Women Softball
Softball signups open online for women's Sunday softball
Spring season $55 player 4/16/23 to 6/18/23
Summer season $55 player 7/9/23 to 9/10/23
Fall Season $27.50 player Oct. 1,2023. 5 Week
Sunday Games
NO CASH AT THE PLATE
NO REFUNDS
fully insured with medical coverage.
Play at your own risk waver
Softball Waver. Must be read in its entirely before registering. Play at your own risk to injury.
1. I understand that there are certain risks and hazards involved in participating in softball that may result in injury or death to me or other players, including, but not limited to those hazards associated with weather conditions, playing conditions, equipment and other participants.
2. I understand that sliding into base is dangerous to me and other players and may result in injury or death.
3. I understand that the very nature of the game of softball is hazardous and risky, including, but not limited to, the acts of pitching, throwing, fielding and catching of the ball, the swinging of the bat, running, jumping, stretching, sliding, diving, and collisions with other players and with stationary objects, all of which can cause serious injury or death to me and other players.
Further, I, the undersigned player, agree that in consideration for the right to play as a member of the team designated below and in consideration for permission to play on the fields arranged for by the team or league:
4. I voluntarily elect to accept and assume all risks of injury incurred or suffered by me (a) while practicing or playing as a member of the team so designated, (b) while serving in a non-playing capacity as a team member during practice or play by other teams or by other players on my team, and (c) while on or upon the premises of any and all of the fields arranged for by my team or league for practice or play.
5. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation and to be aware of all rules and regulations governing my participation in and/or viewing of the sports programs, games, practices, warm-ups, or related events, softball games, and sporting activities. If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately.
My voluntary registering for the Barnegat softball this is my acknowledgement of this agreement is meant to bind me to the terms and conditions of this agreement both for the date I have registered to as well as for my participation at any events held that calendar year.
I have read this release of liability and assumption of risk agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I give up substantial rights by registering for Barnegat Softball, Barnegat Girls Softball and register for Softball freely and voluntarily without any inducement about it.
Waver is acknowledged by participant when registering
- The risks of injury and illness (ex: communicable diseases such as MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19) from the activities involved in this program are significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce these risks, the risks of serious injury and illness do exist; and,
- I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,
- I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and,
- I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS BARNEGAT SOFTBALL, BARNEGAT GIRLS SOFTBALL) their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (“RELEASEES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by LAW
My voluntary registering for the Barnegat softball is my acknowledgement of this waver agreement is meant to bind me to the terms and conditions of this agreement both for the date I have registered to as well as for my participation at any events held that calendar year.
I have read this release of liability and assumption of risk agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I give up substantial rights by registering for Barnegat Softball, Barnegat Girls Softball and register for Softball freely and voluntarily without any inducement about it.
Must Read Before Registering for Barnegat Softball We are a play at your own risk.
Monday Night Mens 35 and over rules
2022 Barnegat Softball Rules Monday Nights
1. All players must pay on the website before the start of that season.
2. There is a 5-run rule per inning.
3. If you are down more than 5 runs you can catch up to the opposing team score.
4. There is no arguing or un-sportsman like manor on the field grounds for expulsion.
5. You must be at least 35 years old or grandfathered into the league.
6.You can be 34 but must be turning 35 in 2023.
7. You can use Substitute players only if you cannot field a team with rostered players.
8. Players that are not on your roster can ONLY be Substitutes that are currently in the Barnegat Monday night league on a current team roster for Barnegat can be used.
9. Games are 9 innings 5 runs per inning and unlimited 9th inning.
10. All teams must submit a roster prior to the start of each season.
11. Each team is allowed five HR per game one up. After the 5 HR player is out. If a game goes into extra innings, it resets the HR count.
12. No smoking on the field. No littering cigarette butts on ground around the exterior of the field.
13. Bats must be ASA .
14. No modified bats
15. No USSSA bats or over 50 Bats allowed at our field.
16. Use of an illegal bat will result in removal of player from the game.
17. Continuous use of an illegal bat can result in permanent player removal from the league.
18. Regular season games can end in a tie.
19. ITB for tie game in playoff games
20. No player can run twice in one inning as a sub runner unless its for the same batter that inning.
21. No metal cleats.
22. Helmets are optional.
23. Fielding face mask\ shield is strongly recommended
24. Teams must have a team uniform and play in the team uniforms
25. Batting count starts at 1 ball and 1 strike. You are allowed 2 strikes after that and this includes fouls.
26.Wood plate for strikes. Must hit the plate for the strike call.
27.Safety bag for home plate. Force only at home plate. Commit line between 3 base and home plate.
28. No arguing with league officials or umpires. Grounds for expulsion.
29. No aggression bullying, or fighting towards other players in the league. Grounds for expulsion.
30. No drugs' or alcohol.
31. 6-12 slowpitch no windmill
Announcement of coming events
Opening the spring season April 10th 2023
Softball signups open online for men's softball Spring season $55 player 4/10/23 to 6/12/23 Summer season $55 player 7/10/23 to 9/18/23 Fall Season $27.50 player Oct. 3,2023. 5 Week season Monday Night Games NO CASH AT THE PLATE fully insured with medical coverage . 6:30pm / 8:30pm Games@ Lowe Shore Fields Barnegat
Wednesday night coed 18 and over Rules 2023
Wednesday rules
1. All players must pay on the website before the start of that season.
2. There is a 5-run rule per inning.
3. If you are down more than 5 runs you can catch up to the opposing team score.
4. There is no arguing or un-sportsman like manor on the field.
5. You must be at least 18 years old or grandfathered into the league.
6.Each team must have at least 4 women on the field. No more then 6 men on the field at one time
7. You can use Substitute players only if you cannot field a team with rostered players.
8. Players that are not on your roster can ONLY be Substitutes that are currently in the Barnegat night league on a current team roster for Barnegat can be used.
9. Games are 9 innings 5 runs per inning and unlimited 9th inning.
10. All teams must submit a roster prior to the start of each season.
11. Each Team is allowed Five HR per game, One up.... After the 5TH HR player is out. If a game goes into extra innings, it resets the HR count.
12. No smoking on the field. No littering cigarette butts on ground around the exterior of the field.
13. Bats must be ASA.
14. No modified bats
15. No USSSA bats or over 50 Bats allowed at our field.
16. Use of an illegal bat will result in removal of player from the game.
17. Continuous use of an illegal bat can result in permanent player removal from the league.
18. Regular season games can end in a tie.
19. ITB for tie game in playoff games
20. Guys run for guys girls run for girls. No player can run more then once an inning as a sub runner unless running for the same player he ran for that inning.
21.Helmets optional.
22. No metal cleats
23.Coed walk rule if you walk the man in the lineup the next female in the lineup has the option of talking the walk or hitting. Male goes to second on a walk if followed by female..
24. Fielding face mask\ shield is strongly recommended
25. If you do not have at least 4 women on the team at game time. The team can play with 9 with 3 women on the field but have to take an out every 10th AB. Another option You can get a sub though another team..
26. Teams must have a team uniform and play in the team uniforms
27. Batting lineup must be guy girl or girl guy. you must exhaust male female, no more then 3 males in line up together without a female
28. Batting count starts at 1 ball and 1 strike. You are allowed 2 strikes after that and this includes fouls. Fouls are strikes.
29. Wood plate for strikes, ball must hit the plate for the strike call.
30.Safety bag for home plate. Force only at home plate. There is a a commit line between 3 base and home plate.
31. You start with a strike. You are allowed 2 strikes after that and this includes fouls.
32. No arguing with the umpire.
33. No arguing with league officials or umpires. Grounds for expulsion.
34. No aggression , bullying or fighting towards other players in the league. Grounds for expulsion.
35. No drugs' or alcohol.
36. 6-10 Slowpitch no windmill
Announce coming events
Softball signups open online for coed Wedensday night softball
Spring season $55 player 4/12/23 to 6/14/23
Summer season $55 player 7/12/22 to 9/20/23
Fall Season $27.50 player Oct. 2,2023. 5 Week
Wednesday Night Games
NO CASH AT THE PLATE
NO REFUNDS
fully insured with medical coverage.
6:30pm / 8:00pm Games@ Lowe Shore Field
Sunday women 18 and over Rules 2023
Sunday rules
1. All players must pay on the website before the start of that season.
2. There is a 5-run rule per inning.
3. If you are down more than 5 runs you can catch up to the opposing team score.
4. There is no arguing or un-sportsman like manor on the field.
5. You must be at least 18 years old or grandfathered into the league.
6.Each team must have at least 10 women on the field. You can play with 9.
7. You can use Substitute players only if you cannot field a team with rostered players.
8. Players that are not on your roster can ONLY be Substitutes that are currently in the Barnegat league on a current team roster for Barnegat can be used.
9. Games are 7 innings 5 runs per inning and unlimited 7th inning.
10. All teams must submit a roster prior to the start of each season.
11. Each team is allowed unlimited HR per game.
12. No smoking on the field. No littering cigarette butts on ground around the exterior of the field.
13. Bats must be ASA.
14. No modified bats
15. No USSSA bats or over 50 Bats allowed at our field.
16. Use of an illegal bat will result in removal of player from the game.
17. Continuous use of an illegal bat can result in permanent player removal from the league.
18. Regular season games can end in a tie.
19. ITB for tie game in playoff games
20. No metal cleats. Umpire will not let you play
21. Helmets are optional.
22. Fielding Face Mask\ Shield is strongly recommended.
23. Teams must have a team uniform and play in the team uniforms.
24. Batting count starts at 1 ball and 1 strike.
25.Wood plate for strikes. Must hit the plate for the strike call.
26.Safety bag for home plate. Force only with a commit line between 3 base and home plate.
27. You start with a strike and a Ball. You are allowed 2 strikes after that and this includes fouls. Fouls are strikes.
29. No urging with the umpire.
30. No arguing with league officials or umpires. Grounds for expulsion.
31. No aggression, bullying or fighting towards other players in the league. Grounds for expulsion.
32. No drugs' or alcohol.
33. 6-10 Slowpitch no windmill
34. If a player needs a runner to run bases, Sunday Women's uses last batted out. if last batted out needs a runner you go to previous batted out. Player must make it to first and be safe for the switch
Announce coming events
Softball signups open online for women Sunday softball
Spring season $55 player 4/16/23 to 6/18/23
Summer season $55 player 7/9/23 to 9/10/23
Fall Season $27.50 player Oct. 1,2023. 5 Week
Wednesday Night Games
NO CASH AT THE PLATE
fully insured with medical coverage.
5pm /6:30:pm Games@ Lowe Shore Field
Rules 2023
Infield Fly rule
What are the key elements to understanding the Infield Fly rule?
- For the umpire to call an Infield Fly, there must be less than two outs.
- In order for the Infield Fly rule to be called, there must be runners on either first and second bases, or first, second, and third bases. Any other scenario does not permit the calling of an Infield Fly.
- The umpire cannot call an Infield Fly if the ball is bunted, or on a line drive.
- The umpire can only call an Infield Fly if it’s determined that the ball can be caught by an infielder with “ordinary effort.” (Read the section above to see what qualifies as ordinary effort.)
What is the Infield Fly rule in softball?
An “infield fly” refers to a fly ball—rather than a line drive or bunt—that is deemed by the umpire as a fair fly ball, which can be reasonably caught by any of the infield players, pitcher, or catcher. This rule applies specifically to when there are runners on the first and second bases, or the first, second, and third bases, and when there are less than two outs. These factors must all line up in order for the umpire to call an Infield Fly.
The interesting thing about this rule is that if the umpire calls an Infield Fly, the batter is automatically out, whether or not anyone actually catches the ball. As for the runners, they can treat the ball like any other hit. So, even if the umpire calls an Infield Fly, the runners can still try to advance bases. If the ball is caught and they are tagged, then they are out, as normal.
You will know that an Infield Fly is called when the umpire literally calls out “Infield Fly, batter is out” and typically raises one arm straight up into the air as a visual cue. If the umpire is unsure whether or not the ball will be fair or foul, they must declare “Infiled Fly, if fair!”
What is the purpose of the Infield Fly rule?
The infield fly rule was created back in 1895. The purpose of the rule is to prevent double or triple plays when a ball is popped upwards, high in the infield. To understand why this would make the game unfair, or too easy for the infield players, imagine a softball field where the bases are loaded. Then, imagine the ball is hit by the batter, and pops up into the air and comes down right where the third-base infield player is. This infield player could catch the ball easily, tag the runner on third, then stand on the base so that the runner on second cannot progress and is thus forced out. Then, the infield player on third could throw the ball to a player on second, similarly forcing out the runner who was standing on first. This is too easy of a double or triple play. However, if there is not at least a runner on first and second base, then infield players can only complete a play that forces one runner out, which is more fair that the double or triple plays described previously. This is why an Infield Fly can only be called by the umpire if there are runners on first and second base, or on first, second, and third base.
Why was the Infield Fly rule introduced?
If the Infield Fly rule was not introduced, it would result in a significant amount of double and triple plays. Imagine a ball is popped into the air and comes down near the defensive player on third base. The runners, seeing the ball’s trajectory, would stay close to their bases because they expect that the third base defensive player would catch the ball. However, the third base defensive player could just intentionally let the ball drop, then quickly pick it up, touch the third base, getting an out on the player who stayed close to second. Then, the defensive player on third base could throw the ball to a teammate on second base, who could then tag the base and get the player on first out, resulting in a double play.
In other words, without this rule, the defensive team would have a loophole that would allow them to make easy double and triple plays.
The reason the Infield Fly rule was introduced, in short, is to protect the offensive team from being forced out too easily and too often.
When can an Infield Fly be called?
And Infield Fly can only be called by the umpire, who has the complete authority to call the shots with this rule. If you do not hear the umpire call the Infield Fly, all players should continue gameplay as usual, assuming that there is no Infield Fly in place for that play.
There are, however, circumstances in which an umpire may not call the Infield Fly rule. Mainly, the rule cannot be called if the umpire does not think that the ball could be caught using “ordinary effort.”
Imagine, for example, that there were runners on first, second bases, and third bases. Then, the hitter does a pop fly, but popping it so that it is not anywhere near defensive players, so that it cannot be caught with “ordinary effort.” The runner on third may make a charge for home base at this point. The umpire in this case would see the ball and conclude that the ball couldn’t be caught using “ordinary effort,” and would not call an Infield Fly for that reason. In this scenario, the ball would likely be recovered from the ground by a defensive player and thrown to the third base defensive player, who would likely use the ball to touch third base to get the runner on second out.
An Infield Fly ball cannot be called if the batter hits a foul ball, or if the batter bunts.
What do runners do when an Infield Fly is called?
If you’re a runner on a base and you hear an Infield Fly called, stay close to your base. You don’t have to run on an Infield Fly if the ball drops. If the ball is not caught by any of the infield players and you think you can safely advance to the next base, then go for it! Just be quick on your feet and prepare to slide, as balls that are hit into the infield usually make for quick plays, and it can be easy to be tagged in this scenario. The best thing to do is keep your ears open, and listen to the advice of your coach, who has a good view of all the players and can normally make the best call.
If an Infield Fly is caught, and the runner was taking a lead off the base because they wern’t expecting the ball to be caught, the runners must first “tag up”—meaning they must re-touch the base they were running from—before progressing to the next base. A runner does not need to tag up if the ball is not caught, and instead hits the ground first. And since the batter is out, in this scenario, the force play on the runners is also no longer in effect.
What are some other important things to consider about an Infield Fly?
Despite the name of the call, an Inflied Fly ball does not actually need to be caught by an infield player. In fact, an Infield Fly ball doesn’t even need to be caught in the infield at all!
Another tricky thing about an Infield Fly ball is that the ball doesn’t actually need to be caught, either. If the umpire calls an Infield Fly ball, the batter is out, regardless of what happens after the call is made.
If an Infield Fly is called, but the ball ends up being a foul, then the call is off and the batter is not out. In this case, you would proceed as normal for a foul ball.
Here is a short video demonstrating possible situations of the Infield Fly Rule being called, with an example of a triple play resulting from this call:
What qualifies as “ordinary effort”?
When the umpire decides that the ball could be caught with “ordinary effort”—a necessary determination when making an Infield Fly call—they must take into consideration the league/age group they’re playing with. “Ordinary effort” can mean very different things when playing with a group of 9 – 11 year olds, compared to a game comprised of high school or collegiate players. Basically, it all comes down to the discretion of the umpire. But “ordinary effort” should always be defined game-by-game, based on the age and skill level of the players on the field.
What are the key elements to understanding the Infield Fly rule?
- For the umpire to call an Infield Fly, there must be less than two outs.
- In order for the Infield Fly rule to be called, there must be runners on either first and second bases, or first, second, and third bases. Any other scenario does not permit the calling of an Infield Fly.
- The umpire cannot call an Infield Fly if the ball is bunted, or on a line drive.
- The umpire can only call an Infield Fly if it’s determined that the ball can be caught by an infielder with “ordinary effort.” (Read the section above to see what qualifies as ordinary effort.)
What is an example of a play where the Infield Fly rule cannot be used?
Imagine a scenario in which there are runners on first and second bases. There are no outs yet. The batter steps up to the plate, and the defensive coach, seeing that the batter is left-handed, calls all the infielders and outfielders to move towards the side of second base that’s closest to first base. In this scenario, all of the defensive players are now far away from third base. Now, imagine the batter hits a low pop ball that will come down in the infield, close to the third base, where no defensive players are. In this scenario, none of the defensive players could possibly move fast enough to catch the ball. Therefore, the umpire could not assume the ball could be caught using “ordinary effort.” In this case, since the ball cannot be caught using ordinary effort (as determined by the umpire), an Infield Fly should not be called.
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Announce coming events
Summer season $55 player 7/9/23 to 9/10/23
Fall Season $27.50 player Oct. 1,2023. 5 Week
Wednesday Night Games
NO CASH AT THE PLATE
fully insured with medical coverage.
5pm /6:30:pm Games@ Lowe Shore Field
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