CSSTL Q&A

I am new and would like to play. How do I find a team?

Contact Gary Katz at: 719-660-1176 or springssoftball@gmail.com

What does it cost to play?

Fees are paid by each team. Teams will collect fees from each player. This amount can vary from team to team depending on how many players a team has. Also, some teams may have sponsorship money. CSSTL tries to keep costs as low as possible

Why don’t we use umpires?

Mainly due to cost. We have tried umpires at various times in the past and have found that players can “self umpire” just as well or even better anyway.

What balls do we use?

We use the same balls that SSUSA uses for their tournaments. Currently it is Trump Stote 12 inch balls that are .44 core .375 compression.

My team ran out of balls. How do I buy more new balls?

Each team is given a set amount of new balls to use throughout the season. Home teams are responsible to provide one new ball per game. If you run out, you can buy more online or at a retail sporting goods store.

What happens when teams are shorthanded on game day?

If a team does not have enough players to start or finish a game, they may “borrow” 1 to 3 players in order to complete the game. It does not matter if the replacement player(s) are from another team, pulled out of the stands, etc. Players from the league have to be in the same division or lower. However, the opposing coach has the right to disapprove the addition of any substitute player for any reason. If you bring non roster players to fill in, they must be approved by the opposing coach before the game starts. This rule is NOT FOR USE IN THE PLAYOFFS. In the playoffs, you must play only your current team members.

If bad weather is imminent, why can’t we cancel games sooner?

In order to avoid paying the field use fee for a rain out, we need the municipalities to cancel the games. We try to get them to do that the day before, but sometimes we get notified early in the morning on the day of.