SET UP

Co-ed Softball League - Sundays in Pompton Plains, New Jersey (Modified Arc pitch)

*Field Location and Start Date are subject to change

Teams guaranteed to play a minimum of 7 games

SUMMARY

10 players on the field maximum including 7 male and 3 female
8 players, including 1 female required at game time to avoid a forfeit
Modified arc pitching rules - arc must be between 6 and 12'
All players present on each team are required to bat
No Bunting!
No Metal Cleats allowed
No more than 3 men may bat in a row in the batting order
Each non-roster sub must pay a $10 sub fee and sign the waiver prior to the start of the game (Subs will wear own t-shirt closely matching team colors)
No Subs allowed during playoffs
Game will consist of 7 innings or 65 minutes whichever comes first
The last inning will always be completed
No new inning will begin after 65 minutes on the game clock
One inning will be played if the game is tied after 7 innings and time permits
Tie games at game completion with result in a tie for each team
Games called after 3 innings will be considered a complete game
There is a 7 run limit per inning except in the seventh inning
All players must arrive on-time to avoid forfeiture of game(Game time is forfeit time)
All games are RAIN or SHINE (unless hazardous conditions)
Intentional walks to male batter with a female behind him in the batting order
Intentional walk defined as 4 consecutive balls at the start of an at bat (4-0 count)
Male batter gets a two-base award. The female batter has choice of taking a walk or batting
No mercy rule. Teams play until time limit
Any unsportsmanlike conduct will result in that player/team being suspended/removed from participating in future NJ Play activities, at the discretion of NJ Play officials.
Forfeits / Required Players

NJ Play stresses that you do not forfeit. Your teammates and opponents count on you to have a full team and competitive game. At check-in, inform NJ Play official if you a) know that your team will be short players for your game or b) expect to field a full team, but are currently short players. Officials will help make sure that a game is played, whether official or scrimmage, on every field.

Must have at least 8 players from the team roster including 1 female to start a game
Game time is forfeit time. There is no grace period
No one may play without signing the waiver
Forfeit Penalties and Notification

First Offense: Loss of game
Second Offense: Loss of game and removal from the playoffs
Third Offense: Removal from the rest of the schedule
If you know in advance that your team is going to forfeit a game, you MUST contact us at info@njplaysports.com. If we can reach them in time to keep them from showing up, no extra penalty. If you do not do this, your team will be eliminated from the rest of the schedule.
There is no additional penalty if you show up short-handed (and need to add other NJ Play players to field a full team) and have to forfeit the game, since you did make an effort to get a team to play.
Once NJ Play is notified you are forfeiting, it is official, and the other team will be notified.

7.12, 7.19, 7.26, 8.2, 8.9, 8.16, 8.23, 8.30, 9.6, 9.13

8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:15 AM, 11:30 AM

**PLAYER STATS AND WEEKLY MVP RECORDED**

Sunday Co-ed Softball League - Sundays at Old Troy Park. *Field location and start date are subject to change.

Modified Arc pitch 6-12'

SUMMARY
10 players on the field maximum including 7 male and 3 female

8 players, including 1 female required at game time to avoid a forfeit

Game consist of 7 innings or 75 minutes, whichever comes first

7.12, 7.19, 7.26, 8.2, 8.9, 8.16, 8.23, 8.30, 9.6, 9.13

11:00 AM, 12:15 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:45 PM

SET UP

7v7 Outdoor Thursday Night League

Teams guaranteed to play 7 games. Playoffs for qualified teams (team can play up to 9 games).

Games are two 24 minute halves.

NJ Play Sports provides team shirts.

Location: Anchor Golf Center - Short Sided Turf Field (21 NJ-10, Whippany, NJ 07981)

*Field Location and Start Date are subject to change
Recap of Rules below - To see full set of Indoor Soccer Rules, click here.

RECAP OF RULES

Coed 8v8 (7 players and goalie) with maximum 6 men and minimum 2 females on the field at all times.
Team must have at least 5 players, one being female, to play at game time. Any less will result in a forfeit.
To avoid forfeitures, teams may pick up an additional player from another preceding team to field a full team. When adding players from a previous game, you must inform both the referee and the opposing team captain.
All players must be registered in order to be eligible to play.
Substitute Players - Subs must registered and paid before he/she can play. All subs must check in with the site manager or referee before the start of the game in order to play.
Substitute players are prohibited from playing any playoff games.
NO slide tackling - Goalies are allowed to slide feet first, but any contact with opposing player will result in a penalty.
Any unsportsmanlike behavior may result in that player or team being suspended or removed from participating in all NJ Play leagues in the future.
Forfeitures / Game Time

Please avoid forfeiture. Both your teammates and opponents count on you to have a full team and competitive game. Since there is a non-stop, running clock, each time will start precisely. Game time is forfeit time.
Play Time

Two 24 minute halves
Uniforms/Footwear

Team Shirts will be provided by NJ Play Sports.
NO metal cleats permitted on field. We strongly recommend purchasing turf soccer shoes our outdoor rubber cleats.
Shin guards are strongly recommended.
Scoring/ Wins, Losses, and Ties

Regular season games ending in a tie will be recorded as a tie. Sudden death will be used in playoffs.
Soccer Rules

Players will be carded or ejected for any unsportsmanlike conduct, with referee's discretion.
Games being with a kick-off from the center mark. The referee will have two captains shoot odds/evens or rock/paper/scissors prior to the game. The winning captain's team will start with the ball.
Goals cannot be scored from opening kick-off. The ball must be touched by another player in order to score.
The opposing team must be 5 yards away from the ball for all kick-offs.
Unlimited substitutions of players are allowed. Teams do not need referee's permission to substitute. No need to wait for game stoppage. All players not in the game must stand in designated area, off of the field.
There is no off-sides rule.
Fouls and Misconduct

All fouls are direct. Indirect foul if ball is passed back to goalie and goalie uses hands.
Dangerous plays: A player can not intentionally kick, trip, jump at, strike, hold, push, charge from behind or violently charge an opponent. Violations can result in carding or ejection from game.
Swearing, gesturing, or arguing with the referee or any player is prohibited.
Intentional handball will result in an direct free kick. However, a hand ball should not be called if player is instinctively trying to protect themselves from injury or the player did not deliberately touch the ball but the ball hit his/her arm/hand.
Slide tackling is not be allowed and will result in a free kick. Second violation will result in a two minute penalty. Multiple violations will result in ejection from game.
Referees will explain to a player why the foul was awarded.
Any player who is yellow carded must sit out for 4 minutes. Team is not allowed to substitute in another player during this time. The referee will notify penalized player when they are able to return.

7.23, 7.30, 8.6, 8.13, 8.20, 8.27, 9.3, 9.10, 9.17

7:00 PM, 7:50 PM, 8:00 PM, 8:30 PM, 8:40 PM, 8:50 PM, 9:20 PM, 9:30 PM, 9:40 PM, 10:10 PM

Scheduling
FOUR Regular Season Games
ALL TEAMS Qualify for Playoffs

Registration: Team Payment(https://www.njplaysports.com/page/TeamPay)
Captains secure a team spot with $50 deposit
Captains lock-in price based on registration date
(Early Bird Pricing, Regular Pricing, Late Pricing)
⏬ If available, please see pricing tiers below ⏬

League Rules

Roster Details:
Team fee pays for 6 roster spots

Before You Register:
NJ Play Sports Return to Play Plan
NJ Play Sports Payment/Refund Policy
League Rules
For more information on taking care of your team’s payment, check out the TeamPay info page.
Adding players to your roster after the preseason deadline? Be sure to fill out this form so that the added players get what they need!

8.3, 8.10, 8.17, 8.24, 8.31, 9.7, 9.14

6:15 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:00 PM, 7:10 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:00 PM, 8:05 PM, 8:30 PM, 9:00 PM, 9:30 PM, 9:55 PM

Scheduling
FOUR Regular Season Games
TOP FOUR TEAMS Qualify for Playoffs

Registration: Team Payment(https://www.njplaysports.com/page/TeamPay)
Captains secure a team spot with $50 deposit
Captains lock-in price based on registration date
(Early Bird Pricing, Regular Pricing, Late Pricing)
⏬ If available, please see pricing tiers below ⏬

League Rules

Roster Details:
Team fee pays for 10 roster spots

Before You Register:
NJ Play Sports Return to Play Plan
NJ Play Sports Payment/Refund Policy

8.19, 8.26, 9.2, 9.9, 9.16

7:00 PM, 7:50 PM, 8:00 PM, 8:40 PM, 8:50 PM, 9:40 PM

SIX (6) Games Guaranteed

Registration: Team Payment(https://www.njplaysports.com/page/TeamPay)
Captains secure a team spot with $50 deposit
Captains lock-in price based on registration date
(Early Bird Pricing, Regular Pricing, Late Pricing)
⏬ If available, please see pricing tiers below ⏬

League Rules

Roster Details:
Team fee pays for 8 roster spots

Before You Register:
NJ Play Sports Return to Play Plan
NJ Play Sports Payment/Refund Policy
League Rules
For more information on taking care of your team’s payment, check out the TeamPay info page.
Adding players to your roster after the preseason deadline? Be sure to fill out this form so that the added players get what they need!

8.25, 9.1, 9.8, 9.15, 9.22, 9.29, 10.6

6:15 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:10 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:05 PM, 8:30 PM, 9:00 PM, 9:30 PM, 9:55 PM

SIX (6) Games Guaranteed

Registration: Team Payment(https://www.njplaysports.com/page/TeamPay)
Captains secure a team spot with $50 deposit
Captains lock-in price based on registration date
(Early Bird Pricing, Regular Pricing, Late Pricing)
⏬ If available, please see pricing tiers below ⏬

League Rules

Roster Details:
Team fee pays for 8 roster spots

Before You Register:
NJ Play Sports Return to Play Plan
NJ Play Sports Payment/Refund Policy
League Rules
For more information on taking care of your team’s payment, check out the TeamPay info page.
Adding players to your roster after the preseason deadline? Be sure to fill out this form so that the added players get what they need!

8.27, 9.3, 9.10, 9.17, 9.24, 10.1, 10.8, 10.15, 10.22

6:15 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:10 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:05 PM, 8:30 PM, 9:00 PM, 9:30 PM, 9:55 PM

SEVEN Regular Season Games
TOP TEAMS Qualify for Playoffs

Registration: Team Payment(https://www.njplaysports.com/page/TeamPay)
Captains secure a team spot with $50 deposit
Captains lock-in price based on registration date
(Early Bird Pricing, Regular Pricing, Late Pricing)
⏬ If available, please see pricing tiers below ⏬

League Rules

Roster Details:
Team fee pays for 12 roster spots

Before You Register:
NJ Play Sports Return to Play Plan
NJ Play Sports Payment/Refund Policy

8.31, 9.7, 9.14, 9.21, 9.28, 10.5, 10.12, 10.19, 10.26

8:00 PM, 8:50 PM, 9:40 PM

Before You Register:
NJ Play Sports Return to Play Plan
NJ Play Sports Payment/Refund Policy
League Rules
For more information on taking care of your team’s payment, check out the TeamPay info page.
Adding players to your roster after the preseason deadline? Be sure to fill out this form so that the added players get what they need!

9.2, 9.9, 9.16, 9.23, 9.30, 10.7, 10.14

6:15 PM, 7:15 PM, 8:15 PM, 9:15 PM

SIX (6) Games Guaranteed

Registration: Team Payment(https://www.njplaysports.com/page/TeamPay)
Captains secure a team spot with $50 deposit
Captains lock-in price based on registration date
(Early Bird Pricing, Regular Pricing, Late Pricing)
⏬ If available, please see pricing tiers below ⏬

League Rules

Roster Details:
Team fee pays for 8 roster spots

Before You Register:
NJ Play Sports Return to Play Plan
NJ Play Sports Payment/Refund Policy
League Rules
For more information on taking care of your team’s payment, check out the TeamPay info page.
Adding players to your roster after the preseason deadline? Be sure to fill out this form so that the added players get what they need!

9.2, 9.9, 9.16, 9.23, 9.30, 10.7, 10.14

6:15 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:10 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:05 PM, 8:30 PM, 9:00 PM, 9:30 PM, 9:55 PM

Registration: Team Payment(https://www.njplaysports.com/page/TeamPay)
Captains secure a team spot with $50 deposit
Captains lock-in price based on registration date
(Early Bird Pricing, Regular Pricing, Late Pricing)
⏬ If available, please see pricing tiers below ⏬

League Rules

Roster Details:
Team fee pays for 11 roster spots

Before You Register:
NJ Play Sports Return to Play Plan
NJ Play Sports Payment/Refund Policy
League Rules
For more information on taking care of your team’s payment, check out the TeamPay info page.
Adding players to your roster after the preseason deadline? Be sure to fill out this form so that the added players get what they need!

9.8, 9.15, 9.22, 9.29, 10.6, 10.13, 10.20, 10.27

7:00 PM, 7:50 PM, 8:40 PM, 9:30 PM, 10:20 PM

Registration: Team Payment
Captains secure a team spot with $50 deposit
Captains lock-in price based on registration date
(Early Bird Pricing, Regular Pricing, Late Pricing)
⏬ If available, please see pricing tiers below ⏬

FREE AGENTS SIGN UP FREE. TEAM CAPTAINS WILL SEND FREE AGENTS AN INVITE TO JOIN THEIR TEAM, IF NECESSARY.

League Rules

Roster Deadline:
Teams have until the date of the last regular season game to update their rosters. No changes can be made to the roster after the last regular season game.

Before You Register:
NJ Play Sports Return to Play Plan
NJ Play Sports Payment/Refund Policy

9.9, 9.10, 9.16, 9.17, 9.23, 9.24, 9.30, 10.1, 10.7, 10.8, 10.14, 10.15, 10.21, 10.22, 10.28, 10.29

7:00 PM, 8:15 PM, 8:30 PM, 9:00 PM, 9:30 PM, 9:45 PM

Registration: Team Payment(https://www.njplaysports.com/page/TeamPay)
Captains secure a team spot with $50 deposit
Captains lock-in price based on registration date
(Early Bird Pricing, Regular Pricing, Late Pricing)
⏬ If available, please see pricing tiers below ⏬

League Rules

Roster Details:
Team fee pays for 10 roster spots

Before You Register:
NJ Play Sports Return to Play Plan
NJ Play Sports Payment/Refund Policy
League Rules
For more information on taking care of your team’s payment, check out the TeamPay info page.
Adding players to your roster after the preseason deadline? Be sure to fill out this form so that the added players get what they need!

9.10, 9.17, 9.24, 10.1, 10.8, 10.15, 10.22, 10.29, 11.5

8:00 PM, 8:50 PM, 9:00 PM, 9:15 PM, 9:40 PM, 9:50 PM, 10:05 PM, 10:30 PM

Registration: Team Payment
Captains secure a team spot with $50 deposit
Captains lock-in price based on registration date
(Early Bird Pricing, Regular Pricing, Late Pricing)
⏬ If available, please see pricing tiers below ⏬

**Each team is required to provide its own regulation football and its own flags**
Options for acquiring your team's flags:
Your team can order gently used flags from NJ Play Sports at a discounted rate. If this option is selected, your team captain MUST email us, as soon as possible, to confirm. These will be provided on a first come, first serve basis, as there are a limited amount.

Teams may also use this link to order flags from our preferred vendor

Teams may also find a flag vendor of their choosing, and order flags.
If your team elects to purchase their own flags, they must meet the following specifications:
Flag Length: 16.5 inches long
2 Flags per belt

League Rules


Roster Details:
Team fee pays for 10 roster spots

Before You Register:
NJ Play Sports Return to Play Plan
NJ Play Sports Payment/Refund Policy
League Rules
For more information on taking care of your team’s payment, check out the TeamPay info page.
Adding players to your roster after the preseason deadline? Be sure to fill out this form so that the added players get what they need!

9.13, 9.20, 9.27, 10.4, 10.11, 10.18, 10.25, 11.1

6:30 PM, 6:45 PM, 7:00 PM, 7:30 PM, 7:45 PM, 8:00 PM, 8:30 PM, 8:45 PM, 9:00 PM, 9:30 PM, 9:45 PM, 10:00 PM

Registration: Team Payment(https://www.njplaysports.com/page/TeamPay)
Captains secure a team spot with $50 deposit
Captains lock-in price based on registration date
(Early Bird Pricing, Regular Pricing, Late Pricing)
⏬ If available, please see pricing tiers below ⏬

League Rules

Roster Details:
Team fee pays for 11 roster spots

Before You Register:
NJ Play Sports Return to Play Plan
NJ Play Sports Payment/Refund Policy
League Rules
For more information on taking care of your team’s payment, check out the TeamPay info page.
Adding players to your roster after the preseason deadline? Be sure to fill out this form so that the added players get what they need!

9.13, 9.20, 9.27, 10.4, 10.11, 10.18, 10.25, 11.1

5:00 PM, 5:50 PM, 6:40 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:00 PM, 8:20 PM, 8:50 PM, 9:10 PM, 9:40 PM, 10:00 PM

Registration: Team Payment
Captains secure a team spot with $50 deposit
Captains lock-in price based on registration date
(Early Bird Pricing, Regular Pricing, Late Pricing)
⏬ If available, please see pricing tiers below ⏬

**Each team is required to provide its own regulation football and its own flags**
Options for acquiring your team's flags:
Your team can order gently used flags from NJ Play Sports at a discounted rate. If this option is selected, your team captain MUST email us, as soon as possible, to confirm. These will be provided on a first come, first serve basis, as there are a limited amount.

Teams may also use this link to order flags from our preferred vendor

Teams may also find a flag vendor of their choosing, and order flags.
If your team elects to purchase their own flags, they must meet the following specifications:
Flag Length: 16.5 inches long
2 Flags per belt

League Rules

Roster Details:
Team fee pays for 11 roster spots

Before You Register:
NJ Play Sports Return to Play Plan
NJ Play Sports Payment/Refund Policy
League Rules
For more information on taking care of your team’s payment, check out the TeamPay info page.
Adding players to your roster after the preseason deadline? Be sure to fill out this form so that the added players get what they need!

9.20, 9.27, 10.4, 10.18, 10.25, 11.1, 11.8, 11.15

9:00 AM, 10:00 AM

Registration: Team Payment
Captains secure a team spot with $50 deposit
Captains lock-in price based on registration date
(Early Bird Pricing, Regular Pricing, Late Pricing)
⏬ If available, please see pricing tiers below ⏬

FREE AGENTS SIGN UP FREE. TEAM CAPTAINS WILL SEND FREE AGENTS AN INVITE TO JOIN THEIR TEAM, IF NECESSARY.

League Rules

Roster Deadline:
Teams have until the date of the last regular season game to update their rosters. No changes can be made to the roster after the last regular season game.

Before You Register:
NJ Play Sports Return to Play Plan
NJ Play Sports Payment/Refund Policy

9.20, 9.27, 10.4, 10.11, 10.18, 10.25, 11.1, 11.8

11:30 AM, 12:45 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:15 PM

Registration: Team Payment
Captains secure a team spot with $50 deposit
Captains lock-in price based on registration date
(Early Bird Pricing, Regular Pricing, Late Pricing)
⏬ If available, please see pricing tiers below ⏬

FREE AGENTS SIGN UP FREE. TEAM CAPTAINS WILL SEND FREE AGENTS AN INVITE TO JOIN THEIR TEAM, IF NECESSARY.

League Rules

Roster Deadline:
Teams have until the date of the last regular season game to update their rosters. No changes can be made to the roster after the last regular season game.

Before You Register:
NJ Play Sports Return to Play Plan
NJ Play Sports Payment/Refund Policy

9.20, 9.27, 10.4, 10.11, 10.18, 10.25, 11.1, 11.8

9:00 AM, 10:15 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:45 PM, 2:00 PM

Scheduling
FOUR Regular Season Games
ALL TEAMS Qualify for Playoffs

Registration: Team Payment(https://www.njplaysports.com/page/TeamPay)
Captains secure a team spot with $50 deposit
Captains lock-in price based on registration date
(Early Bird Pricing, Regular Pricing, Late Pricing)
⏬ If available, please see pricing tiers below ⏬

League Rules

Roster Details:
Team fee pays for 6 roster spots

Before You Register:
NJ Play Sports Return to Play Plan
NJ Play Sports Payment/Refund Policy
League Rules
For more information on taking care of your team’s payment, check out the TeamPay info page.
Adding players to your roster after the preseason deadline? Be sure to fill out this form so that the added players get what they need!

9.21, 9.28, 10.5, 10.12, 10.19

6:00 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:00 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:00 PM, 8:30 PM, 9:00 PM, 10:00 PM