Del Webb Softball Club Programs and Rules

Basic Rules

• The pitch is lobbed underhand and must achieve an arc height between 6’ and 12’.
• Each team fields eleven defensive players, and there is no limit on the number of players in the offensive lineup.
• Designated runners are allowed from the plate at any time.
• Travel Team games are eight innings. Community Softball League games and some travel league games are seven innings.
• A foul ball on the 3rd strike is an out.
• Two first bases and home plates are used to reduce risk of collisions.
• No-tag rule: The runner is out if the defensive player reaches the base first with the ball, regardless of force conditions.
• Detailed league rules are available in the Umpires’ Information section of the website.

Community Softball Leagues (CSL)

The Community Softball Leagues offer competition among Del Webb Softball Club members.

League: League play is held on Monday and Thursday mornings. Leagues are open to all club members. Team rosters are set in September, December, and May, with a tournament held after each season.

Ladies: From May through August, ladies have intramural games on Wednesday mornings and instructional sessions on Saturday mornings. All ladies are welcome.

Travel Programs

The Travel Programs offer competition against teams from other communities in the area.

Sun & Fun: We field five to six Sun & Fun teams in the Sun & Fun League, which includes 40+ teams from 16 communities. Divisions are based on skill level. Games are played on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Tri-County Golden Ladies: We field two ladies’ teams in the Tri-County Golden Ladies League. Divisions are based on skill level. Games are played on Wednesday and Saturday.

Rosters are set for travel teams in September.

You must be a club member to participate in the Community League or the Travel Program.

If you would like to get a feel for playing softball again, come down to the field for the Sunday hit-around. There is often an instructional session on Sundays as well. Check the field schedule for times, as they vary throughout the year.

You do not have to play ball to be a club member. We have members who run the scoreboard, umpire, help in the concession stand, or simply cheer as loyal fans. All are welcome!

Your Responsibility

• Commitment: If you play on a Travel Team, you must be committed to the league. Your team needs to know that you will show up. Injuries, family illness, and personal problems may occur and are understandable, but tee times, bowling, and similar conflicts are not acceptable reasons to miss a game.
• Equipment: You will need a glove. Rubber cleats are recommended, and metal cleats are not allowed. Each team will have a bat, but players may want to purchase a personal bat. Trying someone else’s personal bat with permission is fine, but regularly using another player’s bat is inappropriate.
• Practice: In addition to regularly scheduled practices, the field is available for members who want to improve their skills. Check the field schedule on the website for available times. We are proud that we do not draw on the HOA for our expenses. We maintain the field ourselves, raise money to upgrade the softball complex, and depend on club members to help at the field, in the concession stand, and at fundraisers. Local businesses contribute a sizable amount to help cover the cost of our uniforms. We recognize our responsibility to represent them, as well as the Del Webb Softball Club, through our decorum, appearance, and good sportsmanship.