About Us

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Seniors in North County (San Diego) have a great, fun way to stay active and meet a great bunch of people. Join us in playing softball!

So who is a "Senior"? We say that men and women as young as 55 qualify. That's it! Everyone is welcome!

The North County Senior Softball League is recreational, so all skill levels are welcome! Do not worry that you haven't played in decades. It was the same for most of us. Besides, safety is our first concern. After all, we want to continue for a long time. We have several players in their 80's, still going strong!

Here are a few things you’ll need to know.....
 

WHO:
 

Players are eligible the year of their 55th birthday. Both men and women are welcome. You should be physically fit, in reasonably good health with no physical limitations which would make your participation dangerous to yourself or others. If in doubt, contact your physician.
 

WHEN:
 

We play twice a week, Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Games typically start at 10 a.m. and last about two hours. We ask players to arrive an hour early to help set up the fields, and warm-up. We play year-round, two seasons; approximately 40 games per season. If you cannot play twice a week, please indicate your availability on the waver/application forms. You can get our signup documents on our Forms page. In addition, on Mondays, we have informal games (we call them “pick-up games”) at Pine Park, Carlsbad (except in the summer when they periodically move to Lake Park in Oceanside). Warmups  beginning at 9 a.m.  You can get a copy of the current season schedule on the Season Schedule page.
 

WHERE:
 

Our league plays in fields located in Carlsbad. Currently, we have ten teams. See our schedule for game locations. Go to the Field Locations page for maps and directions.
 

COST:
 

Normally each player pays around $40 per season. This covers the league’s insurance, balls, and the use of the fields.
 

EQUIPMENT:
 

Each player must provide their own baseball glove, bat and shoes. Most teams have sponsors that provide team shirts. (The shirts are to remain with the team.) No metal cleats. Personal bats must be ASA approved and in good shape. No wooden bats. Composite bats, such as Miken’s Ultra II, may be used by women, or by players who are 75 years of age or older. If you don't have a bat, no worries. Many players are willing to share their bat.
 

RULES:
 

We adhere to Amateur Softball Association (ASA) rules, with some local exceptions. Our local rules are focused on safety!  Generally, we have alternate bases at 1st and home plate and run-thru lines at 2nd and 3rd base to avoid collisions. Also, no sliding is allowed. We additionally allow substitute runners for some batters once they are on base. Players must play at least 4 innings defensively and bat throughout the game. Please see the Local Rules page for a complete explanation.
 

TEAM ASSIGNMENTS:
 

At the end of each season, the league has a new draft which places players on each team. New players are assigned to a team during the season based on player capabilities and team requirements.  You will be assigned on an individual basis unless you want to play with your spouse.  If you are unsure of your availability, we allow players to sign up as a substitute player only, but with no guarantees on playing time.  If you have a special request, please make note of it on the waver/application.
 

TO GET STARTED, JOIN US FOR PICKUP GAMES AT PINE PARK IN CARLSBAD EVERY MONDAY MORNING STARTING AT 9 AM FOR EVALUATION AND MORE LEAGUE INFORMATION. Questions? We love to answer your questions! Just click HERE to go to our contact page.

** Please note that the summer of 2025 will have many day camps while school is out. Please check our Schedules Page for up to date information on the availability and location for our league's Monday Pickup Games.

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