adult softball

Facility Updates

Aside from synthetic turf infields, new features at Olympic Park include:

Wireless LED scoreboards with a running clock

Upgraded fencing and backstops

Improved field conditions, which should result in fewer rainouts!


League Offerings

Night Format Level Res/Non-Res Fee Activity Code
Mon Men’s 12” B $680/$720 62760
Mon Men’s 12” C $680/$720 62761
Mon Men’s 12” D $680/$720 62762
Wed Men’s 12” B $680/$720 62763
Wed Men’s 12” C $680/$720 62764
Wed Men’s 12” D $680/$720 62765
Wed Men’s 16” Double Header Open $680/$720 62758
Thurs Co-Ed 12” Hardball C $680/$720 62766
Thurs Co-Ed 12” Hardball D $680/$720 62767
Thurs Co-Ed 14” Hardball Corporate $680 only 62768
Thurs Men's 16" Double Headers Open $680/$720 62759

Registration & Payment



Registration

  • Opens: June 15 at 9:00 am
  • Closes: August 16 at 11:59 pm
  • Register online by clicking HERE, or in-person at any Park District facility. Use the Activity Code from the table above to find your league.
  • New teams: Check out the FAQ & Instructions document attached.
  • If you experience any issues, call Kevin O’Donnell at 847-534-3991

Payment

  • $200 non-refundable deposit due at registration.
  • Full payment required by August 16 to secure your spot.
  • Resident team eligibility: At least 70% of players must be Schaumburg Park District residents.



Season Format


  • 8-game regular season followed by a single-elimination playoff.
  • Playoff spots are determined by the final number of teams in each league/division.
  • All leagues will start with a 1-1 count.
  • Strike mat will be used for 12” and 14” leagues, but not for 16” leagues.
  • Prize Money:
  • 1st Place (Regular Season): $340
  • 2nd Place (Regular Season): $215
  • Playoff Champion: $180



Game Scheduling

All game times are 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm, and 9:30 pm except for:

14” Corporate Co-Ed: 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm

Special scheduling requests can be made but are not guaranteed.

No scheduling accommodations will be accepted after schedules are posted.

Please note that double headers may be scheduled to either allow for more teams, adjust following rain outs, etc.

 

Leagues & Divisions

  • League Classifications
  • “A” Leagues: For highly competitive teams.
  • “B” Leagues: For competitive teams.
  • “C” Leagues: For recreational teams, not intended for high-level competition.
  • “D” Leagues: For beginner teams, or teams focused on recreational play and fun.
  • Note: Some leagues may be divided into multiple divisions at the Athletic Department's discretion.
  • Division Placement
  • The Athletic Department reserves the right to move teams up or down a level based on their performance in the previous season.
  • Promotion Rule: Teams finishing in 1st place in back-to-back seasons must move up to the next competition level (Summer and Fall seasons are treated separately).

 

Rosters & Rules

  • Roster Submission: A blank roster form is attached. Please complete it with all players who may participate during the season (use all spots!).
  • Due Date: Rosters must be submitted by your first game. Teams without a submitted roster will forfeit games if checked.
  • How to Submit: Email your completed roster to keodonnell@parkfun.com or bring it to your first game.
  • Captains will receive a free scorebook upon roster submission.
  • Rosters will be frozen after your 3rd game of the season.
  • Important Notice:
  • Player Sharing: Teams may not share players within the same division. Players can participate on multiple teams in different leagues or divisions on the same night.
  • Game Start Requests: Teams cannot request a delayed start to accommodate players finishing a game on a different field. No exceptions.
  • League Rules: The official rulebook is also attached for your reference.

 

Inclement Weather

  • Decisions for gameplay will be made no later than 4:00 pm.
  • If cancelled, captains will receive a call and/or email (depending on timing). We will also update the SPD Weatherline and post the cancellation on the league schedules page.
  • To check on the status of games, use these resources:
  • On-site park staff, call 847-875-0766
  • Live Lightning Detection System, visit Field Status.
  • SPD Weatherline, only updated if games are cancelled, call 847-490-7870 and press 1 for Olympic Park.