Slow Pitch Softball - Summer 2026
Summer 2026 Adult Slow Pitch Softball Leagues
Men's, Women's, and COREC
For more information contact: Eliana Brockman at brockmane@a2schools.org
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Registration Opens |
Registration Closes | |
| All Leagues | Monday, March 2nd, 2026 |
Thursday, March 19, 2026 @ 4:30pm |
All registration at the Rec & Ed office will take place online or over the phone between the hours of 8:00AM - 4:30PM. Please call 734-994-2300 x 0 for assistance.
All registrations will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. Late registrants will be awarded league placement as long as space is available. If a league is filled up, registrants should add their teams to the waitlist in case there's an opening.
ROSTERS
Rosters AND team fee is due April 22nd-April 28th.
Team sports cannot accept rosters/team fee until the start of the date above.
Team sports can accept rosters/team fee after the specified date ends, but is subjected to a late fee of $5 per person on the roster.
FEES: Sponsor and Team
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*Sponsor Fee Paid between March 2-19, 2026 |
*Team Fee Paid between April22nd-28th, 2026 |
Non-Resident fee | Late Fee (players added after 4/28/26) | |
| Single Header League (men's, women's, COREC) | $250 | $1,250 | $5 | $5/per person |
| Double Header League (men's) | $750 | $1,750 | $9 | $5 per person |
The Sponsor Fee is the initial fee paid by all teams at registration to reserve their spot in the league. All teams pay both the sponsor fee AND the player fees, regardless of whether or not a team has a sponsor. Sponsor fees are due at time of team registration. COST INCLUDES UMPIRE FEES! No money is due to officials at the time of your game.
Forms of payment include: credit card, debit card, certified check, money order, business checks, all made payable to AAPS. The department also accepts checks from local businesses, major corporations, and non-profit organizations.
PLEASE NOTE, credit card fees are applied to any online payments. To avoid fees, you're welcome to stop by the office with cash, check or money order during business hours. We advise against sending money through the mail as it can get lost. If you are planning to send in money for your sponsor fee, please notify the league director and/or front desk ahead of time so we know when to expect you. If your league is full at the time you bring in your check, you will be put on the waitlist in case another spot opens up. Credit Card Convenience Fee Statement.
TEAM FEE AND ROSTERS WILL BE DUE TO THE LEAGUE DIRECTOR BETWEEN APRIL 22nd-APRIL 28th. Team managers will be emailed about "next steps" with necessary documents, information, etc the day after the initial sponsor fee registration closes.
PLAYERS
ANY PLAYER ADDED TO THE ROSTER AFTER 4:30PM ON APRIL 28TH, 2026 will be charged a $5.00 late fee.
INDIVIDUALS SEEKING A TEAM
Players who do not have a team may register to be on a "Free Agent" team HERE. This allows Rec staff to release your name and phone number and playing experience to any manager who is looking for a player to fill out their roster.
TEAMS LOOKING FOR PLAYERS
In the event that a team is in need of a player(s) to fill out their roster, the team manager may reach out to the league director and request a copy of the free agent list. It is the responsibility of the manager to contact these players.
SCHEDULE
The season will last 10 weeks and is tentatively scheduled to begin the week of May 11th, 2026. Single header teams play 10 games, double header teams play 20 games. Single header leagues may see a few double headers in the schedule in order to consider time and space.
Game times: There is a 70-minute time limit on all games. On most fields, game times are 6:15, 7:25, 8:35 & 9:45. No games will be played on Vets #4. It has been converted to a dog park (per the city). Alternate fields are being considered.
NIGHTS OF PLAY (TENTATIVE):
| NIGHTS OF PLAY | LEAGUE OFFERED |
| Tuesday | Women's rec (SH), COREC Open (SH), Men's Minor (DH), Men's Rec (DH), Men's Rec (SH) |
| Wednesday | COREC Open (SH) |
| Thursday | Women's Comp (SH), COREC Minor (SH), COREC Rec (SH), Men's Minor (DH) |
| Friday | COREC Open (SH) |
No games will be scheduled on the Monday or Friday of Memorial weekend, June 19th, or July 2nd-July 4th.
EQUIPMENT PICK-UP DATES
Every team that registers in the Rec & Ed Adult Softball Program receives a set of game balls, a scorebook, and result sheets. Every team must send a representative on one of the dates and times listed below to pick up this equipment. We ask your cooperation in obtaining your team's equipment on a timely basis.
| Tuesday, May 5th & Thursday, May 7th | 4p-6p |
The pick-up location is along the driveway at the double doors on the west side of the Rec office, 1515 s. seventh St., Ann Arbor, MI 48103
PRACTICE TIME RESERVATION
Practice diamonds for adult softball teams can be rented for a permit fee of $30. Managers will receive a list of available sites and times for practice and a fillable request form and payment form. Teams wishing to reserve a practice diamond during the season must return a completed request form along with a $30 permit fee to Conner at facilityuse@a2schools.org. Practice dates cannot be rescheduled if they are cancelled due to inclement weather.
TEAM STANDINGS
Team Standings will be available beginning the second week of the season. Teams may contact the league statistician at 994-2300 x 53218 to verify their team’s standings. Click here for Team Standings.
AWARDS
All league champions receive a sponsor and individual awards.
RULES AND GUIDELINES
LEAGUE RULES
The community Education & Recreation Adult Softball program is governed by current USA Softball Rules (AKA ASA). However, Rec & Ed has developed local league rules which may supersede some USA Softball Rules. League Rules are also posted online on the "Softball Forms & Rules" page.
UNIFORMS:
Matching uniform shirts with visible and distinct numbers are recommended but not required.
| GAME BALLS & APPROVED BATS | Optic yellow ball |
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Men's & COREC Leagues |
Worth PROTAC .52 Core, 300 Compression 12 inch ball |
| Women's Leagues | Worth PROTAC .52 Core, 300 Compression 11 inch ball |
| Non-Approved Bats | For a list of "non-approved" bats, check the USA Softball equipment list HERE. |
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Eliana Brockman Adult Team Sport Supervisor |
(734) 994-2300 x53254 brockmane@aaps.k12.mi.us |
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Seth Dodson |
(734) 994-2300 x53225 dodsons@aaps.k12.mi.us |
| Supervisor for Equipment League Statistician | (734) 994-2300 x53218 ateamsports@aaps.k12.mi.us |
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Rick Mull |
(734) 994-2300 x53209 mullr@aaps.k12.mi.us |
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Conner Potter |
734-994-2300 x53244 facilityuse@aaps.k12.mi.us |