ESSC SLO-PITCH INFORMATION

Please take note of the registration deadline of Tuesday, April 20th, 2010. Prior to this deadline, all registrants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis; the closer to February 17th that you get your registration in, the better your chances are of making it into the league of your choice. After April 20th, if we require registrants, we will advertise any spots that are available.

General Description

ESSC Slo-pitch is our largest and most social sport. Playing Slo-pitch is a great way to interact with friends while improving your skills, staying active and enjoying nice weather. After your game, meet-up with your teammates and other ESSC players to enjoy exclusive specials at one of our many Sponsor Bars around Edmonton!

Who Can Play?

The ESSC is an adult league only. All player’s must be 18 years of age, or older, before they participate in any ESSC league or event. We accept all levels of skill and experience by offering a wide range of divisions. We welcome full team, small group, individual and substitute registrations.

Registration/Start Dates

Season

Not Offered

Not Offered

Not Offered

February 17, 2010

April 20, 2010

April 25, 2010

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

Cost

Type

Season Length

Description

Cost

Full Team - Shale

9 weeks

10 or more players

$575/team

5 weeks

10 or more players

$320/team

Small Groups
More info? Click here

8 or 9 weeks

5 – 8 players
(done on the same registration form)

$75 /player

Small Groups

5 weeks

5 – 8 players
(done on the same registration form)

$50 /player

1^st sport - Individuals
More info? Click here

8 or 9 weeks

1 – 4 players
(done on the same registration form)

$90 /player

1^st sport - Individuals

5 weeks

1 – 4 players
(done on the same registration form)

$60 /player

2^nd sport - Individuals
(same registration form as 1^st sport)  

8 or 9 weeks

1 – 4 players
(done on the same registration form)

$60 /player

3^rd sport - Individuals
(same registration form as 1^st & 2^nd sport)

8 or 9 weeks

1 – 4 players
(done on the same registration form)

$40 /player

Substitutes

8, 9 or 5 weeks

Sub info is given to teams who are in need of replacement players

FREE

 DIVISION DESCRIPTIONS

Division

                                                      
                                                       Description

Recreational

This division is for teams or players that are new to the sport and have little experience playing slo-pitch. Teams should expect a FOR FUN only league. Teams in this division pitch to their own players. 

Recreational Plus

This division is for teams or players that have played slo-pitch in the past. You will see organized plays, better hitting and better flow to the game. Teams in this division will pitch to their opponents.

Intermediate

This division is for teams or players that have more experience then those in Rec Plus. You will see skilled, organized plays, better hitting, catching and players who are overall more competent in all aspects of the game.

SPRING 2010  SLO-PITCH OFFERINGS

Day/Night Offered

Format

Division

HOW DO I REGISTER?

All players should register and pay online using our secure registration process. Registering online helps ensure you get placed in the league of your choice. Registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis. If you do not have a credit card, you can come to the office, during regular business hours, to pay by either cash or debit.

IMPORTANT SLO-PITCH INFORMATION

Facility Information

ESSC Slo-pitch is played on either shale or grass diamonds, depending on the league you register for, located around the City of Edmonton. Most fields will have a back stop and team benches, although this cannot be guaranteed. Any team or player who causes the ESSC to receive a complaint from a facility will be fined $100 and may be removed from the league.
For full details, click here.

Equipment

Please see the Rules section for legal equipment before purchasing your own gear. Players must pick up and provide a deposit for the equipment provided by the ESSC (Recreational $40, Recreational Plus/Intermediate $80,). Deposits are refunded, for CLEAN equipment returns, at the end of the season.

Provided by the ESSC

Bases, home plate, safety mat, strike mat (Rec+/Int divisions), game balls, field markers

Required of players/teams

Bats, gloves

Optional – not provided by the ESSC

Batting gloves, shin guards, cleats (not metal)

Format/Rosters

All leagues are co-ed. Teams range in size from 10-15 players. Individual and small group registrants are combined to form full “Singles” teams that play together for the duration of the season. “Singles” teams will receive a roster via email 2 days before their first game. Games are 7 innings long.

Recreational

9 players, (teams pitch to themselves), with at least three females on the field/in the batting line up, at all times.

Recreational Plus/Intermediate

10 players, (teams pitch to opposing teams), with at least three females on the field/in the batting line up, at all times.

Schedules

Schedules will be posted to the website, and emailed to participants, no later then 2 days prior to their first game. Games will not be scheduled on long weekend Sundays, but may be scheduled on long weekend Mondays.

Day/Night

Start Time

Saturday Games

Games will begin at 4:00pm each week.
*In the event of a rain out or double header, games may start as early as 12pm

Sunday Games

Games will begin between 12:00 and 3:00pm in the fall and between 4 and 7 in the Spring and Summer
*In the event of a rain out or double header, games may start as early as 12pm

Weekday Games

Games will begin at 7:00pm. *In the event of a rain out or double header, games may start at 6 or 8pm.

Calling the Shots

All Slo-pitch leagues are self-officiated. Players are expected to be on time, call their own fouls, keep score and time and abide by ESSC rules and polices.

Additional Information

Players Meetings: The ESSC may or may not, depending on the season, host mandatory Player's Meetings and/or require that new Team Captains and individuals complete an online Player Questionnaire. This will be specified on the registration form.

Waiver: All players are expected to complete a waiver prior to playing in any ESSC league or event. One waiver per player, per season is sufficient. To complete the waiver, click here.

Reporting Scores: One player from each team, typically the captain, is responsible for reporting the game scores to the ESSC no later then 3pm the day after each game. Instructions on where and how to report scores are given at the Players Meetings.

Field Permits: Team Captains are responsible for ensuring the appropriate field permit is brought to each game. Permits can be downloaded off the website at the start of the season.

Weather Policy: The ESSC provides daily updates regarding weather. To view the entire weather policy, click here.