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ESSC SLO-PITCH INFORMATION
REGISTRATION DEADLINE NOW IN EFFECT
The registration deadline for the Fall 2010 season is Thursday, September 16. Prior to this date, all registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. After September 16th, a list of remaining availability will be posted to the homepage of the website.
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! Player Testimonial: “I have played Slo-pitch, Indoor Volleyball and Beach Volleyball with the SSC for over 8 years. I joined with the intent of finding an alternative to being in a gym and have found so much more. I have met so many amazing, like-minded individuals who share a passion for sports and with whom I have developed longstanding friendships.” – Kris, Monday Slo-Pitch
Who Can Play?
The ESSC is an adult league only. All players 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	Registration Opens	Outdoor Registration Deadline				Outdoor Season Starts
Winter 2010	Not Offered	Not Offered				Not Offered
Spring 2010	February 17, 2010	April 20, 2010				April 25, 2010
Summer 2010	May 18, 2010	July 6, 2010				July 11, 2010
Fall 2010	August 5, 2010	September 16, 2010				September 26, 2010
Cost
Type			Season Length	Description	GST		Total Cost
Full Team - Shale			5 weeks	10 or more players	$15.24		$320/team
Small Groups More info? Click here			5 weeks	5 – 8 players (done on the same registration form)	$2.62		$55 /player
1^st sport - Individuals More info? Click here			5 weeks	1 – 4 players (done on the same registration form)	$3.10		$65 /player
2^nd sport - Individuals*			5 weeks	1 – 4 players (done on the same registration form)	N/A		N/A
3^rd sport - Individuals*			5 weeks	1 – 4 players (done on the same registration form)	N/A		N/A
Substitutes			8, 9 or 5 weeks	Sub info is given to teams who are in need of replacement players	N/A		FREE

*For Fall 2010, individuals are not able to play multiple outdoor sports as all outdoor sport game times will overlap.

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 or are familiar with the game. You will see some 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.
The above divisions are created based on skill level and not on competitive behaviour. All SSC players are expected to play with a ‘fun-first, winning second’ attitude. The SSC may move your team up or down a division based on seasonal results.

FALL 2010 SLO-PITCH OFFERINGS
Day/Night Offered	Format	Division
Sunday	5 weeks - Shale	Recreational
Sunday	5 weeks - Shale	Recreational Plus
Sunday	5 weeks - Shale	Intermediate
Leagues highlighted in red denote leagues which will not be accepting small group or individual registrations.
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, as 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 shale diamonds 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 $50, Recreational Plus/Intermediate $100,). 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 rosters typically 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 than 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
Weekend Games	Spring/Summer: Games will begin between 6:00pm and 8:30pm depending on the time of season and whether or not double headers are required. In the event of a rainout, games may begin in the early afternoon. Fall: Games will begin between 12:00pm and 3:00pm
Weekday Games	Games will begin between 6:00pm and 8:30pm depending on the time of season and whether or not double headers are required (ie: in the event of a rainout)
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 than 5:00pm the day after each game. Instructions on where and how to report scores can be found on the Player Info page.
Permits: Team Captains are responsible for ensuring the appropriate field permit is brought to each game. Permits can be downloaded from the website on the schedule index page.
Weather Policy: The ESSC provides daily updates regarding weather. To view the entire weather policy, click here.
Cancellation Policy: In order to receive a full refund, cancellations must be submitted 2 business days prior to the registration deadline applicable to that season. After this time, no player or team will be eligible for a full or partial refund or credit.
Default Policy for Team Registrations: You agree to supply a $50 default fee each time your team does not meet minimum player requirements at game time. If the default fee is not paid before the following week's game, you will be given an automatic loss for that game and for all games thereafter until the fee is paid. If your team defaults a second time, your status in the league will be under review. The ESSC does not profit from default fees; any team defaulted against is automatically refunded the applicable default fee onto the credit card which was used to register the team.