Equipment

USA Softball (formerly ASA) monitors and tests bats for safety. Bats approved for use have a stamp or logo marking USA Softball approval on the bat. There are five certification stamps that an approved bat might have.

Any bat that does not carry a USA Softball bat approval stamp is not legal for use in our league or any league that follows USA Softball rules.

USA Softball will occasionally re-test bats for safety as their standards are updated. If a bat fails its retest, it will appear on the USA Softball Non-Approved Bat List with ASA Certification Mark.

It is the responsibility of each team and individual player to make sure they use an approved bat.

For more information regarding approved and non-approved bats, vist the USA Softball Certified Equipment page.

Players must be clothed and wear closed-toe shoes at all times.

Players are not required to wear cleats and may choose to play in sneakers or turf shoes.

Cleats must be plastic or rubber. Metal cleats are not allowed.

All players must use a glove.

Catchers are required to wear a face mask and chest protector behind the plate. Leg guards are strongly encouraged.

Teams are strongly encouraged to also have their own catcher’s gear, a batting helmet, and at least one infielder mask for pitchers.