THIS IS HOW WE DO IT!
West Metro Senior Softball is the place to be if you’re over 50, love a good game and like to have fun! We’re organized into two divisions to enable players to participate at the level that makes sense for them. Everyone gets plenty of playing time. We don't hold try-outs for our league, but you're welcome to stop by any game day to try us out! Then you can decide to join. When registration is open, you complete your registration online on our web site and pay the fee.
Our Northwoods and National Divisions: Depending on your softball background and current level of activity, you may start out in our Northwoods Division. This is our "Recreational Group" and is made up of folks that either have less softball experience, haven't played for a while or want a less competitive experience. It's also a good place for folks that played in the past but need to work into game-shape. Ages of most NWD players range from 60 to 80, average 75 years. If you’ve been playing ball at a more competitive level you may play in our National Division, which is made of younger players (50 - 80, average age ~65 years). Many ND players are on traveling tournament teams and are used to competitive games. In both divisions, players are assigned to teams for parity and players from each team are assigned to be a manager for the session.
The Summer Game Day Schedule: From May to Mid-September, we play every Tuesday and Thursday except holidays. Each day starts at 9:00 a.m. with batting practice and warm up. The first of 2 games begin at 10:00 am and the second game usually ends by 12:15 pm. Some players play both days, some play one day a week and some sporadically.
For the summer 2024 we will have 2 sessions. Session One will start in early May and go early July. Session Two goes from early July to Mid-September. Check the calendar for specific dates. We make new teams each session, so players get to know each other. Through the summer, we track game results and division standings. At the end of each session, we "crown" the Champs for each division and get ready for the next session. In late August we celebrate the summer season with a 1-Pitch tournament and catered banquet/ picnic.
Lunch and Socialization. We are a non-profit Social Organization. We have a picnic lunch every game day after the games from May to August as explained elsewhere on this web site. Those who participates in the picnics take a turn providing food once per summer in groups of 4 to 5. There is a sign-up book at the park, or your group can sign up online by following the link on the home page, where you can get more information. The fare may be hot dogs, burgers, pizza, pulled pork, tacos, sloppy Joe's or whatever the day’s volunteers decide! Thanks to a volunteer "pop person", we have soda pop available every day as well for a nominal charge.
What to Bring, What to Wear. All you need to get started is a glove. We have good league bats you can use until you decide to ramp up and get your own. No uniforms, just dress for the weather and active exercise. No metal baseball cleats are allowed. Shoes with rubber cleats, turf shoes or running shoes with a good tread are fine. Bring water in the summer as all fields do not have fountains available.
Fall Ball and Domeball. Fall Ball is an extension of the summer and is included in your registration. As participation decreases in September, we change to a schedule of casual pick-up games that continues until it is too cold to play, usually near the end of October.
In early November we start Domeball at The Academy of Holy Angels StarDome in Richfield. Domeball continues in 3 sessions through late April. Information regarding registration for Domeball is posted in October.
Have more questions? Contact us from the front page and we’ll get back to you!