Summer League
Men’s 14″ Softball
- Typically begins the second week of May.
- Open to male players ages 16 and older.
- Regular season typically includes 12 games, followed by an end-of-season tournament.
- Games played primarily on Tuesday evenings.
MARSHALLTOWN SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
Men’s 14″ Softball
A longtime MSA tradition. Competitive Tuesday night softball at the South 6th Street Complex, with summer and fall leagues to keep your team on the field.
Tuesday Nights
SUMMER & FALL LEAGUES
Ages 16+
SUMMER: MEN · FALL: ALL GENDERS
14″ Softball
DEBEER F14 CLINCHER
Two seasons. One MSA tradition.
About the League
14-inch softball has been a staple of MSA for years. In 2026, the association expanded the program by introducing a fall league open to players of all genders, giving more teams the opportunity to compete.
Teams play a scheduled regular season, with league format, number of games, and postseason details determined each season based on registration and the number of participating teams. Whether you’re a longtime player or trying the game for the first time, there’s a place for you at MSA.
Fall League
14″ Softball · All Genders
- Typically begins the first week of September.
- Open to all genders, ages 16 and older.
- Teams may be all men, all women, or any combination of players.
- No male-to-female roster ratio is required.
- Everyone plays with the same 14-inch softball.
- Games played Tuesday evenings.
Registration links open in PlayMetrics. Check your selected program for current availability, fees, and deadlines.
Tuesday Night Game Times
6:20 PM
7:30 PM
8:40 PM
All games are played at the South 6th Street Complex in Marshalltown, Iowa. Always check your posted schedule for game times, field assignments, weather changes, and rescheduled games.
Know before you play
Basic League Rules
MSA’s 14-inch league follows USA Softball 16-inch slow-pitch rules, with exceptions for pitching distance and additional league-specific regulations established by MSA.
- Player eligibility
- Summer is restricted to male players ages 16 and older. Fall is open to all genders, ages 16 and older.
- Minimum players
- Teams must have at least 8 players to begin a game.
- Game length
- 7 innings with a 55-minute time limit. No new inning may begin after the time limit expires.
- Run rule
- 20 runs after 3 innings, 15 runs after 4 innings, or 10 runs after 5 innings.
- Batting count
- Batters begin with a 1–1 count and receive one courtesy foul with two strikes. A second foul ball with two strikes results in an out.
- Home run limits
- A Division: 4 home runs per game. B Division: 2 home runs per game. The league’s home run equalizer rule applies.
- Official softball
- DeBeer F14 Clincher 14-inch softball. MSA provides game balls.
- Bat approval
- All bats must carry an official ASA or USA Softball certification stamp and be approved for league play. An MSA Board Member must inspect and sticker every bat with the current year’s approval sticker before it is used in a league game. Bats without the current year’s sticker are not permitted.
- Footwear
- Athletic shoes or rubber cleats are required. Metal cleats are prohibited.
- Rosters & waivers
- All players must be on their team’s official roster and have a completed waiver on file. Players may participate on only one team within the same league.
- Lineup requirements
- Submit team lineups to the official scorekeeper at least 10 minutes before the scheduled game time.
- Sportsmanship
- Respect for umpires, opponents, teammates, and spectators is required. Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in ejection or suspension.
For complete rules, regulations, and registration requirements, review the official league packet on the Handouts page before the season begins.
Before your first game
Player Waivers
All players must complete the appropriate participant waiver before playing. If you participate on multiple teams or in more than one MSA league, you only need to complete the waiver once for the current MSA league year.
Adult Waiver
For participants age 18 and older.
Minor Waiver
For participants under 18. A parent or legal guardian must complete the waiver.
Stay Ready. Stay Connected.
Managers are responsible for having their team ready at its scheduled game time and making sure all players have completed their waivers. Players and managers should review the current league packet and schedule before the season begins.
Check MSA’s website, PlayMetrics, and Facebook for schedules, standings, registration information, weather notices, tournaments, and season updates. Review your schedule before heading to the complex each week.
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