MARSHALLTOWN SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION

Women’s 11″ Softball

Competitive Wednesday night softball at the South 6th Street Complex. A longtime MSA summer league bringing women together for teamwork, competition, and a great night on the field.

Wednesday Nights SUMMER LEAGUE
Ages 16+ WOMEN’S LEAGUE
11″ Softball OFFICIAL 11-INCH SOFTBALL
A longtime MSA tradition

About the League

Marshalltown Women’s 11-inch Softball is a summer league for female players, offering organized Wednesday night competition at the South 6th Street Complex.

The league provides a competitive, welcoming, and team-focused environment for women of varying experience levels. Whether you’re an experienced player or joining an organized league for the first time, MSA offers an opportunity to compete, improve your skills, and enjoy the game.

Teams compete in scheduled regular-season play, with the number of games, season format, standings, and postseason structure determined each year based on registration and the number of participating teams.

Summer League

Women’s 11″ Softball

  • Typically begins the second week of May.
  • Open to female players ages 16 and older.
  • Regular season typically includes 12 games, followed by an end-of-season tournament.
  • Games played primarily on Wednesday evenings.
  • A and B divisions may be offered depending on team participation.
SUMMER TEAM REGISTRATION ↗
Registration opens in PlayMetrics. Check the program for current availability, fees, and deadlines.

Wednesday 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 before heading to the complex.

Know before you play

Basic League Rules

MSA Women’s Softball follows USA Softball 11-inch slow-pitch rules, with additional league-specific regulations established by the Marshalltown Softball Association.

Player eligibility
Open to female players ages 16 and older.
Minimum players
Teams must have at least 8 players to begin a game.
Game length
7 innings with a 65-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 ball with two strikes. A second foul ball with two strikes results in an out.
Strike zone
A strike mat is used behind home plate. Any legal pitch that lands on either home plate or the strike mat is a strike. A pitch that misses both is a ball.
Official softball
An official 11-inch slow-pitch softball is used, with game balls provided by MSA.
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.
Bat approval
All bats must have an official ASA or USA Softball certification stamp and be approved for league play. Every bat must be inspected and stickered by an MSA Board Member with the current year’s approval sticker before use in any league game. Bats without the current year’s approval sticker are not permitted.
Footwear
Athletic shoes or rubber cleats are required. Metal cleats are prohibited.
Rosters & waivers
All players must be listed 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.
Substitutions
Free substitutions are allowed under MSA guidelines. Players re-entering a game must remain in their original batting order position.
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.

Minor Waiver

For participants under 18. A parent or legal guardian must complete the waiver.

SIGN MINOR 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 before the season begins.

Check MSA’s website, PlayMetrics, and Facebook for schedules, standings, registration information, weather notices, tournament details, photos, and other league updates throughout the season.

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