The London Indoor Softball League is back for 2023-24, at a brand new facility: the 108 in Brent Cross. This state-of-the-art facility features an indoor baseball/softball field, batting cages, pitching tunnels, and so much more.
This uniquely British take on indoor softball is one of the best ways to stay active during the winter season, with modified, fast-paced rules and more hits than the Beatles! But don’t take our word for it -- watch the video from the Pork & Pitchers team to get a feel for the game below!
Here are all the details:
Format
The league is divided into two divisions, with Competitive (Comp) and Recreational (Rec) divisions playing on alternate weeks. All teams will have as many games as possible per day.
Those registering teams are welcome to request a division, but, in the interests of fairness and to balance both the Comp and Rec divisions, BSUK reserves the right to make final decisions on which division teams will be assigned to.
Venue
The 108 in Brent Cross (Brent Terrace, Brent Cross, London NW2 1LT - map), complete with an indoor baseball/softball field, batting cages, pitching tunnels, and much more.
Parking is available on-site for free. Lockers and changing rooms are also available. The closest station on the London Underground in Brent Cross on the Northern Line, while the closest station on Network Rail will be Brent Cross West when it opens.
Please note that all venue rules must be followed, and no outside alcohol is allowed on site. There IS an on-site bar and kitchen.
Rules
London Indoor rules are bespoke to the format, and you can find them below
Autumn Season Dates
Competitive (Comp) Division
November 4 + 18
December 2
Recreational (Rec) Division
November 11 + 25
December 9
Winter Tournament
16 December
Winter Season Dates
Competitive (Comp) Division
January 13
February 3 + 17
March 2 + 23
Recreational (Rec) Division
January 20
February 10 + 24
March 9 + 16
Cost
League fees will be £180 per week.
Registration is done through Eventbrite, and team captains should register for a single "General Admission" ticket in their requested division. Teams are confirmed once they have paid the invoice, which they will receive shortly after registration.
Please note that your team is not officially registered until the first payment is received in full.
There will not be a scratch team this year; however, individual players who wish to get involved can register their interest with a "Scratch" ticket on Eventbrite. Scratch players will pay £25/day and will be invited to play if there are spaces available.
Please note that the Autumn and Winter seasons are separate, but teams that are registered for Autumn have the first opportunity to register for the Winter sessions, and teams are able to enrol in both via Eventbrite now.
Register
To register a team, click the button below.
Please note that by registering, you commit to playing all on all the weeks assigned to your division.
Should your team not be able to play on a given week, you will still be charged as we have venue hire costs to meet.
The deadline for registrations for the Autumn season is 1 November at 5 PM. The deadline for registrations for the Winter season is 10 January 2024 at 5 PM.
Updates to the League are often announced on the Facebook page. To receive these updates, please 'like' our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/LondonIndoorSoftball/
If you have any questions, please contact BSUK at indoor@bsuk.com.