What are the differences between the City of Eugene Coed Softball Leagues and the Coed Eugene Community Softball League?

There are lots of differences between each league. Here’s our best attempt at breaking down each.
 
ECSL
City of Eugene
Cost per team
$450 (2024 cost)
$625 (2024 cost)
Number of games per season
11+
8-10
Location of games
Washington Park
Various
Game days
Sunday only.
Various
Holiday Breaks
All major holiday weekends plus Oregon Country Fair weekend.
Major holidays off if they fall on a game day.
Game start times
10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, and 4 pm
6:30 pm, 7:45 pm, and 9:00 pm
Average Roster Size
10-16
10
Umpires?
No. We are self-officiated.
Yes
Starting Count
None! The batter may swing until the ball is hit into play.
1-1
Free Fouls
Unlimited.
2
Strikeouts
No strikeouts. Everyone hits!
Yes.
Bat requirements
USA/ASA softball-approved bats only
USA/ASA softball-approved bats only
Homerun limit
None.
2 per gender, then progressive.
Number of innings
9 innings or two hours.
7 innings or 1 hour and fifteen minutes.
Creep line
Yes.
Yes.
Jersey number
Not required.
Yes, required.
Waiver form
Yes, required.
Yes, required.
Metal cleats
Not allowed.
Not allowed.
Softballs
Provided by the league for each game.
Provided by the league for each game.
Softball sizes
1 size for all
Men’s & Ladies’ Ball
Catch & carry
No penalty.
Dead ball, one base penalty.
Max Runs Per inning
7, except unlimited in final inning
Unlimited
Safety Home Plate?
Yes, all games.
Only in rec leagues.
Required Defensive Ratio
4 ladies, 6 men (can play anywhere)
5 ladies, 5 guys (with 2 and 2 in OF and 3 and 3 in IF)
Required Batting Order Ratio
+3 max men to women (eg: 7 & 4) - in any order
1 to 1 (alternating male to female)
 
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