Important Note: The Eugene Community Softball League (ECSL) is an independent-run organization. We are not affiliated with the City of Eugene’s Athletics department. We share the same love for the game, but our rules, costs, and schedules are entirely separate.
What are the differences between the City of Eugene Coed Softball Leagues and the Eugene Community Softball League?
Each league has its own unique features. Here's our breakdown of how they compare.
ECSL | City of Eugene | |
Cost per team | $475 (2025 cost) | $660 (2025 cost) |
Number of games per season | 11+ | 8-10 |
End of Season Tournament | Yes! | No |
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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