Softball Rules - Contact Information - Facilities Use/Regulations - League Structure - Refund Policy - League Classification - Rescheduled/Canceled/Rainout Games

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Softball Rules provide league-wide guidance for participants, families, and teams, covering official contact points, required safety and conduct standards, and strict facility regulations at Willow Lane. The rules address restrictions on hitting into fences, access limits in dugouts, bans on pets and glass, parking and noise expectations, and curfews for field lighting. They also define league structure, sanctioning relationships, player fee use, waivers of liability, payment and suspension consequences, refund and transfer policies, division classification criteria, and procedures for rescheduled, canceled, or rainout games.

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Pages25

Reading Time1 h 3 min

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Facilities Use/Regulations

League Structure

REFUND POLICY

LEAGUE CLASSIFICATION

RESCHEDULED/CANCELED/RAINOUT GAMES

Softball Rules Updated 4/20/2026 Contact Information League Coordinator Kelsey Albair (208)-608-7653, [kalbair@cityofboise.org](kalbair@cityofboise.org)[ ](kalbair@cityofboise.org)Rec Specialist Dan Goodale (208)-608-7654, [dgoodale@cityofboise.org](dgoodale@cityofboise.org)[ ](dgoodale@cityofboise.org)Customer Service (208)-608-7680, [Sports@cityofboise.org](Sports@cityofboise.org) [Websites:](Websites:) Boise Parks & Recreation Team sideline: Boise Parks & Recreation Softball of Idaho website: [https://idahosoftball.com/pages/home](https://idahosoftball.com/pages/home) USSSA website: [www.usssa.com](www.usssa.com) USA Softball Rulebook: [https://www.usasoftball.com/official-rulebook/](https://www.usasoftball.com/official-rulebook/) Softball Player Advisory Board: Board President Dave Kaufman Board Vice President Aubrey Cheney Women’s Gold Hunter Thompson-Women’s D Vacant-Women’s E Vacant-Women’s E/Rec Julie Benintendi-Women’s 38+ Men’s Gold Chase Uhrig-Open-D2 Brock Minor-E1-E4 Russell Baker-E/Rec 1-3 Gary Adams-Men’s Senior Coed Gold Zach Monroe-Open-D2 Aubrey Cheney-E1-E3 Josh Warnke-E/Rec1-E/Rec3 Sunday Coed Vacant-A-C Thomas Holcomb-D-E Vacant-F-G Other Members Vacant-Member at Large Facilities Use/Regulations: 1. Hitting into the fences is not allowed at any time due to extensive damage it causes. 2. No children will be allowed in the dugouts or playing area. Only the players, coaches, and scorekeepers will be allowed in the dugouts (liability and safety reasons) . 3. No pets are allowed in the softball playing area of Willow Lane. This includes warm-up areas and spectator areas due to safety and sanitary reasons. Violators will be required to put the pet in their car or remove it from the park. 4. Problems that occur with teams that practice at schools or private facilities may result in a possible suspension from the league. No alcohol is permitted on school grounds. 5. Please use trash and recycling receptacles. 6. No glass containers are allowed at any park or school facility. 7. Field lighting will be turned off no later than 10:55 p. m. due to City Ordinance. 8. No non-motorized scooters, skateboards, bicycles or roller blades are allowed at Willow Lane Athletic Complex due to safety concerns. 9. Do not park in the No Parking zones. Cars will be towed at the owner’s expense. 10. Music played in the dugout or the vicinity of playing fields must be played a reasonable volume and may not disturb the surrounding community members. 11. Smoking is prohibited, except in specified areas. League Structure: 1. The Gold, Sunday, and Coed leagues are sanctioned by Softball of Idaho. The top men’s division(M1-2) is sanctioned by USSSA. 2. The league fee covers the officials, field equipment, facilities, maintenance and operation costs, administrative costs, and awards. Gold and Sunday Coed league player fees are deposited into a capital fund for facility improvements and acquisitions. 3. The Softball of Idaho and USSSA sanctioning fee provides the City with field liability insurance and allows teams to play in sanctioned tournaments, among other benefits. Softball of Idaho and USSSA offer optional insurance that covers all players and coaches. Teams are encouraged to check into the insurance and other benefits on each respective website. 4. By participating, all players agree to release Boise Parks & Recreation, the Softball Advisory Board and all cooperating agencies, employees, officials, or managers thereof from all liability for damages to persons or property that may be sustained as a result of participation in the program. 5. Payments returned due to insufficient funds are the entire team’s responsibility. Team and players will be suspended from further participation in all Boise Parks & Recreation Programs until all fees are paid. REFUND POLICY 1. Team and player fees will not be refunded to teams which drop from the league after the

FAQs

What facility restrictions apply at Willow Lane Athletic Complex?

Hitting into fences is prohibited, children are not allowed in dugouts or the playing area, pets are banned, and glass containers are not permitted. There are also rules for lighting curfews, parking zones, allowed mobility devices, and acceptable music volume.

How does the league structure and sanctioning work?

Gold, Sunday, and Coed leagues are sanctioned by Softball of Idaho, while the top men’s division (M1-2) is sanctioned by USSSA. Sanctioning fees support field liability insurance and enable sanctioned tournaments, and optional insurance may cover players and coaches.

What is the refund policy and when are fees non-refundable?

Team and player fees are not refunded when a team drops after the registration deadline. A full refund minus a $15.00 processing fee applies if teams drop before registration completion, and player fees become non-refundable after the registration deadline.

Aug 27, 2026

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