Join the Softball Community in Leinster

Discover the excitement of softball and become part of our vibrant community in Leinster. Play, compete, and connect today!

Our Story

Softball Leinster represents and promotes the sport across the region through dedicated volunteers and teams.

Softball Leinster is an all gender, mixed slowpitch softball league. Slowpitch Softball is the basic form of the game, perfect for beginners and people who want to enjoy the social aspect of the sport. Softball Leinster was created in 2011 to manage the Leinster Softball League and promote and develop the sport in this province. While our league is competitive, we are here to encourage the many inclusive and well-being benefits of playing softball.

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Join us and experience the joys of softball, team spirit, and community in Leinster. Every player matters!

What is softball?

Softball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of ten players. It is a direct descendant of baseball although there are some key differences: softballs are larger than baseballs, and the pitches are thrown underhand rather than overhand. Softball is played on a smaller field than in baseball.
Despite the game’s name, the standard softball is not soft; in fact, it is harder than a baseball.
Softball is played between two teams on a large field called a “diamond”, with ten players from one team on the field at a time. There are four bases on the infield (first base, second base, third base and home plate). The pitcher stands on a pitcher’s plate near the centre of this square; the catcher stands behind home plate. There are four infielders guarding the other infield bases, and four outfielders.
The object of the game is to score more runs (points) than the other team by batting (hitting) a ball into play and running around the bases, touching each one in succession.
The game is officiated by one or more neutral umpires.

Why Choose Us?

Softball is a fun and inclusive sport for all sporting levels and genders

Softball Leinster is a growing and expanding league of Softball teams and players in the Leinster region

Being part of Softball Leinster is a great way to connect with a much broader softball and sport-playing community

What Our Members Say

Softball has truly become an essential part of my self-care routine, contributing to a happier and healthier me.

Sean

I joined in on an LGBT+ open sports day and discovered there were teams in Ireland!
 
I wanted to join to make some new friends, and I really enjoy the sport itself.

Grey

It’s always fun to mash a ball into the outfield, but I really enjoy the mental aspects of the game.

It’s amazing to watch new people get introduced to softball, learn the intricacies of the game, and fall in love with the sport.

Jessie

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Embark on your softball journey with us and experience the thrill of the game, make new friends, and become part of our cherished community.

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