Going Out: Abu Dhabi Softball League is simply pitch perfect

Jay Asser 11:24 10/08/2015
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  • Any adult can get involved in the softball fun set to take place in the capital.

    Step up to the plate and hit a home run with fun and competition this autumn in the Abu Dhabi Softball League.

    Starting in September, the new season will kick off under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development.

    The league features two adult, co-ed divisions for ages 18 and older. If you’ve never played baseball or softball before, fear not as both divisions are slow-pitch and designed for everyone to take part.

    With the summer soon winding down, what better way to once again enjoythe outdoors than with a night at the ballpark with friends and colleagues?

    The recreational division will take place on Wednesday nights from 19:00 to 23:00, starting on September 30, and running for 11 weeks. Teams, which will be mixed gender and skill levels, will play one, 55-minute game per night.

    For more experienced players, the competitive division will be held on Monday nights from 19:00 to 23:00, starting on September 28. Teams will also be mixed gender but will have players of the highest skill level playing two, 55-minute games per night.

    Show your skill in the batter’s box on the diamond at Zayed Sports City.

    In total, over 180 men and women can take part in both divisions each week, with recreational fielding eight teams maximum and competitive having five teams max. Players can take part in both divisions and even if you’re an individual without a team, you’ll be placed on one.

    Registration for the league won’t open until 19:00 on August 23, but those interested should save the date and sign up as soon as possible to avoid getting stuck on the waiting list. League fees are approximately Dh35 per game, required to be paid in full before the start of the season, and all games will be played at Zayed Sports City.

    Keep up-to-date by checking out Abu Dhabi Softball League’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/abudhabisoftball where you can sign up for the contact list to receive the registration link and more details.

    Hit the diamond and play ball this autumn in the nation’s capital with Abu Dhabi Softball League.

    What: Abu Dhabi Softball League fall season
    Where: Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi
    When: League begins on September 28, with registration opening on August 23 at 19:00
    Contact: Visit www.facebook.com/abudhabisoftball or email [email protected] for more information

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