Colorado softball runs on park and complex fields from April through October, with adult slow pitch rec leagues, youth fast pitch travel teams and weekend charity tournaments.
In this video
- 0:00 Intro
- 0:09 What it looks like
- 0:22 Formats
- 1:38 Build it
- 1:49 Registration
- 2:04 Results
- 2:25 Event day
- 2:37 Fun ideas
- 3:09 Tip
Step by step
Running a softball event in Colorado? Here's how to plan it, pick a format and run it on Colorado Under Par, start to finish.
What it looks like
Colorado softball runs on park and complex fields from April through October, with adult slow pitch rec leagues, youth fast pitch travel teams and weekend charity tournaments.
Formats
- Slow Pitch
- Pitches are lobbed with a high arc, so most balls are hit.
- Fast Pitch
- Pitchers throw underhand at full speed, and stealing and bunting are allowed.
- Coed / Mixed
- Teams play with a required mix of men and women on the field and in the lineup.
- Single Elimination
- Teams play a bracket where one loss ends their tournament.
- Double Elimination
- Teams are out after two losses.
- Round Robin
- Every team in a group plays each other once.
- Pool Play → Bracket
- Teams play two or three pool games for seeding, then advance into an elimination bracket to decide the champion.
- Home Run Derby
- Batters get a set number of swings or outs to hit as many home runs as they can.
- League
- Teams play weekly games over a season, often weeknights, with standings and playoffs at the end.
- Home Run Derby
- Players donate for a few swings at the fence, with prizes for every home run. The crowd counts down each pitch.
- Buy an Extra Swing
- Players donate for one extra swing in a game. Cap it at one per game to keep play fair and fun.
- Game Ball Tradition
- The MVP of each game gets the game ball, signed by teammates. It becomes a keepsake and a tradition.
Build it
In the Organizer Dashboard, click Create event and pick softball and your format. Every tab, word and Start here guide then follows your sport.
Registration
In Registration, ask what you need from each entrant, like jersey number. Set a roster minimum and a roster lock date, and split team fees into two to four payments in Invoices if that helps teams sign up.
Results
Open Brackets and schedule. Pick the division, pool play or a bracket, your fields, the first game time and minutes per game. Each of your fields gets its own phone link for scores, and every score updates the bracket for everyone. Tick Post on the event page so players follow it live.
Event day
Team managers check in and exchange lineups, teams warm up, games run on assigned fields with umpires, then bracket play leads to a championship game and awards.
Fun ideas
Make it memorable. Three ideas people love. Home Run Derby. Players donate for a few swings at the fence, with prizes for every home run. The crowd counts down each pitch. Buy an Extra Swing. Players donate for one extra swing in a game. Cap it at one per game to keep play fair and fun. Game Ball Tradition. The MVP of each game gets the game ball, signed by teammates. It becomes a keepsake and a tradition.
Tip
One tip for first-timers: have an umpire scheduled for every field and game, and post field assignments early so teams know where to go. Building is free, then 1% per paid order plus card processing, paid to your own Stripe account. Stuck? Ask Caddie or search Need help in your dashboard. Start at coloradounderpar.com/sell-tickets.
Questions organizers ask
What formats can you use for a softball event?
Common softball formats include Slow Pitch, Fast Pitch, Coed / Mixed, Single Elimination, Double Elimination, Round Robin, Pool Play → Bracket, Home Run Derby, League, Home Run Derby, Buy an Extra Swing and Game Ball Tradition. On Colorado Under Par you pick one when you create your event, and every tab and the Start here guide follow it.
What should you ask softball participants when they register?
In Registration, ask what you need from each entrant, like jersey number. Set a roster minimum and a roster lock date, and split team fees into two to four payments in Invoices if that helps teams sign up.
What happens on the day of a softball event?
Team managers check in and exchange lineups, teams warm up, games run on assigned fields with umpires, then bracket play leads to a championship game and awards.
How much does it cost to run a softball event on Colorado Under Par?
Building the event is free. When you sell registrations or sponsorships, CUP charges 1% per paid order plus card processing, and the money goes to your own Stripe account. Listing an event on the Colorado Under Par calendar is free.
