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Entry Requirements

We understand that players bear the costs of competing.

To support this, Softball Macarthur has contributed considerable funds to reinstate the Macarthur Fastpitch Shootout for 2023, including a $5000 prize pool for each of the divisions (men and women’s)
A nominal entry fee of AU$200 per team is payable upon acceptance of the invitation to enter.

Bond – refundable

An AU$1000 bond is required to secure a team’s place. This will be refunded to teams no later than one week after the 2023 Macarthur Fastpitch Shootout. Any fines or costs will be removed from this bond if required.

To Register for the 2023 Shootout

For teams looking to register for the 2023 Macarthur Fastpitch Shootout, please send an email to: macarthurshootout@outlook.com

Umpires

Teams are required to provide 2 umpires for the 3 days of the event.

Umpires must be at least 18 years of age to officiate

Men’s Teams

Two umpires with a minimum Level 4 accreditation are required. Final umpire nominations will be approved by the Technical Committee and the Umpire in Chief.

Women’s Teams

One umpire with a minimum Level 4 accreditation and one umpire with a minimum level 3 accreditation is required. Final umpire nominations will be approved by the Technical Committee and the Umpire in Chief.

International Teams

One umpire with recent (past 4 years) experience at a national or WBSC event is required. Final umpire nominations will be approved by the technical committee and the Umpire in Chief.

 

Previously, a large number of interstate umpires would travel with teams to participate in the high quality event and we look forward to welcoming umpires back in 2023.

Match Balls

Softball Australia are supporting the event in a number of ways, and we thank them for their support. One way is through the provision of game balls. Teams are also requested to have a new match ball for each game in case it is required.

The official match ball for the 2023 is the Easton 888 softball.

  • Game Guarantee

    The 2023 Macarthur Fastpitch Shootout will have a 5-game minimum guarantee for teams. Games will be 7 innings in duration. The Tournament reserves the right to alter the draw, length of games and other specifics where required.