Information for the South Side Wooden Bat League

Various questions can be answered here

Whats New:

2010 League Leaders Awarded

September 12,  2010

The SSWBL presented awards to all the League Leaders in various statistical catgories.

You can view the winners under the 'League Leaders' link

Current News:

SSWBL League Meeting

January 15, 2011

The South Side Wooden Bat League will host a meeting for the 2011 Season on January 30th

Recent Events:

SSWBL All Stars Awarded

September 12, 2010

The SSWBL presented awards to Tom Ventrice for winning the 2010 SSWBL Home Run Derby and for winning the 2010 All Star Game MVP. More information under the All Star Game link.

 
Frequently Asked Questions

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  1. How do I Register a Team?
  2. Where can I find information on joining a team as a player?
  3. When does the season start?
  4. What is the age group?
  5. What is the fee?
  6. What kind of Bats can be used?

How do I Register a Team?

  • Contact the SSWBL by emailing us or visit our 'Contact' page
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Where can I find Information on Joining a Team?

  • You can contact teams directly through the SSWBL by visiting our 'Teams' page. You can also email the SSWBL directly.
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When does the season start ... ?

  • The season always starts the last weekend of the month of April.
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What is the age group?

  • The SSWBL is an 17 and older unlimited age Amateur League. Currently the SSWBL has all age groups and player types - from High School, College, Former High School/College and ex-professionals.
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What is the fee?

  • The fee for registering a team varies year to year based on how many teams there are. The SSWBL is a Not-for-profit Organization - Section 501(c)(4) (IRS Tax Code) With all fees being applied to the various needs of the League such as fields, umpires, insurance, and affiliations to name a few. For a detailed cost sheet contact the League.
  • For player costs - most teams determine their costs per player individualy and based off the SSWBL League Fees. The League sets a fee and teams determine their own costs, which may incur other items besides what the league fees includes. Ex- baseball, equipment, and uniforms.  
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What kind of bats can be used ?

  • The SSWBL will use only regulation (-3 Drop Weight) wooden bats, with the exception of composites.  A bat shall not be made of alternative substances or materials.

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