About the Berkeley Senior Premier Softball League

Berkeley Senior Premier Softball League is an age 60+ slow ptch league , which operates in Berkeley Township, NJ, and is not affiliated with the Berkeley Township Recreation Department; it is a wholly independent league.  The summer and fall seasons have a 60-and-over age requirement (Turn 60 in the calender year).  The league is a franchise league, meaning rosters carry over year to year. New players are drafted onto existing teams. A new team can be added following league requirements.  Players are required to register via this website (and pay a registration fee for the fall), with summer fees team specific depending on sponsorship.  The registration link is on this website. Notification will be posted on the website when the registration form is available.  In both the summer and fall seasons, league players play single headers,  7-inning games on Tuesday and Thursdays, starting at 10:00 AM.  Batting practice each day begins at around 9am. Rainouts result in double headers later in the season. Teams carry a roster of 15-22 players.  Because this is a compettive league, players are not gauranteed playing time each game and are game time decisions by the manager. Secondary Insurance is covered by SSUSA (Senior Softball USA). The sponsorship/team fee (fall has a registration fee per player) covers umpires, softballs, and secondary injury and liability insurance.   Playoffs commence after each season.  Awards are presented at the end of each season.  The league staff consists of a Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner, Treasurer,  and Managers.  Umpires are supplied by Ocean County Independent Umpires Association.  Games are played at Whispering Pines Park in Toms River, and Berkeley Township Veterans Park in Bayville.