Softball

Although the rules of softball are similar to those of baseball, softball balls are bigger than baseball balls, and pitchers must throw underhand. Runners are not allowed to leave the base before the ball leaves the pitcher’s hand.

Softball is a safe sport that anyone regardless of age or sex can enjoy and is popular around the world.

Gender	Event	Grade	Age Categories
Women	Leather ball (Fast Pitch)	A: Competitive	35+,45+
		B: Recreational	35+,45+,55+
	Rubber ball (Fast Pitch)	B: Recreational	35+,45+,55+
Men	Leather ball (Fast Pitch)	A: Competitive	35+
	Rubber ball (Fast Pitch)	B: Recreational	35+

* The following definition on the grade shall apply.
A:Competitive: Regional tournament level
　(Applicable to players competing in regional competitions and playing in club teams)
B:Recreational: A level at which players enjoy the game for interest and exchange
　(Applicable players who participate not for purposes of competition, but for hobby and interaction)
　* Players are eligible to play either the actual age category or a younger age category.
　　The age of the youngest player in the team will determine the team's age category.
　* If there are not enough entry teams in an age category, such age categories and grades may be integrated and implemented.
　* Teams can apply for entry to both the first half competition and second half competition

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【Age Requirement】
Minimum age is 35 (born on or before 31 December 1986)
In line with the sport-specific rules, an athlete must compete in their designated age group, with your age determined as at 31 December 2021. For example, if you are 44 during Games time but have turned 45 by 31 December 2021, you would compete in the 45+ age category.

【Date and Time】
　1 hour before the start of each game during the event
【Venue, Date and Time】
　To be performed at each venue (headquarters).
　22 – 24 May Teams participating in the first half competition (1 hour before the start of the game during the event)
　27 – 29 May Teams participating in the second half competition (1 hour before the game starts during the event)
【Remarks】
　All teams must submit the list of players.
　In case of withdrawal from the game, it must be reported to the headquarters at least two hours before the start of the game.