Equipment

Teams and players must provide their own playing equipment.

Softball Bats

RCS follows the USA-banned/approved bat guidelines. Download a copy of the USA List of Banned Softball Bats (pdf) current as of February 23, 2024.

Players must have their softball bats checked and stickered by RCS prior to being used in a game. Teams found using banned bats can be sanctioned based on the RCS Game Day Rules.

Softballs

RCS follows the USA-approved softball rules. Softball cores should be .520 max or under, and compression should be 300lb max or under.

RCS offers all teams the opportunity to purchase a case of USA-approved softballs at a discounted rate. Orders must be placed prior to the season with the Assistant Commissioner. A case of 12 softballs costs $47 for the 2024 season.

RCS provides one new game ball for each game and each team will provide another playable game ball. Coaches or managers may collect their team balls following each played game.

Score Books

Teams will receive one score book on Opening Day for the 2024 season.

Uniforms

Catcher masks are required. Pitcher masks are optional.
No metal cleats shall be worn by any player, manager, coach, or umpire.