Q. What is Metro Omaha Softball?
A. Metro Omaha Softball is the official “softball provider” under contract with the City of Omaha Department of Parks, Recreation and Public Property. Metro Omaha Softball assumed the duties of the old Omaha Softball Association on Jan. 1, 2003.

Q. Does this mean you put together leagues and tournaments during the summer and fall?
A. Yes. We have developed a league competition program for adult slow pitch, men’s and women’s fast pitch and youth fast pitch. League play runs Sunday through Friday night. Saturday and Sunday (until 4 p.m.) are reserved for tournament competition.

Q. What kind of leagues do you have?
A. We have leagues for all levels of competition. You register your team to play in the league that best matches your competitive objectives and/or team talent level.

Q. Can we pick where we want to play and on what night?
A. Yes to both questions.

Q. When do you start?
A. League play begins the last week in April and continues for 14 weeks for adult all adult leagues, meaning the season will end approximately the second week in August. For youth fast pitch, the season concludes the second week in July to allow teams to participate in regional and national competition that is held prior to Aug. 1.

Q. Where do we play?
A. Adult slow pitch league competition is played at the Kelley Softball Complex (124th & Fort Streets), Seymour Smith Softball Complex (69th & Harrison Streets), N.P. Dodge Park (11100 John Pershing Drive north of I-680 and the Mormon Bridge in North Omaha) and some selected single field locations throughout Omaha. Youth fast pitch and other youth league play is focused at the George W. Dill Complex at 71st & Military Avenue and at N.P. Dodge Park and, on occasion, at other single field locations throughout the city

Q. Is our team required to have a sponsor?
A. No. Sponsorship is an individual team decision. However, a great percentage of our teams have some type of sponsorship.

Q. Do we have to wear an “official” uniform?
A. No. Most teams, however, wear t-shirts or jerseys to identify their team and/or sponsor.

Q. Can’t we just call and reserve a spot and pay you later?
A. NO. We can include your team on a “teams that have called” list but until we have received your registration fees, your team is NOT registered to play. The sooner your fees are paid the better your chances are of getting your spot on the night you want to play and the field location where you want to play.

Q. If I think I may want to be an umpire, how do I register?
A. You pay a registration fee with Metro Omaha Softball that covers the cost of administering the umpire program and your registration with the Amateur Softball Association, the governing entity that we use for developing rules for our league play. Your registration with the ASA also provides an insurance package. You must also purchase the correct umpire uniform. Further, attendance at 2-3 umpire training clinics is also required. Access the “umpire” page on this website for all the information you will need.

Q. Can we pay umpire fees in advance?
A. Yes. Metro Omaha Softball offers "script books" that teams can use to pay umpire game fees during the season for all levels of play. The "scripts" function just like a check that can be cashed. The books can be pre-purchased at the office. There are enough "scripts" in each book to cover umpire fees for the season.

Q. I’m new to Omaha and don’t have a team to play on. Can you place me on a team?
A. Metro Omaha Softball is not structured to find teams for individual players. However, we maintain an up to date “free agent” information board at the office. If you are a player looking for a team, we will be happy to post your contact information on the “free agent” board. Team representatives visit our office frequently seeking players.