Creating a work softball league is a great way to build team
spirit and comradery among co-workers outside of the office. A co-ed softball
team is a good choice because it’s perfect for the seasoned athlete as well as
the beginner, offering something for everyone to enjoy.
Here’s some tips on starting your own work softball league!
1.
Poll coworkers for their interest before you start planning the
league. Talk to everyone so you understand the overall interest in forming a
softball league.
2.
Bring up the idea with management, emphasizing that a recreational
softball league is a good way to foster teamwork and build morale in the
company. Let them know the degree of interest in the company, you may be able
to get some funding for the league.
3.
Decide how to structure your softball league. If you work at a
large company, different departments can function as individual softball teams.
If your company is small, look for other small companies to play against.
4.
Start a softball committee with a few co-workers to help with
decision making and planning.
5.
Create the rules with your softball committee. Decide how many people
should be on each team, whether to play slow-pitch or fast-pitch softball, if
you want to give out awards, and consider how often
your team will play.
6.
Investigate costs and equipment. Find out if anybody in the
company has softball equipment to donate. If not, order company-inspired logoed T-shirts for your team uniform,
along with necessary mitts, bats, and protective
gear.
7.
Hold an organizational meeting after work, inviting anyone who's
interested in joining. Bring a signup sheet and explain the rules and fees, letting
people know how often they'll be playing.
8.
Create a bi-weekly schedule, and send out e-mail reminders the
week of to your team. Remember to be
safe and play ball!
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