Summer Update from Healthy Buffalo

Due to a medical emergency, Healthy Buffalo won’t be running our summer volleyball, softball, or kickball leagues at Firemen’s Park this year.

The good news? Our amazing partners are stepping up to keep the fun going! If you’re interested in playing this summer, please contact:

Reuben Owens – Head Official & League Administrator: 716-277-6184
Kevin Ferguson – Depew Parks & Recreation Department: 716-400-4159

Thanks for your understanding and support. We’re hoping to be back in action next summer!

 

WHAT: Co-Ed Softball League
WHERE: Firemen’s Park (90 Gould Ave, Depew, NY 14043)
FRIDAY LEAGUE: Friday nights starting June 13, 2025!
GAME TIMES: 6:00 pm & 7:15 pm
WHO: Men & Women 18 & Over
SKILL LEVEL: Recreational

TEAM REGISTRATION: Early Registration $500 / Late Registration $525
RETURNING TEAM REGISTRATION: Early Registration $400 / Late Registration $425 (does not include jerseys. Jerseys for new players can be purchased as needed for $20 a piece.)

INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION: Early Registration $60 / $75 Late Registration (Includes custom-made Healthy Buffalo 2-button softball performance henley jersey)

REFEREE FEE: $25 per game, per team.

* Registration includes one year’s membership dues in Healthy Buffalo for all registered players.

THE HEALTHY BUFFALO CO-ED SOFTBALL LEAGUE INCLUDES:

  • Registration includes up to twelve beautiful custom made Healthy Buffalo softball jerseys.
  • Additional jerseys can be purchased for $20 each.
  • Each team receives two (2) game balls and one book to track stats and keep score.
  • Ten week regular season, plus playoffs.
  • Online standings and registration.
  • Live Facebook updates including, pictures and highlight clips.
  • Season ending awards.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS, LEAGUE FORMAT, RULES & DETAILS:

  • This is a slow-pitch softball league. The maximum arc of a pitch must lie between 6 and 12 feet above the ground.
  • Rosters breakdown should be as follows: 6 male players / 4 female players.
  • Maximum of 10 players in the field.
  • Batting lineup can have up to 12 players.
  • Batting lineup can not have three male players in a row, except on the back end of the lineup (b-g-b-g-b-g-b-g-b-b).
  • Must have male/female pitcher/catcher combo.
  • Must play at least one female player in the outfield.
  • Batting lineup must alternate male/female, except the back end of the lineup based on roster makeup.
  • Teams must provide their own bats. All bats must be certified American Softball Association (ASA) bats.
  • Base runner’s cannot leave the base until contact is made by the batter.
  • .52 core, 12-inch ASA/USA Certified softballs are used for games.