Slow pitch emerged as a popular division within USA Softball in the early 1950's. Added to USA Softball's Championship program in 1953, at the National level, USA Softball annually conducts National Championships in the adult slow pitch division while many state and metro associations offer tournament and league play at the grassroots levels.
USA Softball recognizes the following levels of non-championship play:
01. Local league (city or county) - Weekly play often offered at the local level that are often facilitated by local Parks and Recreation departments throughout the year.
02. Invitational - Tournaments conducted across the United States that are conducted and sanctioned by state/metro associations.
For information on non-championship play opportunities within your area, please contact your state/metro association.