Major League Softball Association Announces Inaugural Season in 2009

The Major League Softball Association (MLSA) has arrived, taking men’s slow-pitch softball to the next level!

The MLSA will feature men’s professional softball as it has never been played before. The games will be played in minor league ballparks and college baseball stadiums exclusively. MLSA softball will emphasize speed, defense and athleticism. When combined with outstanding offensive performances, our fans will be entertained with constant action and excitement. This combination will add a different dimension to the game of men’s slow-pitch softball not widely associated with the game today. The MLSA game encompasses the skill of baseball with the continuous excitement of slow-pitch softball, creating a sport to be enjoyed by fans of all ages.

The MLSA’s PRIMARY OBJECTIVE - recognition of slow-pitch softball as a legitimate professional sport and the MLSA as a well respected, first class sports organization.

Our ULTIMATE GOAL is to nurture and develop the game of men’s professional slow-pitch softball into a full-time professional sport in 3 years.

Our objectives and goals will be accomplished with planned, controlled growth and exposure. The MLSA will take full advantage of the marketing potential for professional sports; more specifically, the game of men’s slow-pitch softball. The strength of the MLSA lies in its ability to bring together all the principals associated with the game of slow-pitch softball. These include Club owners, players, product manufacturers and company sponsors who will work collectively toward a common goal - the success of the MLSA and the growth of men’s slow-pitch softball as a true professional sport. The MLSA has assembled a team of successful sports, entertainment and business executives who will insure that this sport does indeed get to the next level.

The MLSA will begin its INAUGURAL SEASON in the Spring of 2009. The MLSA will consist of thirty Clubs. There will be three Conferences with ten Clubs each, divided into two five-Club Divisions. The Atlantic Conference will have ten Clubs; five Clubs in the Northern Division and five Clubs in the Southern Division. The Central Conference will have ten Clubs; five Clubs in the Northern Division and five Clubs in the Southern Division. The Pacific Conference will have ten Clubs; five Clubs in the Northern Division and five Clubs in the Southern Division.

Club owners will come from current and former Players from the NFL, Major League Baseball and the NBA. Targeted candidates also include show business personalities, current and former sports executives, successful businessmen and entrepreneurs. Current minor league baseball team owners who already have a venue and now have the opportunity to use their stadiums to generate even more revenue will also be targeted. The Players and Owners in the MLSA will exhibit pride, professionalism, commitment and dedication; the same basic values that are indicative of the work ethic of all those involved in the growth and development of the MLSA. It is these values that serve as the cornerstone upon which the MLSA was founded. In order for the MLSA to be successful, its Clubs and players must take an active role in their community. It is also of paramount importance for the players to be easily accessible to the fans.

MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MAJOR LEAGUE SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION

90’ Base Paths

Regular baseball dimensions in the outfield; ranging from 300' down the lines to more than 400' in center field

Pitcher's Mound - 52’ from the Pitching Rubber to Home Plate

Pitch Count - 4 Balls - 3 Strikes (a foul ball after a second strike is an out)

All Games are 9 Innings

Pitching Arc: 3’ Minimum (from point of release) - 10’ Maximum

Base Stealing is permitted once the ball crosses the front part of home plate

4 Umpires will work each game; one Official Scorer will be assigned to each game

The majority of Umpires selected by the MLSA will have a background in college baseball officiating

All games will be governed by a combination of current Professional Baseball Rules as well as additional rules written specifically for the MLSA

The Official Softball of the MLSA is a 12” .47 COR ball with a leather cover. The ball for daytime games will be optic yellow with red and blue stitching. The ball for night games will be traditional white with red and blue stitching.

16 Man Rosters with a 10 Man Reserve Roster. All Players are required to sign a Uniform Player’s Contract (UPC)

Players will participate in a Revenue Sharing Program with the MLSA and the Club Owners, in addition to their regular salaries.

Players are required to reside in the city (or close proximity) where the Franchise is located during the season

Regular Season Schedule is 156 Games; the Post Season will consist of MLSA Division and Conference Championships and a MLSA World Series

All dates are doubleheaders and will be played on Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Suggested Ticket Prices are $10.00 Remember, all dates are doubleheaders. A great value for 2 games!

Scores and Game Highlights will be available on our web site and other sports information services

MAJOR LEAGUE SOFTBALL...... A GREAT NEW GAME!

Submitted by Affiniti Marketing Strategies, Inc.
West Palm Beach, Florida
Contact: Teresa A. Pruski
Telephone: 561.319.0266
Contact Email: MLSA27@aol.com
www.MLSA-USA.com

The Major League Softball Association (MLSA) is taking men’s slow-pitch softball to the next level. The MLSA will feature men’s professional softball as it has never been played before. The games will be played in minor league ballparks and college baseball stadiums exclusively. MLSA softball will emphasize speed, defense and athleticism. When combined with outstanding offensive performances, our fans will be entertained with constant action and excitement. This combination will add a different dimension to the game of men’s slow-pitch softball not widely associated with the game today.

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