Basking Ridge Men's 40-Plus Softball League Looking For Players

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Now's your time to step up to the plate. The Basking Ridge men's 40-plus softball league is looking for athletes and teams.

Participants must be at least 40 years old by Dec. 31, according to Bernards Township Parks and Recreation. All games will take place on Bernards Township fields.

Click here to sign up for the league or other local recreational offerings. Resident team registration costs $900, while non-resident teams pay a fee of $1,200. Complete the registration form online and mail it with a check payable to "Bernards Township" to:

1 Collyer Lane
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

People can also sign up as an individual, with no fee required. You will be contacted if a team space becomes available. Every new participant must submit a copy of their driver's license.

Resident registration opened Friday. Non-residents can sign up beginning April 2.

The league is tentatively set to begin April 19. The regular season will consist of up to 14 games, barring rainouts. Each team is scheduled to play doubleheaders Sunday mornings.

Double-elimination playoffs are expected to begin June 7 with a tentative end date of June 27.

Here's the league website.

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