About the Riverside Friendship League

Established in 1999, the RFL is a social and recreational softball league. It is the intention of the league to offer a decent caliber of softball while emphasizing friendship and sportsmanship.

 

All positions within the league are volunteers, from committee members to coaches to league umpires; therefore, we are indebted to those who are willing to give up their time for the good of the league.  We are not professionals; mistakes will be made, and bad calls will happen; however, we rely on the spirit of fair play to make the league enjoyable for everyone.

 

The caliber of players ranges from very strong to novice.  We encourage the more experienced & returning players to help more novice & newer players, whether it be helping them develop their softball skills or an understanding of the game.  We do our best to balance the teams based on skill evaluations of all players through an open draft in which coaches choose their team.  Players are chosen on the assumption that they will make a commitment to their team and be there for the majority of games.  Since players are drafted based on their skill level, it affects the balance and strength of both your team and the league if you only attend a handful of games.  If you cannot commit to the entire season, we would rather that you put your name onto our spare list.