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Incidents AND Game Disruptions

At Gotham City Softball, our goal is to run organized, competitive, recreational softball where players can stay active, meet people, and enjoy playing our national pastime in NYC's beautiful parks. Most games run smoothly thanks to our players, captains, and umpires.

Occasionally, situations arise that fall outside the standards we expect in our league. When that happens, we want to be made aware so we can address the issue and keep the league running the way it should. Players and Captains can use this page to report incidents or game disruptions that affect the league experience.

Incident Reporting

Umpires and league staff may submit incident reports when situations occur during a game that require league review.

Team captains may also submit an incident report if they witness or experience behavior that violates league rules including those relating to expected player conduct.

Examples of reportable incidents include:

  • Major injuries occurring during a game.

  • Ejections from a game.

  • Abusive, threatening, or discriminatory language.

  • Fighting or overly aggressive behavior.

  • Harassment toward players, umpires, or staff.

  • Serious disputes that disrupt a game.

  • Other breaches of league rules.

Incident reports should include as much detail as possible, including:

  • Date and location of the game

  • Teams involved

  • Players involved (if known)

  • A description of the incident

Reports should be submitted within 48 hours of the game whenever possible.

How Incidents are Handled

Incident reports are reviewed by the Gotham City Softball Commissioner and members of the league’s Advisory Board.

This group evaluates reports and determines whether follow-up action is necessary.

Possible actions may include:

  • Contacting captains, umpires, or players for additional information

  • Reviewing umpire game reports

  • Issuing warnings or disciplinary action when league rules are violated

  • Taking steps to prevent similar incidents in the future

Submitting a report does not guarantee disciplinary action or other outcomes. All reports are reviewed at the discretion of the Commissioner and Advisory Board.

Game Disruption Reporting

While we work hard to run games smoothly, unexpected issues occasionally occur that affect scheduled games. Reports should be submitted 48 hours whenever possible.

Examples of game disruptions include:

  • Umpire late arrival or no-show

  • Delayed game start caused by league operations

  • Unsafe or unplayable field conditions

  • Park permit conflicts or another group occupying the field

  • Weather interruptions that prevent play

  • A team forfeiting without proper notice

  • Other issues that significantly impact the game

How Game Disruptions Are Handled

Game disruption reports are reviewed by the Commissioner and the Advisory Board, who determine the appropriate resolution based on the circumstances. Gotham City Softball will make a reasonable effort to review and respond to incident reports within 5 days of submission.

Use of Reporting System

The reporting system exists to help the league address meaningful issues that affect the safety, fairness, and enjoyment of games. Frivolous, retaliatory, or repetitive complaints may be disregarded at the discretion of the Commissioner and the Advisory Board. Incident reports are not a mechanism to dispute game results.

INCIDENT REPORT FORM

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