Registration and General FAQs

What is the deadline to register for leagues?

The deadline is typically a couple of weeks prior to the start of the league. This is so we can get your team’s league t-shirts made and schedules created. Specific league registration ending dates are listed on the league registration page. We treat each team on a first come, first served (paid) basis. We offer no preferential treatment. Registration for a league may end prior to the date if all allotted team spots are already filled. We expect some of our leagues to fill quicker than others, so we encourage people to register as quickly as possible. Just because there is space in the morning, doesn’t mean it won’t fill before the afternoon.

How do I register?

Create an account by clicking “Sign Up” or sign in to your existing account. Choose the sport and specific league you want to participate in and then click on the “Individuals” or “Teams” link. Complete the registration steps that follow.

Can I register if I don’t have a team?

YES! We want everyone to be able to play. You can register for almost all of our leagues as an individual (on your own or with friends – see below) and we will place you on a team with other individuals and small groups. This is a great way to meet new people, and many of the teams we put together come back as full teams the next season.

Do I have to pay when I register?

Your registration is not complete until we receive payment. We fill our leagues and events on a first-paid basis so we recommend paying when you register so you don’t lose your spot.

Can you hold a spot for me?

We do not hold any spots. The only way to get a confirmed spot in a league is to submit FULL payment. We accept no partial payments or deposits. I’d still like to pay by check, if that’s OK? No problem. We’re happy to take checks as well. Please make the checks payable to Toledo Sport and Social Club and send to: PO Box 189, Holland, Ohio 43528. Please note that we cannot hold your roster spot until we receive your check.

What if I am just short of a full team?

We have a Free Agent listing on our page just for this reason. If you are one or two people short, you can contact people found on the Free Agent listing or contact TSSC and we will be happy to complete your roster by adding players who signed up as individuals. Please email us if this is the case. Your other option is to all register and pay as individuals.

I have registered and paid. Now what?

We will be in touch with you once we have closed registration. If you are an individual being placed on a team, we will be working to finalize your team. If you are a team captain, we will be in touch with you once we have schedules completed for the league. You can expect to receive more information via email 1-2 weeks before your team’s game.

I signed up as an individual. How do I know who is on my team?

We wait until the close of registration to create teams of individuals. This enables us to work our magic and try and put together the best teams using our secret formula. You will receive an email with your roster and teammates’ contact info a couple of weeks prior to the start of the season.

The league I want to play in is sold out. Is there a waitlist?

Yes, there are always people who for one reason or another are unable to start or finish the season, and we will pull people off the waitlist to fill their spots. To be placed on the waitlist, email TSSC with the league information for the league in which you wish to play. We will contact you if/when a spot opens up.

Can I register my team if we do not have a complete roster?

Yes. Complete the registration and payment process to assure that your team will have a spot in our league. Captains will have the opportunity to make changes to their roster up to the registration deadline. Working emails are required for everyone you include on your roster.

What if I don’t have everyone of my teammates information?

In order to register, we only really need the captain’s information. However, in order for us to get the league t-shirts done in time for the first game, we need to have your roster complete by the registration deadline.

When will we receive our t-shirts?

All of our participants get a league t-shirt. This is your league uniform. This does not apply to all sports. At registration for a sport, if you are prompted to supply a t-shirt color and sizes, then you will be provided shirts. T-shirts are typically just finished printing prior to our first league night so you will receive them that first night you show up.

Does the team captain have to pay the full league fee?

Yes. Your team registration is not complete until we receive payment of the league fee. If the Team Captain does not want to put the charge on his/her credit card, another team member’s card can be used for the payment during registration.

Can I request specific times, days or locations?

While we would love to have all the best fields at the best times, we can’t. In the spirit of being fair we try to divvy up the early/late games equally amongst teams. If your team has an extreme situation, please let us know before the start of the season and we will see what we can do.

Is the website secure?

Yes. We use a third party, PayPal, for our registration. They are protected and secure by Verisign.

What can we do if we have already paid and now have a sponsor check?

This is an occurrence that we expect to have happen. Many teams will register and pay for their league so that they don’t get shut out, while they wait for a bar or company check. Once we receive the check we will refund the person that paid for the league. We will mail them a refund check or refund the credit card the team was registered with in about 8-10 business days.

When can I expect to hear about my team or schedule for the league I signed up for?

We plan to send out an email to those who have registered for the league to let everyone know the schedules have been posted on the site. We will have the schedules on the website about one week before the league starts. This is all dependent on registrations and when a league fills. Individuals can expect to hear a couple days before the league starts about their team and the players on their team. It usually takes longer to get the individual teams put together.

What is the sponsor bar? What if we have our own sponsor?

For all of our leagues we promote a sponsor bar. This is a place for all teams to go and get drink or food specials at a great bar close to the facility. Many teams get their own sponsors. This is acceptable. It is a great way to help defray your cost for playing in the league. Each bar does it differently, but contact the bar and see what they are willing to offer to sponsor your team in our league.

What is your refund policy?

NO refunds will be issued for any requests made on or after the original start date (no matter what the circumstances). There is a $25 processing fee for refunds requested prior to the league start date. If a team cancels within a week of the start date there will be a $50 processing fee. This policy also includes anyone injured and unable to play during or prior to the original start date. There will be a $25 fee for any returned checks. If we do issue you a refund, we will either mail you a check, which usually takes at least 8-10 business days, or we will credit the credit card used immediately (minus any processing fees).

What happens when a league rains out? When do you make your decision to cancel?

If there is inclement weather or a potential for cancellation, we update the scrolling banner on our website and our weather hotline (855-HEY-TSSC extension 1) first. If a game is canceled we will email all of those registered for the league. We try to make a decision as early as possible, but oftentimes weather does not break until late. We make our decisions based on what the actual weather has done/is doing, not based on forecasts or potential threats of a storm. If you are ever concerned, you can always check the weather hotline before you leave for a league. We will make every effort to re-schedule cancelled games but in some cases we will not be able to re-schedule.

How competitive are the leagues? What if I have never played before?

Sign up! TSSC accommodates all skill levels with our different divisions. The “Majors” Division is for people who think they’re jocks. It is competitive, but still fun. The “Minor Leagues” Division is for pretty good athletes who may have played together before, but will still be social. The “For Fun” is if you're looking more for the social than the competition or consider yourself a beginner at the organized game.

What are the Rules?

The TSSC rules for all our sports can be found on our website. Click on “Sports Leagues” on the left-hand toolbar and the sports will be listed under its link.

What is the format?

Almost all your questions about the format of our leagues are answered on our website. Click on “Sports Leagues” on the left-hand toolbar, or hover over the link and click directly on the specific sport or league you are interested in joining to learn more about the league’s format.

How do I get to the field/gym?

A link to directions for all the fields and gyms can be found on the top toolbar of the website and on each specific sports league page.

What should I wear for a team uniform?

TSSC provides league t-shirts to be used as uniforms during the season for many of our sports but not all. Shirts are not provided for softball leagues. The color of the t-shirts are various but are chosen on a first-come first served basis. During the registration process, the Team Captain will be given the choice of t-shirt colors still available for a particular league.

Do we have to go to the bar after games?

TSSC cannot force you to drink, but we can strongly encourage you to go to the organized happy hours after games. C’mon isn’t this one of the reasons you joined our leagues anyway?

Why should we go to the Official TSSC Happy Hour bar after our games?

TSSC has negotiated deals with the designated happy hour bars. The more you drink and eat at that bar, the more generous they will be in the future. If you go to another bar and drink/eat, TSSC does not get to negotiate such great deals for our leagues. Plus you won’t get the chance to meet other teams in the league or hang with your own team.