FALL LEAGUE INFORMATION

The Metro Tournament is a single-elimination postseason tournament for all Florida First Coast Softball leagues. Teams qualify based on league standings and compete for the Metro Championship.

• Single Elimination Tournament 
• Lose once = eliminated 
• Brackets are created based on final league standings/seeding 

• Teams are seeded based on league standings 
• Higher seed is the home team throughout the entire tournament 
• Seeding tie-breakers (if needed): 
  • Head-to-head results 
  • Overall record  

• Umpires and scorekeepers are provided and paid by the league (same as regular league play) 
• Standard league rules apply unless otherwise noted 

• A completed roster is REQUIRED to participate in Metro 
• Roster must be submitted before the tournament begins 
• No roster = not eligible to play 
• All players must have: 
  • Completed registration 
  • Signed waiver (wet/ink signatures required) 

• Only players listed on the official roster are eligible to play  
• No unregistered or non-rostered players allowed 

• Metro tournaments are scheduled based on field availability 
• Locations may include: 
  • Drew Park 
  • Ringhaver Park 
• Location changes may occur due to scheduling conflicts 
• Teams will be notified in advance of: 
  • Game times 
  • Field assignments 
  • Any location updates 

• Teams must confirm IN or OUT of Metro by the deadline provided 
• Failure to respond may result in: 
  • Removal from the bracket 

• Roster submission deadline: Before Metro begins 

• Metro is typically held:  
  • The following week on your usual game day
• All scheduling and structure is designed to: 
  • Minimize downtime 
  • Keep games moving efficiently 
  • Provide a competitive postseason experience