Limited to 120 Veterans. Softball is played on a hard surface. Teams are made by a draw system to choose players in each classification to form teams. Team size will be limited to 15 players on 8 teams. All team members must bat and remain in the batting rotation for the entire game. All team members must also take the field for a minimum of one inning. Batters come to bat with a one-ball, one-strike count. Height of pitches: 6-10 ft. Run ahead rules: 12 after 4 innings/10 after 5 innings. Softball Clinic: On July 24, 2024, from 6-9 p.m., there will be a Softball Clinic at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Coaches will provide instruction on pitching, infield and outfield play and hitting. All softball players and NVWG Coaches are encouraged to attend. Information will also be provided to get involved in wheelchair softball beyond the NVWG and/or starting teams. All softball competitors need to report 1 hour prior to the published start time of the first game. If a competitor does not show up by the published start time of the first game, they will forfeit their spot for the rest of the tournament, and it will be given to the next Veteran on the stand-by list. All competitors must bring their own wheelchairs. No scooters or motorized chairs will be allowed. For 2024: Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams.