The Over the Hill Softball League is hosting open registration for new players wishing to sign up for the 2006 season. To be eligible, participants need to be at least 40-years-old (reached at any time during calendar year) and either a Town of Oyster Bay or Farmingdale resident. Over The Hill is an arc-pitch (6-12') softball league that consists of 12 teams that play with rule modifications that are geared toward safety (double first base, no sliding, etc.). The level of play is competitive and spirited. Games are nine innings long with a continuous batting order, free substitutions, and each at-bat begins with a 1-1 count. The league plays a 16-game schedule with a year-end tournament, which are played on Friday nights at 7, 8:20 or 9:40 p.m. at Farmingdale's Allen Park.

Registrations will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at Allen Park (Motor Avenue/Heisser Lane in Farmingdale) and Wednesday, Feb. 8 at the Farmingdale Soccer Club (700 Main St. in Farmingdale) between 7:30-9 p.m.

The registration form can be filled out in advance, located on-line at othgny.com, click on Registration. Registration can also be done via e-mail or by calling 429-6511 (League President Jim Reilly). If registering online send your name, date of birth, home address, and telephone number w/area code to overthehillgang@optonline.net. If registering on-line, via e-mail or via phone, you will need to come down either Feb. 1 or Feb. 8 to provide proof of residency and age (i.e. a driver's license).

Any previous year registrants who weren't selected will need to re-register to be eligible for the 2006 season.