WELCOME TO THE RHS GIRLS SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL TEAM!
Girls Slowpitch Softball is no-cut, no experience required sport at RHS. Whether you are a veteran softball player or new to the game, we invite you to join the team!
Team information (subject to change for the 2023-2024 season):
- Fall sport played from August to October, with state playoffs in October
- Practices are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 4-6 pm; Wednesday, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
- 12+ games per season
- Home field is Lower Woodland Park Ballfields
RHS Slowpitch encourages you to try something new, meet new friends, and participate in a high school sport! Register HERE
Contact Coach J with questions and follow us on Instagram @rhs.slowpitch
RHS Slow Pitch ready to build upon 2023-24 success
Roosevelt Rider Slow Pitch Softball looks to continue their success under Coach J and Coach Angelyn’s direction. 2024-25 season marks the fourth year for Slow Pitch at RHS. Lady Riders advanced to the State Tournament in Fall 2023 for the first time in the program’s history. The team will look to continue their quest to win the Metro League title while strengthening their on-field presence led by this year’s captains. Coach J (Julianna Duso) has been playing softball since she was 5 with experience as both a fastpitch and slowpitch player. Coach J currently coaches fastpitch for Northeast Seattle Little League and Seattle Pilots as well as slowpitch for the Rain(bow) City Softball League where she is also a player. She also has experience coaching for Seattle Central Little league. When she isn't coaching or playing softball, Coach J also moonlights as a USA Softball umpire. Coach J's passion for softball comes from her belief that youth team sports play a large role in building community and instilling life skills such as resilience, confidence, being a good teammate, and winning with grace. Coach J's goal for the slowpitch program is that each player has a chance to grow their softball and life skills and of course....HAVE FUN!
How is slowpitch softball different from fastpitch softball?
| SLOWPITCH | FASTPITCH | |
| Pitching Style | Slower to moderate speed ball thrown with an arch of 6-12 feet before crossing the plate | Windmill motion focused on power and with speeds of 50+ MPH when crossing the plate |
| Innings | 7 | 7 |
| Players on Field | 10 (one additional outfielder) | 9 |
| Bunting | Not permitted | Permitted |
| Fouls | Batters 3rd strike foul ball is an out | Batters are permitted limitless fouls following the 2nd strike |
| Stealing Bases | Must wait until the batter has made contact with the ball | May steal as soon as the ball has left the pitcher's hand. |
RHS welcomes Head Coach Julianna Duso to Slowpitch Softball Team
Coach J (Julianna Duso) is excited to join the Rough Rider family as the Slowpitch Softball coach. She has been playing softball since she was 5 with experience as both a fastpitch and slowpitch player. Coach J currently coaches fastpitch for Northeast Seattle Little League and Seattle Pilots as well as slowpitch for the Rain(bow) City Softball League, where she is also a player. She also has experience coaching for Seattle Central Little league. When she isn't coaching or playing softball, Coach J also moonlights as a USA Softball umpire. Coach J's passion for softball comes from her belief that youth team sports play a large role in building community and instilling life skills such as resilience, confidence, being a good teammate, and winning with grace. Coach J's goal for the slowpitch program is that each player has a chance to grow their softball and life skills and of course....HAVE FUN!
SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL BOOSTERS Store is Now Open (thru 9/10/2025)
Each of the Fall teams now have their own boosters storefront open for a limited time: The order deadline is Wednesday, September 10 at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time). This is a tight turnaround so we can get the orders distributed prior to the holiday break. Click HERE to access the SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL BOOSTERS TEAM STORE!
Fan gear is offered for families and fans as a fundraiser for the Roosevelt Athletic Boosters Club (RAB) General Fund to raise money to support sports at Roosevelt. Nearly half of Roosevelt students participate in athletics.
RAB helps fund items that stay with the school or benefit an entire team/sport. Our largest annual financial obligation is to help fund an on-site athletic trainer and training supplies. RAB also helps teams pay for uniforms/gear, athletic letters, balls, nets, tents, post-season competition (ie: Play-Offs, District and State Tournaments), pool and facility rentals, cage time, sports software, training and camps, and school-wide sports recognition banquets and awards night events.
The Booster Club relies on contributions and fundraising to operate. [NOTE: We also offer a General "R" Storefront that is great if you have kids participating in multiple sports OR just want to support ALL of Roosevelt! Click HERE to enter the General Store.]
Items purchased from either storefront, will arrive around 9/24/25 and will be distributed by your team representative.
Thank you for your support!
Go Riders!!
Julianna Duso
Coach
Leslie Kot
Roosevelt Slowpitch Softball Booster Club Representative
Recent Slowpitch Softball News
Orders are being taken NOW for RHS Pink Hoodies thru 2025-26 school year! We will reach out to you once the order has been purchased to arrange delivery.
To purchase your Hoodie:
- Click the link HERE
- Select "Sweatshirt Promo" for Sweatshirts OR "General Booster Fund" for Hats. In the Notes field, please enter the color, item, and size(if applicable) you are purchasing.
Questions? Contact Cathy Tousley at cattousley@gmail.com
Orders are being taken NOW for RHS Trucker Hats and Hoodies! We will reach out to you once the order has been purchased to arrange delivery.
To purchase your Hat or Hoodie:
- Click the link HERE
- Select "Sweatshirt Promo" for Sweatshirts OR "General Booster Fund" for Hats. In the Notes field, please enter the color, item, and size(if applicable) you are purchasing.
Questions? Contact Jodi Wilson at jodigro@msn.com
Need a Sports Physical??? Book an Appointment at the Roosevelt Health Centers
- By Melanie Chin Ridenour 09/06/2025, 1:45pm PDT
FREE Sports Physicals at RHS for Student Athletes!
- By Ryan Sherlock 01/30/2023, 1:30pm PST
Roosevelt Girls Slowpitch Softball Schedule
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