About Capitol Alumni Network
Softball, Alumni Spirit, and DC Community
Capitol Alumni Network organizes one of the largest alumni softball leagues in the DC area, bringing alumni clubs together through competition, connection, friendship, and tradition.
Welcome to CAN
CAN is proud to organize co-ed alumni softball from April through August, including regular season games, community connections, and the annual August tournament.
Regular Season
Teams compete in regular season games against rivals, division opponents, and alumni clubs from across the DC area.
Annual Tournament
CAN’s marquee sporting event is the annual softball tournament held each August, bringing together alumni clubs, players, families, and fans.
Community
The league helps create networking opportunities, friendships, school pride, and connections that extend beyond universities.
Free Agents Welcome
New to CAN Softball or don’t currently have a team? Join the free agent pool. We can’t guarantee placement, but we do our best to connect players with teams during the season.
Submit Free Agent InterestCAN Staff
CAN is powered by volunteers who help run league operations, communications, finance, rules, and the website.
Chris Maurer
Colorado
Pam Krieger
Maryland
Joe Mercado
Johns Hopkins, UVa, UConn
Catherine Brenner
Delaware
Trevor Ashworth
American
Kyle Harbaugh
Washington
Important Links
League rules, softball rules, USA Softball guidance, and bat eligibility information.
2026 CAN General Rules
League-wide rules and administrative guidance for CAN Softball.
Open General Rules →2026 CAN Softball Rules
Softball-specific rules for CAN league play and tournament competition.
Open Softball Rules →2026 USA Softball Rules
USA Softball rule book used for reference and league guidance.
Open USA Softball Rules →Get Involved with CAN
Whether you’re a player, coach, alum, volunteer, or community partner, CAN is built around showing up, connecting, and keeping alumni spirit alive.
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