I am the Way, the Truth and the Life The Greater Nashua Men's Evangelical Softball League ASA Home
We play to win others

Derry 5/10 Scores
Fellowship 1Southside 25
Lifeway 12Saints 14

Derry 5/09 Scores
Calv Red 7Calv Blue 8
LPC 19Hooksett 20
Lond UMC 5Lond Naz 13
Central 28Candia 8

Derry Div as of  5/10
Team W L T GB
Calv Blue 2  0  0  0
Central 2  0  0  0
Saints 2  0  0  0
Calv Red 1  1  0  1
Candia 1  1  0  1
Hooksett 1  1  0  1
Lond Naz 1  1  0  1
LPC 1  1  0  1
Southside 1  1  0  1
Fellowship 0  2  0  2
Lifeway 0  2  0  2
Lond UMC 0  2  0  2
The Greater Nashua Men's Evangelical Softball League, also called the Church League, is a group of 18 churches supporting 20 teams that have banded together to enjoy competitive adult slow-pitch softball, fellowship with men from our own and other churches, and to be a witness to the life-saving power of Jesus Christ in our lives. Our League plays in Nashua (8 teams) and Derry (12 teams) primarily on Friday nights from late April through mid-August. For more information, browse the web site or contact the President.

Permits
Nashua and Derry field permits are now available in the Download area. Hard copies will not given out; please print out what you need from the website. All coaches should have a copy with them when they use the field. We've already had a problem with a field use conflict that would have been resolved in our favor had permits been distributed.

Dues Deadline
  • Friday, May 16th 5:00 p.m.: balance of team dues required. Note the new dues policy.


    • Dues Policy
    The League has a new dues policy that was approved by the coaches in July, 2007. Teams that do not meet in full their financial responsibilities to the League by the deadline set by the President will officially forfeit subsequent games until those financial responsibilities are met. The game should still be played. However, the official result will be a forfeit. The financial deadline is 5:00 p.m. on the 3rd Friday of the season (May 16th, 2008).
    Nashua 5/09 Scores
    Com Ch 1 71st Church 14
    Crossway 211st Bapt 25
    Main St 0Grace 7
    Riverside 3Com Ch 2 15

    Nashua Div as of  5/10
    Team W L T GB
    1st Church 2  0  0  0
    Grace 2  0  0  0
    Com Ch 2 1  1  0  1
    1st Bapt 1  1  0  1
    Riverside 1  1  0  1
    Com Ch 1 0  1  0  1.5
    Main St 0  1  0  1.5
    Crossway 0  2  0  2

    New Pinkerton Field (updated 4/28/08)
    There is a beautiful, new (as of 2008) Pinkerton field we have been asked to use. It is across the street (heading east across Bypass 28) and south from the gym, just beyond the student parking lots. We have been requested to use the north field which is closer to the gym. However, we have been given permission to use the south field instead if needed (e.g. if the sun is a problem on the north field). For more information about Pinkerton fields, general policies and parking considerations, please see Pinkerton Policies and Procedures. The car parking policy is a must read if you use Pinkerton fields.

    Coaches Meeting Highlights

    The coaches meeting was held on March 6, 2008. Here are some of the notable items from this meeting.

    Bylaw Updates
    Many Bylaws were updated. Some of the most notable are:
  • Bylaw 3f: Multi-walled bats (double, triple) are not allowed for game use. All bats must comply with the ASA 2004 standard.
  • Bylaw 3j: The coach of the trailing team, at his sole discretion, can invoke the Run Ahead Rule (5.9) by so informing the opposing coach and the umpire. If notification is given, then the game will be considered complete and final.
  • Bylaw 3k: Teams that only have 8 players at a game may have a roster player from the opposing team play a non-defensive catcher role if there is agreement from both coaches and implicit or explicit agreement from the umpire. The responsibilities of a non-defensive catcher are only catching the pitches and throwing the ball back to the pitcher.
  • Bylaw 4c: Rosters, waivers and all other remaining paperwork should be returned with the balance of the league fees. Regular season roster changes or additions may be made at any time during the season. Playoff rosters are frozen as of June 30th. Playoff roster additions after June 30th need to be approved by the President (or Vice-President) with a justification for the late addition. Approval is solely based on the discretion of the President (or Vice-President). Please notify the President (or Vice-President) of any changes as soon as possible by mail, e-mail or phone including team and player name.


    • Home Run Rule
    The League has a new home run policy: As of 2008, our League has chosen to enforce ASA Rule #5.8.3 for Church Leagues which limits over the fence home runs to 4 per game. Subsequent over the fence home runs result in the batter being declared out and the ball being dead.

    Upcoming Season Schedule Dates
  • Friday, July 4th: No games
  • Saturday, August 2nd: Regular season ends
  • Friday, August 8th: 1st round of playoffs
  • Friday, August 15th: 2nd round of playoffs
  • Saturday, August 16: double-elimination for final 4 playoff teams at Greeley Park in Nashua