It is almost time to officially play some ball!  If you are reading this email and have not yet finalized your payment or arranged a payment plan, please do so before Sunday afternoon as we prepare to draft and play on Sunday.

When is the Draft?

We are drafting live at the fields starting at 5:30pm on Sunday, with games starting immediately after the conclusion of the draft. You are welcome to come watch or you can use the fields for some light practice while the draft is conducted. As soon as the draft concludes, games will begin!

What do I wear?

All players will receive t-shirts but they ship the day after the draft, so you will not have anything specific waiting for you on week 1. Just wear comfortable clothes and cleats - but no metal spikes please. Make sure you have your fielding mitt and bat, if you have one. If you don't have a bat yet, many players are happy to share and teach you about bat certifications so you can eventually purchase one. Just ask!

Is there a practice?

Tomorrow nights games are officially preseason games - so the scores will not count towards the season standings. This is your chance to get to know your fellow teammates and a chance for your coach to get to know everyone and learn their positions.

What if I can't attend?

If you can't attend the first week, you will receive your draft results via email and be able to play the following week.

I'm literally brand new....

Welcome to your new addiction! When you get drafted, chat with your coach and be honest about your experience... but they likely already have an idea. Be open to learning about the game and don't put too much pressure on yourself. Every team has a few Pros, and every team has a few Average Joes/Janes. You don't need to perform at superhero levels... just strive to get a little better each week!

I'm a pro at this already...

Welcome! Be ready for a unique style of play that is focused on fun and socializing rather than beating each other senseless. Just because we play recreationally doesn't mean we don't play to win - we just do so while focusing on socializing and having fun. We hope you use this opportunity to impart some of your knowledge onto the new players and help them grow. This is not the league to get overly hyped up, or angry, or aggressively competitive - this is the league to develop new players. The teams that win? Usually the ones who coach up their novices the best and play best as a team - so be ready to help your coach navigate that process!

Greetings everyone!  The field crews are currently hard at work getting the fields ready for some softball tonight, so we hope you can join us as we kick off our Summer session.  As a reminder, all players are welcome regardless of if they've paid their season fee yet or not.  If you are on the fence about joining or know some friends who are curious but need to check it out - this is that chance!

There is some possible rain moving in later this evening, so we will bump the start time up to 5:30pm to make sure we get in some ball before any rain moves in.  See you tonight!

We’re kicking things off with a FREE Open Play & Practice Night this Sunday, July 20th — and you’re invited!

📍 Fitzpatrick Park
🕕 6:00–9:00 PM
💸 Totally FREE!

Whether you’re new to League Joe or just want to shake off the rust before the season starts, this is the perfect chance to meet other players, get some reps in, and get a feel for the vibe.

Bring your glove, your swing, and your friends — and come see what League Joe is all about!

Let’s ball, Beckley 💪

Hey Beckley! We're just ONE WEEK away from our Free Open Play & Practice Night — and you're invited!

📅 Sunday, July 20th
⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Fitzpatrick Park – 570 Fitzpatrick Rd, Beckley, WV

Whether you're a seasoned baller or brand new to the game, this is your chance to shake the rust off, meet your fellow players and coaches, and get a taste of what League Joe is all about!

✅ All skill levels welcome
✅ Totally FREE to attend
✅ Great way to get loose before the season kicks off

Want to help make this league even bigger and better than before? Bring your friends and teammates — let them see what League Joe is all about! Let’s pack the field and set the tone for an awesome season.

Hope everyone had an awesome 4th of July weekend!  Thank you to everyone who completed our survey last week.  Based on the results of the survey, the vast majority of players are choosing to transfer over to Summer.  Combined with new players already signing up, we look forward to the fresh start and hope to add a 4th team (or more).

Play Resumes Sunday, July 20
We will start off the new league with another Open Play on the 20th to welcome in our new players, with the league starting officially on July 27.  Game times have officially shifted back to 6pm, 7pm and (if necessary based on number of teams) 8pm and the format will still be double headers so you will play two games per night.

If You Filled Out the Survey and Requested a Transfer
We will be transferring your registration over the next couple days.  You don't need to do anything at this time!

If You Filled Out the Survey and Requested a Cancellation
That will also be processed this week.  Your refund will return to the payment method used.

If You Played in Spring and Did Not Fill Out the Survey
Please reply to this email to let us know your preference.

Thanks everyone!