CALLING ALL COACHES, PLAYERS AND UMPIRES
The 2011 season is upon us and we are looking for 8 teams this year for men's modified fast pitch during the week and slow pitch on the weekends. If you are interested in trying out for a team, adding an entire team or joining the league as an umpire, please contact Larry Graves at 540-972-0922.
Scheduled meetings for this year will be on February 15, March 22 and March 29 for all new and old players and coaches. Meetings will be at Clearwater Grill from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Call Larry if you have a complete team to avoid the first couple of meetings.
All coaches must live at the lake and the franchise fee is $500 per team - sponsors are welcome. All of the games will be at Hollyfield Park so your business will get plenty of advertisement inside the lake.
The first practice will be on April 4th and the regular season starts on May 2nd.
ABOUT THE LEAGUE
In 2001, Larry Graves formed the Lake of the Woods Church Softball League as part of the Men’s Ministry fellowship program. This program gives an opportunity, for men and women, to participate in a “Christian” competitive league. The word Christian, in this context, should represent other words such as humility, respect, compassion, encouragement and fair play.
The League currently has 5 teams with approximately 20 players on each team. The rosters consist of mostly men ranging in ages from 18 to 60. This is not an “official” coed league but women are encouraged to play. The format is modified fast pitch with some unique rules (see Rules). Teams typically play 7 inning double headers on Mondays, Wednesdays or Thursdays.
ABOUT THE CHURCH
The Lake of the Woods Church is a multi-denominational church for all believers whose mission is making Christ known. The Church is a friendly, caring congregation of nearly 900 members that welcomes LOW residents and nearby communities to experience the joy of worship. Please visit the Church's website at www.lowchurch.org .
HOW TO JOIN THE LEAGUE
If you wish to join a team, you may contact Larry Graves by email (click here) or by phone. He can be reached at 540-972-0922.
DIRECTIONS TO THE FIELD
All of the games are played within Lake of the Woods at Hollyfield Park (behind the tennis courts). From the main entrance, turn right onto Lakeview Parkway, and then make a right onto Constitution Boulevard, and then a left onto Yorktown Boulevard, and then a right into the park.