The NEPL

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL AGE GROUPS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PRODUCE COPIES OF BIRTH CERTIFICATES ON COACHES NIGHT STARTING THE Baseball SEASON AND THIS WILL NOW BE THE NORM FOR ALL SPORTS! In accordance with the NEPL "paperless policy" All Baseball Schedules will be Online only. All files, when available, will be posted HERE. Schedule Changes Each Year lea... gue is besieged with requests to move games. To reschedule a game you MUST HAVE LEAGUE APPROVAL. While we try to accomodate due to school/religious functions, a conflict with another league or sport is not an acceptable reason to switch a game. While the league wants these games played there is the issue of referee scheduling. The league will not grant ANY SCHEDULE CHANGE WHICH IS NOT PRESENTED AT LEAST 72 HOURS BEFORE ITS SCHEDULED START. Less than 72 hours prior to a game will come under the Leagues Play or Forfeit rule. Coaches please question your players and get their parents input on whether there are scheduling conflicts. Also, coaches, your appearance at a game IS NOT A REASON TO RESCHEDULE. There should be assistants coaches with ID cards who can fill in in your absence. This Guide is for Softball Umpires and explains how to read, follow and understand the ASA Softball Rules Book. Umpires Must attend one of the following meetings: Dates, Time and Locations of Meetings Will Soon Be Announced. Northeast Peanut League Umpires should present a clean, professional appearance which is neat, in uniform, properly equipped and prepared to go on time. Your appearance is many times judged by fans, players and coaches alike. Worn and faded garb, improper equipment, missing tools of the trade or arriving late can lead to a feeling from the coaches that you do not care about your performance and that you are there merely for the money. Whereas a properly attired and prepared umpire will likely gain more respect from fans, players and coaches.Read More