Mustangs

The Westford Over 30 Softball League will be playing an All-Star game at 6:30 PM on Thursday, July 6, against their counterparts in Westford softball, the Westford Coed Softball League. The Westford Coed Softball League is an over-18 Co-ed league that shares a home field with the Over 30 League. In case of foul weather, the rain date is the following night: Friday, July 7. All proceeds from the game and the accompanying Home Run hitting contest will be donated to the Westford Food Pantry. The Home Run contest is open to all players from both leagues and will immediately follow the game. There is a $5 entry fee. Representatives for the Over-30 league have been announced by each team and they are as follows: Drew Farms- Tom Menicci and Todd Shepard Franco- Paul Cullen and Don MacMillan Healy Oil- Bill Martin and Bill McLaughlin Mario's Restaurant- Mark DesRochers and Rick Hess Mustangs- Don Cusano and Paul Selfridge Short Cut- Larry Bisso and Chris Smith Willis Tent- Bill Andrews and Dave Harrington Z's Sports Shop- John Bodi and Jerry Cressman (injured); Tim Schutt (alternate) Paul Vennard, Assistant Commissioner of the Westford Co-ed League, recently released the following statement: "We look forward to meeting all of you and getting out there and having a fun time for the Westford food pantry. We are excited to play some ball have some laughs and raise some money. We hope this will lead to more "interleague" events in the future. Good luck to all and see you Thursday!" Z's Sports Shop Owner/Team Rep Larry Zupkosky, who originally pitched the concept of the game and is organizing the event for the Over-30 League, was excited about getting the two leagues together. "We are looking forward to giving back to the community while show-casing our leagues and their players. This promises to be a fun and exciting event for all, both players and spectators."

Once again, games will need to be rescheduled thanks to thunder showers that soaked the region. Tonight's games will be played as follows: 5:30 game (Mario's-Franco) to Sunday (6/25) @ 6:45 6:45 game (Short Cut-Willis) to Sunday (7/9) @ 5:30 9:00 game (Z's-Mustangs) to Sunday (7/9) @ 6:45

In what is already the story of the season, the weather was the dominant player of the game between Drews and Short Cuts on June 20. The Tuesday night game was stopped after 4 innings by lightning and rain. A date to finish the game is still being discussed.

* The Westford Slow-Pitch Softball League is an Over-30 League for men who live in Westford, Massachusetts. In order to qualify for the league, you must be at least 30 years of age by opening day of the season and live in Westford (and be able to prove it).  A new rule instituted in 2007 is that those who work for a Westford based business will also be allowed to enter the league. Teams are sponsored by area businesses and the sponsors provide uniforms to each player.

* It is a slow pitch softball league, requiring legal pitches to be thrown with an arc of between 6 and 12 feet. The league is ASA approved- using one umpire during the regular season and two for each playoff game. Each player pays a fee of $90.00 per year.

* The league currently consists of eight teams. We play a 24-game schedule beginning in early May and ending in mid to late August. The regular season is followed by three rounds of playoffs. The quarter-final round is best of three, with the #3 seed playing the #6 seed and #4 v. #5. The top two teams receive byes. The semi-finals and finals are both best of five series.

* Games are played at the VFW Field on Prescott Street (Route 225). Teams typically play two nights a week, with games being held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Make-ups are usually played on Sunday. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, the games are played at 6:30 and 7:45 (Friday sometimes has an additional game at 9:00). Sunday make-up games are played at 5:00, 6:15, and 7:30.

* Each player MUST enter the league through the draft. New players are always wanted- WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2010 DRAFT.  Please download and complete the draft registration form found on the handouts page and forward it to League Secretary John Bodi.

This is a competitive league, but win or lose, it is a great way to meet new friends who are a part of your town! If you would like additional information, please send an e-mail to the League Secretary.

The Westford Over 30 Softball League has announced an agreement to play an All-Star game at 6:30 PM on Thursday, July 6, against their counterparts in Westford softball, the Westford Coed Softball League. The Westford Coed Softball League is an over-18 Co-ed league that shares a home field with the Over 30 League. All proceeds from the game and the accompanying Home Run hitting contest will be donated to a local charity to be determined. The Home Run contest is open to all players from both leagues and will immediately follow the game. Early plans call for 2 representatives from each team to comprise the 16 player Over-30 squad. More details will follow.