West End Slo-pitch Association
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WELCOME BACK TO WESA

We are making some changes to our league structure for 2025 in  response to member feedback, and we are excited to share them with you.

We heard from members that the width of the skill gap in T1 was making the game feel less accessible and that developing players weren't getting the opportunities they needed to learn and love the game.

We believe addressing these two concerns below maximizes the likelihood of enhancing the overall member experience:

  1. reducing the skill gap within each tier; and
  2. more equitably allocating players to the tier where they are most likely to play with other players of similar NQ (NAGAAA "North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance" Questions), Softball IQ, and Experience.

We believe very strongly that focussing on maximizing overall member experience is the best path forward for ensuring the long term sustainability of the league.

Our updated Tiers for 2025 are: 

Tier 1
You are a beginner or developing player who has not yet mastered the fundamentals of the game.  Or maybe you are an established player whose focus is on mentoring and passing on your love of the game and you appreciate a slower-paced game. 

Tier 2
You have a grasp of the fundamentals of the game, can safely field line-drives and medium velocity hits, and can run bases strategically. You are content with less dynamic gameplay than in Tier 3 and look forward to being on the field with players of a similar skill level, but of varying amounts of experience.

Tier 3
You have a solid grasp not only of individual fundamentals, but also understand the flow of the game, enjoy an efficient fluid fast-paced game, and can safely field high velocity hits. 

All Tiers
WESA is a recreational sports league.  As such, players should expect healthy, positive, social competition in all three tiers; the primary differentiator being the level of skill and speed at which the game is played in each tier.

Registration Schedule: 

2024 Members:   2025 Registration emails for RETURNING Members will begin to be sent by February 1st.  

New Members:  Open Registration for NEW Members begins February 8th at WESA.net on our registation page.

Division Eligibility (subject to exceptions below): 
Returning WESA Members will receive invitations to participate in the 2025 Season as follows: 

  • 2024 NQ of 5 or less: T1 
  • 2024 NQ of 6: choice of T1 or T2 
  • 2024 NQ of 7 or 8: T2 
  • 2024 NQ of 9 or more: T3 

Don’t know what your 2024 NQ is?  A link to the full listing of all 2024 Player NQs is in the email sent to 2024 Members through their TeamLinkt account.

Exceptions Explainer: 

  • Players who are "Legends"-eligible (50yo+ in 2025) may be granted an exception to play one tier lower than eligible based on their 2024 NQ.
  • Players who "buddy" with spouses/domestic partners or immediate family members (parent/child, sibling) may be granted an exception to play together in the same tier under some circumstances. 
  • Coaches may also be allowed to play a lower tier under some circumstances. 
  • Any exceptions are granted at the discretion of the Commission. 

Have questions? Stop by our Winter Social at Fountainhead Pub on Thursday, January 30th. Or send your registration questions to Ian G. at membership (at) Wesa.net

For NEW Members:
Now that you have made the decision to play slo-pitch softball this year with the West End Slo-pitch Association, let's review the basics of what is new for the season and how to navigate our website to find what you will need.  This page will highlight everything a returning and new player needs to know about the upcoming season.  Rules update?  Volunteering?  The who, what, when, and how of the WESA Season.

Please review our FAQ page for answers to common questions. Read more.

 2025 - WESA's 47th Season Key Dates
Registration: Returning members invites will be emailed by February 1st, New Members may register online at WESA.net starting February 8th
Team Draft Day: Saturday, March 8th, 2025
Season Game Schedule: Mid-April to end of July (including practices and end-of-season tournament)

For more details about joining WESA click here.

Click below to find essentials on WESA.net

Remember that WESA not a 'beer league'.
The use of any intoxicating substances during the course of the game, or appearing to be in an intoxicated condition while participating in a game is prohibited. (See the SPN Code of Conduct and the WESA Code of Conduct) 
 

Rule Updates for 2025
Here is where you will find a brief description and links to rule changes in 2025.
The complete WESA Governing Manual can here found here.

Updated 16-Jan-25