Updates Regarding Coronavirus
REGISTERED TEAMS:
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COVID RESTRICTIONS:
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Updated:
July 10th, 2020
Managers / Players,
Obviously it goes without saying that our primary focus right now is to ensure the health and safety of all of our players, umpires and staff, as well as their families, to the best of our ability. Having said that, we will be following all local, state and federal guidelines overseeing public gatherings of our type, as well as any and all decisions made by the towns, schools and private facilities of which we utilize fields to play.
The situation remains fluid and we are not sure exactly what to expect in the days ahead. But as of today, July 10th, our league has been delayed as follows:
Please note, all town fields (Brookhaven, Islip, Babylon and Riverhead) as well as Baseball Heaven, have not yet issued permits to private Adult Softball Leagues. The planned start dates listed above are the earliest possible days that we could potentially start, based on the current information we have received from these municipalities and facilities. We are currently asking our teams to plan for those start dates, while acknowledging that we may be delayed further. We will continue to update our team managers by text, email and on this page of our website, as any further changes are implemented, which could occur daily.
We will now be combining our Spring and Summer Leagues into one season. At this time due to the uncertainty of start dates, we remain unsure about how many games/weeks we will play. We are aware that not all spring/summer teams play our Fall League and as such, our Spring/Summer League will be limited to the end of August or early September as normal. Once we have a confirmed start date, and know how long the season will be, we will adjust the pricing accordingly.
The lineup of divisions that we originally offered for Spring League will remain the same for Summer in order to ensure a smooth transition of registrations. All teams that pre-registered or gave a deposit for Spring are guaranteed a spot in the Summer League in the same division that they signed up for. Any teams that did not sign up for the Spring League but are planning on playing summer please let us know - we will secure a spot for you in the division of your choice. Available spots for teams that did not register for Spring will be filled on a first come-first serve basis. Please reach out anytime if you have any questions, or to secure a spot for your team.
On a personal note, the greatest luxury of being a localized small business is the ability for us as owners to be able to interact and build personal relationships with each and every one of our customers. In many cases you guys are our friends and family. Your support of us in the first years of Empire Softball; helping us get off the ground and to build a successful business has never once been taken for granted or underappreciated. And as such, we are deeply concerned for the well-being of each and every one of you. In recent days, we have heard countless stories about how this crisis has effected so many of you, whether it be a loss of work, child care issues, family members facing health emergencies, financial concerns and an overall fear of the unknown. Know that you are not alone, and our thoughts continue to be with all of you.
We are also well aware that at a time like this, Adult Softball is not a priority or a major concern in keeping perspective of all that is happening. But we also acknowledge the importance of all sporting and entertainment businesses that allow for fun, socializing, stress-relief and a break from real life struggles for so many people. In addition, we know that there are a lot of people - umpires, scorekeepers, staff and others, that count on us as an important second income. We can promise, that we will do everything we can to get back on the fields as soon as it is safe to do so.
Please reach out anytime day or night with any questions or concerns you may have. As always, thank you for choosing Empire Softball. Stay safe everyone, we are really looking forward to seeing you all again soon!
- Ryan
EMAIL: ryan@empiresoftball.com
OFFICE: (631)244-1435
PERSONAL CELL: (631)741-9925
Obviously it goes without saying that our primary focus right now is to ensure the health and safety of all of our players, umpires and staff, as well as their families, to the best of our ability. Having said that, we will be following all local, state and federal guidelines overseeing public gatherings of our type, as well as any and all decisions made by the towns, schools and private facilities of which we utilize fields to play.
The situation remains fluid and we are not sure exactly what to expect in the days ahead. But as of today, July 10th, our league has been delayed as follows:
- All Divisions played on town fields, (Islip, Riverhead, Brookhaven) as well as Baseball Heaven, now have a tentative planned start date of Sunday, July 19th.
Please note, all town fields (Brookhaven, Islip, Babylon and Riverhead) as well as Baseball Heaven, have not yet issued permits to private Adult Softball Leagues. The planned start dates listed above are the earliest possible days that we could potentially start, based on the current information we have received from these municipalities and facilities. We are currently asking our teams to plan for those start dates, while acknowledging that we may be delayed further. We will continue to update our team managers by text, email and on this page of our website, as any further changes are implemented, which could occur daily.
We will now be combining our Spring and Summer Leagues into one season. At this time due to the uncertainty of start dates, we remain unsure about how many games/weeks we will play. We are aware that not all spring/summer teams play our Fall League and as such, our Spring/Summer League will be limited to the end of August or early September as normal. Once we have a confirmed start date, and know how long the season will be, we will adjust the pricing accordingly.
The lineup of divisions that we originally offered for Spring League will remain the same for Summer in order to ensure a smooth transition of registrations. All teams that pre-registered or gave a deposit for Spring are guaranteed a spot in the Summer League in the same division that they signed up for. Any teams that did not sign up for the Spring League but are planning on playing summer please let us know - we will secure a spot for you in the division of your choice. Available spots for teams that did not register for Spring will be filled on a first come-first serve basis. Please reach out anytime if you have any questions, or to secure a spot for your team.
On a personal note, the greatest luxury of being a localized small business is the ability for us as owners to be able to interact and build personal relationships with each and every one of our customers. In many cases you guys are our friends and family. Your support of us in the first years of Empire Softball; helping us get off the ground and to build a successful business has never once been taken for granted or underappreciated. And as such, we are deeply concerned for the well-being of each and every one of you. In recent days, we have heard countless stories about how this crisis has effected so many of you, whether it be a loss of work, child care issues, family members facing health emergencies, financial concerns and an overall fear of the unknown. Know that you are not alone, and our thoughts continue to be with all of you.
We are also well aware that at a time like this, Adult Softball is not a priority or a major concern in keeping perspective of all that is happening. But we also acknowledge the importance of all sporting and entertainment businesses that allow for fun, socializing, stress-relief and a break from real life struggles for so many people. In addition, we know that there are a lot of people - umpires, scorekeepers, staff and others, that count on us as an important second income. We can promise, that we will do everything we can to get back on the fields as soon as it is safe to do so.
Please reach out anytime day or night with any questions or concerns you may have. As always, thank you for choosing Empire Softball. Stay safe everyone, we are really looking forward to seeing you all again soon!
- Ryan
EMAIL: ryan@empiresoftball.com
OFFICE: (631)244-1435
PERSONAL CELL: (631)741-9925