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The Wilmington Senior Softball Association is an organization that provides opportunities for men 55 and over and women 50 and over to enjoy playing slow-pitch softball on teams that are appropriate to their age and physical ability. Learn more...
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The 2023 WSSA player applications, mail-in and online are now available. Still a bargain at $100 for the entire season (64 games). Online payment is available this year ($3.00 convenience fee added). You may also bring your application and/or payment to the Annual Meeting.
WSSA Annual Meeting January 31st
The WSSA Annual Meeting will be held in the New Hanover Room of the downtown Wilmington library at 10:30am on Tuesday, January 31. For free parking enter the parking garage on 2nd Street and receive a ticket. Parking will be validated at the meeting.
Members of the WSSA who are at the Annual Meeting will be asked to vote for the following items:
The WSSA Annual Meeting will be held in the New Hanover Room of the downtown Wilmington library at 10:30am on Tuesday, January 31. For free parking enter the parking garage on 2nd Street and receive a ticket. Parking will be validated at the meeting.
Members of the WSSA who are at the Annual Meeting will be asked to vote for the following items:
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Board of Directors Meet on January 19 to Plan for Annual Meeting.
The minutes of the January 19th meeting are available here.
Fall Ball Ends--Winter Ball Begins
As fall becomes winter, so Fall Ball becomes Winter Ball. Starting December 1 and through February 15, Northwest Park in Leland will be open for softball from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, Tuesdays and Thursdays, on Field #3. No WSSA representatives will be monitoring the fields. Brunswick County is being kind enough to make Field #3 available to us while New Hanover Parks are closed, so let's be good guests and take good care of the facilities and use just Field #3.
As fall becomes winter, so Fall Ball becomes Winter Ball. Starting December 1 and through February 15, Northwest Park in Leland will be open for softball from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, Tuesdays and Thursdays, on Field #3. No WSSA representatives will be monitoring the fields. Brunswick County is being kind enough to make Field #3 available to us while New Hanover Parks are closed, so let's be good guests and take good care of the facilities and use just Field #3.
Thank You Plaques Presented to Sponsors
At left are examples of the plaques delivered by Commissioner Mike Clancy to all the WSSA sponsors, thanking them for their support of the WSSA in 2022. The WSSA appreciates all of its sponsors and endeavors to express that appreciation with these plaques.
At left are examples of the plaques delivered by Commissioner Mike Clancy to all the WSSA sponsors, thanking them for their support of the WSSA in 2022. The WSSA appreciates all of its sponsors and endeavors to express that appreciation with these plaques.
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Senior Basketball at the Midtown YMCA
Stay in shape this winter with Senior Basketball at the Midtown YMCA, 709 George Anderson Dr., Wilmington. Play in a league tailored for seniors: half court games, low intensity, plenty of breaks, lots of fun. Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30-10. |
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Hall of Famers Officially Inducted at WSSA Luncheon
The WSSA Hall of Fame 2022 members were officially inducted at the WSSA end-of-season luncheon held at Long Leaf Park on October 21. Ron Atkins, Bobby Dobbins, Mike Dolan, Jay Harrington, Ed Maikowski, and Lifetime Achievement Awardee Lou Cardamone were presented their Hall of Fame plaques by fellow WSSA players, who gave short presentations describing the achievements of the inductees. WSSA Commissioner Mike Clancy also gave special recognition to 2017 Hall of Famer Chip Krieger, pictured at left. Chip was not only a WSSA player but served as WSSA President, team manager, creator of the first WSSA webpage, and founder of the Legacy Division. The WSSA owes much thanks to Chip for his many contributions to the success of the WSSA. More photos from the luncheon can be found here. |
2022 WSSA Legacy Tournament Champions
Carolina Bay Wins Legacy Championship
Carolina Bay defeated the Longhorn Legends 7-6 on October 4, to secure the Legacy Division tournament championship. Carolina Bay won both halves of the well-balanced division, plus went undefeated through the tournament.
Congratulations Carolina Bay!
Carolina Bay defeated the Longhorn Legends 7-6 on October 4, to secure the Legacy Division tournament championship. Carolina Bay won both halves of the well-balanced division, plus went undefeated through the tournament.
Congratulations Carolina Bay!
2022 WSSA Coastal Tournament Champions
D&E Mitsubishi Captures Coastal Division Title
D&E Mitsubishi, the number three seed, finished a sweep of the tournament bracket on Thursday, September 29, to become Coastal Division season champion. D&E had to defeat top seed Humana twice to accomplish the feat.
Congratulations D&E Mitsubishi !
D&E Mitsubishi, the number three seed, finished a sweep of the tournament bracket on Thursday, September 29, to become Coastal Division season champion. D&E had to defeat top seed Humana twice to accomplish the feat.
Congratulations D&E Mitsubishi !
2022 WSSA Atlantic Tournament Champions
Berkshire Hathaway Wins Atlantic Division Tournament
The Berkshire Hathaway Home Services team won the season ending championship tournament on Sept. 1, going through the bracket undefeated. Berkshire Hathaway also won the second half of the season and achieved the top seeding in the tournament.
They defeated Cambridge Village, who came out of the loser's bracket to challenge them, by a score of 18-11.
(See the tournament bracket below and in the Atlantic drop-down menu).
Congratulations to Berkshire Hathaway Home Services for a great season.
The Berkshire Hathaway Home Services team won the season ending championship tournament on Sept. 1, going through the bracket undefeated. Berkshire Hathaway also won the second half of the season and achieved the top seeding in the tournament.
They defeated Cambridge Village, who came out of the loser's bracket to challenge them, by a score of 18-11.
(See the tournament bracket below and in the Atlantic drop-down menu).
Congratulations to Berkshire Hathaway Home Services for a great season.
Revised WSSA Manual Published
The WSSA Board of Directors has published a revised and updated Player Manual to more accurately reflect the way WSSA games are and should be played. Several changes have been made to playing rules and player conduct rules, among other items. This document takes effect immediately and supersedes any previous Manuals. You can view the new manual by clicking on the image of the cover or by clicking here.
The WSSA Board of Directors has published a revised and updated Player Manual to more accurately reflect the way WSSA games are and should be played. Several changes have been made to playing rules and player conduct rules, among other items. This document takes effect immediately and supersedes any previous Manuals. You can view the new manual by clicking on the image of the cover or by clicking here.
Spectrum News1 Does Feature on WSSA
Spectrum News1 featured a Feel Good Friday story about the WSSA on May 7. Interviewed for the piece were WSSA Hall-of-Famer Dwight Crainshaw of the Legacy Division's Carolina Bay team, and Nina Nyberg, who plays for the Carrabba's team in the Coastal Division. Follow this link to view the video (you might be in it) and read the write-up by Spectrum News1's Rachel Boyd. Thanks to Rachel for the excellent job of capturing what the WSSA is all about.
Spectrum News1 featured a Feel Good Friday story about the WSSA on May 7. Interviewed for the piece were WSSA Hall-of-Famer Dwight Crainshaw of the Legacy Division's Carolina Bay team, and Nina Nyberg, who plays for the Carrabba's team in the Coastal Division. Follow this link to view the video (you might be in it) and read the write-up by Spectrum News1's Rachel Boyd. Thanks to Rachel for the excellent job of capturing what the WSSA is all about.
WSSA Golf Shirts Available Now
These WSSA golf shirts (click on image for larger view) are now available for purchase in size large and extra large. To purchase a shirt or shirts online click here.
To purchase by check, send your request to 1319 Military Cutoff Rd., Box 302, Wilmington NC 28405, being sure to list the number and size of the shirts you want; or email us with the number and size of the shirts you would like, then mail payment ($40 each) to the above address. Once payment is received your order will be mailed to you.
These WSSA golf shirts (click on image for larger view) are now available for purchase in size large and extra large. To purchase a shirt or shirts online click here.
To purchase by check, send your request to 1319 Military Cutoff Rd., Box 302, Wilmington NC 28405, being sure to list the number and size of the shirts you want; or email us with the number and size of the shirts you would like, then mail payment ($40 each) to the above address. Once payment is received your order will be mailed to you.
2022 Team Pictures