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Skip Flynn To Serve as Interim Legacy President
Legacy Division President Stu White has had to temporarily relinquish his duties because of upcoming back surgery. Skip Flynn, who previously served in the position, has volunteered to fill in while Stu is recovering. Skip will be granted the full rights of a WSSA Board Member in Stu's absence.
We wish Stu a speedy recovery while thanking Skip for filling in.
Legacy Division President Stu White has had to temporarily relinquish his duties because of upcoming back surgery. Skip Flynn, who previously served in the position, has volunteered to fill in while Stu is recovering. Skip will be granted the full rights of a WSSA Board Member in Stu's absence.
We wish Stu a speedy recovery while thanking Skip for filling in.
Atlantic Division Receives Donation of Two Scoreboards
Players and fans at Atlantic Division games will know the score thanks to a gift from first-year player Charles Curry. Charles purchased two portable scoreboards to donate to the Atlantic Division. The boards are pictured at left (click on the picture to enlarge it).
Players and fans at Atlantic Division games will know the score thanks to a gift from first-year player Charles Curry. Charles purchased two portable scoreboards to donate to the Atlantic Division. The boards are pictured at left (click on the picture to enlarge it).
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.
Coastal Managers Meeting Held
The Coastal Division managers met on 5/12/22, to discuss possible rule changes and to check to see if the league is balanced or not.
A vote on having a "One-up" home run rule* was tabled and will not be implemented this year.
No changes to existing rules were made..
It was determined by managers that no roster moves will be made in an attempt to balance the teams as of this time but left the door open for further discussions.
Posted by Jay Harrington
President Coastal Division.
*One-up rule: Any batter who hits an over-the-fence home run while his or her team
has already hit 1 home run more than the opposing team will be called out. A team that has one home run fewer than their opponents can hit one home run to get even and one more home run to go one-up. Then they can hit no more home runs until their opponents even-up.
The Coastal Division managers met on 5/12/22, to discuss possible rule changes and to check to see if the league is balanced or not.
A vote on having a "One-up" home run rule* was tabled and will not be implemented this year.
No changes to existing rules were made..
It was determined by managers that no roster moves will be made in an attempt to balance the teams as of this time but left the door open for further discussions.
Posted by Jay Harrington
President Coastal Division.
*One-up rule: Any batter who hits an over-the-fence home run while his or her team
has already hit 1 home run more than the opposing team will be called out. A team that has one home run fewer than their opponents can hit one home run to get even and one more home run to go one-up. Then they can hit no more home runs until their opponents even-up.
Atlantic Division Officially Opens the 2022 Season with Special Guests
May 3, 2022: Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo and District Attorney Ben David both threw out the ceremonial first pitches (both were strikes!) for the 2022 Atlantic Division season today. All four teams gathered on the infield foul lines of Field #1 to celebrate the event. Commissioner Mike Clancy and Deputy Commissioner Chris Pinket said a few words and Paul Thompson led the group in a prayer for the upcoming season.
(Click on a picture to enlarge it and read the caption).
May 3, 2022: Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo and District Attorney Ben David both threw out the ceremonial first pitches (both were strikes!) for the 2022 Atlantic Division season today. All four teams gathered on the infield foul lines of Field #1 to celebrate the event. Commissioner Mike Clancy and Deputy Commissioner Chris Pinket said a few words and Paul Thompson led the group in a prayer for the upcoming season.
(Click on a picture to enlarge it and read the caption).
Opening Day at Ogden Park
The WSSA welcomed County Commissioner Rob Zapple to Opening Day at Ogden Park on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Although Tuesday's scheduled opener was rained out, Commissioner Zapple was willing to attend Thursday instead. Having Commissioner Zapple throw out the first ball of the season has become a tradition at Ogden Park, and so far he has always thrown a strike. At left, WSSA Deputy Commissioner Chris Pinket enjoys a laugh with Commissioner Zapple during the game. Thank you Commissioner Zapple for your encouragement of Wilmington Senior Softball and senior health in New Hanover County.
The WSSA welcomed County Commissioner Rob Zapple to Opening Day at Ogden Park on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Although Tuesday's scheduled opener was rained out, Commissioner Zapple was willing to attend Thursday instead. Having Commissioner Zapple throw out the first ball of the season has become a tradition at Ogden Park, and so far he has always thrown a strike. At left, WSSA Deputy Commissioner Chris Pinket enjoys a laugh with Commissioner Zapple during the game. Thank you Commissioner Zapple for your encouragement of Wilmington Senior Softball and senior health in New Hanover County.
Players: Please Review Ogden Field Regulations
All softball teams that play on the Ogden Park fields should abide by their responsibilities according to their Facility Agreement with New Hanover County, which include, but are not limited to, the following:
All softball teams that play on the Ogden Park fields should abide by their responsibilities according to their Facility Agreement with New Hanover County, which include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Do not go on the fields before our scheduled time (9:00am for 9:30 games).
- Do not go on the fields while the field crew is still working on them.
- Do not play on wet fields, including the outfields.
- Do not call the field supervisor to ask him about field conditions. Chris Pinket, Deputy Commissioner, is our liaison with the field maintenance crew. He has worked to develop a good relationship with the crew. Only he should call them. Field cancellations will be announced on the WSSA website as early as possible, and team managers will be alerted also.
- Remember to rake around home plate and the pitcher's mound after the games and pick up any trash in the dugouts. Other softball/baseball groups use the fields in the evenings and it is our responsibility to leave the fields in the best shape we can for them.
WSSA Article in Brunswick Forest Living Magazine
We recommend the article "Never Stop Playing" in Brunswick Forest Living Magazine. Written by WSSA Treasurer David Reardon, it is an enjoyable look at how he came to be associated with the WSSA, what the WSSA is all about and why it is so popular. You can find a copy of the article here.
We recommend the article "Never Stop Playing" in Brunswick Forest Living Magazine. Written by WSSA Treasurer David Reardon, it is an enjoyable look at how he came to be associated with the WSSA, what the WSSA is all about and why it is so popular. You can find a copy of the article here.
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 email us with the number and size of the shirt(s) you would like. Then mail payment ($40 each) to our mailbox (1319 Military Cutoff Box 302, Wilmington NC 28405). Once payment is received your shirt(s) 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 email us with the number and size of the shirt(s) you would like. Then mail payment ($40 each) to our mailbox (1319 Military Cutoff Box 302, Wilmington NC 28405). Once payment is received your shirt(s) will be mailed to you.
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