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.
Carolina Bay Secures Legacy Division 1st Half Title With Double-header Win
With only two games left in the Legacy Division first half the Carolina Bay team has ensured the capture of the first half championship after winning two games from the Kornerstone Bistro team on June 23. With their record standing at 17-11 and their closest rivals, Able Insurance, having finished the first half, Carolina Bay cannot be overtaken. The Legacy Division revised their schedule to even up the records so all teams would have 30 games played by the summer break. The revised schedule can be seen here.
With only two games left in the Legacy Division first half the Carolina Bay team has ensured the capture of the first half championship after winning two games from the Kornerstone Bistro team on June 23. With their record standing at 17-11 and their closest rivals, Able Insurance, having finished the first half, Carolina Bay cannot be overtaken. The Legacy Division revised their schedule to even up the records so all teams would have 30 games played by the summer break. The revised schedule can be seen here.
Coastal Division Receives Donation of New Scoreboards
Not to be outdone by the Atlantic Division, the Coastal Division has been able to acquire by an anonymous donation two scoreboards for the Ogden Red and Blue fields. Shown here is umpire Ron Ratliffe adjusting the score between innings.
We appreciate the donation of the scoreboards and also appreciate the cooperation of the umpires in keeping them updated to keep down the incidents of players asking "What's the score?" and "What inning is it?"
Not to be outdone by the Atlantic Division, the Coastal Division has been able to acquire by an anonymous donation two scoreboards for the Ogden Red and Blue fields. Shown here is umpire Ron Ratliffe adjusting the score between innings.
We appreciate the donation of the scoreboards and also appreciate the cooperation of the umpires in keeping them updated to keep down the incidents of players asking "What's the score?" and "What inning is it?"
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).
Atlantic Division Will Extend Summer Break
Due to the limited availability of players, the Atlantic Division has decided to extend the Summer Break to four weeks instead of two. The break will begin after the games of Thursday, June 16, and resume on Tuesday, July 19, at 9am. The amended schedule can be seen here.
Due to the limited availability of players, the Atlantic Division has decided to extend the Summer Break to four weeks instead of two. The break will begin after the games of Thursday, June 16, and resume on Tuesday, July 19, at 9am. The amended schedule can be seen here.
Stifel/Matthews Motors Wins Atlantic Division 1st Half
The team representing Matthews Motors and Stifel Financial Services won the first half of the Atlantic Division season with at 22-8 record, three games ahead of the Berkshire Hathaway Home Services team. The second half of the season begins on June 14 with all teams starting fresh with a 0-0 record. Games will start at 9:00 am.
The team representing Matthews Motors and Stifel Financial Services won the first half of the Atlantic Division season with at 22-8 record, three games ahead of the Berkshire Hathaway Home Services team. The second half of the season begins on June 14 with all teams starting fresh with a 0-0 record. Games will start at 9:00 am.
Humana Wins Coastal Division 1st Half
The Humana team emerged as champions of the 1st half of the Coastal Division season by compiling a 22-5 record. They won the division by seven games over their closest rival, the Carolina Sports Medicine Patriots.
The Humana team emerged as champions of the 1st half of the Coastal Division season by compiling a 22-5 record. They won the division by seven games over their closest rival, the Carolina Sports Medicine Patriots.
WSSA Board Announces Open Positions for 2022
The WSSA Board of Directors announced that the following positions will be open for 2022. Each of these positions is for a two-year term.
Members/players interested in making a contribution to the league by serving on the board are encouraged to submit their name via either the WSSA email address or the WSSA Contact Form. Elections will take place at the annual players meeting, exact date to be scheduled, in January 2022.
The WSSA Board of Directors announced that the following positions will be open for 2022. Each of these positions is for a two-year term.
- Commissioner
- Secretary / Procurement Manager
- President Legacy Division
- President Atlantic Division
Members/players interested in making a contribution to the league by serving on the board are encouraged to submit their name via either the WSSA email address or the WSSA Contact Form. Elections will take place at the annual players meeting, exact date to be scheduled, in January 2022.
Front row L to R: Ron Torre, David Cannon, Mark Schall (Team Manager), Sonny LaMarsh, John Leone, Frank Volpe and Jay Healy. Rear row L to R: Keven Chaney, David Scott, Mike Gallagher, Bobby Dobbins, Don Evans, Joe DeBurgos, John Kosic and Ron Ratliffe.
Day |
Date |
Home Team |
Visitor Team |
Field |
1st Game Score |
2nd Game Score |
Tues |
6/11/19 |
Champions Able Insurance |
Carolina Bay Legends |
Yellow Green |
16 - 17 10 - 9 |
7 - 16 5 - 9 |
Thur |
6/13/19 |
Able Insurance Legends |
Champions Carolina Bay |
Yellow Green |
9 - 6 11 - 13 |
8 - 6 8 - 16 |
Tues |
6/18/19 |
Legends Carolina Bay |
Able Insurance Champions |
Yellow Green |
- |
- |
Thur |
6/20/19 |
Able Insurance Champions |
Carolina Bay Legends |
Yellow Green |
16 - 17 6 - 9 |
25 - 15 3 - 13 |
Tues |
6/25/19 |
Rain Date |
Rain Date |
|
- |
- |
Tues |
6/27/19 |
Rain Date |
Rain Date |
- |
- |
- |
Tues |
7/30/19 |
Carolina Bay Champions |
Legends Able Insurance |
Yellow Green |
15 - 14 7 - 11 |
20 - 13 11 - 12 |
Thur |
8/1/19 |
Legends Carolina Bay |
Able Insurance Champions |
Yellow Green |
- |
- |
Tues |
8/6/19 |
Able Insurance Champions |
Carolina Bay Legends |
Yellow Green |
12-18 7-14 |
6-8 10-5 |
Thur |
8/8/19 |
Carolina Bay Champions |
Legends Able Insurance |
Yellow Green |
14-7 11-7 |
11-9 10-4 |
Tues |
8/13/19 |
Champions Able Insurance |
Carolina Bay Legends |
Yellow Green |
5-12 6-5 |
12-8 15-12 |
Thur |
8/15/19 |
Legends Carolina Bay |
Champions Able Insurance |
Yellow Green |
9-8 19-4 |
10-3 15-9 |
Tue |
8/20/19 |
Able Insurance Legends |
Champions Carolina Bay |
Yellow Green |
13-18 6-9 |
15-13 9-10 |
Thur |
8/22/19 |
Champions Able Insurance |
Carolina Bay Legends |
Yellow Green |
10-13 6-5 |
Heat cancel 6-14 |
Tue |
8/27/19 |
Legends Carolina Bay |
Champions Able Insurance |
Yellow Green |
15-14 20-18 |
6-16 13-16 |
Thur |
8/29/19 |
Legends Carolina Bay |
Able Insurance Champions |
Yellow Green |
9-11 12-6 |
12-8 19-9 |
Thur |
9/5/19 |
Legends Carolina Bay |
Able Insurance Champions |
Yellow Green |
Postponed by Dorian |
Postponed by Dorian |
Tue |
9/10/19 |
Able Insurance Legends |
Champions Carolina Bay |
Yellow Green |
16-3 7-6 |
8-4 6-12 |
Day |
Date |
Home Team |
Visitor Team |
Field |
1st Game Score |
2nd Game Score |
Tues |
6/11/19 |
French Dentistry C.S.M |
Carrabbas Humana |
Blue Red |
16 - 15 12 - 7 |
16 - 6 17 - 12 |
Thur |
6/13/19 |
Humana French Dentistry |
Carrabbas C.S.M |
Blue Red |
5 - 9 9 - 19 |
7 - 10 11 - 16 |
Tues |
6/18/19 |
French Dentistry C.S.M. |
Humana Carrabba's |
Blue Red |
15 - 14 10 - 8 |
17 - 12 14 - 7 |
Thur |
6/20/19 |
Team Scrimmage |
Team Scrimmage |
Blue |
|
|
Tues |
6/25/19 |
Rain Date |
Rain Date |
|
- |
- |
Thur |
6/27/19 |
Rain Date |
Rain Date |
- |
- |
- |
Tues |
7/30/19 |
C.S.M Carrabbas |
French Dentistry Humana |
Blue Red |
20 - 10 18 - 15 |
15 - 9 9 - 10 |
Thur |
8/1/19 |
French Dentistry C.S.M |
Humana Carrabba's |
Blue Red |
13-6 13-17 |
13-14 3-13 |
Tues |
8/6/19 |
Humana Carrabbas |
C.S.M French Dentistry |
Blue Red |
13-12 7-13 |
14-6 17-15 |
Thur |
8/8/19 |
C.S.M Carrabbas |
French Dentistry Humana |
Blue Red |
13-12 5-12 |
13-3 10-9 |
Tues |
8/13/19 |
Carrabbas Humana |
C.S.M French Dentistry |
Blue Red |
12-13 19-18 |
3-14 14-8 Susp.Heat 3i completed |
Thur |
8/15/19 |
French Dentistry C.S.M |
Carrabbas Humana |
Blue Red |
22-7 14-6 |
10-11 5-14 |
Tue |
8/20/19 |
Humana French Dentistry |
Carrabbas C.S.M |
Blue Red |
13-8 21-10 |
14-4 10-12 |
Thur |
8/22/19 |
Carrabbas Humana |
C.S.M French Dentistry |
Blue Red |
14-21 13-17 |
Heat cancel Heat cancel |
Tue |
8/27/19 |
French Dentistry C.S.M |
Carrabbas Humana |
Blue Red |
16-8 17-10 |
12-9 9-10 |
Thur |
8/29/19 |
Rain Date |
Rain Date |
- |
- |
- |
Tue |
9/10/19 |
Humana Carrabbas |
C.S.M French Dentistry |
Blue Red |
15-14 11-24 |
3-8 14-15 |
Thur |
9/12/19 |
Humana French Dentistry |
Carrabbas C.S.M. |
Blue Red |
22-16 |
0-1 |
Tue |
9/17/19 |
French Dentistry C.S.M. |
Humana Carrabbas |
Blue Red |
13-11 |
13-7 |
2021 Season Calendar
The 2021 WSSA Softball Season is scheduled to start May 4 for the Atlantic Division and May 11 for the Coastal and Legacy Divisions. View the season calendar to plan your summer schedule.
The 2021 WSSA Softball Season is scheduled to start May 4 for the Atlantic Division and May 11 for the Coastal and Legacy Divisions. View the season calendar to plan your summer schedule.
It's Draft Time!
The Atlantic Division the Coastal Division have completed their drafts. The number of players turning out to play softball in the WSSA this year has necessitated the formation of a fifth team in the Coastal Division. Consequently the Coastal Division has had to redraft their teams. The Coastal Team Rosters are available here.
The Coastal and Legacy Divisions will start their seasons on May 11, while the Atlantic Division will begin on May 4.
The Atlantic Division the Coastal Division have completed their drafts. The number of players turning out to play softball in the WSSA this year has necessitated the formation of a fifth team in the Coastal Division. Consequently the Coastal Division has had to redraft their teams. The Coastal Team Rosters are available here.
The Coastal and Legacy Divisions will start their seasons on May 11, while the Atlantic Division will begin on May 4.
Coastal Core Team Practices Scheduled for April
Although rosters have not been finalized for 2021, the Coastal Division has scheduled practice times by team, comprising the core returning players from each team in the last draft. Your manager should be contacting you about your practices times. The complete schedule of practices is on the Coastal Core Team Practices page. Those not on a roster at present will be contacted by the league to notify you what practices you should attend.
Although rosters have not been finalized for 2021, the Coastal Division has scheduled practice times by team, comprising the core returning players from each team in the last draft. Your manager should be contacting you about your practices times. The complete schedule of practices is on the Coastal Core Team Practices page. Those not on a roster at present will be contacted by the league to notify you what practices you should attend.
Sign Up For Softball
New and returning players, it is time to put in your application to play in the 2021 season of the Wilmington Senior Softball Association. For returning players: Last year's membership fees have automatically been applied to this year unless you have asked for a refund. However, a new application and a new Covid-19 Waiver Form must be signed. New players should visit the New Player Orientation page for instructions on how to sign up and to find answers to other questions you may have.
New and returning players, it is time to put in your application to play in the 2021 season of the Wilmington Senior Softball Association. For returning players: Last year's membership fees have automatically been applied to this year unless you have asked for a refund. However, a new application and a new Covid-19 Waiver Form must be signed. New players should visit the New Player Orientation page for instructions on how to sign up and to find answers to other questions you may have.
Atlantic Division Pre-Season Prep
1. Atlantic division practices will begin April 6 and continue every Tuesday and Thursday during the month of April at Olsen Park from 9:30 to 11:30am weather permitting.
2. All players must complete the Player Application and COVID waiver...Read More
1. Atlantic division practices will begin April 6 and continue every Tuesday and Thursday during the month of April at Olsen Park from 9:30 to 11:30am weather permitting.
2. All players must complete the Player Application and COVID waiver...Read More
WSSA Video History Blog
The WSSA is providing a platform for WSSA players and alumni to contribute to the history of the league as a complement to the fine articles already written by Richard Price and Bill Walsh.
If you have experiences you would like to share, head to the History Blog for instructions or to get more information.
The WSSA is providing a platform for WSSA players and alumni to contribute to the history of the league as a complement to the fine articles already written by Richard Price and Bill Walsh.
If you have experiences you would like to share, head to the History Blog for instructions or to get more information.