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Wilmington Men's 70 Team Wins 2023 Senior Games State Championship
The Wilmington Over 70 men's softball team, composed of WSSA players from all three divisions, won the 2023 North Carolina State Senior Games on October 21, 2023. The hard-hitting Wilmingtons scored 53 runs in two games, winning 20-2 and 33-20.
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2024 WSSA Application
Sign up for the 2024 season now. Mail-in and online application forms are available. Due to increased costs the 2024 membership fee will be $125, our first increase in over ten years. Still a bargain. Where else can you play ball for barely $2 per game? Deadline for applications is March 1, 2024 for returning players and March 15, 2024 for new players. Early sign-ups help the league plan for the anticipated number of players, so sign up now.
Sign up for the 2024 season now. Mail-in and online application forms are available. Due to increased costs the 2024 membership fee will be $125, our first increase in over ten years. Still a bargain. Where else can you play ball for barely $2 per game? Deadline for applications is March 1, 2024 for returning players and March 15, 2024 for new players. Early sign-ups help the league plan for the anticipated number of players, so sign up now.
Wilmington Health/French Dentistry Capture Coastal Tournament Title
Wilmington Health/French Dentistry won the 2023 Coastal Division Tournament on Thursday, October 19, with a 23-13 win over Carrabba's. Carrabba's came through the loser's bracket to meet WH/FD in the final, but WH/FD had too much power and defense to overcome. Congratulations go to the Wilmington Health/French Dentistry team for a great season.
Tournament brackets and results can be found under Divisions in the main menu at the top of the page.
Wilmington Health/French Dentistry won the 2023 Coastal Division Tournament on Thursday, October 19, with a 23-13 win over Carrabba's. Carrabba's came through the loser's bracket to meet WH/FD in the final, but WH/FD had too much power and defense to overcome. Congratulations go to the Wilmington Health/French Dentistry team for a great season.
Tournament brackets and results can be found under Divisions in the main menu at the top of the page.
Stifel/Matthews Motors Capture Atlantic Tournament Title
Stifel/Matthews Motors went undefeated through the Atlantic Division Tournament on Thursday, October 19, to finish as Atlantic Division Tournament Champions. They defeated Cambridge Village, who came through the loser's bracket, by a score of 8-7 in the final. Berkshire Hathaway Home Services was the regular season Atlantic Champion. Congratulations to the Stifel/Matthews Motors and Berkshire Hathaway Home Services teams for their outstanding seasons.
Tournament brackets and results can be found under Divisions in the main menu at the top of the page.
Stifel/Matthews Motors went undefeated through the Atlantic Division Tournament on Thursday, October 19, to finish as Atlantic Division Tournament Champions. They defeated Cambridge Village, who came through the loser's bracket, by a score of 8-7 in the final. Berkshire Hathaway Home Services was the regular season Atlantic Champion. Congratulations to the Stifel/Matthews Motors and Berkshire Hathaway Home Services teams for their outstanding seasons.
Tournament brackets and results can be found under Divisions in the main menu at the top of the page.
Longhorn Captures Legacy Division Tournament Title
The Longhorn Steakhouse team swept the Legacy Division titles this season, winning both halves of the season and, on Thursday, October 19, capturing the Legacy Division Tournament without a defeat. Longhorn had to defeat the second seeded Able Insurance team twice, 16-7 and 8-6 to take the title. Congratulations to the Longhorn Steakhouse team for an excellent season.
Tournament brackets and results can be found under Divisions in the main menu at the top of the page.
The Longhorn Steakhouse team swept the Legacy Division titles this season, winning both halves of the season and, on Thursday, October 19, capturing the Legacy Division Tournament without a defeat. Longhorn had to defeat the second seeded Able Insurance team twice, 16-7 and 8-6 to take the title. Congratulations to the Longhorn Steakhouse team for an excellent season.
Tournament brackets and results can be found under Divisions in the main menu at the top of the page.
Midtown Y Offering Senior Basketball
For those looking to keep active during the softball off-season, Dwight Crainshaw and Dres Mortensen are looking for players to join senior pick-up basketball at the Midtown Y. It will be low intensity, half court games.
If you have questions contact Dwight at [email protected].
For those looking to keep active during the softball off-season, Dwight Crainshaw and Dres Mortensen are looking for players to join senior pick-up basketball at the Midtown Y. It will be low intensity, half court games.
If you have questions contact Dwight at [email protected].
Winter Ball is Here!
For those of you who have been spiraling into depression now that Ogden Park is closed for the season, the WSSA has been granted permission to use Field #1 at Northwest Park in Leland for Winter Practice on a first-come, first-served basis. The field is not reserved so if we show up and find someone else has it reserved, we can’t use it that day. It is highly unlikely that will happen, according to our Brunswick County contact. As always, be respectful of the park rules, clean up after practice and leave the field in as good or better condition than when we arrived. No prior grooming of field will be done by Brunswick County.
The park dates and location are below:
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am to 11am
Northwest District Park
1937 Andrew Jackson Highway NE, Leland, NC
For those of you who have been spiraling into depression now that Ogden Park is closed for the season, the WSSA has been granted permission to use Field #1 at Northwest Park in Leland for Winter Practice on a first-come, first-served basis. The field is not reserved so if we show up and find someone else has it reserved, we can’t use it that day. It is highly unlikely that will happen, according to our Brunswick County contact. As always, be respectful of the park rules, clean up after practice and leave the field in as good or better condition than when we arrived. No prior grooming of field will be done by Brunswick County.
The park dates and location are below:
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am to 11am
Northwest District Park
1937 Andrew Jackson Highway NE, Leland, NC
January To Do List
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Looking Ahead to 2021 (updated 1/15/21)
Request for Nominations
The Wilmington Senior Softball Association is requesting nominations for officers to serve on the Board of Directors beginning with the 2021 season. The positions up for election are: Click on the position title for details of the duties of that position.
Please email your nomination to [email protected]
The Wilmington Senior Softball Association is requesting nominations for officers to serve on the Board of Directors beginning with the 2021 season. The positions up for election are: Click on the position title for details of the duties of that position.
Please email your nomination to [email protected]
2021 Annual Meeting
The board has rescheduled the WSSA Annual Meeting for March 9 (with a back-up date of March 11). The Youth Football Stadium field bleachers at Ogden Park were selected as the outdoor meeting location due to the pandemic’s current restrictions and guidance. Officers for the vacant board positions will be elected at that meeting (see below).
The board has rescheduled the WSSA Annual Meeting for March 9 (with a back-up date of March 11). The Youth Football Stadium field bleachers at Ogden Park were selected as the outdoor meeting location due to the pandemic’s current restrictions and guidance. Officers for the vacant board positions will be elected at that meeting (see below).
Letter from the Commissioner outlining proposed league start-up dates:
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2019 Banquet Photos
A MESSAGE FROM THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER CONCERNING FALL SOFTBALL
Congratulations to each of the 2023 Division’s Tournament Champion teams.
For those Wilmington Senior Softball players who wish to continue playing for several more weeks, please read below and kindly be guided accordingly.
FALL BALL
** Ogden Park Ball Fields BLUE, RED, YELLOW, GREEN will be available for use on Tuesday & Thursday.
** Field access time is 9:00am or any time thereafter, until 2:00pm. As has been all season, NO players shall access the fields while they are being worked on (dragged, grass being mowed, etc.). If the outfield grass is being cut, NO infield use! Infield being dragged, NO outfield use! Once the Parks workers have cleared the field, then access can be gained from 9:00am or later.
** Fields may be dragged, however, this will be done but ONCE per week. I have requested that if possible to have the fields dragged on Tuesday mornings. Parks Dept. crews agreed, but this will only be done if they have not been reassigned to work at another field or to a different work assignment or project.
** No fields will be lined. Any lines present on any fields are not applied by New Hanover County Department of Parks & Gardens.
** Bases (permanent) SHALL NOT be moved from the current positions to adjust for distance or even off the fields.
** Pitcher’s screens can be used, but should be removed from the field of play once their use is finished. They can be left along the fence line on either the 1st base or 3rd base line on the field it was used. They do not have to be moved outside of the fence lines.
** Pitcher’s mounds SHALL NOT BE MOVED.
** Fields used should be raked after play is completed. Areas immediately around home plate, batter’s boxes and pitcher’s rubber/mound are the only areas needing to be raked. Infield areas and areas surrounding the bases DO NOT need to be raked.
*** PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
>Much of the equipment on the fields belongs to a private organization. Their season closes on or about Nov. 6th. It’s anticipated that their equipment will be removed from the fields, including but not limited to; Bases (permanent), pitching screens, etc. It’s highly recommended that anyone planning to play Fall Ball should coordinate and have available to them some type of throw down bases for their use (to replace the permanent ones once they’re removed) and pitcher’s screens. Temporary bases can be positioned wherever decided by players.
>Scoreboards and concessions stand will NOT be used.
>Bathrooms will be open and available for use.
>For EMERGENCY use there is an A.E.D. located, installed & identified by signage inside a doorway facing the backstop of the BLUE field, from the press box/concessions stand. The security box entry code is 9111* to gain access to the doorway for the A.E.D. machine.
Please be aware that this keypad is electronically monitored and there has recently been cameras installed to monitor, live stream and store video activity at this point of entry. This was done in an attempt to better secure the equipment from vandalism, theft, etc.
>The New Hanover County Department of Parks & Gardens will CLOSE the ball fields on November 30 until the spring, unless otherwise posted sooner (field entry gates locked, signs posted, etc).
>WET FIELDS SHOULD NOT BE USED. Wet fields would be any field with standing water. Raking or attempting to move the infield dirt/water to help dry any wet infield should NOT be done by anyone other than the Parks Department. If the fields are wet, don’t use them.
>Please remove any and all equipment and garbage before leaving the fields. If you brought it in with you, Don’t leave it behind.
Congratulations to each of the 2023 Division’s Tournament Champion teams.
For those Wilmington Senior Softball players who wish to continue playing for several more weeks, please read below and kindly be guided accordingly.
FALL BALL
** Ogden Park Ball Fields BLUE, RED, YELLOW, GREEN will be available for use on Tuesday & Thursday.
** Field access time is 9:00am or any time thereafter, until 2:00pm. As has been all season, NO players shall access the fields while they are being worked on (dragged, grass being mowed, etc.). If the outfield grass is being cut, NO infield use! Infield being dragged, NO outfield use! Once the Parks workers have cleared the field, then access can be gained from 9:00am or later.
** Fields may be dragged, however, this will be done but ONCE per week. I have requested that if possible to have the fields dragged on Tuesday mornings. Parks Dept. crews agreed, but this will only be done if they have not been reassigned to work at another field or to a different work assignment or project.
** No fields will be lined. Any lines present on any fields are not applied by New Hanover County Department of Parks & Gardens.
** Bases (permanent) SHALL NOT be moved from the current positions to adjust for distance or even off the fields.
** Pitcher’s screens can be used, but should be removed from the field of play once their use is finished. They can be left along the fence line on either the 1st base or 3rd base line on the field it was used. They do not have to be moved outside of the fence lines.
** Pitcher’s mounds SHALL NOT BE MOVED.
** Fields used should be raked after play is completed. Areas immediately around home plate, batter’s boxes and pitcher’s rubber/mound are the only areas needing to be raked. Infield areas and areas surrounding the bases DO NOT need to be raked.
*** PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
>Much of the equipment on the fields belongs to a private organization. Their season closes on or about Nov. 6th. It’s anticipated that their equipment will be removed from the fields, including but not limited to; Bases (permanent), pitching screens, etc. It’s highly recommended that anyone planning to play Fall Ball should coordinate and have available to them some type of throw down bases for their use (to replace the permanent ones once they’re removed) and pitcher’s screens. Temporary bases can be positioned wherever decided by players.
>Scoreboards and concessions stand will NOT be used.
>Bathrooms will be open and available for use.
>For EMERGENCY use there is an A.E.D. located, installed & identified by signage inside a doorway facing the backstop of the BLUE field, from the press box/concessions stand. The security box entry code is 9111* to gain access to the doorway for the A.E.D. machine.
Please be aware that this keypad is electronically monitored and there has recently been cameras installed to monitor, live stream and store video activity at this point of entry. This was done in an attempt to better secure the equipment from vandalism, theft, etc.
>The New Hanover County Department of Parks & Gardens will CLOSE the ball fields on November 30 until the spring, unless otherwise posted sooner (field entry gates locked, signs posted, etc).
>WET FIELDS SHOULD NOT BE USED. Wet fields would be any field with standing water. Raking or attempting to move the infield dirt/water to help dry any wet infield should NOT be done by anyone other than the Parks Department. If the fields are wet, don’t use them.
>Please remove any and all equipment and garbage before leaving the fields. If you brought it in with you, Don’t leave it behind.
First Half of Play Concluded for All Divisions
The WSSA is on Summer Break. The second half of the season will begin on August 22. During the break Ogden Park fields will be available for practice and pick-up games on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00-12:00.
We will not be able to update field conditions during the summer break. Use you own judgment, and keep in mind our agreement to not use the fields if they are wet.
The WSSA is on Summer Break. The second half of the season will begin on August 22. During the break Ogden Park fields will be available for practice and pick-up games on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00-12:00.
We will not be able to update field conditions during the summer break. Use you own judgment, and keep in mind our agreement to not use the fields if they are wet.
Ogden Field Usage Rules Updated 3/23/23
Effective Thursday, March 23rd, the following rules have been agreed upon between the New Hanover County Parks and Gardens Dept. (NHCPG) and the WSSA for all Coastal & Legacy Division teams:
Ogden Fields (Red / Blue / Green / Yellow) can be accessed starting at 8:45 but NOT PRIOR. This is provided there are no NHCPG employees working ANYWHERE on the field. If there is a NHCPG employee cutting the grass of a field you are not playing on, you can access your field. However, if there is an employee cutting (working) the outfield grass and 8:45 rolls around, please STAY OFF THE FIELD until they are done.
Warmups can be done outside/off the field until they are done working and have left the field. Just because they are cutting the outfield grass DOES NOT allow us access to use the foul line area or infield to warm up. It is also important to not go on the fields if they are wet.
Update on field conditions:
RED FIELD: The outfield more towards the right side has a smaller size hole in the outfield. NHCPG has been informed and are working to fill in the hole. It is not a sprinkler head nor a rodent home or tunnel. Just a hole that needs to be filled in.
YELLOW FIELD: NHCPG has been made aware that the area in front of the pitcher’s mound needs to be filled in and leveled off to bring the field level back up to the height of the mound. Apparently the younger pitchers use the front of the mound to push off of and have completely excavated the front of the mound and the area immediately in front of it. NHCPG has said they will take care of it.
ALL FOUR FIELDS:
Team managers, please ensure that the fields are raked before leaving the fields. The only places that need to be raked are immediately around home plate and the batter's boxes and the immediate area around the pitcher's mound. Rakes have been left at each field and should be returned to the roof of the home team dugout after use. Once the official games start, the HOME TEAM manager is responsible for ensuring the field is raked at the end of games. Until we start our season, for team practices, the manager of the last team to use the field is responsible for ensuring the field is raked.
Pitching screens/nets (if they are not property of WSSA) should be moved off the fields after practice or games and placed alongside the fence on either the first or third base side of the field it was used on, whichever side is easier to move it to. Please move screens off the fields even if they were there when you arrived at the field. You do not have to concern yourself with fields you did not use.
Please encourage ALL the players on your teams to check the dugouts, bleachers area and surrounding area immediate to the field you are using to ensure there is no equipment or trash left behind by our players. (Coolers, water bottles, wrappers, coffee cups, etc).
We are aware that there is often trash and/or debris left behind by teams using the fields at night. NHCPG is also aware of this. In the event you arrive at a field to play and notice garbage, trash, debris, etc. left behind (that your team did not create) please be sure to bring it to the attention of WSSA Deputy Commissioner Brian McCarthy, so he can advise the NHCPG and we are not held responsible for it. Any questions regarding the field conditions may be addressed to Brian, (203) 395-8405.
Do not call the field supervisor to ask him about field conditions. For field closures due to weather before the regular season games start, the Deputy Commissioner will send a text to everyone on the Board as soon as he is aware of it and notice will be posted to the web site as soon as possible thereafter. After receiving notice of field closings, the President of each Division will contact their team Managers as soon as feasible to allow the team Managers to notify as many players as they may be able to, especially those driving a longer distance. Those players not yet with a team will have to rely on the web site. Brian McCarthy, Deputy Commissioner, is our liaison with the field maintenance crew. Only he should call them. If you have questions about field conditions, first check your text messages and the WSSA website, then if necessary call Brian, (203) 395-8405.
Effective Thursday, March 23rd, the following rules have been agreed upon between the New Hanover County Parks and Gardens Dept. (NHCPG) and the WSSA for all Coastal & Legacy Division teams:
Ogden Fields (Red / Blue / Green / Yellow) can be accessed starting at 8:45 but NOT PRIOR. This is provided there are no NHCPG employees working ANYWHERE on the field. If there is a NHCPG employee cutting the grass of a field you are not playing on, you can access your field. However, if there is an employee cutting (working) the outfield grass and 8:45 rolls around, please STAY OFF THE FIELD until they are done.
Warmups can be done outside/off the field until they are done working and have left the field. Just because they are cutting the outfield grass DOES NOT allow us access to use the foul line area or infield to warm up. It is also important to not go on the fields if they are wet.
Update on field conditions:
RED FIELD: The outfield more towards the right side has a smaller size hole in the outfield. NHCPG has been informed and are working to fill in the hole. It is not a sprinkler head nor a rodent home or tunnel. Just a hole that needs to be filled in.
YELLOW FIELD: NHCPG has been made aware that the area in front of the pitcher’s mound needs to be filled in and leveled off to bring the field level back up to the height of the mound. Apparently the younger pitchers use the front of the mound to push off of and have completely excavated the front of the mound and the area immediately in front of it. NHCPG has said they will take care of it.
ALL FOUR FIELDS:
Team managers, please ensure that the fields are raked before leaving the fields. The only places that need to be raked are immediately around home plate and the batter's boxes and the immediate area around the pitcher's mound. Rakes have been left at each field and should be returned to the roof of the home team dugout after use. Once the official games start, the HOME TEAM manager is responsible for ensuring the field is raked at the end of games. Until we start our season, for team practices, the manager of the last team to use the field is responsible for ensuring the field is raked.
Pitching screens/nets (if they are not property of WSSA) should be moved off the fields after practice or games and placed alongside the fence on either the first or third base side of the field it was used on, whichever side is easier to move it to. Please move screens off the fields even if they were there when you arrived at the field. You do not have to concern yourself with fields you did not use.
Please encourage ALL the players on your teams to check the dugouts, bleachers area and surrounding area immediate to the field you are using to ensure there is no equipment or trash left behind by our players. (Coolers, water bottles, wrappers, coffee cups, etc).
We are aware that there is often trash and/or debris left behind by teams using the fields at night. NHCPG is also aware of this. In the event you arrive at a field to play and notice garbage, trash, debris, etc. left behind (that your team did not create) please be sure to bring it to the attention of WSSA Deputy Commissioner Brian McCarthy, so he can advise the NHCPG and we are not held responsible for it. Any questions regarding the field conditions may be addressed to Brian, (203) 395-8405.
Do not call the field supervisor to ask him about field conditions. For field closures due to weather before the regular season games start, the Deputy Commissioner will send a text to everyone on the Board as soon as he is aware of it and notice will be posted to the web site as soon as possible thereafter. After receiving notice of field closings, the President of each Division will contact their team Managers as soon as feasible to allow the team Managers to notify as many players as they may be able to, especially those driving a longer distance. Those players not yet with a team will have to rely on the web site. Brian McCarthy, Deputy Commissioner, is our liaison with the field maintenance crew. Only he should call them. If you have questions about field conditions, first check your text messages and the WSSA website, then if necessary call Brian, (203) 395-8405.
Coastal & Legacy Division Preseason Practice Schedules Posted
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.
Ogden Field Usage Rules Updated 3/23/23
Effective Thursday, March 23rd, the following rules have been agreed upon between the New Hanover County Parks and Gardens Dept. (NHCPG) and the WSSA for all Coastal & Legacy Division teams:
Ogden Fields (Red / Blue / Green / Yellow) can be accessed starting at 8:45 but NOT PRIOR. This is provided there are no NHCPG employees working ANYWHERE on the field. If there is a NHCPG employee cutting the grass of a field you are not playing on, you can access your field. However, if there is an employee cutting (working) the outfield grass and 8:45 rolls around, please STAY OFF THE FIELD until they are done.
Warmups can be done outside/off the field until they are done working and have left the field. Just because they are cutting the outfield grass DOES NOT allow us access to use the foul line area or infield to warm up. It is also important to not go on the fields if they are wet.
Update on field conditions:
RED FIELD: The outfield more towards the right side has a smaller size hole in the outfield. NHCPG has been informed and are working to fill in the hole. It is not a sprinkler head nor a rodent home or tunnel. Just a hole that needs to be filled in.
YELLOW FIELD: NHCPG has been made aware that the area in front of the pitcher’s mound needs to be filled in and leveled off to bring the field level back up to the height of the mound. Apparently the younger pitchers use the front of the mound to push off of and have completely excavated the front of the mound and the area immediately in front of it. NHCPG has said they will take care of it.
ALL FOUR FIELDS:
Team managers, please ensure that the fields are raked before leaving the fields. The only places that need to be raked are immediately around home plate and the batter's boxes and the immediate area around the pitcher's mound. Rakes have been left at each field and should be returned to the roof of the home team dugout after use. Once the official games start, the HOME TEAM manager is responsible for ensuring the field is raked at the end of games. Until we start our season, for team practices, the manager of the last team to use the field is responsible for ensuring the field is raked.
Pitching screens/nets (if they are not property of WSSA) should be moved off the fields after practice or games and placed alongside the fence on either the first or third base side of the field it was used on, whichever side is easier to move it to. Please move screens off the fields even if they were there when you arrived at the field. You do not have to concern yourself with fields you did not use.
Please encourage ALL the players on your teams to check the dugouts, bleachers area and surrounding area immediate to the field you are using to ensure there is no equipment or trash left behind by our players. (Coolers, water bottles, wrappers, coffee cups, etc).
We are aware that there is often trash and/or debris left behind by teams using the fields at night. NHCPG is also aware of this. In the event you arrive at a field to play and notice garbage, trash, debris, etc. left behind (that your team did not create) please be sure to bring it to the attention of WSSA Deputy Commissioner Brian McCarthy, so he can advise the NHCPG and we are not held responsible for it. Any questions regarding the field conditions may be addressed to Brian, (203) 395-8405.
Do not call the field supervisor to ask him about field conditions. For field closures due to weather before the regular season games start, the Deputy Commissioner will send a text to everyone on the Board as soon as he is aware of it and notice will be posted to the web site as soon as possible thereafter. After receiving notice of field closings, the President of each Division will contact their team Managers as soon as feasible to allow the team Managers to notify as many players as they may be able to, especially those driving a longer distance. Those players not yet with a team will have to rely on the web site. Brian McCarthy, Deputy Commissioner, is our liaison with the field maintenance crew. Only he should call them. If you have questions about field conditions, first check your text messages and the WSSA website, then if necessary call Brian, (203) 395-8405.
Effective Thursday, March 23rd, the following rules have been agreed upon between the New Hanover County Parks and Gardens Dept. (NHCPG) and the WSSA for all Coastal & Legacy Division teams:
Ogden Fields (Red / Blue / Green / Yellow) can be accessed starting at 8:45 but NOT PRIOR. This is provided there are no NHCPG employees working ANYWHERE on the field. If there is a NHCPG employee cutting the grass of a field you are not playing on, you can access your field. However, if there is an employee cutting (working) the outfield grass and 8:45 rolls around, please STAY OFF THE FIELD until they are done.
Warmups can be done outside/off the field until they are done working and have left the field. Just because they are cutting the outfield grass DOES NOT allow us access to use the foul line area or infield to warm up. It is also important to not go on the fields if they are wet.
Update on field conditions:
RED FIELD: The outfield more towards the right side has a smaller size hole in the outfield. NHCPG has been informed and are working to fill in the hole. It is not a sprinkler head nor a rodent home or tunnel. Just a hole that needs to be filled in.
YELLOW FIELD: NHCPG has been made aware that the area in front of the pitcher’s mound needs to be filled in and leveled off to bring the field level back up to the height of the mound. Apparently the younger pitchers use the front of the mound to push off of and have completely excavated the front of the mound and the area immediately in front of it. NHCPG has said they will take care of it.
ALL FOUR FIELDS:
Team managers, please ensure that the fields are raked before leaving the fields. The only places that need to be raked are immediately around home plate and the batter's boxes and the immediate area around the pitcher's mound. Rakes have been left at each field and should be returned to the roof of the home team dugout after use. Once the official games start, the HOME TEAM manager is responsible for ensuring the field is raked at the end of games. Until we start our season, for team practices, the manager of the last team to use the field is responsible for ensuring the field is raked.
Pitching screens/nets (if they are not property of WSSA) should be moved off the fields after practice or games and placed alongside the fence on either the first or third base side of the field it was used on, whichever side is easier to move it to. Please move screens off the fields even if they were there when you arrived at the field. You do not have to concern yourself with fields you did not use.
Please encourage ALL the players on your teams to check the dugouts, bleachers area and surrounding area immediate to the field you are using to ensure there is no equipment or trash left behind by our players. (Coolers, water bottles, wrappers, coffee cups, etc).
We are aware that there is often trash and/or debris left behind by teams using the fields at night. NHCPG is also aware of this. In the event you arrive at a field to play and notice garbage, trash, debris, etc. left behind (that your team did not create) please be sure to bring it to the attention of WSSA Deputy Commissioner Brian McCarthy, so he can advise the NHCPG and we are not held responsible for it. Any questions regarding the field conditions may be addressed to Brian, (203) 395-8405.
Do not call the field supervisor to ask him about field conditions. For field closures due to weather before the regular season games start, the Deputy Commissioner will send a text to everyone on the Board as soon as he is aware of it and notice will be posted to the web site as soon as possible thereafter. After receiving notice of field closings, the President of each Division will contact their team Managers as soon as feasible to allow the team Managers to notify as many players as they may be able to, especially those driving a longer distance. Those players not yet with a team will have to rely on the web site. Brian McCarthy, Deputy Commissioner, is our liaison with the field maintenance crew. Only he should call them. If you have questions about field conditions, first check your text messages and the WSSA website, then if necessary call Brian, (203) 395-8405.
WWAY-TV3 Visits First Day of Tryouts
WWAY-TV3 covered the hottest sports story of the day Thursday March 2, sending a video crew to Ogden Park to cover the WSSA tryouts. Thursday, March 2, was the opening day of New Player Evaluations/Tryouts for 2023. Operating under the watchword "Don't get hurt", over two dozen prospective players went through drills to allow team managers to judge their skills in order to place them in the appropriate division for their ability. WSSA Board member Dave Reardon was interviewed. You can see the video by clicking on the image or clicking here.
Thanks to WWAY for visiting us.
WWAY-TV3 covered the hottest sports story of the day Thursday March 2, sending a video crew to Ogden Park to cover the WSSA tryouts. Thursday, March 2, was the opening day of New Player Evaluations/Tryouts for 2023. Operating under the watchword "Don't get hurt", over two dozen prospective players went through drills to allow team managers to judge their skills in order to place them in the appropriate division for their ability. WSSA Board member Dave Reardon was interviewed. You can see the video by clicking on the image or clicking here.
Thanks to WWAY for visiting us.
Healthy Seniors Physical Therapy and Wellness Becomes Team Sponsor
Healthy Seniors Physical Therapy and Wellness, 4829 Carolina Beach Road, Suite 100, has joined with the WSSA to sponsor a team in 2023. Healthy Seniors provide 1-on-1 physical therapy for seniors over 55. Dwight Crainshaw, Legacy Division player/manager and WSSA Hall of Fame member, has experienced Healthy Seniors' services and thought enough of them to recruit them for a WSSA Team Sponsorship. Thank you Dwight and Thank You Healthy Seniors Physical Therapy.
To get more acquainted with Healthy Seniors PT click on the logo or check out our Team Sponsor page.
Healthy Seniors Physical Therapy and Wellness, 4829 Carolina Beach Road, Suite 100, has joined with the WSSA to sponsor a team in 2023. Healthy Seniors provide 1-on-1 physical therapy for seniors over 55. Dwight Crainshaw, Legacy Division player/manager and WSSA Hall of Fame member, has experienced Healthy Seniors' services and thought enough of them to recruit them for a WSSA Team Sponsorship. Thank you Dwight and Thank You Healthy Seniors Physical Therapy.
To get more acquainted with Healthy Seniors PT click on the logo or check out our Team Sponsor page.
WSSA welcomes back Matthews Motors as a Team Sponsor
Commissioner Mike Clancy (far right) and Director of Marketing and Public Relations Ron Ratliffe (far left) visited Matthews Motors, 6480 Market St, Wilmington, to welcome them back for another year of sponsorship in the WSSA. Pictured with Mike and Ron are representatives of Matthews Motors holding the 2022 sponsor thank-you plaque from the WSSA. Ron has plans for signing up other repeat sponsors as well as adding other new sponsorship. Info will be updated on the sponsor pages as it gets confirmed.
Commissioner Mike Clancy (far right) and Director of Marketing and Public Relations Ron Ratliffe (far left) visited Matthews Motors, 6480 Market St, Wilmington, to welcome them back for another year of sponsorship in the WSSA. Pictured with Mike and Ron are representatives of Matthews Motors holding the 2022 sponsor thank-you plaque from the WSSA. Ron has plans for signing up other repeat sponsors as well as adding other new sponsorship. Info will be updated on the sponsor pages as it gets confirmed.
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.
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 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!
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 Annual Meeting Held on January 31st
The WSSA Annual Meeting was held in the New Hanover Room of the downtown Wilmington library on Tuesday, January 31. Members of the WSSA who were in attendance voted to adopt two changes to the WSSA Bylaws:
1. Modify Article 1 section 2 to read: Underage players will be approved by majority vote of managers and division president of the receiving division.
2. Modify Article II - Board of Directors Job Descriptions to add Section 8--Webmaster, approving the addition of the Webmaster as a Board Member.
Also voted on by the attendees at the Annual Meeting were the candidates for open Board of Director positions. A motion was made and seconded to vote for the candidates as a slate rather than individually. The motion was approved and the following slate of candidates was elected.
The WSSA Annual Meeting was held in the New Hanover Room of the downtown Wilmington library on Tuesday, January 31. Members of the WSSA who were in attendance voted to adopt two changes to the WSSA Bylaws:
1. Modify Article 1 section 2 to read: Underage players will be approved by majority vote of managers and division president of the receiving division.
2. Modify Article II - Board of Directors Job Descriptions to add Section 8--Webmaster, approving the addition of the Webmaster as a Board Member.
Also voted on by the attendees at the Annual Meeting were the candidates for open Board of Director positions. A motion was made and seconded to vote for the candidates as a slate rather than individually. The motion was approved and the following slate of candidates was elected.
- Deputy Commissioner (2 year term): Brian McCarthy
- Coastal Division President (2 year term): Walter Aaron
- Legacy Division President (1 year term to fulfill 2nd year of BOD appointed position): Tom Howley
- Treasurer (2 year term): Dave Reardon
- Director of Marketing & Public Relations (2 year term): Ron Ratliffe
- Webmaster (2 year term): Harry Marriner
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.