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an All WSSA Games at Ogden Park and Olsen Park for Thursday, May 15, 2025 are Canceled Due to wet grounds (O |
Softball Sign-ups Underway
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. We have been providing softball to Wilmington and the surrounding area since 1995. New players are invited to view the New Player Orientation page for more information on the WSSA.
Wilmington Senior Softball Association application forms are available now for you to sign up for an exciting season of senior slow-pitch softball.
Player Mail-in Application: Print out and mail the form with $125.00 payment to the address on the form. (New players do not need to pay until placed on a team).
Online Player Application: Completely fill out the online form and pay online or send in a check separately.
Pay online: Pay online with a credit card. Include the $3.00 processing fee for a total of $128.00
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. We have been providing softball to Wilmington and the surrounding area since 1995. New players are invited to view the New Player Orientation page for more information on the WSSA.
Wilmington Senior Softball Association application forms are available now for you to sign up for an exciting season of senior slow-pitch softball.
Player Mail-in Application: Print out and mail the form with $125.00 payment to the address on the form. (New players do not need to pay until placed on a team).
Online Player Application: Completely fill out the online form and pay online or send in a check separately.
Pay online: Pay online with a credit card. Include the $3.00 processing fee for a total of $128.00
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Coastal Division End-0f-Season Tournament Changed to Single Elimination Format
The Coastal Division playoffs will be held on Tuesday, October 22 only. It will be a single elimination format, with the playoff only requiring one day: 9:30am game winners will play for the division championship in the 11:00am game.
The Coastal Division playoffs will be held on Tuesday, October 22 only. It will be a single elimination format, with the playoff only requiring one day: 9:30am game winners will play for the division championship in the 11:00am game.
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“It took me seventeen years to get three thousand hits in baseball. It took one afternoon on the golf course."
-- Hank Aaron |
6th Annual WSSA Golf Outing will be November 1, at River Landing Golf Course
The Wilmington Senior Softball Association would like to invite you to attend our annual Golf Outing at the River Landing GC in Wallace, NC., Wednesday, November 1st, starting at 10:00am. This event is open to any and all willing to participate in our fun filled event. Players are encouraged to form their own teams, invite guests, playing partners, etc. |
The Golf format will be "Best Ball" at The River Course
Download and complete the form below.
Make checks payable to: WSSA and Mail to: WSSA, 1319 Military Cutoff Rd. #302, Wilmington, NC 28405
- Bring your own team or let us add you to one.
- Taco Bar Luncheon & Awards to follow.
Download and complete the form below.
Make checks payable to: WSSA and Mail to: WSSA, 1319 Military Cutoff Rd. #302, Wilmington, NC 28405
| 2023 Invite to Golf Outing.pdf |
Second Half of Season Begins August 22 with Heat Advisories in Place
The second half of the WSSA season begins at 9:30am on August 22, with field access time of 8:45am (as long as work crews are not on the fields). The National Weather Service predicts that the heat index will be in the mid-90s at game time, will reach 98 degrees by 10:00am and 103 degrees by 11:00am. At these temperatures all play is governed by the WSSA Player Manual Rule 2.5, a copy of which is quoted below. This rule is not optional. There is no room for judgement. We don't take a poll of the players and ask them if they want to continue. This can be especially risky for many players for whom this will be the first day on the field since June. In the words of WSSA Commissioner Mike Clancy, "It is not fair to players who would be having issues to make a decision to not play and possibly cost team a forfeit ." We can always make up for the second game at the end of September when the temps are lower.
Please remember that the Heat Rule for play should be used. One-and-one count or 5-inning games are required.
Managers should inform umpires of the special rules we put in place for hot weather.
From the WSSA Manual:
2.5 Hot Weather Rule
During periods of hot and humid weather, managers should monitor the condition of their
players and rotate players in and out as much as possible. Players are urged to hydrate
before, during, and after games. Players who demonstrate unusual fatigue, dizziness,
unresponsiveness, confusion, excessive sweating or no sweating, should be placed in the
shade or cool location, cool towels applied, and on the side of caution for the player’s
well-being, a quick decision whether or not to call 9-1-1 should be made by the
managers and umpire. The decision to call 9-1-1 should never be left to the player who
is in distress. No player who exhibits the signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke should
be left unattended and should not be permitted to leave the park and drive
alone. The emergency contact should be notified and advised of the situation
and asked how to proceed.
The Coastal and Legacy Divisions Managers use a temperature and heat index rating to
define when and how to handle the hot weather. (The WECT-TV Weather App on smart
phones will be the official temperature and heat index guide).
TEMPERATURE Heat Index ACTION TO BE TAKEN
90-94 degrees or 95 degree heat index: It is Mandatory to shorten games
95 degrees & above or 100 degree heat index: *All games must be stopped; no further
play allowed*
Scores of games halted by heat will revert back to the end of the previous inning if
doing so would result in an official game.
Specific Rules for Hot Weather
1) No pitching or infield warm-up period after the first inning.
2) All teams must have the on-deck batter ready to enter the batter’s box when the last
batter has completed his at bat. Failure to comply will result in the pitcher throwing a pitch
to the catcher and the umpire will call it a strike. This will continue until the batter is called
out on strikes or takes his place in the batter’s box.
3) Courtesy runners must be ready to enter the game immediately. Any delay will result
in no courtesy runner being allowed.
4) The decision of the umpire is final for rules 1-3 above.
The second half of the WSSA season begins at 9:30am on August 22, with field access time of 8:45am (as long as work crews are not on the fields). The National Weather Service predicts that the heat index will be in the mid-90s at game time, will reach 98 degrees by 10:00am and 103 degrees by 11:00am. At these temperatures all play is governed by the WSSA Player Manual Rule 2.5, a copy of which is quoted below. This rule is not optional. There is no room for judgement. We don't take a poll of the players and ask them if they want to continue. This can be especially risky for many players for whom this will be the first day on the field since June. In the words of WSSA Commissioner Mike Clancy, "It is not fair to players who would be having issues to make a decision to not play and possibly cost team a forfeit ." We can always make up for the second game at the end of September when the temps are lower.
Please remember that the Heat Rule for play should be used. One-and-one count or 5-inning games are required.
Managers should inform umpires of the special rules we put in place for hot weather.
From the WSSA Manual:
2.5 Hot Weather Rule
During periods of hot and humid weather, managers should monitor the condition of their
players and rotate players in and out as much as possible. Players are urged to hydrate
before, during, and after games. Players who demonstrate unusual fatigue, dizziness,
unresponsiveness, confusion, excessive sweating or no sweating, should be placed in the
shade or cool location, cool towels applied, and on the side of caution for the player’s
well-being, a quick decision whether or not to call 9-1-1 should be made by the
managers and umpire. The decision to call 9-1-1 should never be left to the player who
is in distress. No player who exhibits the signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke should
be left unattended and should not be permitted to leave the park and drive
alone. The emergency contact should be notified and advised of the situation
and asked how to proceed.
The Coastal and Legacy Divisions Managers use a temperature and heat index rating to
define when and how to handle the hot weather. (The WECT-TV Weather App on smart
phones will be the official temperature and heat index guide).
TEMPERATURE Heat Index ACTION TO BE TAKEN
90-94 degrees or 95 degree heat index: It is Mandatory to shorten games
95 degrees & above or 100 degree heat index: *All games must be stopped; no further
play allowed*
Scores of games halted by heat will revert back to the end of the previous inning if
doing so would result in an official game.
Specific Rules for Hot Weather
1) No pitching or infield warm-up period after the first inning.
2) All teams must have the on-deck batter ready to enter the batter’s box when the last
batter has completed his at bat. Failure to comply will result in the pitcher throwing a pitch
to the catcher and the umpire will call it a strike. This will continue until the batter is called
out on strikes or takes his place in the batter’s box.
3) Courtesy runners must be ready to enter the game immediately. Any delay will result
in no courtesy runner being allowed.
4) The decision of the umpire is final for rules 1-3 above.
The WSSA Has Opportunities for Umpires
The Wilmington Senior Softball Association is looking for umpires for their games this season, which runs from April 11-October 20. Pay is $35 per game, and we play all double-headers, so you can earn $70 a day. Games are played Tuesday and Thursday mornings at Ogden Park and Olsen Park in Wilmington. The WSSA will help train you in the skills of umpiring and will pay for your USA Softball Umpire Certification if you decide to umpire for us. To contact us about umpiring email [email protected] or go the Contact Us page.
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WSSA Mid-Season Picnic postponed until Thursday, June 29 |
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"Rainy days and Mondays always get me down"--The Carpenters
Rainy days and Thursdays do it for me. No games today, Thursday, June 30, 2022
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How to Look Out for Yourself and Others During Extreme Heat
The heat.gov website has been created to advise the public on how to remain safe during periods of intense heat like we are experiencing now. High risk groups include older adults and athletes--when we are playing ball we are in both groups. Click on the image to see a chart of symptoms of heat illness and how to deal with them. It is important that we look out for ourselves and others to prevent any heat-related incidents.
"If exertion in the heat makes your heart pound and leaves you gasping for breath, STOP all activity. Get into a cool area or into the shade, and rest, especially if you become lightheaded, confused, weak, or faint."
https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/heattips.html
The heat.gov website has been created to advise the public on how to remain safe during periods of intense heat like we are experiencing now. High risk groups include older adults and athletes--when we are playing ball we are in both groups. Click on the image to see a chart of symptoms of heat illness and how to deal with them. It is important that we look out for ourselves and others to prevent any heat-related incidents.
"If exertion in the heat makes your heart pound and leaves you gasping for breath, STOP all activity. Get into a cool area or into the shade, and rest, especially if you become lightheaded, confused, weak, or faint."
https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/heattips.html
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the rain in spain falls mainly in the plain-Lerner and Loewe
In wilmington it falls on the playing fields. we won't be playin' today.
In wilmington it falls on the playing fields. we won't be playin' today.
Rainy days and Mondays always get me down--The Carpenters
Rainy days and Tuesdays do it for me-
Rainy days and Tuesdays do it for me-
Into each life some rain must fall-Longfellow
why does it have to be on Tuesday?
why does it have to be on Tuesday?
Batting Practice at Ogden Monday, July 25
New Hanover County Parks are making the Ogden Park Fields available for WSSA batting and fielding practice from 9am to noon on Monday, July 25, weather permitting. |