Legacy, our newest division
April 19, 2016 - Another chapter in the WSSA was opened today as the Legacy Division officially kicked off their season. George Wesoloski (left) manages Champions and Ken Denne (right)is the Carolina Bay manager. Champions took both games in the season double-header opener 17-10 and 16-15.
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George Wesoloski will become one of the two original managers in the new Legacy division that will begin play in 2016. His team will be sponsored by Champions Assisted Living, a sponsor in the Coastal division for over 10 years.
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Ken Denne is one of the original members of WSSA. He has played in what is now the Atlantic division and has been a long time manager and player with the Coastal division team known as Jiffy Lube. Ken will be managing Carolina Bay in the new Legacy division.
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CAROLINA BAY
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You’d be delighted to vacation at Carolina Bay. Imagine calling it home.
Enviably located in coastal Wilmington, North Carolina, Carolina Bay is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) designed especially for active residents who want to live their life to the fullest, and on their own terms. You’ll find we offer you so many choices, from various options for floor plans and styles, to a large array of activities and amenities, to customizable services and onsite health care services. Carolina Bay is tucked into the sought-after neighborhood of Autumn Hall. Residents become part of a heavily wooded, beautifully planned, mixed-use community. |
2016 Team: Standing: Dwight Crainshaw, Bob Faehner, Ken Denne, John Vetere, Howie Young,
Charlie Elliffe. Kneeling: Bob Hoag, Tom Howley, Jim Apple, Sam Bowling
Missing: Ed Scott
Charlie Elliffe. Kneeling: Bob Hoag, Tom Howley, Jim Apple, Sam Bowling
Missing: Ed Scott
CHAMPIONS
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CHAMPIONS ASSISTED LIVING 1007 PORTERS NECK ROAD WILMINGTON, NC (910) 686 - 6462 Champions Assisted Living in Wilmington, NC is assisted living at its finest. On our beautiful 54-acre campus we offer apartment-style living with a variety of apartment choices to accommodate residents’ varied lifestyles and preferences. Residents are encouraged to personalize their new home with family mementoes and cherished furnishings. Personal Service Plans include a full range of services and amenities provided by highly trained professionals who enjoy and take pride in their relationships with the people who live and work at Champions. An excellent staff-to-resident ratio allows for personalize attention within the context of a home environment. |
2016 Team Standing: Hank Dozier, Ron Sullivan, Ron Vavre, Dave Brown, Jack Plentovich,
Harry Rowe, Don Mayberry; Kneeling: George Wesoloski, Larry Cape, Louie Cardamone,
Tony Costagliola, Jack Connelly
Harry Rowe, Don Mayberry; Kneeling: George Wesoloski, Larry Cape, Louie Cardamone,
Tony Costagliola, Jack Connelly
Comments from the League President
During last year it had been openly discussed to create a super seniors division that would allow players with limited ability to remain active in participating in the game of softball. Prior to that discussion many players were limited to the amount of playing time they were provided with for several reasons; Limited ability, injuries, medical issues, limited strength and stamina.
Trial Concept is to modify the existing Coastal Division into a split division where there will be two levels of teams and players; Coastal division supported primarily by A & B rated players along with several C players and a Legacy division Consisting of primarily D rated players and several C rated players. Over the last several years every attempt has been used to identify the skill level of each player (Player ratings A,B,C,D) and attempted to place them on teams that were equally balanced. The issue remains that players with limited skills, or weaker players with health issues were not always utilized during each game and in some instances were overlooked completely.
Additional Comments from Managers and Board Members
There currently 105 players in the Coastal division. The average median age is 73. There are 46 players that are over 74, just 6 short years or sooner from their 80th birthday. We have seen many players leave or not join our league fearing that they could not compete with the younger players in the Coastal division. This league will also be a minor league system for players signing up to play in our league who feel their current skills are not at a Coastal division level, but could be, if they had a time and place to practice and improve. An improving player could then be placed on a Coastal team.
During last year it had been openly discussed to create a super seniors division that would allow players with limited ability to remain active in participating in the game of softball. Prior to that discussion many players were limited to the amount of playing time they were provided with for several reasons; Limited ability, injuries, medical issues, limited strength and stamina.
Trial Concept is to modify the existing Coastal Division into a split division where there will be two levels of teams and players; Coastal division supported primarily by A & B rated players along with several C players and a Legacy division Consisting of primarily D rated players and several C rated players. Over the last several years every attempt has been used to identify the skill level of each player (Player ratings A,B,C,D) and attempted to place them on teams that were equally balanced. The issue remains that players with limited skills, or weaker players with health issues were not always utilized during each game and in some instances were overlooked completely.
Additional Comments from Managers and Board Members
There currently 105 players in the Coastal division. The average median age is 73. There are 46 players that are over 74, just 6 short years or sooner from their 80th birthday. We have seen many players leave or not join our league fearing that they could not compete with the younger players in the Coastal division. This league will also be a minor league system for players signing up to play in our league who feel their current skills are not at a Coastal division level, but could be, if they had a time and place to practice and improve. An improving player could then be placed on a Coastal team.
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