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Coastal Division Managers Meeting Makes Notable Changes to Rules
The Coastal Division Managers and President met in May and made several changes to try to improve player safety, including use of a lower compression ball, clarification of the legal bat rule, and allowing runners at third and first bases to start in foul territory. For more details read the summary of the meeting's minutes here.
The Coastal Division Managers and President met in May and made several changes to try to improve player safety, including use of a lower compression ball, clarification of the legal bat rule, and allowing runners at third and first bases to start in foul territory. For more details read the summary of the meeting's minutes here.
WSSA Board of Directors Meeting
The WSSA Board of Directors met in a marathon session on June 3, 2021. Several important topics were discussed, including sponsor relations, umpire pay, clarification of the legal bat specifications, a proposed Wilmington Sharks outing, and the startup of the Women's Division. You can read the minutes of the meeting and previous meetings here.
A revised copy of the WSSA Player Manual has also been published, with an updated table of contents to more easily find what you are looking for, and including the new wording of the 1.7.1 Bats rule.
The WSSA Board of Directors met in a marathon session on June 3, 2021. Several important topics were discussed, including sponsor relations, umpire pay, clarification of the legal bat specifications, a proposed Wilmington Sharks outing, and the startup of the Women's Division. You can read the minutes of the meeting and previous meetings here.
A revised copy of the WSSA Player Manual has also been published, with an updated table of contents to more easily find what you are looking for, and including the new wording of the 1.7.1 Bats rule.
Important time change for the Coastal Division:
Starting Thursday, June 3, Coastal Division games will begin at 9:15am.
Starting Thursday, June 3, Coastal Division games will begin at 9:15am.
Coastal Division Reorganization
Due to numerous injuries resulting in a shortage of players on some teams, the Coastal Division is returning to a four team division. This requires redoing the rosters to accommodate the players whose team has been eliminated. The new rosters are now available on the Coastal Rosters page.
A new schedule for the remainder of the season has been prepared for the four team division. Go to the Coastal Schedule and Scores page to see it.
Due to numerous injuries resulting in a shortage of players on some teams, the Coastal Division is returning to a four team division. This requires redoing the rosters to accommodate the players whose team has been eliminated. The new rosters are now available on the Coastal Rosters page.
A new schedule for the remainder of the season has been prepared for the four team division. Go to the Coastal Schedule and Scores page to see it.
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Women's Division Practices Scheduled; First Season to Start This Summer
Three practices for the newly created Women’s Division of the Wilmington Senior Softball Association have been scheduled for Fridays, June 11th, 18th & 25th, from 6:00pm – 8:00 pm at Roland Grise Park, 4412 Lake Avenue, Wilmington, NC . The association will have all of the necessary equipment (bats, ball, etc.). Please bring your own softball glove, if you have one. The process will be as follows: Read More... |
Instagram Video of Opening Day
Instagram users can see a brief video of Tuesday's Opening Day on the WSSA Instagram page. Click on the symbol like the one on the left that is at the top of the home page, or you can click on this link.
Instagram users can see a brief video of Tuesday's Opening Day on the WSSA Instagram page. Click on the symbol like the one on the left that is at the top of the home page, or you can click on this link.
Safety Presentation by Dr. John Sherm
Dr. John Sherm gave a presentation to new WSSA players on preventing injury while playing softball. His comments are applicable to all WSSA players, so we are providing a summary of his presentation here.
1. Warm up your body, not just your arm. Few of the injuries that we have seen occur in WSSA games are arm injuries. Many more are leg injuries (hamstring, calf, Achilles tendon, etc.). Many of these could be prevented by adequately warming up the body. Keys to doing this include:
3. AVOID COLLISIONS and FALLS AT ALL COSTS! Pay attention to the position of the defensive player tending the bag. He might have to shift his position for "off target" throws! The runner must arrive at the bag in balance. (Yes...he will need to slow his approach)!
5. Most leg STRAINS (muscular) injuries come from rapid running accelerations (BURST OF SPEED)...Read More
Dr. John Sherm, D.O., has 45 years in general and family practice, and is a player in the WSSA. He is happy to help the WSSA players and teams with professional advice.
Dr. John Sherm gave a presentation to new WSSA players on preventing injury while playing softball. His comments are applicable to all WSSA players, so we are providing a summary of his presentation here.
1. Warm up your body, not just your arm. Few of the injuries that we have seen occur in WSSA games are arm injuries. Many more are leg injuries (hamstring, calf, Achilles tendon, etc.). Many of these could be prevented by adequately warming up the body. Keys to doing this include:
- Light jogging in all directions. Run in figure 8 patterns; jog backwards, sideways, and at angles. Simulate the movements you will be doing in the game. Continue about 10 minutes or until you feel loose.
- Gentle stretching if you would like to. Stretching before exercise is now considered unnecessary. Stretching after exercise can be helpful in increasing flexibility when done carefully, without pain.
3. AVOID COLLISIONS and FALLS AT ALL COSTS! Pay attention to the position of the defensive player tending the bag. He might have to shift his position for "off target" throws! The runner must arrive at the bag in balance. (Yes...he will need to slow his approach)!
5. Most leg STRAINS (muscular) injuries come from rapid running accelerations (BURST OF SPEED)...Read More
Dr. John Sherm, D.O., has 45 years in general and family practice, and is a player in the WSSA. He is happy to help the WSSA players and teams with professional advice.
WSSA Apparel
Check out the WSSA Apparel available to Hall-of-Famers and regular players in the WSSA Store.
Check out the WSSA Apparel available to Hall-of-Famers and regular players in the WSSA Store.
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