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Announcement: 2022 WSSA Annual Meeting Wednesday, February 9, 2022 10am - 12pm New Hanover Room Main Library Downtown Wilmington Open to all returning and prospective WSSA players. Parking will be validated. |
Applications Now Open for the 2022 Season
It's time to sign up for another exciting season of Senior Softball. You can apply now either online or by mail. Find links to the applications by going to more... in the top navigation, then to Player Application Forms. Instructions are provided. Payment ($100--same as last year) can be mailed to the address on the form and at the bottom of this page, or it may be brought to the annual meeting. If you apply online you do not need to send a paper copy of the application with your check. The Annual Meeting is to be held on Wednesday, February 9th, from 10:00am--12:00pm, in the New Hanover Room of the Main Library in downtown Wilmington.
Also, we are not quite rid of Covid-19 yet, so you will need to sign and submit another Covid-19 Waiver Form, located with the other application forms.
New Players: You do not need to send a payment at this time. Find out more about the procedures for new players by going to the New Player Orientation Page.
It's time to sign up for another exciting season of Senior Softball. You can apply now either online or by mail. Find links to the applications by going to more... in the top navigation, then to Player Application Forms. Instructions are provided. Payment ($100--same as last year) can be mailed to the address on the form and at the bottom of this page, or it may be brought to the annual meeting. If you apply online you do not need to send a paper copy of the application with your check. The Annual Meeting is to be held on Wednesday, February 9th, from 10:00am--12:00pm, in the New Hanover Room of the Main Library in downtown Wilmington.
Also, we are not quite rid of Covid-19 yet, so you will need to sign and submit another Covid-19 Waiver Form, located with the other application forms.
New Players: You do not need to send a payment at this time. Find out more about the procedures for new players by going to the New Player Orientation Page.
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Board of Directors Meet to Plan for 2022 Season
The WSSA Board of Directors met on January 11, 2022, to plan for the Annual Meeting and for the 2022 season. Some of the matters decided were:
Proposed Changes to Bylaws/Player Manual Posted
Every year at the WSSA Annual Meeting changes may be proposed to the Bylaws and the Player Manual. These are the documents that govern play in the three divisions of the organization. The proposed amendments must be stated in writing two weeks in advance of the Annual Meeting. The proposals are then voted on by the members assembled at the meeting. WSSA members who wish to propose a change may write the Board of Directors at wssa2017@gmail.com. The Annual Meeting is on Wednesday, February 9th, from 10:00am – 12:00pm, in the New Hanover Room of the Main Library in downtown Wilmington, so all proposals should be submitted by January 26, The proposals suggested to date are presented in this page. |
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WSSA Year-End Financial Statement Posted
The Financial Summary for 2021, from January 1 to December 31, is available here. |
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Coastal Managers Meeting Minutes Posted
The managers of the Coastal Division teams met via Zoom on December 17, 2021, to discuss the upcoming 2022 season. Changes were made to the ball specifications and the infield fly rule. Read the minutes of the meeting here . |
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Fall/Winter Ball Moved to Leland
Now that the Ogden Park fields are closed for the winter, practices have been moved to Northwest Park on Hwy 74/76 in Leland. Practices will be from 10am to 12pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Brunswick County has okayed the use of the fields with the understanding that the county will not be maintaining the fields. Please Sign Up using the button below to communicate your intention to attend a day's workout. By signing up, players will know if there will be enough people to hold a practice. |
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Century 21, Humana, Champions Win Division Tournaments
The three WSSA division tournament winners have been determined. Century 21 won the Atlantic Division, Humana won the Coastal Division, and the Champions prevailed in the Legacy Division. Congratulations to all the tournament winners. |
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WSSA Golf Shirts Available Now
These WSSA golf shirts (click on image for larger view) are now available for purchase in size large and extra large. To purchase a shirt or shirts email us with the number and size of the shirt(s) you would like. Then mail payment ($40 each) to our mailbox (1319 Military Cutoff Box 302, Wilmington NC 28405). Once payment is received your shirt(s) will be mailed to you.
These WSSA golf shirts (click on image for larger view) are now available for purchase in size large and extra large. To purchase a shirt or shirts email us with the number and size of the shirt(s) you would like. Then mail payment ($40 each) to our mailbox (1319 Military Cutoff Box 302, Wilmington NC 28405). Once payment is received your shirt(s) will be mailed to you.
2021 Annual WSSA Golf Outing a Great Success
The Wilmington Senior Softball Association's 2021 Annual WSSA Golf Outing, held on Wednesday, November 10th at the River Landing Golf Course in Wallace, NC, was a great success. Sixty-six golfers enjoyed great weather, a great set of guys & ladies and golf. The winners and tournament photos can be found isted here.
Thanks to all of the participants. Special thanks to the golf committee: Darrell Davies (coordinator & host),
Bill Walsh and Dave Reardon. Thank you Jeff Hale and the staff of River Landings Golf Course (River Course)
for helping us put on a fantastic event. See you next year at River Landing (Landing Course) on November 2, 2022.
The Wilmington Senior Softball Association's 2021 Annual WSSA Golf Outing, held on Wednesday, November 10th at the River Landing Golf Course in Wallace, NC, was a great success. Sixty-six golfers enjoyed great weather, a great set of guys & ladies and golf. The winners and tournament photos can be found isted here.
Thanks to all of the participants. Special thanks to the golf committee: Darrell Davies (coordinator & host),
Bill Walsh and Dave Reardon. Thank you Jeff Hale and the staff of River Landings Golf Course (River Course)
for helping us put on a fantastic event. See you next year at River Landing (Landing Course) on November 2, 2022.
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Ideas for Off-Season Activity
Keep up your physical fitness and continue with social relationships, both important aspects of good health for seniors, by taking advantage of the following activities being offered around the Wilmington area. If you know of more activities your fellow softball players may like, please Contact Us so we can add them to our page. Basketball
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2021 Team Pictures