Legacy and Coastal Games
scheduled for
Thursday, October 7,
are postponed
due to rain.
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Ogden Park Construction
Starting Monday, Oct. 11th, the contractor handling the installation of the bridge over Ogden Park Drive will be installing the posts for the bridge. They will close the road at the section outlined in the map at left (click on the photo to enlarge) Monday through Friday, from 7am-3pm, to do this work. Players will not be able to drive to the fields along Ogden Park Drive from Gordon Road. This will likely continue through the end of the WSSA season (whenever that might be).
Starting Monday, Oct. 11th, the contractor handling the installation of the bridge over Ogden Park Drive will be installing the posts for the bridge. They will close the road at the section outlined in the map at left (click on the photo to enlarge) Monday through Friday, from 7am-3pm, to do this work. Players will not be able to drive to the fields along Ogden Park Drive from Gordon Road. This will likely continue through the end of the WSSA season (whenever that might be).
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.
WSSA Board of Directors Meeting
The WSSA Board of Directors met on July 7, 2021. 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 on July 7, 2021. 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.
Century 21 Wins Atlantic Division 1st Half
The Century 21 team finished with a 23-5 record to take first place in the first half of the Atlantic Division season. The division began its second half on July 1.
The Century 21 team finished with a 23-5 record to take first place in the first half of the Atlantic Division season. The division began its second half on July 1.
Carolina Bay Tops 1st Half Legacy Standings
Congratulations to Carolina Bay for taking the first half of the Legacy Division with an 18-12 record, winning the division by four games over, believe it or not, all three of the other teams in the division. Check the Legacy Rosters page to find out who to congratulate when you see them on the field.
Congratulations to Carolina Bay for taking the first half of the Legacy Division with an 18-12 record, winning the division by four games over, believe it or not, all three of the other teams in the division. Check the Legacy Rosters page to find out who to congratulate when you see them on the field.
Break Time for Legacy and Coastal Divisions
The Legacy and Coastal Divisions will take their regularly scheduled summer break from July 27 -- August 5. The last games before the break will be played on July 22. The first games after the break will be played on August 10.
Games postponed in the first half will be played at the end of the season. See the Schedule and Scores pages for the current make-up schedule.
The Legacy and Coastal Divisions will take their regularly scheduled summer break from July 27 -- August 5. The last games before the break will be played on July 22. The first games after the break will be played on August 10.
Games postponed in the first half will be played at the end of the season. See the Schedule and Scores pages for the current make-up schedule.
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.
Front row, left to right are John Wessely, Michael Prokop, Mark Schall, John Clark and Dan Levine
Back row, left to right are Don Evans, Jim Marsden, Bobby Dobbins, Mickey Higgins, Tim Copeland, Richard Clark, Steve Chisholm, Barry Estler and Greg Wilsey.
Back row, left to right are Don Evans, Jim Marsden, Bobby Dobbins, Mickey Higgins, Tim Copeland, Richard Clark, Steve Chisholm, Barry Estler and Greg Wilsey.
Around 1937, the original investors (T.K. Knight and his brothers-in-law, Thomas, Kenneth and William Wilson) decided to change the coffee shop’s name. Using their initials, they created the name K&W Restaurant. With his original one third interest in the company and his recognition of the company's potential, Grady T. Allred increased his share of ownership. In1941, Allred became K&W’s sole owner after acquiring the last remaining share from Thomas Wilson.
It wasn’t long before Allred involved his family in the new acquisition. His wife, Vivian, worked as a cashier and Allred’s brothers, Ted and Coy, joined the business as managers. Soon, a second K&W location opened in nearby High Point. Both restaurants flourished until December of 1951, when a fire forced the downtown Winston-Salem location to close for several months. After extensive repairs and restoration, the restaurant reopened in 1952 with a slight twist - it was now a restaurant/cafeteria combination.
Today, K&W Cafeterias is still owned and operated by the Allred family. K&W is headquartered in Winston-Salem, N.C. and has 33 locations: 23 in North Carolina, 5 in South Carolina, 4 in Virginia, and 1 in West Virginia. They are a big supporters of charities in the ares they serve and continue to offer a large variety of great home-cooked food at very low prices.
It wasn’t long before Allred involved his family in the new acquisition. His wife, Vivian, worked as a cashier and Allred’s brothers, Ted and Coy, joined the business as managers. Soon, a second K&W location opened in nearby High Point. Both restaurants flourished until December of 1951, when a fire forced the downtown Winston-Salem location to close for several months. After extensive repairs and restoration, the restaurant reopened in 1952 with a slight twist - it was now a restaurant/cafeteria combination.
Today, K&W Cafeterias is still owned and operated by the Allred family. K&W is headquartered in Winston-Salem, N.C. and has 33 locations: 23 in North Carolina, 5 in South Carolina, 4 in Virginia, and 1 in West Virginia. They are a big supporters of charities in the ares they serve and continue to offer a large variety of great home-cooked food at very low prices.
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Coastal Division games being moved to Olsen Fields
Due to unplayable conditions at Ogden's Blue Field, Coastal Division games will be played on Olsen Fields #4 and #5, starting with games on June 24, and continuing for at least four weeks. If your team was scheduled to play on the Red Field at Ogden, you will play on Field #4 at Olsen. Blue Field games will be played on Olsen Field #5.
For those unfamiliar with Olsen Park, click here for a map. Note that you cannot access the park from Murrayville Road. Take 117 to Northchase
Parkway SE, then turn right onto Corporate Drive, which takes you to the park.
Due to unplayable conditions at Ogden's Blue Field, Coastal Division games will be played on Olsen Fields #4 and #5, starting with games on June 24, and continuing for at least four weeks. If your team was scheduled to play on the Red Field at Ogden, you will play on Field #4 at Olsen. Blue Field games will be played on Olsen Field #5.
For those unfamiliar with Olsen Park, click here for a map. Note that you cannot access the park from Murrayville Road. Take 117 to Northchase
Parkway SE, then turn right onto Corporate Drive, which takes you to the park.
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.
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Games of June 22
Coastal games are cancelled due to muddy Blue Field. Coastal players may, if they wish, go to Ogden for "possible" scrimmages on the Red Field "if" we are allowed to use it. |
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Legacy and Atlantic games are also cancelled due to poor field conditions and projected showers.
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Coronavirus News
Vaccination Information:
New (updated May 13, 2021):
Anyone 12years old and up who has not yet received the Covid-19 vaccine or who needs their second dose may get vaccinated without an appointment at the walk-up clinics on May 13, 14, 17, and 19. The hours of the clinics and other information is available here.
Brunswick County residents can click here for online information.
Onslow County residents can click here to get updated vaccination information.
New (updated May 13, 2021):
Anyone 12years old and up who has not yet received the Covid-19 vaccine or who needs their second dose may get vaccinated without an appointment at the walk-up clinics on May 13, 14, 17, and 19. The hours of the clinics and other information is available here.
Brunswick County residents can click here for online information.
Onslow County residents can click here to get updated vaccination information.
Have questions about the new vaccines?
Coastal Managers Meeting
The Coastal Division Managers met on March 31 to discuss the upcoming season. Important decisions were made on base-running safety rule enforcement and the outlook for the player draft, among other matters. Read the minutes of the meeting here.
The Coastal Division Managers met on March 31 to discuss the upcoming season. Important decisions were made on base-running safety rule enforcement and the outlook for the player draft, among other matters. Read the minutes of the meeting here.
Annual Meeting Minutes
The WSSA 2021 Annual Meeting was held at Ogden Park on March 10. Changes to the WSSA Bylaws and the Player Manual were discussed, and openings on the Board of Directors were filled. Read the minutes of the meeting here.
The WSSA 2021 Annual Meeting was held at Ogden Park on March 10. Changes to the WSSA Bylaws and the Player Manual were discussed, and openings on the Board of Directors were filled. Read the minutes of the meeting here.
Former WSSA player and Atlantic Division President, Jim Ratkus, has started a senior softball league in Williamsburg, Virginia. Below is a letter from Jim to the WSSA and its members. Thanks for the kind words, Jim.
Folks,
The Williamsburg Senior Softball League prays all our softball friends in Wilmington are healthy. The Covid-19 virus has turned everyone’s life upside down with little relief in sight. Adjustment is not any easy thing for a lot of folks, but we all move forward.
We have been very fortunate here in Williamsburg. The city manager is a reasonable fellow, and although we had to do some serious convincing, he agreed to unlock the gates and allowed us to begin our season back on June 16th. The virus has left us alone so far and we are taking full advantage of the situation! We sanitize our hands often, only allow the team manager and on deck hitter in the dugout, and must have a face mask on when not able to social distance. I think any of you would agree that is a small price to pay to be able to play ball!
Speaking of playing ball...I write this note to thank each and every one of you! The WSSA was the major influence in the formation of the WSSL, which is now in its second year. Two of your former players, John Antretter and I, joined up with two former players from the Northern Virginia Senior League to develop the structure of the WSSL in January 2019. We have basically followed your model, seen the league gel, and almost double in size since our first season ended last November!
The skill level of the league spans the spectrum. Our 70 players could all play in one of the three divisions of the WSSA. Our oldest player is 80 this year, and he plays a very solid left field! We also want to thank you for sending a third former player, Steve Chisholm, to us at the beginning of July. He has jumped right in and made his new team a threat! If anyone else is thinking of moving to Williamsburg, we will have a team waiting for you! Check out our website: www.wsslva.org
We seriously cannot thank you all enough! After 25 years, your leaders have worked out all of the issues that could arise. Outside of the virus stuff, I do not think we have been surprised at any turn along the way in forming this league. That is due to our previous association with the WSSA.
We want you to know...you have a good thing in the WSSA! We recognize what the game means to so many of you. While it is a shame you may only get to play a few innings this year, please take some solace in the fact your love of the game has led to over 70 men and women in the Virginia Peninsula area being able to enjoy it as well.
Congratulations to Sonny, Dwight, and Manny!
Go K&W Reds!!!
Thanks again and stay healthy,
Jim Ratkus
Folks,
The Williamsburg Senior Softball League prays all our softball friends in Wilmington are healthy. The Covid-19 virus has turned everyone’s life upside down with little relief in sight. Adjustment is not any easy thing for a lot of folks, but we all move forward.
We have been very fortunate here in Williamsburg. The city manager is a reasonable fellow, and although we had to do some serious convincing, he agreed to unlock the gates and allowed us to begin our season back on June 16th. The virus has left us alone so far and we are taking full advantage of the situation! We sanitize our hands often, only allow the team manager and on deck hitter in the dugout, and must have a face mask on when not able to social distance. I think any of you would agree that is a small price to pay to be able to play ball!
Speaking of playing ball...I write this note to thank each and every one of you! The WSSA was the major influence in the formation of the WSSL, which is now in its second year. Two of your former players, John Antretter and I, joined up with two former players from the Northern Virginia Senior League to develop the structure of the WSSL in January 2019. We have basically followed your model, seen the league gel, and almost double in size since our first season ended last November!
The skill level of the league spans the spectrum. Our 70 players could all play in one of the three divisions of the WSSA. Our oldest player is 80 this year, and he plays a very solid left field! We also want to thank you for sending a third former player, Steve Chisholm, to us at the beginning of July. He has jumped right in and made his new team a threat! If anyone else is thinking of moving to Williamsburg, we will have a team waiting for you! Check out our website: www.wsslva.org
We seriously cannot thank you all enough! After 25 years, your leaders have worked out all of the issues that could arise. Outside of the virus stuff, I do not think we have been surprised at any turn along the way in forming this league. That is due to our previous association with the WSSA.
We want you to know...you have a good thing in the WSSA! We recognize what the game means to so many of you. While it is a shame you may only get to play a few innings this year, please take some solace in the fact your love of the game has led to over 70 men and women in the Virginia Peninsula area being able to enjoy it as well.
Congratulations to Sonny, Dwight, and Manny!
Go K&W Reds!!!
Thanks again and stay healthy,
Jim Ratkus
Changes under Executive Order 147 (see links below):
Under Executive Order 147 (June 24): "People are now required to wear face coverings in public spaces, whether inside or outside, where physical distancing of 6 feet is not possible." The WSSA will aid in player safety by providing each player with a mask and asking that it be worn when the player is not on the field or is within 6 feet of other players. Social distancing precautions will be encouraged.
Please review the WSSA Social Distancing Guidelines before heading to the field.
Under Executive Order 147 (June 24): "People are now required to wear face coverings in public spaces, whether inside or outside, where physical distancing of 6 feet is not possible." The WSSA will aid in player safety by providing each player with a mask and asking that it be worn when the player is not on the field or is within 6 feet of other players. Social distancing precautions will be encouraged.
Please review the WSSA Social Distancing Guidelines before heading to the field.
Schedule for Return to Play (Updated 6/28/2020)
- All players participating in WSSA on-field events must sign the COVID-19 waiver form prior to taking the field. Division presidents/managers will insure that this requirement is met.
- Divisional / team practice sessions are being held at Ogden Park from 9:00am – 1:00pm
- Beginning June 23, Atlantic Division practices will be held at Olsen Fields, starting at 9am. Practices will be every Tuesday and Thursday at that time and location until further notice.
- Coastal division practices are Tuesday & Thursday, Red & Blue fields.
- Legacy division practices are Tuesday & Thursday, Green & Yellow fields.
- The 25 player limit will be observed on each field with social distancing.
- Beginning Phase 3, when implemented:
- The regular season will not start until Phase 3, currently anticipated July 17. If Phase 3 is delayed or not implemented WSSA activities will be adjusted accordingly.
- If phase 3 is implemented on July 17th, the starting date for the regular season will be Tuesday, July 21st.
- We have 15 weeks from 7/21/20 thru 10/29/20 to complete the 60-game schedule, barring rain dates.
- Legacy will do a complete blind redraft the same as Atlantic.
- Division Drafts:
- Atlantic – July 10
- Coastal – July 15
- Legacy – July 16
Restarting the 2020 season:
We are now in the Phase 2 Extension of the Governor’s Reopening Guidance for the COVID-19 pandemic. Public gathering limits allow that each athletic field can have up to 25 people using social distancing guidelines.
All players are required to sign and return the attached COVID-19 waiver before they can participate in any on field WSSA play, including practice sessions. A copy of the form will also be available on our website as well. If you have not already sent in a waiver form, download a copy, sign and bring with you to the next WSSA scheduled event (i.e. team practices, etc.…)
The WSSA membership is one of the high risk groups for COVID-19, so we have to be especially careful. Many of our members have expressed an unwillingness to participate too early in this restart process. For this reason we will start with loosely organized team practices. The schedule and details for the resumption of the WSSA 2020 season are posted below.
We ask that you be patient while we navigate this process as this is new to all of us. Our goal is to get our league up and running as soon as possible with the utmost safety of our membership in mind.
Social Distancing guidelines include but are not limited to;
We are now in the Phase 2 Extension of the Governor’s Reopening Guidance for the COVID-19 pandemic. Public gathering limits allow that each athletic field can have up to 25 people using social distancing guidelines.
All players are required to sign and return the attached COVID-19 waiver before they can participate in any on field WSSA play, including practice sessions. A copy of the form will also be available on our website as well. If you have not already sent in a waiver form, download a copy, sign and bring with you to the next WSSA scheduled event (i.e. team practices, etc.…)
The WSSA membership is one of the high risk groups for COVID-19, so we have to be especially careful. Many of our members have expressed an unwillingness to participate too early in this restart process. For this reason we will start with loosely organized team practices. The schedule and details for the resumption of the WSSA 2020 season are posted below.
We ask that you be patient while we navigate this process as this is new to all of us. Our goal is to get our league up and running as soon as possible with the utmost safety of our membership in mind.
Social Distancing guidelines include but are not limited to;
- No spectators are permitted at the facility/park
- Coaches and players must adhere to physical six-foot distancing except when the ball is in play
- Players must adhere to six foot social distancing practices off the field of play.
- Umpires must adhere to six-foot social distancing practices when interacting with players and coaches off the field of play.
- Individuals should not congregate in common areas or parking lot following the event or practice
Spring Training:
Due to the Phase 2 Extension there will be a single day of workouts for the completion of Spring Training on Wednesday, July 8th, at Ogden Park, starting at 9:00am (July 13th if rained out).
Due to the Phase 2 Extension there will be a single day of workouts for the completion of Spring Training on Wednesday, July 8th, at Ogden Park, starting at 9:00am (July 13th if rained out).