Silver League Softball

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Welcome

The objectives of the Silver League:

a. To give mature male persons who have attained at least their 43rd birthday in that calendar year, an opportunity to participate in the great game of softball.

b. To focus on good sportsmanship and conduct. This is a prerequisite for all who choose to participate. (The Board has the right to act on all instances of misconduct).

c. To afford all members an opportunity to play regardless of age or athletic ability.

d. To promote activity that the whole family can enjoy.

e. To make the League and games enjoyable for all.

The Silver League offers four different divisions by age:

Red - Ages 43-58 - Tuesday Doubleheaders @ 7:00 PM

White - Ages 59+ - Monday Doubleheaders @ 7:00 PM

Gold - Ages 60+ - Monday and Wednesday @ 11:00 AM

Blue - Ages 70+ - Monday and Wednesday @ 9:30 AM

2024 Silver League Outdoor Hitting Clinic

If anyone would like to attend the 2024 Silver League Softball Outdoor Hitting Clinic presented by Bomani Sports please see the informational flyer linked below. The event will take place at our regular spot, Willig in Canton, on Thursday, June 20th starting with the First-Timers session at 6:30pm. The first session is spent tracking your swing speed to determine your ideal bat weight. The second session will begin at 8pm and is for those who have their ideal bat weight as a known. Individual swing analysis in the advanced session will be used to guide you towards proper technique to maximize your swing. If you have previously attended part one and therefor have your ideal bat weight you can sign-up for just the second part. There is no need to repeat the First-Timer session.

Space is limited and after the spots are filled we will keep an alternate list in case of any cancellations. $35 is the cost for a single session and if you want to get your bat weight and then continue to the advanced session the total will be $50.

Contact Kevin Kimmell at kevin@externalis.com or 330-858-3572 to claim your spot.

In case of inclement weather we will attempt to secure a backup date at Willig on a Thursday in July,

Clinic Info sheet: http://externalis.com/SLS/2024_SL-HittingClinic.pdf

SILVER LEAGUE RAFFLE TICKETS

This year all players will be asked to sell "at least" one book of raffle tickets. The player selling the most tickets

will get next years registration paid for by the league.

Each ticket will sell for $5.00 or 5 tickets for $20.00

TOP PRIZE WILL BE $1000.00

2-11 WILL EACH GET $100.00

Drawing will be held at this year's banquet

"Winner need not be present to win"

Players will receive their tickets at your first game.

Money and ticket stubs should be returned to your manager.

Our Email Blast has been down a few days now so I am posting this on the Front page for everyone to see. Hopefully it will be up and working soon.

Just a couple reminders;

Deadline to submit Hall of Fame nominations is 6/15/24

Also have had several questions on where you can stand in the batters box. Here is the actual rules provided in the Senior Softball rule book:

Rule 1.33. "An illegally batted ball occurs when the batter hits the ball fair or foul and:

A) The entire foot is completely outside the lines of the batter's box and on the ground.

B) Any part of the foot is touching the strike zone mat."

Rule 7.3 A "The batter must have at least some portion of both feet on or inside the lines of the batter's box at the start of the pitch. A batter who steps out of the batter's box at any time during the pitch and then hits the ball, fair or foul, shall be called out. Steps out means touching the ground completely outside of the lines of the battery's box".

Any questions on these please contact your Division Rep.

PHIL LAROCCA - RED DIVISION

LET'S ALL WELCOME OUR NEW CLASS OF

2024 SILVER LEAGUE PLAYERS

Div	Last Name	First Name	Div	Last Name	First Name
R	Adams	Todd	W	McCalister	Christopher
R	Bagnola	Steve	W	McGowan	Tony
B	Blankenship	Steve	R	Millard	Donald
R	Butcher	Jerry	W	Mulig	Dennis
W	Chen	Jonnie	R	Nero	Roy
R	Chumita	Dennis	G	Pecorelli	Anthony
W	Cook	Ken	W	Ray	Kevin
R	Curtis	David	G	Salzman	Jim
R	Dale	Jeremy	G	Settimio	Bruno
B	Farmer	Enoch	R	Shock	Jamie
R	Hallis	Ron	R	Sidoti	Joe
W	Henley	Charles	G	Taylor	James
R	Hurless	Ryan	R	Triplett	Aaron
G	Kolke	Kenneth	R	Voss	Andrew
R	LaRocca	Anthony	W	Wade	Larry
W	Lee	Ronnie	R	Yacobucci	Mark

Living The Softball Life

1. Strangers meet and become teammates

2. Teammates become friends.

3. Friends become a team

4. A team encourages each other

5. Encouragement leads to trust

6. The team becomes family

What a great time to be a softball player. Stay focused and take advantage of every minute of practice. Get better every day and talk to your teammates every chance you get. You are on the road to becoming one big family.

The Unsung Heros Of Softball

Very rarely do they get a hello. Very rarely do they get a smile. These men of blue. They stand in the cold. The heat. The rain. They wait around for hours in delays and sometimes do 5-6-7 games in a row. Often not complaining at all.

Even the best paid ones dont make much. They don't do it for the money. They do it to stay connected to the game. Their youth and to have interaction with the sport most of them have been involved in for longer then we have been alive.

They take the beating the verbal assaults the name calling from the stands. From the coaches. They still keep on moving.

Every event you will see them. Ready. Willing to do a job most of us would never actually do ourselves.

Being a player you see the other side of good ol blue. These are amazing people. Fathers. Grand fathers. You hear their stories. You learn from them.

So here is to the unsung heros. The guys we call Blue.

Not a single event could take place without you.

I appreciate you everyday and am happy you all are in the game.

Thank you Blue. Thank all of you!!

Signed,

Every softball coach and fan!"

NEED SHORTS FOR THIS SEASON???

WE GOT SHORTS!!!

$10.00

CONTACT: SAM GALLUCH

(330) 608-9716 sgalluch32@yahoo.com

SIZES AVAILABLE: M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL, XXXXL

"The Silver League has access to AED equipment that could possibly save a life in the event of a medical emergency.

These AED devices should not be used on people with defibrillators or other medical implant devices.

If you do NOT want an AED device to be used on you in a medical emergency, please inform your manager or division rep asap."

Note: Please mark the appropriate box on this years registration form.

Anyone wishing to add their team photo from last year or this year to the scroll at the top of the site can send it to me via email in .jpg format.

Also during the season you can send me any pictures you would like added to the Photo Album page in .jpg format.

You never know...at some point you may see yourself scrolling across the Silver League website.

"In Memory of" PAGE

Please submit to the Web Administrator any players name(s) that have passed as an alumni of the Silver League.

We are all brothers in a game we love to play.

Mobile App.

You can now get your league web page on your mobile device. Merely download the app. at m.leaguelineup.com/silverleaguesoftball and make it one of your favorites. Look at your schedule or standings and keep up on the latest cancellations. The app. is free so download it today!!!

Your feedback on the site is greatly appreciated. Please sign in to our "Guestbook" and leave your comments.

Contacting Administrator

Please be aware that I am unable to answer my cell phone during my working hours of 7:30am - 4:00pm. If you need to contact me during this time period either text me at that number or leave a message and I will contact you after 4:30pm.

Thank You...Roger

BLUE / GOLD - VISITORS LISTED FIRST

RED / WHITE - COIN TOSS

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Red Division

Basement Sports Bar & Grille @ BYE

7:00pm

TBD

Mosquito Authority @ Nathan's Patio Bar & Grill

7:00pm

Willig #1

Sergeant's Home Improvements @ Cottage Muffler & Brake