Tournaments
Search term "spa" found 34 events
Oct. 15 - Oct. 27, 2026
Recreational
Madrid, Valencia & Barcelona
CA
May 22 - May 31, 2026
Qualifier
Reno, Sparks & Carson City
NV
April 30 - May 3, 2026
Qualifier
May 23 - June 1, 2025
Qualifier
Reno, Sparks & Carson City
NV
May 24 - June 2, 2024
Qualifier
Reno, Sparks & Carson City
NV
June 15 - June 18, 2023
Qualifier
May 26 - June 4, 2023
Qualifier
Reno, Sparks, and Carson City
NV
May 11 - May 14, 2023
Qualifier
May 3 - May 7, 2023
Qualifier
March 18 - March 19, 2023
Qualifier
July 6 - July 7, 2019
Qualifier
June 6 - June 9, 2019
Qualifier
June 7 - June 10, 2018
Qualifier
May 26 - June 4, 2017
Qualifier
Reno, Sparks, Carson City
NV
Sept. 3 - Sept. 4, 2016
Recreational
Sept. 3 - Sept. 4, 2016
Qualifier
June 9 - June 12, 2016
Qualifier
May 27 - June 5, 2016
Qualifier
Reno, Sparks, Carson City
NV
March 5 - March 6, 2016
Recreational
Sept. 5 - Sept. 6, 2015
Qualifier
June 4 - June 7, 2015
Qualifier
May 22 - May 31, 2015
Qualifier
Reno, Sparks, Carson City
NV
March 7 - March 8, 2015
Recreational
Aug. 30 - Aug. 31, 2014
Qualifier
May 29 - June 1, 2014
Qualifier
May 23 - June 1, 2014
Qualifier
Reno, Sparks, Carson City
NV
March 8 - March 9, 2014
Recreational
May 24 - June 2, 2013
Qualifier
Reno, Sparks & Carson City
NV
May 16 - May 19, 2013
Qualifier
March 9 - March 10, 2013
Recreational
May 26 - June 3, 2012
Qualifier
Reno, Sparks & Carson City
NV
May 28 - June 5, 2011
Qualifier
Reno, Sparks & Carson City
NV
July 6 - July 8, 2007
Qualifier
May 5 - May 11, 2007
Qualifier
Teams
Search term "spa" found 30 teams
Team name
City, State
Division
'Sparky' Mann Enterprises
Angola, IN
Men's 70
Adrenaline
Sparks, NV
Women's 60
Aegis Senior Spartans
Fremont, CA
Men's 65
Baby Boomers
Spanish Fork, UT
Women's 50
GeoSearch
Sparks, NV
Men's 50
Hunter Aerospace - Exhibition
Surprise, AZ
Men's 60
Hysteria/Spartan Contracting
Tampa, FL
Men's 40
Kansas City Spartan/Flat Creek Builders
Kansas City, MO
Men's 40
Last Call 65
Sparks, NV
Men's 65
Last Call 75
Sparks, NV
Men's 75
Nevada Arsenal
Sparks, NV
Men's 50
Nevada Sage
Sparks, NV
Women's 55
No Fence Too Far
Spanaway, WA
Men's 50
No Fence Too Far
Spanaway, WA
Men's 55
Sierra Saints
Sparks, NV
Men's 60
Smoke Softball Club
Sparks, NV
Men's 40
SpamTown Sliders
Austin, MN
Men's 40
Spanky's Gang
Aventura, FL
Men's 60
Spare Parts
Springfield, VA
Men's 60
Spokane SPARX
Spokane, WA
Women's 50
Spokane Sparx
Spokane, WA
Women's 55
Spokane Sparx
Spokane, WA
Women's 55
Spokane Sparx-Do not use
Spokane, WA
Women's 50
Sultanes
Espanola, NM
Men's 50
Swingcoast/Spartan Bat Co. 40s
Harrison, AR
Men's 40
Swingcoast/Spartan Bat Co. 50s
Lees Summit, MO
Men's 50
UNPREDICTABLE
Espanola, NM
Men's 60
VAYA SPACE
Merritt Island, FL
Men's 65
Wicked Stix
Spatsylvania, VA
Men's 40
Yard Gnomes
Sparks, NV
Men's 40
Clubs & Leagues
Search term "spa" found 0 leagues
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Reno fields by age
April 19, 2026 - with Reno & Sparks close together, but with Carson City being an hour away.anyway to get an early pick for what ages will be where ? we happen to be ...
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upcomng tournaments in VA, MD and PA
March 16, 2026 - Friendly reminder to all teams in the mid-Atlantic region- Tournaments are selling out before the advertised deadline. DO NOT WAIT to get into ...
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New Beginnings!!!
Feb. 18, 2026 - 66 years old out of Oregon wanting to play 60/65's (Righthanded) Pitcher, 1st or 3rd baseman that wants to travel and play on a competitive team. ...
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Winter Worlds revised rules
Nov. 20, 2025 - At Desert West and the beginning of the games, the umpire explained that the runner crossing the home scoring line must run through the line drawn ...
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Illegal Pitch Rule
Oct. 21, 2025 - stick8, I know that SPA calls it too, but I really don’t know about other senior associations besides those 2. The trouble though is that other ...
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Rule Question
Aug. 29, 2025 - SSUSA defaults to the USA Softball rule book for rules not spelled out in our book. On page 138, in the rules supplement portion of the USA book, it ...
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Illegal batter
July 21, 2025 - John028.... In all of our years doing this, while not always liking an umpires judgement call, we've always accepted them because they are just that, ...
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Wigpopper vs Mario Foster
Sept. 1, 2025 - Just to be transparent, I have ordered the new DDT version of the wigpopper blackout. Even though I didn’t get as many swings out of the OG ...
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Rule Consistency
June 3, 2025 - Hi Rick - I do not speak for SSUSA. I am an SSUSA umpire. If you would like an official response from SSUSA, please write them an email. Much of ...
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Land of Enchantment
April 30, 2025 - Hey Daniel! Is this the new turf complex? Jennifer Riordan Spark Kindness Sports Complex / Albuquerque Regional Sports Complex, 1801 Arroyo Vista ...
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Maryland Classic Team list
April 21, 2025 - Short answer- Team list will be posted in a few hours. Long answer- There was a "wait list" for the MD Classic because it has become so popular. ...
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BP for this week in St. George
March 16, 2025 - Do to temporary 200' nets staying up for next weekends youth tournament, Unity Park in Ivins is not available. The crew will be lining the the left ...
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Seeking to join a Team
March 4, 2025 - I am 68 years old and looking to play on a team. I can play any position except pitcher. I currently reside in GA and am able and willing to travel. ...
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TopGun Bullhead
March 8, 2025 - GG ... The status remains unchanged ... For the record, you may absolutely rely on the following regarding ALL schedules I write:• They are ...
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bat testers.
Jan. 24, 2025 - Curty,That makes more sense about the "team" being SSUSA people but that would then require them to spend more money like I said before which ...
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Found Lost Watch
Jan. 19, 2025 - I posted this last June with no results. I just looked closer at watch back with more info. 1999 55+ AAA Chattanoga TNI found a lost SPA National ...
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Players needed
Jan. 15, 2025 - The Chicago Gray Sox are looking for 5-6 softball junkies for the up coming season.We play in the 80+ division. Our schedule would include 5 or so ...
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Rolled bats
Jan. 14, 2025 - Oldballs, 1) It depends on whether there is a compression tester at the complex you are playing at. 2) It depends if the Directors want to spare you ...
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Compression Test
Jan. 12, 2025 - If U sticker the bats, SSUSA might want to develop an official sticker that falls apart if it is removed. There will be a few idiots who will carry ...
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Definition Please
Dec. 14, 2024 - Dave,While I appreciate your recommendation that I read better the issue with my statement was the word "is" instead of "isnt". When inserted ...
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looking to join a team
Dec. 11, 2024 - I am 68 years old and looking to play on a team. I can play any position except pitcher. I currently reside in GA and am able and willing to travel. ...
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Pitcher
Nov. 23, 2024 - Looking for a spare pitcher to join our70’s Syracuse cyclones team we travel to about 6 tournaments a year;must be in our region. Contact Ken Day ...
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Tim mcElroy......
Nov. 18, 2024 - Hey Tim,I just wanted to touch base about the Space Coast facility for a SSUSA Tourn In 2025.....remember me from Phoenix and Florida tourns?I will ...
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Winter Nationals Score Updates
Nov. 10, 2024 - S2 updates40aaa1. Black Kings2. Spam T9wn Sliders50aaa1. Up in Smoke2. Kons Trenching55 Major1. FL Onyx2. Tiffany's3. Walkoff55aaa1. Hex.com2. Isle ...
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Session 2 Champs
Sept. 21, 2024 - I want to take a moment here to give a well deserved kudos to the River Bats. We spanked them in the pool game, and they came back and played an ...
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Looking for 65AAA players for Sanford
Sept. 12, 2024 - I'm 68 years old and live in Georgia. I batted 700 in tournament ball and 800+ for league. I can play any position. I'm able and willing to travel ...
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Ball being used for Vegas?
Sept. 10, 2024 - The Baden Fire isn't the worst ball out there by any means performance wise and like some have said both teams are hitting the same ball. I do ...
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Looking to join a Team
Aug. 22, 2024 - I'm 68 years old and live in Georgia. I batted 700 in tournament ball and 800+ for league. I can play any position. I'm able and willing to travel ...
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Catcher verbal obstruction
Aug. 8, 2024 - Something like this was on this Message Board a couple of years ago, and here is an "on point" post from that thread I thought was pretty good ... ...
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Last Chance Qualifier Thoughts
Aug. 4, 2024 - Why is the Last Chance Qualifier needed? Mon ey Grab or other alternatives???Options to consider.1) If a team has an open spot for example a 55AAA ...
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Pre-game warmup pitches
June 29, 2024 - The SSUSA Rulebook does not provide for any specific number of allowed pre-game warm-up pitches, nor does it prohibit or limit them. The only ...
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Reno/Sparks
June 6, 2024 - I will be in the Reno/Sparks area from August 5 to late October. I am looking for a league team that might need an extra player or groups thatdo ...
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Back Foot in Front of the Mat
May 23, 2024 - I'm honestly shocked at the amount of push back this new rule has caused... IF you want to go back to the old rule then you better standardize the ...
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50s woman player available for Reno
May 21, 2024 - My 50s team is not playing Reno. Slow, mediocre infielder, with jokes is available. If your team is hurting for players or your players are hurting ...
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Rock N Reno
May 15, 2024 - Hi All,I am a California based 60AAA player. My team had to withdraw, but I will be in the Reno/Sparks areaMay 24 to 26 if any one needs a player. ...
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Rock n Reno Field Assignments
May 15, 2024 - Smiles123 ... Someone is telling you tall tales! ... A couple of weeks ago we announced that everyone would be playing in Reno/Sparks facilities ...
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New Bat testing standard
May 6, 2024 - We removed a couple of inappropriate posts in this thread earlier today, prompting an inquiry about why ... When a person posts on this Message ...
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Tournaments in California
May 9, 2024 - thank you SSUSA Staff for letting me or anyone interested in playing out of state, I just want the opportunity to play out WEST. Doesnt have to be a ...
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Baseball Fields
May 12, 2024 - TxLeager, temp fence for such large fields is a great idea, but unfortunately somehow not even mentioned in the SSUSA's response/defense. It is ...
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Seeking to join a team
April 26, 2024 - I'm 67 years old and live in Georgia. I batted 700 in tournament ball and 800+ for league. I can play any position. I'm able and willing to travel ...
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Batter Box Rule
Aug. 14, 2024 - Fuzz, To answer your question: Yes Pitch must hit the rectangular mat (35”L x 21”W) within the 5ft -10ft from the ground pitching arc to be a ...
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75's Traveling Team from Texas
Feb. 20, 2024 - Looking for four players infield and outfield. Forming a new team in Texas. Alex 361-739-7746. We are a traveling team playing in four qualifiers in ...
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Senior Bats
March 29, 2025 - I haven’t read any experiences about the Spartan Bat Co. I was thinking of buying the Maximus. I have looked at “Fat Guy BP” review of the bat. ...
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Batters Box Rule Change
Feb. 13, 2024 - We'll see how it plays out ... But for the sake of transparency, more than a little bit of the intent of the rule change was to reduce the incessant ...
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Posting game scores
Jan. 27, 2024 - Unfortunately you are beating a dead horse, I agree with you they need to change their ways of posting scores of all of their Tournaments. Here it is ...
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New rule on shaved bats
Dec. 21, 2023 - I'm all in favor of getting illegal bats out of the game as much as the next guy. You guys keep asking about testing at the fields. What testing do ...
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69 Year Olds
Dec. 10, 2023 - Your perception that "..if it's not broke, don't fix it.." is a regional perception only. A majority of the voting committee members persuasively ...
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Question for DD
Nov. 14, 2023 - There's no formal rotation plan for specific weekends for the 50/55's and the 40/60's groups, although there were some years it worked out that way ...
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Rockin Reno
Nov. 9, 2023 - There's no formal rotation plan for specific weekends for the 50/55's and the 40/60's groups ... The decision to stick with the 2023 arrangement for ...
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67 Year old located in Georgia
Oct. 31, 2023 - I'm 67 years old and live in Georgia. I batted 700 in tournament ball and 800+ for league. I can play any position except pitcher. I'm able and ...
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Looking to join a team
Oct. 18, 2023 - I am 67 years old and looking to play on a team. I can play any position except pitcher. I currently reside in GA and am able and willing to travel. ...
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Vegas Worlds and 2024
Oct. 7, 2023 - The fields at Shadow Rock are awesome.Vote:1. No taxes of any kind for 1 year.2. Free gas for one year.3. Free ammo for one year.4. Free groceries ...
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35-35 Amazing!
Oct. 6, 2023 - During our BP session today, I showed Col Mike Smith this thread. He takes out his phone, pulls up HOF Don Clatterbough. During a stretch of ...
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You make the call
Sept. 30, 2023 - Question for SPA umpires.Rule 6 Pitching Sec 4 The pitcher may use any wind-up desired providing specifics a-d. Situation The pitcher presents the ...
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For Dave Dowell
Sept. 26, 2023 - Dave:Saying don't be one of "those teams" is an unwarranted comment. Moving from M to M+ is a big deal as the top M+ teams are heavily sponsored and ...
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62 Year old located in Ala
Sept. 21, 2023 - I am 62 years old and looking to play on a team. I play anywhere in the outfield. I currently reside in Ala and am able and willing to travel. I am ...
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Curious
Aug. 29, 2023 - Coop ... I'm not dividing the teams ... YOU are ... Once it gets over 48 teams or so, then I'll run it through the sausage grinder and drop the teams ...
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Syracuse Cyclones 70AAA opportunity
Aug. 18, 2023 - The Syracuse Cyclones 70AAA Senior Softball team is looking for players to begin play this November. We have a rich tradition of winning tournaments, ...
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Las Vegas Worlds - Looking to Play
July 24, 2023 - Looking to play in Las Vegas Worlds in September. Just turned 70 yrs old and would like to play in 65 or 70 AAA. Play a lot of ISSA and SPA in Ohio ...
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WORLDS IN VEGAS
July 24, 2023 - ANY IDEAS when fields {PARKS} assignments would come out for 60 Major in Vegas THANKS SPANKY
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SPA 75 Worlds
July 10, 2023 - Looking to join a 75 AA team in the SPA worlds in Columbus, Ohio in August...74 yrs age and can play IF and P. This tournament is in my backyard. So ...
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Registration
July 10, 2023 - Does he need a SPA card that maybe expired . Thanks Harry
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Baden Senior Softball
July 7, 2023 - SSUSA has always used synthetic balls since way back to the Trump when I made them 20 plus years ago. Now they are using Baden synthetic. Only time I ...
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Reno
June 12, 2023 - From my experience, Golden Eagle has the finest softball fields on the western side of the Rockies. I don't think I have ever played a better ...
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Carson City?? Just Curious
May 11, 2023 - 65Phantom22 ... There's a simple answer to your question, but a much more comprehensive set of circumstances is needed to explain why that's the ...
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NORTHEAST CHAMPIONSHIPS
May 9, 2023 - Gentlemen:I would like to expand the discussion on where 80 teams are playing. I am the general manager of the Minnesota Masters 80 team. We play ...
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70AA - Central Ohio
April 17, 2023 - Due to already injuries and players moving to 75s & 80s, we are looking for a few 70AA players to play in the SPA Heart of Ohio in Columbus, Ohio on ...
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Carson City
April 8, 2023 - Do we have any idea on the 60AAA location. Would be nice to play in Sparks for a change.
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Tournament entries (Tim hosted events)
April 6, 2023 - Managers in the east-The tournaments that I offer sell out, and do so in advance. Case in point, the Wayne Gilmore Memorial has 50 teams entered and ...
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nicest softball complexes
April 1, 2023 - Golden Eagle in Sparks has to be in the conversation. I also understand the New Legacy parks are also great.
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SPA/SSUSA Contiguous States Rules
March 22, 2023 - SPA Glen Burnie Classic May 5-7 is being run by SPA. Shouldn't the New England region also be attached to New York to make one region, as in SSUSA, ...
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Spring National Seeding
March 17, 2023 - Women's 40-50 Gold Division#1 Kryptonite #2 TM Force #3 FireballsMen's 65 Gold Division#1 Jerry's 65 #2 Steve Levin Ameriprise#3 VAYA Space#4 FL ...
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Tennessee team
March 1, 2023 - Looking for a 60+ team in Tenn.I'm a young 60, outfielder, hit for average and occasional power. Can hit to all fields.Decent arm, ok speed.Looking ...
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65 over leagues
Dec. 27, 2022 - The Tuesday/ Thursday league currently plays in Hemet at Diamond Valley Sports ComplexSorry, no space between Menifee and senior on the website name
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Team Reclassifications
Nov. 29, 2022 - My 2 centsI think that you need to finish in the top 10 (or a top % if a small group) 2 years in a row to have an automatic move up.I have seen teams ...
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Home plate issue
Nov. 28, 2022 - This is the second of two threads you initiated where the answers were accurately, quickly and RESPECTFULLY provided ... You seem to not like the ...
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60 triple a travel team
Oct. 24, 2022 - Hey guy's we are a 60 AAA travel team base out of Georgia we have great sponsors for our tournament's were not a team to be here one year and gone ...
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The new Senior Baden ball.
Sept. 15, 2022 - SKings - I agree with you on the comparison. Comparing to Senior balls out there the new Baden ball lags a good bit behind The Tattos that ISSA and ...
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Batter interference
Sept. 9, 2022 - I would say no interference for now, let me explain.There was no intent on the batter to interfere based on his judgement/hope the ball would go ...
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Vegas Baby, World Championships
Aug. 16, 2022 - I am interested. I am 69 yrs old and play 1st, 3rd and OF in my leagues and tournaments. Play a lot of SPA and ISSA tournaments on AAA teams. Live ...
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Columbus IN
July 27, 2022 - I'm just glad we can still play and I really appreciate all the effort put out just to make it possible for us to play. There are too many people out ...
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Foul Tip
July 15, 2022 - BJ is correct about the SSUSA rule on this. ISSA and SPA I’m not sure about. Whatever association tournament you’re team is playing in its always ...
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Don Brooks Crabtown Classic results
June 5, 2022 - Managers,What an awesome weekend of softball at the Don Brooks Crabtown Classic! 67 teams from 8 states competed and 184 games were played during ...
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3rd baseline
May 26, 2022 - Hi Mike,As a general rule, umpires will intruct managers to have their runners "run to the outside" of home plate but I doubt they say "you'll be ...
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Verbal Obstruction or Interference
May 28, 2022 - Additional info to support BJ and Grumpy, umpires and others. Sometimes ASA rules become the guidelines when specific rules fall short. Below are ...
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You make the call.
May 14, 2022 - Playing SPA, 11 defensive players. Visiting coach puts 10 on lineup card but plays 11 in the field. We don’t catch it the first time through the ...
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Entry fee to Walnut Creek?
May 8, 2022 - Why is it that this $5 per person entry fee wasn't apparent until after the entry fees are paid? There is no notification on the ACC Tournament page, ...
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BRICKYARD
May 2, 2022 - I live in Indy and Midwest is where we play our 50+ League. Unfortunately that park has went downhill for the last 5 plus years. Not even 100% sure ...
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Updated Brackets
April 24, 2022 - Is it that hard to update the brackets online so that we can follow along with how teams are doing? For as much money it costs for these tourneys to ...
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website
April 2, 2022 - It's been really slow to load and as of yesterday I was told the site doesn't exist. However, I can sign onto spasoftball.com, click on HOF link and ...
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Sparks vs Carson City (again)
March 31, 2022 - I play for a 55M team and a 50AAA team. Both are going to Rock-n-Reno, so I have to choose between the two. I'd rather play on the all-weather ...
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Am i wrong to think this way
Aug. 5, 2022 - I own a WORTH Titan U-trip bat that is as hot as any Senior bat.When I started playing Senior ball I didn't want to buy a Senior bat because of the ...
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Arizona Qualifiers
March 1, 2022 - Can someone shed some light on why it is sparse and inconsistent that any information (other than dates, fields and deadlines) is put out in the ...
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You make the call
Feb. 13, 2022 - Looking for answer using SPA rules.Runner on 3rd. Ground ball hit to third baseman. Third baseman chases runner past the commitment line and tags him ...
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Coin flips
Dec. 9, 2021 - Hi Tad ... Your exact favored procedure wasn't actually considered this year, but a similar one was, where the unbeaten team would have the choice of ...
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11 defensive players 65+
Dec. 4, 2021 - The change was simply all about consistency and conformance with the other notable Senior Softball sanctioning associations ... Nothing more ... • ...
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Hall Of Fame form
Nov. 26, 2021 - Bruce ... Here's the "Umpire Nominee" criteria and procedure ... Please note that SSUSA has nothing to do with the NSSHOF as all matters are handled ...
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Answer this.
Nov. 20, 2021 - I like to add to this debate.. I play in a travel league following SPA rules with a net and 11 fielders.. I saw our pitcher got blown up and knocked ...
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Travel team
Nov. 23, 2021 - HOF200312 I sent you an email. Did it go to spam?
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Looking for a team for 2022
Oct. 25, 2021 - Player based out of Colorado looking for a team for 2022. I played for Scrap Iron/Elite 50s from 2017-2021. Last year I played 1B/3B/C and pitched ...
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Players looking for teams.
Oct. 4, 2021 - 35+ is normally only played in SPA (Softballspa.com) I think USSSA is trying to start a 35+ division but I have not seen any tourneys make. Most ...
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Age breakdowns going forward
Sept. 25, 2021 - Is there any discussion by the Senior Softball board about making the age breaks 1 year less at each segment? ie: Instead of 50-55, new could be ...
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Bumped up teams
Aug. 20, 2021 - Not my intent to intrude on this but are the East and West nationals now "move up" Tournaments ? or were these move ups already imminent due to other ...
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Age limits
Aug. 19, 2021 - I am sorry to hear this but hope it passes this year. It sounds as if there is plenty of interest for this change from your customers. 😃 I ...
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major plus
Aug. 17, 2021 - The M+ issues as stated in this thread all have merit and have been around a long time and will probably be as long as there are teams that dominate. ...
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Should a team get to compete?
Aug. 18, 2021 - SSUSA has given themselves a HUGE Black Eye after moving teams AFTER the Eastern/Western Championships. NOTHING could transpire in this single ...
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Illegal base runner.....
Aug. 8, 2021 - Here was another issue we had with the umpire in chief of SPA on a substitute runner - Batter hits a single and time was called for substitute ...
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player eligibility in 2 age groups.
Aug. 8, 2021 - Since SSUSA is not too prevalent in our area, we have to revert to the other organizations. I would assume that the rules are pretty much the same. A ...
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Western Nationals
July 14, 2021 - Gotcha, this was actually my second post that somehow the first post did not enter into hyper space, (or the space between my ears).
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looking for team in reno
May 29, 2021 - 50+ looking for team in league and tourney in Reno or sparks pitch and play any position 9092233167
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interference or not
May 12, 2021 - Turning2 ... I don't lose too much sleep over people disagreeing with me ... But I am amused at the lengths some will go to in order to support that ...
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ROCK 'n' RENO 2021 Entry Period Closed
May 7, 2021 - The stated entry period for this year's Rock 'n' Reno Challenge Cup has closed with 208 teams currently entered ... The "Teams Tab" on the tournament ...
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Reno 2021
May 3, 2021 - LeeM ... I'll save you the research project ... For at least the past 10 years, the answer has been the same: Facilities in Reno/Sparks, which ...
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Rockin Reno and Carson City
April 24, 2021 - Centennial Park in Carson City WILL be used for the Rock 'n Reno Challenge Cup for Session #3 (only), on June 4-6, 2021 ... Based on the annual ...
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Maryland Classic Apr 30-May2
April 27, 2021 - Here is what I released to managers yesterday:Seed game start times.Every division included a 2nd page that read BRACKET UNDER CONSTRUCTION.... ...
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WAYNE GILMORE MEMORIAL
April 11, 2021 - They pulled the SPA Tournament scheduled for Glen Burnie May 1-2 off of the Website. Rumor has it NO Out of State Teams were allowed to play.
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SSUSA and LVSSA
March 5, 2021 - I have no dawg in this fight and have played in multiple LVSSA and SSUSA events over the past 20+ years. Divorce is never pleasant, “who gets the ...
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team names & coaches
March 4, 2021 - Jimi ... SSUSA does not make that information publicly available ... You have started in the right place, though ... Suggest you post essential ...
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LVSSA
March 5, 2021 - I have no dawg in this fight and have played in multiple LVSSA and SSUSA events over the past 20+ years. Divorce is never pleasant, “who gets the ...
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Tournament Structure
Feb. 24, 2021 - I need an education. Given a tournament size of 100+ teams, with varying age and skill categories, age clearly creates the first grouping, and then ...
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Player Ratings
Feb. 19, 2021 - My mistake, my classification as major was from SPA. I am assuming my SSUSA would be Major since I’m playing for a 50 Major team. I could appeal it ...
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NEED FEW PLAYERS
Feb. 12, 2021 - If you all play in California (Central Or Northern) or Nv(Reno/Sparks) I’m totally interested in playing!
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Rule book
Feb. 7, 2021 - Wayne 37 - you did respond to my answer to Randall, you simply can’t admit it. There were two posts, Randall asking for help, my response to ...
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SAFE or OUT
Feb. 11, 2021 - Just one last hair to split ... Your condescending, factually inaccurate and repetitive disparaging swipes at me are a very unwise approach that has ...
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Bat reviews
Jan. 16, 2021 - I'm taking an informal poll on who would be interested on seeing bat reviews on You Tube done by players who don't hit the ball 350' with a rolled up ...
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How many Seniors have done this?
Jan. 3, 2021 - We also were talking this past year and there are a number of players on this years team that finished second as a major at St George, so we get a ...
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Wanting to play at TOC
Oct. 11, 2020 - 70 AAA player wanting to play with a 70 team at the TOC in January. From Iowa, played middle infielder for Midwest Express team, won the TOC & SPA ...
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Ray Ray has passed
Oct. 20, 2020 - We all lose something when a fellow player passes away, and although I did not know Ray very well, I had the very rewarding and distinct pleasure to ...
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2020 WMC COVID-19 Update
Oct. 6, 2020 - Joey525i ... I have no updates to report other than the fact that I remain apparently personally un-infected by the disease ... Any official updates ...
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Teams Automatically Moved Up
Sept. 27, 2020 - There is NO set criteria or formula for how many teams other than the Champion may be re-rated up (or down) following the World Masters Championships ...
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field assignments
Aug. 26, 2020 - But we (tournaments played in Saint George) do bring in serious cash to the restaurants, hotels, and other local businesses, and many of them vote ...
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Westminster
Aug. 23, 2020 - SUMMARY OF RESULTS for the Wayne Gilmore Memorial. Managers received a copy of the detailed results file tonight. I've sent a copy of the same to ...
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Worlds-field location
Aug. 25, 2020 - Bars got another 2 weeks of closure yesterday in Clark County.And yes, some casino/hotels are open(I think the number of them is 8). Bars serving ...
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End of the story
Aug. 13, 2020 - WOW, John ... I really want to yell "Say it ain't so!", but I've always respected your judgment ... You leave behind a legacy with us here in the ...
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Should I buy a new 'old' bat?
Aug. 2, 2020 - What is the current lbs. of Compression on Senior Bats and what will the new lbs. of Compression be? Anyone know? Should I be buying a senior bat now ...
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Vegas Worlds
Aug. 14, 2020 - That's funny stuff, RonnieGM ... If you think this event just got CHEAPER by having to move it 125 miles up the road on short notice, you would be ...
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Western Championships
July 27, 2020 - As mentioned earlier in this topic, the Canyons usually have coolers in each dugout. I personally don't use the coolers since too many people stick ...
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MESSAGE BOARD PROTOCOL • Update
July 10, 2020 - My bad. I wasn't aware that facts posted regarding decisions of our country's highest court posted under the 'General Discussion' Topic tab and ...
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Bert Bennett Memorial tournament
July 3, 2020 - All managers (Men's 40, 50, 55 60 and Women's) received an email from me this morning concerning the Bert Bennett Memorial tournament..To avoid ...
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Restarting with Pandemic Measures
July 1, 2020 - We started up Monday of this week. We are doing our best to stay apart, no one's perfect. The catcher is wearing a mask, a social gesture at best, ...
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Northeast Championship - Syracuse NY
June 25, 2020 - Answers to popular MARYLAND CLASSIC questionsCarroll County Sports Complex (5 fields) in Westminster, MD will serve as the host. We're on the hunt ...
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Catchers will wear a mask
June 13, 2020 - No one should be shamed for wearing a mask and no one should be shamed for not wearing one. It should be a personal choice. Some in our pick-up games ...
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Review of Missouri Open June 6-7
June 8, 2020 - Hats off to getting this tournament scheduled as well as played. It was VERY much like a normal tournament. We are thankful to SSUSA and tourney ...
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So Cal brackets
June 22, 2020 - I agree with Tim. The complex was spacious and the fields were great. The only negative was lack of shade (at the fields), but in time when the ...
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California Tournaments
May 22, 2020 - Wood_1966, I still fail to see the humor. What you called it was name calling. It was not a funny nickname; it was pretty much an insult to the ...
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Suggestion SSUSA
May 15, 2020 - I don't know if this has already been done or discussed but I think it may be worthy of at least considering. With softball alone, the myriad of ...
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Hat sun flap
May 14, 2020 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SZ3G1T4/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07SZ3G1T4&pd_rd_w=ePZ0X&pf_rd_p=48d372c1-f7e1-4b8b-9d02-4bd86f5158c5&pd_rd_wg ...
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Crabtown Classic Glen Burnie, MD
May 18, 2020 - May 18-Managers that had officially entered the Crabtown Classic received an email from SSUSA earlier today. The latest information given to SSUSA ...
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Rock in Reno tournament
May 12, 2020 - I have a great connection in Sparks and was told Golden Eagle more than likely won't open until July, It will be part of Phase 3. This is what I was ...
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Oh Boy!
May 11, 2020 - I hear you Gary. July? For us northerners that's about 30-40 days from the first frost warning ! Great summer, eh? The gorilla in the room that no ...
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New Virus-Regulations
May 1, 2020 - I appreciate all the civil comments. Just wanted to see some dialog as to how people are feeling. Personally, my daughter is a Respiratory Therapist ...
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Reno in light of Sparks’ decision
April 26, 2020 - With Sparks cancelling their part of the tournament, (https://cityofsparks.us/resources/resource/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/) does this mean the ...
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Reno Tournament
April 25, 2020 - Just got word Sparks is keeping Golden Eagle Complex closed until at least June 1, 2020. Any confirmation from SSUSA?Thanks
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Which bat to buy?
May 8, 2020 - Wood_1966 it shouldn't be a red flag. It's the prior year's model and with heavy inventory levels due to the coronavirus pandemic, I'm sure they are ...
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ADDED: Sunshine State Showdown
April 7, 2020 - This qualifier wasn't previously showing on the tournament list but it is there now. While the payment deadline isn't until June 3rd, I ask any team ...
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Ridge Hooks Passing
April 5, 2020 - I offer my and my teams heart felt condolences to the SPA family, and most specifically to Ridge's beloved wife Ann and grandson Brandon, upon his ...
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Reno
April 3, 2020 - We used to always stay at Western Village in Sparks. They have upgraded all the rooms and have a huge parking area. You don’t have to struggle ...
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SPA CANCELS MAY
April 2, 2020 - SPA has cancelled all tournaments through MAY the first tournament to be played will be played is THEE BUCKEYE CLASSIC.Entry fees are being returned ...
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Reno
April 3, 2020 - chico senior ... While it's not entirely accurate that the 65+ and more senior groups haven't played in Carson City, it's only happened once ... In ...
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Revised Tournament Schedule
March 26, 2020 - While my first impression was how close together the events were, and that some overlapped with other events within the same region, I then did the ...
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COVID-19 Treatment
March 21, 2020 - VERY interesting read and explanation of WHY this virus is so frightening ! Shared by my friend , Brenda Hull a nurse. Feeling confused as to why ...
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100% quarantine, 30 days
March 16, 2020 - We play outside in minimal contact sport. We do not have large crowds attending our games in a confined space. Sorry I say play ball.Manny Q
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Corona Virus (COVID-19) • Part II
March 15, 2020 - San Antonio Texas cancelled the Senior games We were scheduled to play softball. . The city of College Texas cancelled the SPA tournament ...
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Ratings
March 9, 2020 - Willy8 ... It's somewhat difficult to respond to your anonymous, generic inquiry and criticism without having more specific data from you to address ...
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Corona Virus (COVID-19)
March 13, 2020 - doubtful any political motivation from this expert https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3URhJx0NSw&t=3388s0:10 Intro0:40 How bad is Coronavirus4:00 Is ...
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Illinois or midwest
Feb. 20, 2020 - Looking for a team to play for. C,3b,1b rh batter with power. Was playing aaa but team is moving to aa. Im a spark plug and a team player just need a ...
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NEW MANAGER TEXAS 75 KNIGHT RIDERS
Feb. 20, 2020 - ED:It is difficult to call you with info because you will not answer the phone if you do not know the caller and your phone message box is full and ...
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60 player looking for team
Feb. 13, 2020 - 60 year old looking for tournament team. Live in NW Florida. Last played with competitive 50 major team. Have not played in almost 3 years due to ...
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has anyone been able to:
Jan. 28, 2020 - Has anyone been able to get ahold of anyone with SPA?They owe us championship Tees and jackets (which were paid for)No one will answer the ...
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impact player
Jan. 27, 2020 - ‘‘Impact player” is a SPA category. Players classified as such can only play at the Major Plus and Major levels. Unless the rules have been ...
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Of particular interest
Dec. 2, 2019 - There was a well intended attempt by SSUSA to extend tournaments into the southeast last year but none of the scheduled events were successful. Will ...
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"OH BY THE WAY"
Nov. 25, 2019 - And that really is my point, DD. Life is full of ups and downs but we should never lose hope and keep pressing forward.As a pastor, I often visited ...
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The go nowhere softball
Nov. 4, 2019 - We used the TCBs a lot before games where there was limited space and time for some BP before games. It makes BP go a lot quicker and less energy is ...
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Why 2-day
Nov. 6, 2019 - toddoutlaw51 wait till you do a 3 day 3 team.we have more than once..ssusa makes you stay all weekend....issa and spa will do less days....usssa ...
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Wipe away front line of the box?
Oct. 20, 2019 - Awg-dawg and lowprofile ... A couple of quick comments from the guy who's been a lead Field Director at BLD for both the Southwest and World Masters ...
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Use one up for home runs this year
Oct. 21, 2019 - Dave....I’m not arguing HR limits... I agree each rating should have them. My argument is they should be the same across the board for all age ...
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Lost wedding band
Oct. 30, 2019 - Mary I lost a piece of equipment once at a tournament.I advertised in a local newspaper I found on-line.That's how I got it back.Have you tried That ...
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Rule question
Sept. 15, 2019 - Mannjo - You might want to look up the rule for whatever organizations rules you are playing under. SSUSA, NCSSA, and SPA all have slightly ...
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Type of ball used in Vegas Worlds?
Sept. 10, 2019 - ONLY "The Rock" ... 44 cor/375 comp optic yellow with either the SSUSA or the ISA Base Burglar logo on it ... Save space in your luggage, avoid ...
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Sandbagging
Aug. 30, 2019 - The above is interesting. U have teams that form, work hard and sometimes have a bunch of luck, win and get moved up to Major +. Then U have teams ...
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Double Base at 1st base
Aug. 26, 2019 - In SPA rules: If a throw to first base goes pass the defensive player into foul territory the defensive player after retrieving the ball, they can ...
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OLD TOPIC BUT
Sept. 4, 2019 - I am glad that it took some traction. Please understand I am not talking about Omega or any other team. Dave, made the point that I am asking for, ...
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toothpick
Aug. 22, 2019 - after a league meeting involving the Board of directors and offended coach, a decision was made to "ask" the player to voluntarily remove the ...
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Re-rating process....
July 31, 2019 - creins .... Are you aware that the SSUSA "big office" has exactly SIX employees total who are not named Fran or Terry? ... The "big" part applies ...
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Great Lakes SPA NIT
July 27, 2019 - My team from MI is not playing in this tournament. If you are in need of an outfielder. let me know. Can play 50.55, or 60 AAA. Thanks!
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Commitment line
July 15, 2019 - Tim, I'm not questioning the speed or for a medical issue.. doesn't the rule say "he must continue home" ? maybe just write the rule correctly the ...
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Illinois Team Looking for Players
June 14, 2019 - Illinois AAA team still has a need for two to three players for upcoming SPA tournaments(July, August), preferably middle infielders and experienced, ...
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Chicago Team Looking for Players
June 2, 2019 - Chicago Prime Softball 65s (AAA) fresh off winning the Milwaukee Classic is looking for impact type/tournament experienced players, Infield, Pitcher ...
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2019 Dudley HOTW cracked bats
May 25, 2019 - Anyone have any solid info on what Spalding is doing with this problem? Are there any batch numbers that identify which batches are faulty? THX!
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Rulebook available in Spanish?
May 23, 2019 - Download rule book as word text document. Once downloaded as word document. Click the REVIEW tab. In the Language group click translate.
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Milwaukee Classic - Rained Out
May 24, 2019 - Marty; For what it is worth, SPA runs their COLUMBUS, OHIO tournament the week before MILWAUKEE and drew 52 teams this year.SPA runs its 50, 55, 60, ...
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Brackets for Rockin Reno
May 20, 2019 - AJC ... It's Shadow Mountain (Field address is 3300 Sparks Blvd. - Sparks, NV 89431) and we are not scheduling there in Session #3 ... You SHOULD be ...
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Rock n reno
May 14, 2019 - We have made inquiries at the Reno/Sparks facilities and can offer the following information ...• Golden Eagle and Shadow Mountain ► NO ...
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Rock n Reno
May 10, 2019 - 50s AAA team from idaho here looking for a couple outfielders to play in Reno during the Rock N Reno May 31st to June 2nd at Golden Eagle softball ...
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50 AAA
May 7, 2019 - Hey DaveHere is what I think (since you asked)We should only have 2 divisions (more teams per division)call it lower and upper (less awards to be ...
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RESPONSE TO TIMBERWORKS DISCUSSION
April 30, 2019 - ANOTHER THOUGHT : After seeing many of the expressed opinions in two of the recent MESSAGE BOARD topics---"Timberworks" ISSUE & "Winners of 65 ...
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Rockin Reno Field Assignment
April 28, 2019 - Looking to make hotel reservations for Rockin Reno, are the 55 majors playing at Sparks or Carson City this year
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Senior age limit
April 26, 2019 - This happened in a SPA tourney last monthEach team had the option of using a screen in front of the pitcher. Some used it, some did not.I don't agree ...
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Texas State Championship Dallas
April 3, 2019 - There are a lot of Dallas City Park rules (see: https://www.dallasparks.org/115/Park-Rules-Ordinances), and two apply to dogs ... They have to be on ...
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Rock-N-reno
April 1, 2019 - It's highly probable (but not "certain") the 55+ divisions will be assigned to Carson City ... Last year, they were in Reno/Sparks and all 50's were ...
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Top Gun Yuma Tournament
April 1, 2019 - A message I posted last week for SSUSA...As I look at the tourneys for the year for the South Western area Cal and Arizona I took 2 divisions 50s and ...
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Full tourney results?
March 26, 2019 - Dave that sounds great, I did notice the big tourneys have the brackets complete, the smaller ones not so much, but that's cool. I do get it that ...
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PLEASE CHANGE THIS RULE!!
March 26, 2019 - For WayneQuote from SPA rule book"If a team has less than the minimum number required to finish the game, it must forfeit the game. With two outs, ...
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Franklin , TN tournaamnet
March 21, 2019 - DaveI am just trying to help promote the Franklin Tourney.It will be the closest one to me all year (and still 3 hours away)I talked it up at the SPA ...
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Dudley number
March 11, 2019 - Dudley is owned by Spaulding--Customer service 1 800 772 5346 U have to ask for Dudley bats warranty claim
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DUDLEY 2019 LIGHTNING HOTW
March 1, 2019 - Don't blame the companies, blame yourselves. Most of you buy bats just because they are the new toy in the market. I bet most of you have 5-10 ...
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Rock-n-Reno
Feb. 18, 2019 - chico senior ... The 65-AAA will play in Reno/Sparks this year (as always) in Sessi9n #2 ... the 60-AAA are undetermined until we get a bit closer to ...
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Players
Feb. 14, 2019 - Yea. I see the email address has at in front of it. Spacing error. The address is rjmcfall58@gmail.com. I will call you safetyman4.
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60 Major Pitcher looking
Feb. 1, 2019 - I am 60 yrs old looking for a team to play with this year. I have played for 50 Major teams and 60 Major teams as their Pitcher. I have pitched for ...
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Rockin Reno
Jan. 29, 2019 - I totally messed that one up (and dumped my previous post!) ... I hate it when that happens! ... I forgot that we left the "batting order" the same ...
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New Dudley
Feb. 22, 2019 - Alan Tanner is a top-notch dealer/seller who communicates very well and works with your needs in softball gear. He can't control the shipment sent to ...
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Sponsorship
Jan. 10, 2019 - To whom it may concern: Please stop all phone, text and email inquiries regarding a possible Sponsorship for the upcoming season. Should I decide to ...
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50 men’s softball
Jan. 9, 2019 - Where do you live in SC...........WHAT POSITION you play in the infield? Do you have your cards, ie..... SPA..SSUSA?
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Women's 50+
Jan. 8, 2019 - Hi. Have you played senior tournament softball? In other organizations as well? ISSA and SPA? We are a traveling team based in Florida and usually ...
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Courtesy runner
Dec. 27, 2018 - Wasn't apologizing to you. Was apologizing to the board.Besides, you don't really qualify as a professional or a woman from my viewpoint. You're ...
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No Home Run Limit
Nov. 18, 2018 - Those days are long gone unless you get rid of today's bats & balls and bring the equipment from yesterdayyears!Sparky1"the Rattlesnake" (just for ...
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Batting screens
Nov. 13, 2018 - What is the latest/greatest batting screen that you guys are buying for your teams? I'm looking for a lightweight one that hopefully folds up into a ...
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Obstruction
Nov. 16, 2018 - BJ, the only thing that I have ever seen you wrong about was that high school players only average 70 - 75 MPH in their pitching throws. 90 - 95 is ...
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qualifying for SSUSA TOC
Nov. 9, 2018 - Can you qualify for TOC in other Senior Softball Sactions such as SPA and ISSA? If you won ISSA worlds can your team go to SSUSA TOC.
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Knee Replacement Question
Dec. 4, 2018 - Recovery update. It is now about six weeks after my knee replacement. I practiced softball for the first time today. I had little to no pain in ...
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next year in birmingham
Oct. 24, 2018 - I need some feedback. For the last couple of years, I have had to turn a few teams down. Primarly 50's, because of limited space.If enough are ...
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Winter Worlds
Oct. 27, 2018 - The rating system by SSUSA and SPA in many ways does not make sense when it comes to doing well in a world or national tournament (and an overall ...
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Stepping out of the front of the box?
Oct. 26, 2018 - Clutch14 ... Your assertion that the BLD batter's boxes are undersized is factually incorrect ... I have been the lead Field Director at BLD for ...
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Co-ed Senior Softball Tournament
Oct. 9, 2018 - Looking for another tournament now that the Championships are over? The City of Fontana co-ed Senior Softball tournament is the perfect opportunity ...
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PLAYER RATINGS
Oct. 7, 2018 - Omega 1 ... We do not rate players, however we do rate teams, which is whet we believe you were asking about ... There is no set formula on how many ...
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Results of Las Vegas
Sept. 26, 2018 - How about a space on this website where players could post picture of bracket "How about a space on this website where players could post picture of ...
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runner not on base at pitch
Sept. 18, 2018 - umpire declared dead ball DUE to runners off base " as soon as he realized it happened." It was 2 man system but base ump saw nothing. you can bet he ...
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runner intentionally get hit by ball
Sept. 19, 2018 - mck71,Why would I be frustrated? They've been wrong so many times it isn't even funny anymore. Since I didn't even post until four days after they ...
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getting responses lol
Sept. 15, 2018 - Sofftballnut16, I actually mentioned you last night. My dear friend is coach of a women's team. She also is a coach of a men's and coed team and a ...
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Best Wishes
Sept. 11, 2018 - Would like to extend my best wishes to everyone for a successful & rewarding LVSSA/SSUSA World Masters Championships!Sparky1"the Rattlesnake" (just ...
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Pitchers safety
Aug. 20, 2018 - I am New to this messsageboard. But have been playing tournament softball for 35 + years. I have also umpired for 12 years. My concern is the safety ...
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TOC qualifier
Aug. 8, 2018 - DEJ13 ... The initial post I made in this thread was completely accurate at the time I posted it ... I was not a party to, nor did I even know about, ...
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HOW LONG?
Aug. 9, 2018 - Tim no 2 team bracket should have to play 3 days ..No 4or5 team bracket should all 4or 5 be back on sunday only 3..SSusa does this all the time...WE ...
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Calling High Pitches
Aug. 5, 2018 - Just played SPA-NITHad an ump locked in on 6-10 and didn't give a rip about our rules. After about 10-12 absurd high calls (no where near 12 feet) ...
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Isa world series
Feb. 16, 2020 - This is a very good tournament, my opinion, very well run by ISA.The only thing I would like to see different. They use two facilities that are like ...
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Other Senior Associations.
July 26, 2018 - Besides SSUSA, SPA, and ISSA, are there other associations that promote senior tournaments?Mainly looking in IL, MO, IN area
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commitment line stepover standoff
Aug. 23, 2018 - You present yourself as a guy that is big on knowing the rules, yet seem to have trouble following them.Posting disparaging comments that are ...
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Ratings
July 27, 2018 - Good thing they don't observe SPA tournaments
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Great Lakes classic
July 13, 2018 - I didn't put date it was for aug 4-5 SPA has one in Toledo same weekend just sayin
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for SSUSA staff
July 9, 2018 - coop3636 If you are play ssusa plan on 3 days.We have had 2 teams and had to stay 3 days..issa and spa will both do 1 or 2 day ...That is why we have ...
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SSUSA Roster vs ISA Roster
June 29, 2018 - Holmes26 ... Yes you may ... And, theoretically, you could be on a Team "C" roster with SPA ... To our knowledge, each association's roster ...
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Age
July 25, 2018 - hey guys just a thought here!! one of our competitors.....SPA ....allows three 69 yearolds to play in their 70 + tourneys. i know so what!!!! Well, ...
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Tournament Prizes
June 26, 2018 - TimMcElroy, The Prize packages you described I have never seen at Rock n Reno, NorCal States nor Western worlds. In addition the $575 entry fees, ...
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Players Needed
June 30, 2018 - Hello Sr34I live in Tenn but work in Washington State, I have pitched for 18 yes.Pitched in USSSA, NSA,ASA, SPA. 50 Major and 60 Major. also pitched ...
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WORLDS AND NEW 4 DAY FORMAT
July 3, 2018 - Hey Dave, sounds like Mickey Mouse is calling SSUSA.Disney has a great complex, Boombah open another great large complex and now space coast also has ...
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Quad-State Shootout (July 13-15)
June 24, 2018 - Teams that plan on participating in the Quad-State Shootout in Westminster, MD next month have just 8 days to confirm their entry. This 2nd year ...
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why no aa teams
Aug. 25, 2018 - crewmember ... Your question is a little bit off topic for this thread, but we'll answer it anyway ... The Senior Softball Hall of Fame (SSHOF) is ...
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RATING UPDATE
July 13, 2018 - pizzaboy.There are only 3 automatic move up Tourneys.The Alantic Coast is not one of them. There has to be other considerations that caused the ...
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Tournament Announcement
June 14, 2018 - Save the date for the City of Fontana's Co-Ed Senior Softball Tournament Tuesday September 25th and Thursday September 27th. Fontana is located in ...
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Crabtown Tournament
May 28, 2018 - Well tim every time i play SPA and ISSSA they have the brackets and start times out 10 days before the tournament starts,not 3 days prior to the ...
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Golden Eagle BP
May 24, 2018 - Tad ... Unfortunately, that's a "nope" ... The only allowed places to hit at Golden Eagle are within the confines of the youth baseball fields (#5 ...
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Back Surgery pro's & con's
May 23, 2018 - John obviously clear any info with your doctor. 10 years ago I was 6 weeks out with a scheduled back surgery, I was having horrible spasms that ...
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Best ASA bat for mush balls
May 18, 2018 - I see, shorter fences and that ball you're using bring back memories of the old kapok center, yarn wound balls and the 225-250 fences, maybe a ...
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Somerville
May 8, 2018 - SS11 ... This is a highly subjective question, and one for which no solid answer exists ... Unless, of course, the discussion is held where adult ...
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Home plate mat size
May 3, 2018 - Interestingly, the SPA rulebook shows their mat to be 35" x 21"; two inches wider than the SSUSA mat.
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The Screamer5
April 26, 2018 - For the record, I did submit an email for the last convention, it would have been nice to at least receive an automated response saying it was ...
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Runner's right to the base
April 25, 2018 - Wayne, hopefully this will show you that the runner doesn't have to move.. below is a ruling from the ASA RULES SUPPLEMENT.. ASA is the go to rule ...
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Divisions
April 16, 2018 - Yes, that's true ... Which just expands the rating disparity "issue" to adversely affect the true AAA teams being kicked upstairs to Major ... We are ...
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Texas State Championships turnout
March 28, 2018 - With that turnout, maybe you might want to reconsider central Texas for the TSC. You would double the number of teams in Austin, Georgetown, San ...
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legal players
March 24, 2018 - Over the last couple years I've seen more and more players playing on teams that don't connect to there home state. Could someone explain this to me, ...
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warm up swings
March 20, 2018 - The sand balls are great with limited space or limited people
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To SSUSA
March 20, 2018 - tugboat ... We have no record of you calling and/or leaving an identifiable voice-mail message recently ... But doing a bit of digging, it appears ...
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miken Freak Black ASA maxload 2016
March 13, 2018 - Guys,There are several relevant questions here. First let’s look at Mikens Freak ASA line for this year. They are extremely good and designed ...
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Needed "1" or "2" Softball Junkies
March 12, 2018 - If U are a psychopath with a type "A" personality, STOP reading now. U will not fit in.We are the Chicago Gray Sox-70 AAA based out of Northern ...
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TOC determinations
March 30, 2018 - As a follow-up question, do the different Senior Softball organizations (SSUSA, SPA, ISSA, GSA, etc.) attempt to communicate with each other ...
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Women's softball
March 4, 2018 - Hello everyone I'm registered in usssa and spa so if any team is in need of of another women. I'm 43 yrs old I can play anywhere except pitching.. ...
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RULES MADE TO BE BROKEN?
Feb. 22, 2018 - Elsewhere on this Forum you will find extensive discussion about ratings. As we hear every year from disgruntled managers and players about the ...
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Interesting Bracket
Feb. 19, 2018 - Flint ... As the guy who wrote the 2,003-game 2017 World Masters Championships schedule, I have a few observations on this ... • The seeding pool ...
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Ratings
Feb. 23, 2018 - Hey Dave, you guys do a tremendous job of running this organization. Most impressive is how you navigate through all the clutter (code for ...
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Need to revamp 70 team ratings
Feb. 15, 2018 - I agree. Played on a Major Plus team from Colorado in 2015. Moved to Florida that same year. Unable to find a Major Plus team or Major to play on in ...
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Ed Blackman
Feb. 13, 2018 - Ed- we have two former Atlanta Recycling players on our 60 Major squad, the Southern Silverbacks (Nashville based), SPONSORED TEAM. JIM ...
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Today's "super" bats
Feb. 13, 2018 - Totally agree with your assessment "fennellwg". Most were never considered "power hitters" back in their youth but now with these high tech tools at ...
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U-Trip
Jan. 22, 2018 - Filling up our tournament schedule for 2018. Got plenty of ssusa & SPA, but would like to find a U-trip world date and place. Don't get mad at me ...
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1-1 or 0-0 Count
Jan. 6, 2018 - OZ40, I have refrained from comment on this because I voted and figured whatever the committee decides, that is how we will play (at least in SSUSA ...
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Rating???
Jan. 18, 2018 - hey Dave sparky Mann blew smoke at us again wanting to sponsor a team talked for 2 weeks and then he says no did this 2 years in a row
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Birmingham 1-day Warmup Tourney
Dec. 4, 2017 - Saturday, March 3, 2018, at George Ward Park (aka: Green Springs). 3 gg, RR format. I have 5 fields; taking 4 teams per field; start at 9 a.m. ...
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Retirement
Nov. 28, 2017 - It is with great emotional feeling that I am officially retiring out of Slow-Pitch Softball on all levels.I have searched high & low for a group of ...
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75+ roster question
Nov. 20, 2017 - SPA rule allows : Players on Men’s 75+ Major Plus, Major, and AAA rosters must be from their specific area of the country based upon being East or ...
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1 and 1 count
Nov. 19, 2017 - Limit the pitcher to one warm up pitch at the start of the inning. Yes, hustle but that's tough to enforce. Another thing that can help the pace of ...
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Appeal From Vegas
Oct. 30, 2017 - After hearing all of the issues surrounding the inclusion of Thunderstruck in the Major division at the Las Vegas Worlds, we decided to try and get ...
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Team SW/Woodies from Albuquerque NM
Nov. 7, 2017 - are you still looking for outfield? my team is not going as of yesterday?i live in texas- played with nm desparados a few years back in Vegas worlds. ...
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The Rock.
Oct. 6, 2017 - Our league in AZ is considering the use of the Rock softball. I know there are pros and cons but I would like to know why SSUSA uses the ball for ...
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Russell Road Rec Complex
Oct. 3, 2017 - So I guess that's a "NO", you're not going to follow-up for making a valid complaint ... That's fine, it closes the book on this side too ... As for ...
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Any results yet for the 50 major?
Oct. 5, 2017 - Tim Millette, on the other "big boy" message board, also said the following:"our roster was not changed from the beginning of the year"SSUSA Staff ...
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60/65 Major World results
Sept. 28, 2017 - Just some info. No sides or criticism being offered. A firm called Quickscores, LLC, provides nearly hourly score updates. It's, usually. posted ...
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Looking for a 50/55 Team
Feb. 17, 2018 - Let's try this again. I live in Rock Hill, SC. I would welcome an opportunity to try-out for a 55 Major team in SC, NC, GA. I'm currently 58 years ...
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Pitching machine
Oct. 10, 2017 - The blue flame is awesome- we did make one modification. We have put a small spacer under the front two stakes lifting the front a bit to provide a ...
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BP in Vegas
Sept. 13, 2017 - Soccer fields and open space North across the street. West of the playing fields is also available for BP. Has not been a problem in the past.
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Northerns
Sept. 1, 2017 - Must be old age setting in but did the results of the Northern Championships get posted somewhere? Haven't been able to located ...
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Players with the same number on a team
Aug. 22, 2017 - We didn't want anyone ejected just to abide by the rule no two identical numbers on a team. This team ignored this rule twice against us in a span of ...
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Maybe Looking To Move Up To 60's
Aug. 14, 2017 - Looking to play on a 60's and over team. Played about 40 yrs. I still play-50-and 55 AAA, in the SSUSA, ISSA, SPA, and ASA. Play infield but ...
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75+ age rule question for 2018
Aug. 12, 2017 - At the National Rules Committee meetings last year, we attempted to comply our 75's eligibility rule with that of SPA ... We mistakenly thought SPA ...
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POSTING ALL SCORES IN 2017
Aug. 10, 2017 - Titanhd, i guess when you read the newspaper and look up your favorite team you don't look at the score. So it does not matter if your team won by 20 ...
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MONEY
Aug. 7, 2017 - Wolfman, You're not an investor you're a customer. And like any business or service you use, you can always choose to take your business elsewhere. ...
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shaved bats
Aug. 2, 2017 - Excellent analogies on both ends gentlemen.......Sparky1"the Rattlesnake" (just for Dave) [grins]
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Batter hitting the strike mat
July 26, 2017 - Guess the major question should be, what kind of hitter is he? Have seen some strange swing-types and this one might be at the top of the list, but ...
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Equalizers
July 15, 2017 - We have a 6-team Senior Co-Rec league with a lot of disparity between the teams.We're looking for "equalizers" to make the games more ...
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Time for SSUSA to listen.
July 14, 2017 - RenoCentennial Park Softball ComplexGolden Eagle Regional ParkReno Softball Complex at Rancho San RafaelShadow Mountain Softball ...
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Results of the SCSSA Beach Bash 17
July 13, 2017 - My team , had a losing record in usssla last year (2016) playing 50 major ,and only won 1 usssala tournament in all of 2016 . we won the smokies ...
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Team ratings
July 4, 2017 - TN Connection 55 is also waiting for a decision. (It's an easy one).IS there another time line set to make the changes?SPA and ISSA have already ...
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SENIOR SOFTBALL LOSES A LEGEND
June 21, 2017 - It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Shane Verley in Washington State today. Shane enjoyed a long and distinguished ...
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New fields in Florida
June 27, 2017 - Hey grayhitter59 when you posted 6 fields, do you also mean 2 sets of fields which would total 12 fields? If so that would be great even for ISSA or ...
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New Miken ASA Freak Platinum
June 16, 2017 - Hello guys,Since the board has been kind of quiet and word is building up on the street I thought I'd share some information with you on Mikens new ...
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Pretty sad
June 14, 2017 - I just dont get why any time someone states something it has to have a name to it.What does anyone's name have to do with the statement. I see it on ...
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Team ratings
June 13, 2017 - Stripersonline ... We're not sure what to make of your post ... SSUSA does not have a sanctioned tournament upcoming in Roanoke ... Possibly another ...
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UPDATED RESULTS
June 9, 2017 - This an old topic, however ISSA got it right. Almost immediate updates of the results down at the Rocky Mountain tourney...SSUSA you better start ...
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Batting Practice at Golden Egle
May 23, 2017 - Enviro-Vac • NO batting practice is allowed on the soccer fields at Golden Eagle, and has not been since the very first year there ... This ...
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SSUSA Atlantic Coast Championships
May 23, 2017 - Be it USSSA, ASA, NSA or even SPA. You can't beat SSUSA. It has taken years & years for SSUSA to get their Senior program perfected. Are they ...
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Tennessee Senior softball
May 20, 2017 - Thinking about moving to Tennessee in the near future are there any senior leagues or teams out there... you just don't hear of many... will be ...
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make the call
May 29, 2017 - If a coach is accidently hit by a thrown ballthen the ball is alive and inplay. However, if a coach interferes with a thrown ball the runner shall be ...
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Out of the Batters Box.
April 23, 2017 - All that needs to be done is more strict enforcement of SSUSA Rulebook §7.3(1) on page 41 regarding Intentionally Obliterating the Batters Box ... ...
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Home plate mat dimensions
April 22, 2017 - STRIKE ZONE MAT (SPA specifications): The mat will measure 21 inches wide and 35 inches long with a white home plate centered at the front of the mat ...
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Need your opinon....and ideas
April 14, 2017 - Hey Brett, I like your ideas. The only problem I see, is most teams are set up for the age brackets established by SPA, SSUSA and ISSA. That is on ...
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win loss records next to our ratings
April 20, 2017 - the car, I agree with your comments :)I will clarify my comment. If you looked up our team (or any team) with a record last year, and saw 16-11, you ...
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Brickyard Tournament Indianapolis
May 5, 2017 - Don't know what they are looking at but it does not look good............from the Weather Channel ForecastSaturday – May 6thShowers36° with a high ...
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Trump Stote Softball Concerns
March 28, 2017 - Try hitting the Trump Stote in 90 degree Florida heat. It's an absolute sock. Why can't the organizations put out a list of approved 44/375 balls and ...
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Jimmer Stick
March 25, 2017 - Went to the eteamz website and email listed no longer valid.Your message wasn't delivered to agillman50@hotmail.com because the address couldn't be ...
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Get rid of Major +
March 22, 2017 - I'm guessing posters here are telling how many years they've played major plus so we can see their perspective.As for me I've played major plus for ...
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BP on Space Coast
March 17, 2017 - Looking for people interested in hitting in the Melbourne, Palm Bay area of Florida. Sundays mostly, other days possible.
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Mesquite or St George
Feb. 27, 2017 - Has SSUSA ever considered using the SPA method of listing the teams who have signed up to play in a tournament and not waiting until after the entry ...
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bat break in
March 16, 2017 - .... OR NOT BE A PUSSY!! TRIED A BAT THAT WAS SHAVED AT B.P. LAST WEEK TO SEE THE DIFFERENCE. IT FELT LIKECRAP. ALMOST LIKE IT WAS GOING TO BREAK ON ...
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National Senior Games In Birmingham AL
Jan. 26, 2017 - Save your money no team rating,s, everyone the same rating,very little turnout.Played in Palo Alto a few years ago and the other seven teams in our ...
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TX STATE CHAMPIONSHIP-
Jan. 8, 2017 - Capt Kirk • Yep, we appropriately removed the entire thread ... At one time or another, posts therein violated three of the (only) four posting ...
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Taping of bat handle.
Jan. 17, 2017 - Swing, now you tell me. I could have used one this past summer. Hit a ball deep to right. Ball hits off the point of the yellow covering on top of ...
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new ratings in December
Jan. 21, 2017 - Thanks Titan. I had conversation with SSUSA office in December, some of the stats they told me about with the demotion didn't jive with our actual ...
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records for the year
Dec. 15, 2016 - Here are the guidelines for teams winning the LVSSA/SSUSA World Masters Championships, the ISA Senior Worlds, the SPA National Championships: 1. ...
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UP TO DATE TOURNAMENT SCORES
Nov. 17, 2016 - In total agreement Andy. Took a little while, but SSUSA got the system down and it's great to see tourney results almost immediately. Nice job ...
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Winter Nationals
Nov. 7, 2016 - Here are the results from N. Collier Park this week. 60 AAA results from Northwest are also included because the Jags were in the same hotel. 60 ...
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new to senior ball
Nov. 2, 2016 - all associations use a different version of 44/375 ball. SSUSA uses Trump synthetic, ISSA uses Tattoo leather, SPA uses Baden synthetic (I believe) ...
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TCB or simliar ball
Oct. 26, 2016 - At a previous tournament I saw a team using the total control ball or a similar ball for BP before a game. Fields were not available and space was ...
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knee problems
Oct. 21, 2016 - Mulewhipper, you are right about the gel shots. They are good for six months ,but only last about 3-4 months in active people. That is what I was ...
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Hall of Fame Points
Oct. 6, 2016 - Gary, those point total are for Major plus players only, they are reduced for the lower division you play in. Check SPA website for HOF rules.
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Need a new team.
Sept. 15, 2016 - 50+ major player looking for a new team again. Played on Austin Rocks last year and got bumped up to majors so the team split. Played on team Alumni ...
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Need Help in Vegas?
Sept. 15, 2016 - Played 65M+ in Sacramento with Enviro-Vac. Played outfield. Won SPA Western Nationals in Denver in 65's. Played Florida Half Century in Florida this ...
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sponsors
Sept. 12, 2016 - Thanks Sparky left that out Indiana /Chicago our players are from Chicago and Indiana and Wisconsin
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What do i do to get started
Sept. 7, 2016 - Hi Joey!! You should register with SPA and SSUSA. You will find more SPA tournaments in the SE compared to SSUSA. Anyway, these are the only two ...
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Wayne37
Sept. 7, 2016 - STL0 ... It's about responsible free speech here ... The other thread was closed because it had devolved into an excessive number of disparaging ...
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Heat stroke
Aug. 30, 2016 - Dave, this does sound hilarious, but I have played in a tournament like that in the Palm Springs heat in my younger days. We started at 7am and ended ...
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Colin Kaepernick
Aug. 30, 2016 - A lot of good men & women have made the ultimate sacrifice to provide the citizens of this country to express their feelings in any way they ...
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players
Sept. 3, 2016 - Hey I live in Fla..looking to play travel ball.. Been playing for 40 yrs and consider myself a good player.. Will hit .700 or better with a little ...
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58 yrs Old Southeastern Michigan
Aug. 15, 2016 - Not only do you need infielders, but you need to revamp your whole team, starting with the coach! Do not let winning a few trivial tournaments this ...
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Baden Fire Balls
Aug. 13, 2016 - Thanks for the input. We have been having this issue here in the midwestthe last 3 spa tournaments. There are 2 balls on their website for sale.The ...
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A Crazy Rumination!!
Aug. 1, 2016 - To pass mustard, the bat would not have enough tacky stuff in order for a round ball to have enough surface space to attach to a round bat.
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to SSUSA
July 24, 2016 - Has SSUSA ever thought of allowing one player from outside their boundary limits to play ?SPA does it and the people I have asked about like it.It ...
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Just an old guy wondering
July 22, 2016 - Does this organization still require an individual wanting to play on an 80 team to be 80 years old that year to play 80? SPA allows a 78 year old ...
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Dudley 2.0
Sept. 15, 2016 - Mark,Subtle differences but as I told Dudley, if you can make it 1% better it's a huge winner,,,,and they did. Break in is slightly easier resulting ...
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Dalton and Vegas
July 11, 2016 - Looking for team that needs a good hitter for Dalton and/or Vegas. Rated 70 Major for SPA, 70 Major Plus for SSUSA. Live in Florida. First and Catch, ...
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MIKEN ULTRA II
July 10, 2016 - I think so. My wife videoed me on her phone at BP with it. Didn't have very many swings on it and at the end of the video I hit 2 back to back 360ft. ...
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divivsions..
June 30, 2016 - I have a different idea to "divisions" and honestly I think the current AA/AAA/Major/Major Plus format is good, & for the "most part" it works if ...
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rating a person
June 28, 2016 - This is exactly what is wrong with SSUSA and it strict rules...This guy now is stuck, he might not even be able to play for what maybe 2 ...
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1-1-----0-0 count
June 30, 2016 - k man --- AGREED, outfielders defensively/offensively/base running, just going to their position between innings put on "miles"I love your assessment ...
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why won't SSUSA show teams entered ?
June 25, 2016 - SSUSA has better online features that the other associations, (IE message board, online registration is easier etc) but....They will not show the ...
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Awards
June 16, 2016 - curveball ... We don't disagree with your opinion, but the National Senior Softball Hall of Fame (NSSHOF) is administered solely by Ridge Hooks and ...
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Digital Newspaper
June 11, 2016 - So SSUSA can send out a digital copy of its newspaper (which was pretty sweet) but can't send or print out game scores in a timely fashion? Just ...
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Player Needed?
June 11, 2016 - The team I am on (DEEP South 65's) has had to stand down temporarily. We will resume in October. As a result, just wondering if any 60's team may ...
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What do you expect?
June 7, 2016 - Bruce, I like playing in SSUSA for most of the things you mentioned. I'm not really concerned about the type of awards we get. Patches, ...
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would like an explanation
June 7, 2016 - tugboat ... There's been a lot of commentary on your question, but it's really pretty simple ... While ISA, SPA and SSUSA regularly consult with each ...
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SSUSA Staff: Shaved Bats
June 10, 2016 - I read this on another site: My Big Cats have 700- 900 swings and are too soft for me. I used 2 DC41's in senior ball for a year and they were ...
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getting 3 games vs our 5
May 24, 2016 - I understand Keith Parker left the tournament to go watch his son play ball.I got up at 6 AM Friday morning for the three-hour drive to Georgetown. ...
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Re-Rated without playing a tournament
May 20, 2016 - Alright, Here we go again. Not that it is going to make a difference, but I have to vent here. I played for Sports Center 50AAA in 2011, we won the ...
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Ohio 70+ AAA team looking for player
May 14, 2016 - Ohio 70+ AAA team looking to add an above average team player. Can be either infielder and/or outfielder. Team consists of several players who won ...
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Looking to play-FL panhandle
May 11, 2016 - SPA has a tournament this weekend in Pensacola at Exchange Park. Our 50 major team plays Friday evening at 8:00pm. You should check the tournament ...
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Brickyard-Nancy Allen
May 5, 2016 - Those tournaments that Ho has mentioned are SPA tournaments and I would not recommend. Several of times, I have seen them change your team ...
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No more five innings games
May 2, 2016 - Played in a SPA tourney this weekend and due to weather, they were trying decrease playing time for games. They also wanted to get all the games in. ...
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Brickyard results
May 3, 2016 - Nancy Allen: I asked “ If there was any further information regarding the weather and/or how the tourney is progressing? You replied “Sparky.1, ...
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50 and looking
April 29, 2016 - Just turning 50 this year. Living in Reno/Sparks Nevada, looking for tournament team. would like to play in rockin Reno tournament. I pitch for both ...
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Brickyard Invitational
April 30, 2016 - Sparky.1, all games are being played right now. The grounds crew, TD Tim, and the umpires are the best. What a great bunch of games. Wish you were ...
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Lookn to play
April 18, 2016 - Live in Naples Fl,, looks to play 55 or 60 AAA or Major team that plays SSUSA Tourn and SPA..Can pitch and cover middle.. Can also get back to cover ...
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why?
April 19, 2016 - Last September I created a user name for the message board for the sole purpose of posting about the late/incomplete tournament results even weeks ...
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MIAMI POWER - 50s Majors
April 12, 2016 - Miami Power is looking for a 50s + senior player who can fill a full-time roll at the short stop position at the Senior Majors level of ...
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June 15, 2016 - Website: mobilemusicpdx.comTitle: Louisville Slugger | Perfect Baseball Bat offer Huge Balanced, Baseball Bats On SaleDescription: Louisville Slugger ...
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Rocket Launcher
April 10, 2016 - sparky, I am mainly an infielder and have pitched when needed, I play 50/55 major tourney ball and know what I speak of.
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Shawnee tourney
April 4, 2016 - Sparky's comment brings up a question: what do sponsors expect when their team wins a major tournament? In recent years, I have been playing on the ...
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Name and Location Information
March 29, 2016 - Whether or not to disclose their real name, location and/or age level is a personal decision of the individual when they set up their posting account ...
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Appeal Play?
March 26, 2016 - SSUSA and SPA are both Hit & Sit for ball over the fence.Base runners go directly to dugout as the batter does.One of the 2 orgs just went Hit & Sit ...
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Which base?
March 21, 2016 - We concur with VegasPaul's interpretation
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Centerfield
March 19, 2016 - When I am 70 I can play centerfield in SSUSA 70+ sanctioned tournaments or I can play centerfield at 65 in SPA 65+ sanctioned tournaments, put me in ...
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New Adidas MeLee 2
March 10, 2016 - Hey Guys,Let me try and clear up a few things:1. I do not work directly for ANY bat company right now and I never have. I do testing and consulting ...
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face masks
March 8, 2016 - BruceinGa, seems like it takes a secure ego to laugh off comments. I've heard them, too, especially when the mask was first introduced a few years ...
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ISA WINTER NATIONALS March 12&13
March 6, 2016 - With less than a week before the start of the tournaments, nothing has been posted. DOES ANYONE KNOW THE FOLLOWING:1) Venue. Rumor has it, their ...
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65 in Reno area!
March 6, 2016 - Hello Reno area teams, I'm looking to play in league in the in the Reno, Sparks leagues. I'm 65, but could play in 60s, if needed. I play outfield, ...
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Team Move from 50 Major to over 55 ?
March 2, 2016 - We moved up to 55 this year (so I had to ask the same questions)You can have 3 major plus players on your roster and still play MajorHope to see you ...
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Who's going....
Feb. 26, 2016 - I know its a SPA tourney, but..Who is going to the Montgomery, AL tournament on March 19ThIt will be our first tournament this year.TN Connection ...
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65 in Reno!
Feb. 25, 2016 - Hello Senior teams! Looking to play in Reno tournaments, there is one March 5th and 6th, in Sparks, and would love to play Rock n Reno too! Teams ...
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Softball Quotes
Feb. 18, 2016 - Sometimes the only thing that is fair in life is the ball hit between first and third.Don't think yo are to good sit and root for your team, be a ...
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Birmingham Tourney Schedule
March 3, 2016 - Hey Curt, it was on the original; should have carried it over though. 5 HR's, then walks. 1/1 count with extra foul. You supply your softballs; ...
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Batting Average or On Base Percentage
Feb. 18, 2016 - I agree with the thought about a solo home run-but only to a point. There are occasions when a solo can spark a flat team, or provide a needed run ...
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Looking to play
Feb. 11, 2016 - Would like to pick up on a 60+ team for this season. Will be 64 this year an eligible for 65's next year. Primarily an infielder, but can play ...
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Spammer Gone!
Feb. 3, 2016 - Nice job Mad Dog.............Another one bites the dust!
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Lost Info
Feb. 1, 2016 - OZ40.......When you get a moment, would you "re-send" your contact info? It got lost somewhere in cyberspace and I need to contact you on an ...
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Pitcher/Infield
April 24, 2016 - Primarily pitcher, turning 59 this summer, very experienced in SPA, SSUSA, Nationals tournaments, AAA preferred. Laura @ playball24@sbcglobal.net
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batter's box
Jan. 28, 2016 - SSUSA Staff ... I took a look at the rule book you have online ... The batter's box is 3' x 7', with 4' extending from the middle of home plate ...
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Tourneys in the midwest
Jan. 27, 2016 - LMR ... The events Ho mentioned are (likely) sanctioned by our good friends at SPA ... Don't worry about which association you play with, just play ...
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New Combat senior bat....?
Feb. 1, 2016 - The bats being hit in Florida where not Rocket launchers. 1. One was the new Wallace Cent ..It's our first bat built in the Bauer facility using the ...
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Rotator Cuff Surgery
Jan. 20, 2016 - I had rotator cuff surgery (left shoulder) on 12-21-15. I am seeing a PT 2x a week plus doing exercises at home.I had a full thickness 3 cm tear at ...
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Pitcher from Texas
Jan. 19, 2016 - Name: Rockie Galabeas, have current cards SPA and Senior Softball, age 57. Looking to play for 50 or 55, AAA or Major team. Willing and able to ...
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Birmingham, One Day Tourney
Jan. 18, 2016 - has been changed to Saturday, March 5. Montgomery was changed to the 3rd weekend in March, so I wanted to have our warm-up tourney 2 weeks prior. I ...
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Looking.
Jan. 17, 2016 - New to Florida. I have a Major Plus designation for 70 SSUSA, Major for SPA. If I'm reading the rules correctly, I could play for any 70 Major Plus ...
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Finding a bat's swing weight
Jan. 8, 2016 - Bruce, I have never really cared about its swing weight as much as its balance point. To determine how end loaded one bat is when compared to ...
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Winter Nationals
Jan. 22, 2016 - I aggree,I have played in SPA and ISSA tournaments and they are able to enter scores as soon as a game is done.Maybe SSUSA needs to raise there fees ...
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One Day Tourney in Birmingham
Jan. 5, 2016 - Saturday, February 27. Two weeks prior to Montgomery. 3 game guarantee; 5 homeruns then outs; 1/1 count, extra foul. Must hit official SSUSA or ...
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Just curious
Dec. 26, 2015 - Sheik03 ... FALSE base assumption on your part ... A team winning an LVSSA/SSUSA or SPA World Championship is raised one rating level (except for ...
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Major Plus Out of Area Players
Dec. 24, 2015 - I put this on another thread, but think it is worth exploring a bit. I think this illustrates my point about out of area players in M+. These states ...
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Status of the GSC bat
Dec. 22, 2015 - THREAD NOTE: The topic of the GSC-P413 bat has been a matter of high interest and SSUSA Message Board commentary for several years. In light of the ...
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Need Outfielders in TEXAS!!!!!
Dec. 15, 2015 - Looking for a Outfielders for our 60 Major Team, Houston Fire. Based out of Houston Texas.(Will look at surrounding States, NM, Ok, La) This will be ...
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55 AAA - Mississippi Team
Dec. 14, 2015 - You should play SPA tournaments. According to SPA Mississippi doesn't exist. Alabama teams are able to pick up players for Louisiana.
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New Rules
Dec. 13, 2015 - SSUSA has done a great job. They have rules on everything being spoken of... And, they are quite fair as they apply to everyone. They take into ...
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Quadruple Play?
Nov. 24, 2015 - Quoting my first post-"The third baseman grabs it one step from the bag. The runner, hoping to confuse the third baseman, steps back on third. The ...
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Ft Myers
Nov. 16, 2015 - Pretty bad in this time of computers that scores can not be added at each complex as games are getting completed.SPA and ISSA are able to do this.Spa ...
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Best Wishes to Terry Hennessy
Jan. 25, 2016 - this is something that can NOT be overlooked....60% yes SIXTY PERCENT of all men 65 and over had some type of prostate issue and/or cancer...I am ...
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MAJOR PLUS PLAYERS NEEDED
Dec. 22, 2015 - I did this quickly so please forgive any errors, but I think it illustrates my point about out of area players in M+. These states have NO access to ...
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New to Florida
Nov. 4, 2015 - This may be a shade early for 2016. Just retired to the Pensacola area. Played for Scrap Iron Legacy from Colorado last year, Major Plus in SSUSA, ...
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SCREENS IN TOURNAMENTS
Nov. 9, 2015 - I have played in a senior league that uses the screen. I found it a bit odd at first but no one seemed to be bothered by it. When a batted hit the ...
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New Ratings for the New Season
Oct. 29, 2015 - Those evaluations are underway and may take up to six weeks to complete ... Current emphasis is on the teams playing in the Winter Nationals and ...
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PLAYERS WANTED
Jan. 19, 2016 - Are you still looking for a pitcher? I'm a pitcher, I have pitched Major's and AAA. I pitched for Willie's Wolves when I started age 50, then pitched ...
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Player classification
Oct. 27, 2015 - Might be easier to go by the ratings the teams you have playd for. All assns too, but primarity this one SPA ans ISA I believe.Going back about 3-4 ...
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Why is this rule not enforced??
Oct. 20, 2015 - Mac33 ... No controversy perceived here! ... Thanks for commenting ... Yes, we hear that theory/argument frequently about the front-edge-strike ...
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Major 40+ Brackets
Oct. 13, 2015 - That's hilarious, nick! ... But for the sake of accuracy in the first part of the math exercise, it's actually 543 paid teams (total of 546 entered, ...
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55AAA Bracket
Oct. 13, 2015 - I thought this discussion board was not a forum for disparaging remarks towards any individuals. To be called a "Rattlesnake" for asking a very ...
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need 70 AAA players
Oct. 4, 2015 - The Chicago Gray Sox 70 AAA looking for 4 players for 2016We have a solid core of players and have had success over the years. Five of our newer ...
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Results
Oct. 2, 2015 - Hilarious Sparky! ... That's his first post, so he's "late to the dog pile" ... He'll learn that only one guy does this using his own proprietary ...
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Release of new Miken Ultra II Black
Sept. 25, 2015 - AlanNeed to pickup a new bat for SSUSA and SPA tournaments. Used Miken Freak Black EL team bats this summer up north for UTrip and really liked ...
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LASIK, bifocals & contacts question
Sept. 24, 2015 - I had Lasik two years ago and WOW what a difference!!The eye doctor I went to, also guarantees "FREE" touch ups if anything ever goes bad as long as ...
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Durability of Total Knee Replacements
Nov. 29, 2016 - I had a partial knee replacement (makoplasty) December 2010, so I am approaching my 6 year anniversary. As far as it wearing out, I will worry about ...
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ratings
Sept. 13, 2015 - Yes, you are incorrect if you believe that the ONLY criteria for a rating adjustment upward is if you win the World/National championship of SPA, ISA ...
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DEFENSIVE STRATEGY FOR FIFTH INFIELDER
Sept. 18, 2015 - If you don't have a pitcher who can control what side of the plate he is pitching to, playing a strong-side 5-man can be a wasted effort. Hanging an ...
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SPA Dalton
Sept. 8, 2015 - L ... We're not sure who you may be referring to, either ... Just in case there may be a misunderstanding that should be headed off ... SSUSA has a ...
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Dalton, Ga.
Sept. 8, 2015 - Last years team disbanded and their's no 65 major teams in my area. I tried to find a team but most of them traveled to far. The wife had back ...
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rating
Sept. 1, 2015 - I can see why you might be moved up for a 2nd place at Vegas. However, I was told by a high source several years ago that SSUSA didn't care about ...
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Northern Championship
Aug. 26, 2015 - Dave did not have to contend with our Timmy. That gate on 3 has been like that for a long time. Diamond 1 is configured like 3, but the small gate ...
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Very Strange
Aug. 23, 2015 - Simple stuff, Sparky ... I was at East Lansing on Thursday, at Potterville and East Lansing on Friday and Saturday and at Potterville on Sunday ... ...
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Tournament Results
Aug. 13, 2015 - To SSUSA staff...in this age of instant news, why does it take this organization so long to post results to the website? A reasonable person might ...
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ratings
Aug. 13, 2015 - armiho211 - The three associations that have "reciprocity" regarding their National/World Champions are ISA, SPA and SSUSA ... Those organizations ...
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ISA WORLD"S
Aug. 5, 2015 - Rabbit part of why there werent as man teamis is because there was an SPA qualifier in Sylvania, Ohio the same weekend. That is, teams in the AAA & ...
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Players for SPA Sylvania Tournament
July 27, 2015 - Due to injuries this weekend Brantford Nissan 70s are looking for a couple of players for the SPA tournament at Sylvania (Toledo) OH, July 30-August ...
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Bham tournament
July 23, 2015 - I am 50, play AAA with Southern Hurricanes. They are not coming to Bham and they do not play SSUSA, I am looking to pick up with a team for the ...
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Results from Shawnee
July 23, 2015 - Sparky.1 ... Shouldn't take more than a few hours from the time we receive the tournament materials shipment in Sacramento via FedEx Ground sometime ...
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Why the problem of
July 19, 2015 - Sparky.1 ... The event is still ongoing ... We'll let it finish before contacting the Directors for the details ...
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Raliegh
July 14, 2015 - I'm looking for a team to play with in Raleigh tournament. I currently play on a 40+ team but they only play spa. I have been playing softball since ...
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SSUSA Needs to review bat rule
July 27, 2015 - Sparky1 as a SSUSA umpire and Previous ASA and USSSA umpire of 20+ years, let me address some of these.1. Correct Arc Heights, Limits and Calls2. ...
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texas state championships
July 7, 2015 - Krieg fields here in Austin would be a great place for this up coming State Championship. We host the Shoot-Out at Krieg and the question continues ...
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Remember When...........
June 28, 2015 - Saw this article in my old hometown newspaper, the Lansing State Journal and thought it would take everyone back to the good 'ol days. Although this ...
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ARC OF THE PITCHED BALL
June 19, 2015 - Being an outfielder/pitcher, I agree with lb 16. As soon as the other team starts bitching about a 6 to 7 foot arc strike, you can forget pitching ...
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Smoky Mtn.
June 12, 2015 - My officiating days started in 1968. A lot of baseball,football, and softball since then. In 2012 I was working the Dalton Worlds and it became ...
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Fort Worth
Aug. 11, 2015 - You interested in joining a men's 60's travel team, rated AA by SPA and SSUSA? We travel about once a month to SPA or SSUSA tourney's in Texas and ...
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Best ball in Hot Weather
June 8, 2015 - Alot of people looking and no one is responding. I don't want a "Hot" ball, I just want a ball that holds up in all type of weather. I believe that ...
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VA 50 AAA team looking for players
May 21, 2015 - Old Corps Classic 50 AAA is looking for infielder (SS,2B,3B) and outfielder to add to their roster for the remaining tournaments in 2015. The team ...
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Update this message
May 28, 2015 - We are in need of two 65 plus players who can play down in the 60 plus team for MO called the Flashbacks we are looking for a pitcher and outfielder ...
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In Need Of An ASA Bat
May 31, 2015 - IMO the Demarini Flipper Aftermath is straight fire. I have swung it for the past 3yrs using both 52/300 & 44/375 Softballs. It kills both balls, but ...
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Ball B.S. In lee county
May 20, 2015 - We have used the Trump Stote 44/375 Optic Yellow ball for 10 years in BP. Everyone knows that the heat does impact its compression, hence the change ...
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5 runs or 11 fielders
May 22, 2015 - Doing well and hope you too. Polyviou Dental 50 AAA. Playing SPA circut this year in Akron, Columbus and Slyvania, Ohio and Dalton, Georgia. You ...
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Crazy ACC Schedule Change
May 8, 2015 - NO teams start earlier than as had been originally scheduled and posted ... Good luck! This is what SSUSA posted in there "space" at the top of the ...
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The Mat
May 6, 2015 - SPA is, I believe, 21" by 35".
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Major plus problem
April 24, 2015 - I am totally frustrated as are all my teammates on Superiors 60 and 65 teams. We tried to enter a SPA tournament in Maryland and basically were ...
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The Mid South NIT Cartersville Ga.
April 23, 2015 - Just talked with PETE, they have 49 teams and they have back-up plans in place for a weather problem if any. Check with your manager for brackets and ...
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Dudley Lightning.....
April 15, 2015 - Is the Dudley lightning EL approved for ALL senior softball organizations? (SSUSA...SPA....ISSA) I have never really given it much thought, both past ...
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65 player in Tenn. looking for team.
April 15, 2015 - Wanting to play with a 60 or 65 team. Lefty that plays outfield, infield and a backup pitcher if needed. Can play AAA or Major in ISSA and SPA. Hit ...
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Senior bats vs. 52/300 ball
April 17, 2015 - Sparky.1, right on. When I bought my first Miken, I, too, began to hit home runs—some over the fence and others gappers on deep fields. The ...
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One Day in Birmingham, April 11
April 2, 2015 - my number is 205-647-2881 if you would like to enter. 3 gg, 5 Hr's, then walks, supply your own 44/375 softballs, SSUSA/SPA/NSA prerferred, etc. ...
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Spring Worlds Result
April 1, 2015 - Congrats to SoCal also-it was a less than memorable tourney for us, but seeing everyone and getting the chance to compete makes it worth it. On to ...
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Frozen Rosters
March 20, 2015 - Over the years, I have had a player or two play the first tourney of the year with me then decide not to continue. They were injured or just decided ...
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Birmingham One-Day Revised
March 19, 2015 - It is Saturday, April 11, 2 weeks after Mobile and 2 weeks prior to Cartersville. Young guys tourney has priority, so I am limited to 2-3 fields at ...
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Spring Worlds
March 18, 2015 - skid7, not in the rule book. Whomever was scheduled to play on irregular dimension fields this large was not dealt a fair hand. SSUSA traditional ...
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Info Request
March 11, 2015 - Taits:Scott, lost your contact info. If you would be kind enough to send me your phone & email once again, it would be greatly ...
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Birmingham One-Day Rescheduled
Feb. 26, 2015 - for Saturday, April 11. Can only take 15-16 teams. I have also sent out an e-mail to as many addresses that I had. Others, I will phone in the ...
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Rating Question
March 6, 2015 - Hey Swing,I'm OLD! my skills have left me and I'm still being judged bye this rating system...LOL All I did was coach the bases on this Team the won ...
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New resident of Manalapan NJ
Feb. 25, 2015 - Ho, if you look a little more on that account, it is registered to Jim Cooper. There are messages from both Jim and Mary with that account. Past ...
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Big Bat Info
Feb. 24, 2015 - A friend sent me this. Read and enjoy but don't shoot the messenger.1. The best (insert association here) bat varies greatly depending on who you ...
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Stats
Feb. 20, 2015 - Good morning everyone.I'm working on a project and I'm looking for teams & players that don't mind sharing their tournament offensive stats with me. ...
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2015 Las Vegas World Championship
Feb. 20, 2015 - The 2015 World is scheduled for a three (3) day tournament for the 65+ teams, will the tournament format change? We were playing four (4) seedgames ...
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sorry to SSUSA
Feb. 19, 2015 - 2424 ... No apology needed ... We have only four posting rules here, and one of them is "no advertising tournaments of competing associations" ... ...
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Need a Pitcher
Feb. 15, 2015 - Looking for a pitcher for our 60 Major Team, Houston Fire. Based out of Houston Texas. This will be for SPA, SSUSA and ISSA. Respond ...
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Dt express looking for 2 good players
Feb. 11, 2015 - DT Express a 55 AAA senior team based out of Tennessee is looking for a Good Middle Infielder and a Good Outfielder with good legs and that hit for a ...
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Women's 50
Feb. 9, 2015 - Women's 50 age group, SPA MVP along with a few teammates looking for team for Raleigh tournament. Able to commit to other tournaments on East coast.
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Need Shortstop for TOC
Jan. 15, 2015 - I might be able to help Iam a short stop playe 60 and 65 past summer 7 tournaments spa ssusa great range good bat and legs played div I in college ...
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Ending of Sponsorship
Jan. 8, 2015 - I have just learned that my sister has been diagnosed with Cancer and I need to financially assist her. This decision unfortunately will not allow me ...
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2015 Tournament sites
Jan. 3, 2015 - Curt, I just received the SSUSA newsletter via email and there are additional tournaments listed there as preliminary. In Missouri there are 5 more ...
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Signs of Getting Old(er)
Jan. 2, 2015 - 51 Signs That You are Getting Old:1. Everything hurts and what doesn't hurt doesn't work.2. The gleam in your eyes is from the sun hitting your ...
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Please Forgive My Naivete!
Jan. 1, 2015 - Firestick, we are Strykers, we play in the South, mostly SPA, but we always play Birmingham, SSUSA.I appreciate all your comments and others are ...
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Pitcher safety screens.
Dec. 31, 2014 - Love Senior ball tg69 great format, I remember Mr Goatley was hitting them out of sight he was around 48 maybe. We did get to play in the best times ...
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Possible 2015 Sponsorship
Dec. 22, 2014 - Not quite sure where this might go but I just have to know of any possibilities. Have sponsored Men's 55 AAA in '13 and Men's 55 Major last season. ...
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Automatic Move Ups
Dec. 8, 2014 - SSUSA has reciprocity with SPA in recognizing, for purposes of ratings adjustments, that the World Champions of their respective entities (except for ...
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Best turf shoes out there
Dec. 14, 2014 - I have tried at least 5 different brands if not more. Still trying to figure out why I wasted money on all of them except Tanels.I have one newer pr ...
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Home plate Mat size change?
Dec. 3, 2014 - 242x36 You have to be kidding. LOL After pitching a lot of SPA this year I would prefer to go back to the 17" mat.
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Tournament Balls
Dec. 1, 2014 - In the spirit of the staff post re: game balls.Remember, when you are flying to ring tournaments you have limited space in your ball bag.One of the ...
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1-day Warmup Tourney in Birmingham
Dec. 1, 2014 - Thanks, Joe; I will stay in touch.I have had contact with 8 teams; can now take up to 20 teams. 5 fields: 4 teams each; 3 games, 2 umps, $185 entry ...
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Winter Worlds
Nov. 25, 2014 - I would like to congratulate The Fountain Valley Outlaws for winning the 65 AAA div at this years Winter Worlds. You spanked our butts when you ...
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Suggestions for 2015
Nov. 18, 2014 - Thank you for the information SSUSA Staff. The following was just sent to the Rules Committee for consideration:Dear Sir or Madam:As an idea for the ...
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SPA v SSUSA
May 11, 2015 - I agree with you totally there are regions and age divisions where it is hard to field a competitive team within the border states parameters. The ...
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bullhead tournament
Nov. 6, 2014 - One thing that the bullhead tournament did that I did like was give the visitor teams one half run so there were no extra inning games. I thought ...
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looking for a team in fort meyers
Oct. 30, 2014 - player looking to play in fort meyers 50 aaa or major. play for naturals in fhc play out field.also rebuilding for next yr need 4or5 players(prime ...
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Pitching
Oct. 30, 2014 - Tim, I with B.J. on this one. I don't believe it's a dead ball. The only rule on the pitching box in the SSUSA umpire rule book is in Section 6, rule ...
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Team move-ups
Oct. 28, 2014 - I just talked to a player from a team in Texas they were a 60 major team came in 7th in Vegas world tournament, but they did win SPA in Dalton but ...
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Need 75+ players for Phoenix 11/17-19
Oct. 23, 2014 - John, My name is Chuck Barracato. Phone number is 956-802-3663. I played on the Pepco Electric team that won Spa National in Columbus, Ohio in ...
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Tournament fields in Ft. Myers
Oct. 22, 2014 - We're not sure who might have told you specifically where your age group would be playing prior to the release of the TENTATIVE Field Assignments, ...
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Looking for team
Oct. 21, 2014 - Hello,I moved to the Austin area a couple years ago. I have played softball most of my live. When I lived in Arkansas a few years back I played for a ...
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Player rating
Oct. 19, 2014 - YES ... Both 65-Major and 55-AA carry a Team/Player History Ratings Index of five (5) ... LP: The "catch" is only if there is a disparity in the ...
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Fields and Teams - Major Tournaments
Oct. 13, 2014 - Everyone wants to participate in the World Masters, for obvious reason, great venue, usually good weather and the best of the best are there. One way ...
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Louisiana Area
Oct. 26, 2014 - Looked on the SSUSA and SPA 55 team list. Found no 55 teams in La. Ya,ll will have start a 55 tourney team or go to Tx.,Ms. or Ark to play. You could ...
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How to Play More Innings
Oct. 9, 2014 - I know that Sparky.1. I would think they would want to negotiate their per game fee if they knew games would be a minimum of 90 minutes. I wouldn't ...
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DH
Oct. 8, 2014 - In ISSA and ASA 65 and over use 11 fielders and bat as many as desired. In SPA and SSUSA the 11 fielders start at 70 and bat as many as want. This is ...
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1 and 1 pitch count
Oct. 6, 2014 - I think a flaw in ssusa is trying to throw all age levels into the same rules.I think since there are huge talent differences because of the wide ...
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Lorenzi Park
Sept. 29, 2014 - We were able to take BP this weekend on the soccer fields. There is only a limited amount of usable BP space so get your team there early.Balls hit ...
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Vegas Updates. .
Oct. 5, 2014 - 50 Major +1. DLB Softball2. TSC3. Sommerville Softball*DLB also won the 2014 SPA Natl.Championship and the 2014 SSUSA Eastern Natls.Great year for ...
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Why do you swing an End loaded bat?
Sept. 29, 2014 - I really don't use a senior bat. Strange as it may sound, I hit to far with them and just hit long pretty outs. At 81 I don't have the power to put ...
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Shadow Park Softball Complex
Sept. 15, 2014 - I would second what BruceAZ said about the fields. Last time I played on the grass fields, I got my feet tangled up in some kind of monster desert ...
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Fairness in Ratings
Sept. 16, 2014 - Because ... The ONLY automatic rating increase for ANY team, other than Major+, results from winning either [1] the LVSSA/SSUSA World Masters ...
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Sunset Park-Vegas
Sept. 10, 2014 - If you have played at Sunset, is there any open space to take team batting practice before the game???
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Nightmare bat approved
Sept. 19, 2014 - Nancy call me when you have time. 845 532 2668. Ozone all good questions, some I will answer.As far as performance of the bat I will leave that up to ...
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MESSAGE BOARD ADVERTISING PROHIBITION
Aug. 25, 2014 - There has been a recent proliferation of Message Board posts from individuals seeking to market products here, principally bats and occasionally ...
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the new bat "Nightmare"
Sept. 26, 2014 - This message board is provided as a means for senior softball players and prospective players to communicate with each other, offer ideas and ...
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Aluminum bats and blue dot balls
Aug. 23, 2014 - LeeLee50 ... Nice job on the "Multiplication" section of the COLD HARD FACTS quiz, featuring the number of teams and the entry fees by year ... In a ...
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Managers nightmare!!
Aug. 11, 2014 - Big Mike, getting money back from one's bank is not likely in a situation like this. One can put a stop payment on a check BEFORE it is cashed and ...
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Vegas!!
Aug. 7, 2014 - Fabe: Keeping my fingers crossed and good thoughts with the severe weather heading for the islands. Stay dry & safe my friend! Sparky
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SENIOR BATS
July 26, 2014 - I haven't seen "good" bats go half price, in fact the better the bat, the MORE expensive it will be later...case in point, Worth original senior ...
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New Dudley Lightning
July 21, 2014 - I just got back from Dalton Ga. SPA world, we played a team called Good Times from Florida and they were hitting the DOO Doo out the ball with this ...
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texas state champs
July 8, 2014 - I like the way SPA does it, they post team rosters on their Team Ratings Website Page.Capt Kirk
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nsa in gadsden and boaz al
July 1, 2014 - Since the major and major plus SPA is the weekend before should have only AAA and AA teams to play and since this is there nationals it should be ...
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Toledo Dave Humphries Tournament
June 20, 2014 - It looks like your pool play game for this usual 17-team tournament are two games. The 1, 2,3, etc are probably the bracket game numbers but I can ...
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"OCEAN TREASURES"
June 20, 2014 - I realize that this topic is non-softball related but as a retired Marine Biologist and current Senior Men's Softball team sponsor (Banker & Mann ...
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Mike Macenko Ultra 2
June 20, 2014 - "Big Cat": It was indeed a pleasure discussing the ol' days of Slow-Pitch Softball in length with you this morning. The Banker & Mann Softball Club ...
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SPA World
June 18, 2014 - I see that SPA is charging $750 a team to play in their July world Tourney for 50-55&60 M & M+ teams, with a 4 game guarantee. What is hard to ...
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Batters Box
June 10, 2014 - Taits: "Heck the batter has 40 inches to move in front of the plate, how much run up room does one need?" I have never seen this before!!! SPA in ...
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Correct Call???
June 1, 2014 - My understanding it that there MUST be a throw to first for the batter/runner to have to use the orange bag.Also, it is an appeal play in SPA if the ...
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masks
May 28, 2014 - in a spa tournament they were not required to wear the masks, how good is that compared to ssusa. good tournament run by good people.
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New DBO HR rules for 2014
May 28, 2014 - Tri18 - Age and Division is good to add to this.Just my experience. Playing 65 and 70+ AAA in SPA & SSUSA I have not seen ONE TIME when the homerun ...
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Is this altering a bat?????
May 26, 2014 - Garyheifner, I can't speak for all umpires but I would consider that altering a bat. Your applying a foreign substance on the bat which is altering ...
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SPA drops the ball.
May 21, 2014 - Hope you guys will allow me to vent...your comments are appreciated.The SPA tournament on May 29 - June 1, in Springfield Missouri has been ...
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Tee-shirts or other prizes?
May 20, 2014 - Played in a SPA tourney this past weekend....they gave out crappy bags and coffee travel mugs as prizes....I asked the TD if we got T-shirts....he ...
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Golden Eagle Complex in Sparks
May 15, 2014 - I see where most of the 75's got aced out of playing at Golden Eagle. This makes 6 years in a row. I think we all pay the same entry fee.
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STAFF bat knobs
May 10, 2014 - I guess I really don't understand why taping a cone is outlawed...I've had mine that way and have played just about everywhere, including Reno, ...
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Mike Macenko's Ultra 2's.......
May 24, 2014 - Dave, I will be staying at the Nugget in Sparks. Yes have them stop by there or I will see them at one of the ball parks. We will be at them all at ...
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Pitching masks revisited
May 7, 2014 - Wayne and Ace,,,You are correct....we tried to bring up the subject, hell we even suggested using wood bats...Most of the guys had a fit, they acted ...
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Double Rostering
May 2, 2014 - Does SSUSA have a simlar double rostering rule like SPA? (It is my understanding that essentially, a person can play in two age brackets in the same ...
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75 YR OLD TEAMS
April 30, 2014 - Bob:There are 15 75's; 4 80's and 19 70's ALL AAA or AA at THEE BUCKEYE CLASSIC. I think SHELBYVILLE had 8 75's last year and Columbus, Ohio had 5 ...
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Playing Major
April 23, 2014 - Robbie is the TD for the Marietta tournament.PattyMac, I've been a proponent for reducing the divisions to three for quite a few years but SPA and ...
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SSUSA TOURNAMENTS...???
April 17, 2014 - I forgot. Senior Moment. Vicki Oltean runs an excellant tournaments in Palm Springs. If I'm not mistaken her tournaments fall under the SPA ...
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Left-handed third basemen
March 26, 2014 - I think that at many levels of Senior Softball having an able-bodied player capable of playing the position trumps many of the old baseball/softball ...
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Senior Easton
May 2, 2014 - King 44 I guess I've been lucky so far. It took me over 125 swings to break in. Don't know how many hits I have on it now. I guess between 140 too ...
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Southpaw's Warm-up Redux
March 9, 2014 - Since there is quite a break between some of our senior tourneys, I will have another 1-day in Birmingham on Saturday, April 12, if there is enough ...
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pitchers mask
March 21, 2014 - Hurler:Yes Ricky has a team they have won our 55+ league each of the last 6 years. He likes to field as good of team as possible. On the other hand ...
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Gold and Silver Division
Feb. 23, 2014 - We have some SSUSA and SPA sanctioned tournaments that will have a gold and a silver division. If teams after playing their seeding games are placed ...
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Player classification
Feb. 16, 2014 - I'm dealing with this issue on my team. We got a guy who played on a major team. He quit over lack of player time. Team never removed him from ...
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Time to move TOC
Feb. 16, 2014 - Tom, I know it isn't perfect and that cold hangar was very cold, but it would have been a fantastic setting for the dinner if the weather had ...
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Tim Millete
Feb. 11, 2014 - No way...your 50!!!!It seems like only a few years ago Greg Cannedy was "barking out" your 28 birthday "burps".Our team has Bundy, Gary Roberston, ...
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Hitting deep
Jan. 14, 2014 - I just got the senior newspaper. Great article on where to strike the ball to drive it deep. I gathered some info on the same idea before last ...
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HO-SPA
Jan. 7, 2014 - HO how do i find spa schedule?thanks, ken
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where are all the pitchers
Jan. 10, 2014 - I am reposting what I've said many times. Also maybe they should go ahead and make all the infield wear a mask. 80% of the time when someone is hit ...
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SSUSA shares DBO rationale Senior
Jan. 6, 2014 - DBO generated the most responses on this board I can remember. Obviously brought out some compassionate disscussion and opinions. Will this be good ...
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Poll of 75 and 80 Tournament Format
Dec. 29, 2013 - There's an article in the Senior Softball News (page 7) about that. After the World Masters Championships in 2012, and at the request of many 75/80+ ...
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Teams leaving SSUSA?
Dec. 19, 2013 - Tim, we were also bumped to M+ in SPA and are still going to play there...so, I am assuming it has more than just getting bumped up....our team knew ...
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New 2014 Rateings
Dec. 17, 2013 - The team I played on last year had a tournament record against local run of the mill teams of (I think) 4-2.We finished 7th in SPA. SSUSA is much ...
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SSUSA staff
Dec. 17, 2013 - Not staff, but I'll take a stab at it. If I do it wrong Dave err 'staff' please correct me.1st off your age as compared to bracket, ...
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face mask rule
Dec. 15, 2013 - I have been pitching for over 30 years. In the last 12 years I have had my forearm broken twice by line drives while pitching. I wear an arm pad now ...
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Time to eliminate senior bats
Dec. 19, 2013 - BObatbrkr and Sparky1Like I asked above, do you two swing senior bats in tournaments? I bet you do, but why? Talk the talk then walk the walk.We are ...
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players please respond to rule changes
Dec. 11, 2013 - I love the SSUSA, the SPA, ISF, etc. and playing in the tournaments. Out team plays in 10 to 11 national tournaments each year in the 60 major plus ...
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Southpaw's Annual Warm-up Tourney
Dec. 11, 2013 - A one-day tourney on Saturday, March 1, 2014, IN BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA. The location is George Ward park (AKA Green Springs). I will have 5 fields ...
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Advisory Board voting members.
Dec. 9, 2013 - The "other" committee he is referring to is the National Ratings Advisory Committee, a 12-member nationally diverse group whose membership is not ...
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Dead Ball Out
Dec. 8, 2013 - Well lets see in AA and AAA it was a dbo already after you made your limit. They just stopped M and M+ and gave them the dbo instead of a walk. Spa ...
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New rule
Dec. 9, 2013 - You can complain all you want to SSUSA and probably SPA and ISSA in ther near future about the FACE MASK RULE. But you will be barking up the wrong ...
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SSUSA AND SPA MEETINGS
Nov. 30, 2013 - Fellow ballplayersSSUSA AND SPA are holding their annaul Board of directors meeting in the next few days. I am trying to use this message board to ...
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Nov. 22, 2013 - my condolences to Al's family and teammates. AL will be missed our prayers are with all of family and Pace, Don WardSuperior SoftballSPA Board of ...
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TX 65 Travel Team Looking for Players
Nov. 29, 2013 - KID.... We have not put together a schedule as of yet, but plan to attend tourney's put on by SPA, SSUSA, individuals and (NSA)in TX, OK and AR. ...
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Nov. 25, 2013 - Vern-I don't want to miss watching you play-I don't believe I have ever seen a man give more on the field at all times.Thanks, I knew Steve had and ...
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Nov. 8, 2013 - try looking at thesportsmanshop.net web site large bat bag I have one and it holds 6 bats 2 pair of shoes and 3 fielding gloves with room to spare
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60 Major+
Nov. 7, 2013 - GSC 60 is preparing its 2014 schedule. We would like to attend tournaments that have excellent participation by our peer competitors. The intent is ...
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Player needed for National
Nov. 4, 2013 - Work changes will have two players miss a SSUSA National tournament in Naples, FL. So this provides two openings for players, specific positions ...
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ssusa card
Oct. 31, 2013 - SSUSA,Paid online for my new card, already received my SPA card, waiting on my card from you.???????????????How long does it take ???
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Layla Bryan
Oct. 24, 2013 - Softball family prayers out to Mrs. Layla Bryan who we all know as the SPA Texas gal who put up with all of us at one time or another. Our prayers ...
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Layla Bryan Dies
Oct. 24, 2013 - Layla Bryan, well known throughout the senior softball world, died today after having suffered a heart attack and stroke in the past few weeks.Layla ...
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Oct. 23, 2013 - It looks like even though it is a "senior" league, they require bats with an ASA stamp and rating. The Combat Wanted you bought looks like a brand ...
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11th defender
Oct. 21, 2013 - Just played in Mesquite and Huntsman games. An 11th defender was allowed at the 65 level. Two of our opponents played a "5" man outfield which took ...
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Oct. 22, 2013 - I did both SSUSA and Spa online the same day, I have already received my Spa card ??????????????????
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Seeking Players for a 65 and Over Team
Oct. 17, 2013 - I did not mean to sound harsh in my last message. I love softball and I am seeking players without conflicts or can put stuff off to play ball. I am ...
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Oct. 18, 2013 - Rabbit, I would like to congratulate US JOBS on winning the ISA, SPA and SSUSA all in one year. Good luck in AAA. Jim and Joe's 65 will see you in ...
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Nov. 2, 2013 - Stick< they was playing SPA rules and I don't know how they came to that conclusion but that was their decision.. Like I said earlier " I'm glad it ...
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starting a 50 major team
Oct. 15, 2013 - crosscut/freedomranch a solid aaa team looking to move to 50 major. have full sponsorship that inclueds tournaments and 2 nights for hotel paid ...
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Oct. 17, 2013 - wellsounds like they will have a year to think about it they can play spa.
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Oct. 11, 2013 - Here are the "guidelines" but take it with a dose of salt at the same time...lol:Here are the guidelines for teams winning the LVSSA/SSUSA World ...
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Oct. 11, 2013 - Alan.....Very special talking with you this afternoon............Best of luck for continued success and look forward to talking to you in the near ...
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Oct. 10, 2013 - Webbie25 AKA 3A...best hitter on one leg in softball. Golong..SSUSA does not nor does it maintain a "super player" list. It does declare teams and ...
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Oct. 7, 2013 - After your senior bat is broken in, use it sparingly for bp. Buy an ASA bat with as close to the same swing weight as your senior bat that you can ...
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A True Triple Crown
Oct. 7, 2013 - U.S.Jobs (65AA) won the ISA World in Columbus, IN, The SPA World in Dalton, GA, and The SSUSA World Masters in Las Vegas. In my biased opinion, that ...
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65 AA winner at World Masters
Oct. 3, 2013 - The US Jobs,out of Indianapolis,Indiana won the 65 AA division in Las Vegas, by defeating the Hill Contracting,out of Austin ,Texas,30-24 and in the ...
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Oct. 2, 2013 - That one point "boasting about the number of teams" instead of overseeing a well-run and organized tournament, is the main reason I decided to ...
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2013 SPA World Series
Sept. 20, 2013 - Lemons:I changed threads to avoid highjacking the other one.First of all, no need for the formalities, Mr Woodroof died in 1962. :-)I still do not ...
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Sept. 20, 2013 - Thanks SSUSA Staff...appreciate it...and Ken...thank you...as I was having the same Senior Moment between ISSA, SPA, SSUSA and FHC...take care
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Sept. 17, 2013 - Hi Chuck: Haven't talked with you since THEE BUCKEYE CLASSIC. How are all the GEEZERS doing?Here is your answer for SPA rules. Your age is determined ...
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Sept. 17, 2013 - If you notice the ump will stop watching the runner after 1st is touched as the play is dead at that point.In SPA it is "Hit & Sit". The ump stops ...
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Growth of the 40 division
Sept. 16, 2013 - I was looking at the number of teams in the 40 division coming to Las Vegas this year and was happy to see that 45 teams are listed. SSUSA has done ...
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looking for a team
Sept. 14, 2013 - I recently relocated to the Phoenix area and looking for a softball team. I play the outfield and 1st base. I've played AAA SSUSA and AA SPA. ...
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Sept. 10, 2013 - Well guys... I just spent the most enjoyable 2 hours on the phone with the engineer that designed the ROCK ball. Some of may know him some may not ...
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Dale McWhorter inducted into NSSHOF
Sept. 9, 2013 - Dale McWhorter, long time sponsor,coach and player for the Georgia Alabama Masters was inducted into the National Senior Softball Hall of Fame in a ...
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Sept. 3, 2013 - I didn't read the post noted, but if it is about the East vs West to happen in Vegas, perhaps it's cause there re a lot of slots not filled or only ...
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Official Retirement
Sept. 1, 2013 - After talking with my wife about my continued involvement with Senior Softball, I am announcing my official retirement from the game.Upon reflection ...
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SPA Worlds in Dalton GA
Aug. 24, 2013 - 50 + women's team looking for a couple of players. One outfielder and one utility. I can be reached at 313-330-5944.
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Aug. 31, 2013 - The National Senior Softball Hall of Fame is administered by SPA ... They have a website that has a lot of information on the process, including ...
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Aug. 21, 2013 - Bob,Great question….. the Melee Yellow is end loaded……. and the U2 is balanced…. the bats will swing differently…. My search was for a ...
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SPA HOF
Aug. 19, 2013 - Just saw on Curt Hollis' Facebook page that his brother, Audie, has been selected to the 2013 SPA HOF. Congrats to a fine gentleman and ball ...
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Aug. 15, 2013 - Sparky great to hear from you! Note was sent...hoping to see you while you visit! Aloha, Fabe
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Aug. 14, 2013 - There are seven (7) 50-AAA teams entered in the Northern Championships, but we do not have a team known as "S.M.E." in that group ... We DO have a ...
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Cheap Bats
Aug. 7, 2013 - Anyone out there in senior softball cyberspace know anything about the site "softballbatscheap.com"? For example, they currently have new Mikens ...
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Dalton tourney
Aug. 6, 2013 - 60/65 age bracket pitcher wants to play in SPA Dalton in September. OK hitter, OK runner, good attitude. If you need an extra pitcher, email me at: ...
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Aug. 6, 2013 - Hey Brock, a lot of the Tourneys have fancy names, but who can actually call any of them True in the wording. There are a lot of good to great teams ...
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Aug. 1, 2013 - Where are you guys from? My club will be there in the 55+AAA division { "SPARKY" MANN ENTERPRISES }. Hope to play against a bunch of clubs in our ...
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Aug. 1, 2013 - Tim,I thought that I did spell out the era that I was talking about by saying 30-35 years ago. Since this is now 2013, subtracting 30 and 35 from it ...
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Aug. 22, 2013 - Would you be interested in playing in SPA worlds in Dalton, GA September 20-22; if so contact me Kim Baldwin @ 313-330-5944.?
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July 27, 2013 - Joe, if bad swings kill bats then I would have NONE left! My good swings are handle shots that spare the barrel!
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July 26, 2013 - 60 Major Plus is really stepping up with some very good teams. Looking forward to Las Vegas and the number of quality teams that hopefully will be ...
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July 24, 2013 - Nice to see we are not the only ones that get these questions. Its a good topic to follow. Once again, Dave how you do this is remarkable.Ron made ...
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SPA Dalton
July 22, 2013 - Congrats to the winners at Dalton Major -Major plus this past weekend. Just FYI results with game scores were posted on the SPA site as the ...
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surgery scheduled
July 22, 2013 - First of all I would like to congratulate all of the teams that won their division championships at the SPA Nationals in Dalton.It was great seeing ...
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July 26, 2013 - Prayers and good thoughts sent...Didn't play them too often but one of the best was in SPA - 2 1/2 hours 34-33 game.Whenever we ended up in the same ...
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San Clemente SCSSA
July 15, 2013 - Congrats to "The Don" and his Nighthawks in their undefeated tournament in the 55 Division. It's always a joy to get spanked by such a class act and ...
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July 13, 2013 - Just checked the SPA website for ANY information about when we play on THURSDAY. There is nothing available 5 days prior to the start of our 60 ...
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June 29, 2013 - Bob, if I remember right SPA and SSUSA were different, one was 17" and the other 19. They may have gone to the same dimensions though. I guess we ...
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June 27, 2013 - In a class given by Larry Wier, the Fitness director at the Johnson Space Center he explained that as we get elderly our fat% increases and our ...
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June 25, 2013 - DBAX, Now that's funny......just for the record though, GSC has leased commercial space and is operating out of same in Foothill Ranch, CA. The T&I's ...
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June 25, 2013 - I'm sure I'll stir up a hornets nest but what the heck.I have to disagree (surprise) with idahoreb. Defense is more important at the Major+ level ...
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Player for 50's
June 22, 2013 - Here it is almost July and most teams have an established team by now. If your squad is in need of an extra player for a tourny or to finish the ...
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June 21, 2013 - CRUSADER, I thought that's what SPA did with Major+ teams with small brackets, move them to the next youngest bracket. Didn't The FL Legends (70 ...
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Reborn Miken user
June 15, 2013 - Several months ago I lost faith in miken because of the short life span of my 3rd red end loaded Miken Ultra II. I bought the white Centenarian ...
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Championship Sunday
June 15, 2013 - Is there’s a tournament format where ALL teams that make it to Sunday would be able to play their finishing games at the most desirable fields for ...
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June 9, 2013 - Played on several tournament teams previously, all disbanded or not currently registered. Only one 55 team left in Houston, and I'm not a fireman. ...
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June 10, 2013 - Have any of you had a game declared a tie score? It was tied in pool play 21 to 21 timed had expired the umpire told us the game was over because ...
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June 5, 2013 - Yeah, Brett, that's the one. The Anaconda 28-oz is the only one I found on line. Guess I'll just have to bulk up to a heavier bat unless anyone has ...
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June 3, 2013 - Our league in Pensacola Florida uses senior bats, Baden fire balls and the pitchers screen.We use SPA rules and insurance.We have had at least two ...
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35 and over tourney in Tennessee
May 30, 2013 - I have a good friend that just turned 35 , and would like to play in the SPA tourney in Tennessee, the weekend of june 15...If anyone knows of any 35 ...
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looking for a team I live in sc.
May 25, 2013 - looking to join a team I'm 56 but can still run and decent bat.I' also very dependable the team I was on has only played 2 times so far this yr. ...
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May 21, 2013 - I know that my friends who play in the Savannah, GA men's league (18+) are allowed to use the senior bats at age 50. But age 60 is a good idea.As ...
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Schedules for Reno
May 17, 2013 - Does any of the older teams 75 and above feel left out when they are not scheduled to play at Golden Eagle complex in Sparks. The last time I ...
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looking to play
May 13, 2013 - I am looking to start playing senior ball. I am 48 now, will be eligible for 50+ this November. Can play anywhere (but pitcher). Live in Spanaway, WA ...
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SPA...Pull the plug on Springfield
May 8, 2013 - It's time to pull the plug on approving tournament play in Springfield under the same Director. Four years ago the tournament was a disaster when ...
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May 1, 2013 - Tim, Ratings by So Called Officals are "How Much Do They Love You Or Hate You."A team I played on several years ago beat a few teams and pissed ...
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April 30, 2013 - Another excellent tournament with very competitive teams, good umpiring and a awesome venue in the Big League Dreams ballpark. The Hollis appraisal ...
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April 24, 2013 - How do you get a Miken 2 piece? Get a Miken Ultra or Maxload and use it. How to get a Miken 3 piece? Get a Miken 2 piece and use it.Some things never ...
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April 22, 2013 - Ozzie, ASA/USSSA approved bats are legal to be used in SSUSA and SPA. The senior bats have more performance ratings than the ASA and USSSA bats. I ...
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April 24, 2013 - SSUSA Staff - I appreciate, and suspect most others do as well, your willingness to respond to this question, even in an "unregulated public forum". ...
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April 20, 2013 - Something like this happened on the SSUSA Message Board shortly after the terrorist attacks on 09/11/2001. Our best guess then, and today, is that ...
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April 18, 2013 - You scared me I ordered a spare
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April 19, 2013 - Don't forget the Missouri Senior Games- Columbia MO., June 15-16. This is the only Missouri Qualifying tournament for the 2013 Summer National ...
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April 12, 2013 - All Session #1 (Men's 50's and 55's) and Session #2 (Men's 65+ and older) teams will be playing in the Reno/Sparks facilities, as Carson ...
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Big Cat Classic
April 5, 2013 - Just a note to let the senior ball teams know about the first Mike Macenko Big Cat Classic. It will be held on April 30th thru May 5th in Brook Park, ...
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April 5, 2013 - Cal50:I don't know if you were wrong or not. I asked it because it did seem odd to me.But that's yesterday's newspaper since Ed already responded to ...
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April 2, 2013 - Like many, I too actually use a full overlap grip, ala top hand resting over bottom hand, but demonstrated conventional to show it better and t ...
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May 10, 2013 - Swing, that's my point....lol Joe's a little guy also.....lmaoOk since it looks like we won't see one another until Vegas World,Remember our BET! We ...
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March 11, 2013 - Thanks Ollie, one thing I compare this to is Baseballs Drug policy, I would make SPA ASA USSSA NCSSA SSUSA and all other sanctions say if they catch ...
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March 5, 2013 - I see that Adiktive (C&M)Sports was just bumped to 50 M+ by SPA.
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March 3, 2013 - I don't think the 1-1 is of as much importance as what some might be feeling about ssusa.I can only speak for myself but.....as I see this ...
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SPA UP date
Feb. 25, 2013 - Just came from Dallas SPA rules and player meeting--short up-date1. SPA is staying with 65 foot bases---70 feet is optional for TD2. Each 70AA and ...
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March 5, 2013 - The fact that somebody is new doesn't automatically make them not worthy. I've been in marketing most all my life and I have seen little companies ...
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Feb. 22, 2013 - Burce and Wayne. I went online a looked up major league bat speed.. I found that the Internet is full of crap for the most part.. they were posting ...
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Feb. 20, 2013 - Kennard-I had to catch a plane in San Diego-not a lot of time to spare. We had a couple guys with issues on that and I want to thank Marv for working ...
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Feb. 12, 2013 - Gonzales Insulation (TX) scored 8 runs in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Championship game to win it in dramatic come-back fashion. It was ...
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Feb. 14, 2013 - southernson I have no idea. But you got my attention, Who and what team is he on. It's not Richard Pryor, he dead. Whom ever the Man is,he has got to ...
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Rosters
Feb. 8, 2013 - Guys it's extremely discouraging that Rosters are not made public. There is no rational reason or barrier to not make them public. SSUSA, put ...
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Ratings
Feb. 6, 2013 - I read the ratings review and i understand it,except is it just for SSUSA tournaments or is SPA taken into count also. Because here in Texas there is ...
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Feb. 4, 2013 - First...I was not crying about not using 1-1.I was just stating facts about one tourney we played last weekend.NorCal and the rest of the country is ...
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Jan. 29, 2013 - Whatever happened to the mindset to take the challenge, practice hard and LEARN how to beat these teams?? 'Oh, we're going to give up before we even ...
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Feb. 18, 2013 - All 65+ and older teams will play in Mesquite, NV, for Session #1 (Tuesday thru Thursday). For Session #2 (Friday thru Sunday), the Men's 60+ ...
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Jan. 18, 2013 - How does a team that placed 4th in the LVSSA/SSUSA Worlds in 65 Major, and 3rd in the SPA Nationals as a 65 Major team, get to play in the TOC as a ...
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Jan. 14, 2013 - Ultra ASA •E-Flex Ultra Technology® for maximum performance and maximum sweetspot.•Carbon-X Shell® for maximum distance and durability.•100 ...
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Jan. 14, 2013 - Wayne,It wasn't my intention to disparage postal workers, but looking back that is exactly what I did. I apologize.The point I was trying to make is ...
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LET'S PLAY SEVEN
Jan. 12, 2013 - With the new year comes an old refrain, "Let's Play Seven Innings." Recent rule changes in Major Plus might help, but it isn't at all certain ...
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Jan. 16, 2013 - Here is a idea,BUT it will never work,since each organization wants there money. There is a SSUSA TOC, there is a ISSA/ISF TOC.An i'm sure ...
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NORTHEAST CHAMPIONSHIPS 2013
Jan. 8, 2013 - ATTENTION ALL TEAM MANAGERS, THE NORTHEAST CHAMPIONSHIPS (TOC QUALIFIER) 2013 AT SYRACUSE, NEW YORK SCHEDULED DATES OF PLAY ARE CORRECT IN THE ...
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Jan. 6, 2013 - I know on spa's survey they asked which bat out of the 4 or 5 did I like the best. We all know 45% of the players polled don't have a red & black ...
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Jan. 7, 2013 - what about the way teams are ranked by ssusa and spa in one you can be major in the other aaa if you get ranked in both at whar you play then there ...
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Jan. 7, 2013 - Email invitations to participate were sent to all 17,592 email addresses in the SSUSA Player/Umpire/Administrator database on December 26th. Each ...
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Jan. 4, 2013 - I must be missing something. If you don't like the HR rules in AAA then move to another division or play SPA - AAA Division: Three (3) Home runs ...
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This is the best one I have seen
Dec. 25, 2012 - By Cameo Smith Mt. Wolf, PaTwas' 11 days before Christmas, around 9:38when 20 beautifull children stormed through heaven's gateTheir smiles were ...
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Dec. 27, 2012 - Did you notice SPA is playing at Houston Sportsplex also
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Dec. 21, 2012 - I know I will get hooked on video games, so I don't play them. Patti laughs at the low tech person she married. I asked her the same and she said ...
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Survey
Dec. 16, 2012 - I received a survey form from SPA that I thought was worth the effort in filling it out. It covered a variety of issues:home run limits, max ...
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Dec. 15, 2012 - Mobile is a new tourney attempt by SSUSA; SPA will still be in Montgomery the 3rd weekend in March.
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Dec. 12, 2012 - TYPICAL FACTORS CONSIDERED IN RATING DECISIONS PROCESS (in alphabetical, non-priority order)GOAL - Have every team in the proper rating division for ...
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Dec. 12, 2012 - Sisavic:It's called a 'force play' for a reason. When the force is in play each forced runner must advance until he reaches the next base, is put out ...
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Dec. 10, 2012 - Chico,Not kidding here at all, we're not in BFE Nowhere USA, we're in Florida. They usually average 3-4 HRs....AND YOU CAN'T COMPETE day in and day ...
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Players Need to join 55 team
Dec. 6, 2012 - 2 Pitchers, 3 outfield, 2 infield players need to join up with a 55 team. Our team moved up to 60's and they need a place to play again. Let me know ...
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Dec. 3, 2012 - Personally I feel SSUSA got the HR limit for AAA division wrong. SSUSA should have never allowed more than 1 home run for the AAA division. You ...
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Feb. 6, 2013 - HelloMine is not broken however the end cap appears to be coming off, or so appears to be. On one side the end cap appears to be (for lack of better ...
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Nov. 28, 2012 - Stick8,,,, where would you take your team?To SPA??? Probably not because of their impact players list.... To USSSA Worlds, ASA.... Where would you ...
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Dec. 15, 2012 - Not only do you not have to win an ISSA event to qualify, only have had play in a 2012 event, but they consider this a 2013 event and you can bring a ...
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Nov. 25, 2012 - Scott and TimIf any Issuses you want to discuss let me know, SPA Meeting is the 11th -13th of Dec. My goal is to try to get the rules to mirror SSUSA ...
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Nov. 22, 2012 - twins25, couldn't agree with you more that just because a player is on an all-tournament team that he is automatically an impact player. Here's just ...
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Nov. 21, 2012 - Understood. And yes this is time for me, but between some sparring with the clones I have met some good guys and even learned a thing or two.All ...
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Dec. 12, 2012 - Well, it appears that we in the "Deep South" are going to be quite busy starting in March. My 1 day tourney is March 2; SPA is the 3rd weekend in ...
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Nov. 21, 2012 - Hey Phil: No yellow Combat Mike Macenko bat has sold for over $175.00 on ebay since before June, 2011...Just wondering if you are taking your meds ...
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Nov. 21, 2012 - Tim, My thoughts on classification:For the purpose of this discussion. All-Tourney refers to those selection made select tourneys, based on the ...
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Nov. 16, 2012 - The awards sometimes motivate us to the next level.I remember getting three hats in a row (red,black and white)at the 50 major level and all I ...
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Nov. 21, 2012 - Stick and others, you might know the answers to or have an opinion on some of my questions / comments below regarding USSSA Senior play.It's my ...
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Nov. 13, 2012 - I may have made a mistake. Was it SPA? The group that is famous for not reporting for months. My appologies, SPA. Either way, both groups should ...
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Nov. 12, 2012 - when is USSSA going to post any scores or finishes from the past week in Ft. Myers? SPA had the Dalton or Pensacola tournament results up the same ...
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Nov. 12, 2012 - After getting drummed for an "average" loss margin of 14 runs per game at the World Masters in Las Vegas, the KC Kids have appealed to be ...
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Nov. 11, 2012 - Boston - More and more teams seem to be getting moved to AAA than in the past from AA.In 70+ SPA Nationals there were very few AA teams. However we ...
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SPA World Series
Nov. 5, 2012 - Congrats to Hollis 60's and C&M Sports, 50 Major champions this past weekend in Jacksonville, Fl.We had great weather for an enjoyable weekend.Alan ...
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Action and team pictures in Phoenix
Nov. 2, 2012 - I will be in Phoenix the whole tournament. I am going to make a point to find teams that I seldom shoot or never have. If you are one of those ...
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Nov. 2, 2012 - Gary we had 20 teams in various groups compete...will be in the local newspaper this week! Don't know about your region, but here even the young guns ...
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Nov. 1, 2012 - SESSION # 1 REVISION - MEN'S 65+ DIVISION • There have been revisions to the Men's 65-Platinum and 65-AAA Divisions resulting from the rating ...
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Need 2 players for SPA World Series
Oct. 24, 2012 - Had 2 players who now have to work a tournament weekend. Need 2 Florida or GA players with current SPA card for SPA World Series in Jacksonville Nov ...
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Oct. 28, 2012 - Also, I find glove oil ruins gloves. I use Nokomaglove conditioner which is a gel. For me it keeps the glove clean and soft w/o weight buildup. Use ...
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Oct. 20, 2012 - What I would like to see is a list of 70AAA (and others)results. Like who finished 1st thru last.I would think an organization like SSUSA would ...
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Oct. 19, 2012 - HJ-after 4 knee surgeries-going on 5, I had to find something that was low impact but provided the cardio. Bicycle riding has been the ticket-not ...
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Dec. 27, 2012 - Stationed at Vandenberg AFB, have played 50+AAA for the past 3 years SPA, ISA, SSUSA. Will play in tournaments next year, 805-734-6646.
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Oct. 23, 2012 - Guys, I have friends who are professional guides for elk and mule deer. I have guided but do not guide as a profession. I am a land, ranch, hunting ...
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Oct. 19, 2012 - dMON,Terry Parker here as well, 1972. In your age range you probably knew Doug Canode, Gil Jones, John Gibson, Chuck Alsobrook, etc.All older than me ...
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Oct. 19, 2012 - I agree with all the comments about a 5 tool player. However this is my twist to the topic. Senior bats changed what a 5 tool player is. Here is ...
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Nov. 2, 2012 - Fabe, Craig told me they were doing a Newspaper article on your team. Well deserved my Friend!!! Please let me know if you guys are going!God ...
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Oct. 27, 2012 - Hehe-Gary19,you're just ticked off because I made that observation before you could disparage it. That's funny!
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Oct. 14, 2012 - JohnJay was about 5'9" with average build, salt and pepper hair and extremely bow-legged, walked with limp and usually played 2nd or 3rd and had ...
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Oct. 12, 2012 - BS The "B" means BULL hope U are smart enough to guess the SAny team that can hit 18 HR's in a game is not at the low level of AAA.I have played ...
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Oct. 22, 2012 - With an election coming up in 2 weeks does anyone else find it odd that we have to show an SSUSA picture ID card to play in an SSUSA tournament (or ...
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Oct. 10, 2012 - Aztomc: Ur out of line saying someone doesn't have a right to speak about senior tourneys since they do not play. That is paramount to saying you ...
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Oct. 10, 2012 - I was bothered by the mistreatment of the umps wih players yelling at them after the inital protest. We need to show respect for them. I told the ump ...
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Oct. 9, 2012 - neck10, No, Pill and Pill is not a 55 major team. SSUSA has us as a major team (have no clue why) We played two SSUSA tourney this year, one with 6 ...
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Oct. 12, 2012 - Because you appear to be deaf. You are afraid to go face anybody because of the way you have disparaged everyone here. Pathetic. Hiding behind the ...
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Winter National - Ft Meyers
Oct. 5, 2012 - Heading to Florida in November. Would like to play at this tournament. Live in GA. Can play 65 or 70. Fast outfielder. Played on 2 AAA National ...
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Oct. 2, 2012 - SPA has the same requirement. It probably has to do with a requirement to extend liability insurance coverage and of course, player identification. I ...
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Sept. 30, 2012 - SSUSA,What I don't understand isat the Spa World in Georgia, Spa had scores posted through out the entire tournament, WHY CAN'T YA'LL DO THAT ? Not ...
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Oct. 2, 2012 - That is what I thought but I didn't mention it because I was unsure. If he reads the post you have here he will see it. Just don't count on it soon ...
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Vegas 33 Major Teams
Sept. 24, 2012 - Wow, it looks like a very good field this year in the 50 Majors in Vegas.Wouldn't it be nice to have this many teams in 5 or 6 tourneys a year? 1 for ...
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Sept. 24, 2012 - Tom:Our Senior Moments 65 team is in a holding pattern. Several of our players are moving to the 70's, including me. The 65's are looking for a ...
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Sept. 25, 2012 - 50-AAA SEEDING ROUNDS & BRACKETS • The Seeding Round and Bracket Game schedules for the 50-AAA Division have been posted and are available from the ...
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Ratings
Sept. 17, 2012 - SSUSA ... A curiosity ... Indiana Legends(AAA)won the Eastern Nationals ... Indiana Legends(AAA)won SPA Worlds ... Indiana Legends re-rated to Major ...
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Spa and Ridge Hooks
Sept. 14, 2012 - I know this is a SSUSA site but was just curious of anyone elses views on Spa and Ridge Hooks! Its only my second year of senior ball and already ...
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Sept. 19, 2012 - Thanks Scott. You know that I can help a team win some games and so perhaps a team needs some help. Have been playing with/against some scrappy young ...
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Sept. 23, 2012 - Well... Yesterday Saturday PM... I got to hit the AMBUSH with my teammate's 26EL bat... We in the ANAHEIM area it was very warm around 85+ degrees... ...
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Sept. 14, 2012 - Kid32,I for one would have a better chance of getting hurt by not sliding then going in standing up. Glad their cut off your comments on SPA and ...
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Sept. 13, 2012 - The Montgomery Swarm just won the SPA 50+ AAA and are near you in Montgomery. Don Howell runs the team. I don't know his number but maybe one of the ...
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Sept. 14, 2012 - Once again making it personal, very sad on your part Scott....:(You completely miss the point, a point that boston seemed to understand quite ...
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Sept. 7, 2012 - http://www.softballspa.com/
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Sept. 2, 2012 - As in every year I have played in this, for lack of a better term, tournament, the SPA powers that be seem to think it's none of your damn business ...
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Which .44 375 To Use
June 2, 2016 - hombre, I been talking to Baden senior quality control manager and I been telling him from the sound of the ball off the bat to the flight of the ...
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Sept. 13, 2012 - Crusadervb from your hispanic brother in SoCalif.pretty sure you did'nt want to open for discussion your statement on the Ambush being a dud or that ...
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Feb. 8, 2013 - Tim-this is just a personal viewpoint. I am very glad SSUSA does not break up 'dynasties' or Major Plus winners. Last year Hollis spanked us 6 times ...
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Aug. 30, 2012 - to all the teams that played in pottersville i dont think any of us would of cared were liberty would of been we would of all been happy to of played ...
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Cape May
Aug. 27, 2012 - We (The Delaware Diamonds-75's ) plan to participate in the Cape May Qualifier in October. Just want to inspire some competition. We have been ...
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Aug. 30, 2012 - I am playing Fall Ball in Montrose, Colorado. Playing with young guys and a lot of tough Spanish Boys down that way in SW Colorado. Strictly ASA bats ...
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Aug. 23, 2012 - SPA Worlds in Dalton, $650.
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Aug. 27, 2012 - the complex had a very nice concession stand with great people the rest of the place was horrible no chalk lines no batter box was outlined which ...
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Aug. 22, 2012 - Gary19 is already the circus here. Almost everyone I speak to and meet agrees he has no validity on the board. I don't believe I have ever seen ...
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Aug. 20, 2012 - Our 60 team is based out of Moultrie with players in Augusta, Marietta, Moultrie, Albany, some from Alabama, Tennessee and NC. I don't believe there ...
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Aug. 22, 2012 - Since you asked, the next two tournaments I'm playing in are The Villages and the SPA World Series. The Villages tournament doesn't use the ...
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Tournament Prizes
Aug. 17, 2012 - Just finished the Hoosier Classic and today checked the pairings for Northern Nationals.We played two different teams three times each in Shelbyville ...
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Aug. 15, 2012 - here is one the made look again 3. Major-Plus players (from the current or previous seasons) cannotplay on AAA or AA teams.If this is the rule SSUSA ...
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Aug. 15, 2012 - In my 2 years in senior ball I have noticed alot of inconsistency in the tournament formats and home run rules! Have played both SPA and SSUSA! Not ...
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Nov. 2, 2012 - You can bring all your "fast" guys to Jacksonville, FL at any time. Put em on a train, put em on a plane, put em on a bus, but bring them.The fastest ...
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Aug. 13, 2012 - it has been that way all year where some of the better AAA ALMOST major teams dodge playing older teams. Even in the SPA tournament where you play ...
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Aug. 11, 2012 - My prayers are with Steve and your family, Have email all of the SPA family and we are all praying for his full recovery.
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Aug. 14, 2012 - Yesterday, I received the awful news of Steve's accident. Steve and I graduated from Pilgrim High School together in 1963. A current teammate of ...
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Aug. 10, 2012 - Steve was my partner in the 2004 55+ SPA Home Run Derby. Although he didn't hit any he still received a first place award. What a great guy! ...
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Aug. 9, 2012 - Shut Up and Piitch, what is your need to refer to me as Private d5. Do you have a purpose. I have been a private and was proud of it. Anyway, your ...
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Aug. 7, 2012 - I for one have no knowledge of The High Street 60's not wanting to play Turn 2. Yes, we have been beaten by Turn 2, as well as many teams that they ...
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Aug. 6, 2012 - The Senior Softball Hall of Fame is administered by SPA and Ridge Hooks. As yet, we have not received the type of list you are requesting. Please ...
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Aug. 7, 2012 - Is the Omega team the same team that won the SPA a couple of weeks ago?
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Aug. 5, 2012 - If NSA is using the 52 core ball, I'll pass. Even with the senior bats. SSUSA, ISF, ISSA, SPA and even ASA are using good balls.What was NSA thinking?
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Aug. 3, 2012 - Mule,I only go from second to home, so tripping me won't work, I never touch 1st base....LMAOOk Swing we are on for Vegas, it should be fun...Are the ...
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Oct. 21, 2012 - My white centenarian was hot and durable but,the paint was chipping and I wasn't allowed to use at a few tournaments-SPA Dalton being one of ...
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THE NEED FOR SEVEN INNINGS
July 29, 2012 - Just completed the SPA Nationals in Georgia and wanted to report on the pure satisfaction of playing seven inning bracket games. For the importance ...
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July 27, 2012 - But Harry, Turn 2 is an OLD 60 team! Next year they move to 65 and beat up on us older guys! I suspect you'll be seeing them in some of the ...
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July 27, 2012 - Lee lee, you hit it right on the head.Obviously senior softball wants to regulate the teams so more teams think they have a chance to compete in ...
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Great Lakes Regional
July 26, 2012 - I know this is the SSUSA board but I would like your guys opinion. We are playing in the SPA Great Lakes Tournament next weekend. We are playing 60 ...
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July 24, 2012 - Baseball, and by extension softball, have always been games in which rules are bent. I won't take up the space with all the examples of this. ...
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July 28, 2012 - taits-Gary played 1 SSUSA event and 1 SPA event in 2010 and the one in 2006. What I object to is that he has made the decision not to play-for ...
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July 23, 2012 - Congratulations Ken Lipinski & Patti Mac, on your inductions into the HOF. Mike, I really had no idea that Kenny was being inducted into the HOF. 10 ...
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July 23, 2012 - wagon, it's on the SPA website. Here's a link:http://www.softballspa.com/spadata/2012DaltonSched.aspx
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July 23, 2012 - John, Both KC Kids and DK Softball were rated Major in SPA. DK won the 60 Major so back they go to Major Plus.
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Aug. 10, 2012 - One other thing, since the disparaging one sees the need to cut down Wintercrest now, if you have had 2 or 3 hamstring pulls and think more ...
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July 18, 2012 - well it started with the double walls and titanium bats, but composites took it to a new level... The game we played in the 80s was with Skyhawk ...
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Aug. 12, 2012 - DawnCCC,Do a net search for these teams perhaps you can find a home... Also suggest a post on the woman's softball message board at bottom of message ...
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July 15, 2012 - If you play SPA or ISSA, their Winter Worlds/Nationals are in October and you can play in them also. The rule is you can play in a Winter ...
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July 13, 2012 - ALL OF THE ABOVEThis is a major problem I think and I'm not sure that it's a single players faultor a managers fault.I would play two or three weeks ...
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July 11, 2012 - Here in the Southeast several SPA tournaments will not allow a higher rated team to play down, even with giving runs. We were denied playing at ...
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July 10, 2012 - I agree on the D part. Could be either objective or subjective depending on where the info come from. Only place that 'might' be neutral is taking ...
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July 9, 2012 - A case can be made to give a team 2 championships in say AA instead of moving them up to AAA for winning the national championship.My experience ...
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July 9, 2012 - G 19, who are you calling 6 year olds.... Saying we don't appreciate awards that are cheesy is not childish, it's facts! I would play for free with ...
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July 7, 2012 - Ron, the deadline for submissions was yesterday. I expect there will be the usual late submissions and then SPA will start putting the brackets ...
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July 2, 2012 - Heart of Ohio was full.........can't find anything else....Maybe a better question to ask is where can I find a comprehensive tournament ...
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July 1, 2012 - Mike Wes was 18-20 in the tourney. We had two guys make all American even though we didnt do to well in the event... One was 18-20 with 8 homeruns. ...
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June 27, 2012 - I have found the info both usefull and helpfull when I bought my bats (2). I am new to Senior Softball and had no clue.. But then again, everything I ...
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TEAM Classiications
June 26, 2012 - Staff... is there a reason why you have teams listed on your current ratings list, that are notcurrent and/or no longer in existance? For example, I ...
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Walk-off Rule
June 26, 2012 - Not sure if it applies to all levels, but I just heard of some rule in SPA where a game cannot end on a home run. Is this true, and if so what ...
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June 20, 2012 - Playing in the 55+ Division, I thought Steve and SSUSA did an excellent job on this tournament. There were not that many teams in the region, but ...
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June 12, 2012 - Years ago the site did have a 'messageÊboard'. But some unsavory types posted spam and other things that were not kosher to the reason it was put ...
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June 20, 2012 - battorque, I was asked to test the 510 before it was released to the public. It was hot almost immediately but it only lasted about 75 swings. I ...
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June 13, 2012 - Hey Mark, I'll bring my cooler, can't beat a cold one after 3 games in the LV sun. Donnie, the High Street Bucs out of Maryland? Their 60 group ...
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June 12, 2012 - Corky - use my black C with 1.21 in SPA and SSUSA.Not sure about NSA, think they only allow balsa wood bats.
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June 9, 2012 - Our team, Texas Makules, got to the fields at 11AM to take BP for what was supposed to be our 1PM game versus the San Antonio Silver Streaks only to ...
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June 7, 2012 - taits, I wouldn't look for an offset any more than real averages give you zero at-bats for a walk. Just a rule you implement and account for. And ...
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June 5, 2012 - Hey the tournament dates are actually the 12th thru the 15th. Sorry for any confusion.....Plenty of space available for teams for all divisions and ...
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June 7, 2012 - I use a Miken Freak ( warrantied), I don't hit it far enough to worry about it. I would only have WTP anyway, but I would use a wet newspaper if ...
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June 14, 2012 - Played what? Softball? Played on Sunday? Tournaments? Played in both SPA and SSUSA in 2010.So what has changed so much since 2010 that you think I ...
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May 30, 2012 - Webbie..That's correct, we scored 7 in the 7th to take a 1 run lead, they tied it up and boooooommm off we went. Kind of sparked us for the weekend ...
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May 28, 2012 - WE HIT OFF OF SPARKS BLVD AND SHADOW RIDGE OR SHADOW SOETHING.PLENTY OF ROOM
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Team Ratings
May 27, 2012 - I just played in the Loudoun VA tournament in the 60 AAA classification and the team Stals Post #30 were in the same classification however in the ...
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May 27, 2012 - HJ, I used to wear lo-cut spikes for years, but 10 years ago I bought some hi-cut spikes (some manufacturers call them mid-cut). It made a world of ...
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May 24, 2012 - "it is what is is" in not a satisfactory answer. If the batters box has a spacific layout in relation to home plate, it should be followed. Bigger ...
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May 22, 2012 - I saw that the Stahl team is rated Major in the SPA. Knowing SSUSA, I suspect the team will be re-rated pretty quickly for winning a 10-team tourney ...
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Ridge Hooks
May 11, 2012 - Hi Guys and Gals For those of who know Ridge Hooks of S.P.A. here is a heads up. I'm told Ridge is going in for hip replacement surgery on the 16th. ...
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May 7, 2012 - Lemons, you are right 65+ has never paid. I did pay when I was in my 50s and early 60s, no problem, it was the posted rules. I like to follow the ...
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May 7, 2012 - Larry, We the 65's will be Sterling, Raleigh, N.C., SPA and Vegas.
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May 6, 2012 - What's up here, isn't anyone at all curious who they may be playing against in Reno? I know I am.I'll be with the Animals 65 AAA (A new team I ...
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May 2, 2012 - OMG...I forgot to add the HOF Steve Imlay to my GSF post. Steve hit a few over the net. Steve I love to play against Friends/ex-Team mates (Steve ...
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April 29, 2012 - Did you talk with George Lane or Dwain Laird? Most of the players/teams they deal with only play SPA and should be able to play SSUSA with ...
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Looking to join a team in 50+
April 24, 2012 - Looking to join a team..preferrably here in Sparks, NV area....am 49 years of age and turning 50 in June..can play 1st base and catcher and third ...
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April 23, 2012 - I do not know about out west but in the south the directors have always seemed to get a good ball the only complaint we had was the bats but that has ...
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April 17, 2012 - taits, who are you playing with now? Heard you left the Senior Spartans.In answer to Pricer's survey, I started playing men's softball when I was 13. ...
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May 5, 2012 - OK it is too early in season to tell. I've been playing in one senior league in Northeast Ohio that allows composite bats and have gone through my ...
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April 15, 2012 - That one is easy..neither SSUSA or SPA allow you to play for more than one team in the same age division regardless of the rating.Ho
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April 14, 2012 - Harry/Donnie, Here's what we see down here in OK/TX; last year as a 65 Major Plus team we were paired against 60 Major and 60 AAA teams. Neither of ...
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April 16, 2012 - If we all went to bed tonight and somehow had our memory of senior bats removed and somehow all senior bats were removed from Earth, we would be ...
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April 25, 2012 - Steve,we are playing in the Spa,hope to see you there,tell i can,t Jack,Funk,Big Ron and the West Coast Team ,we will be ready in ST. Louis,If not ...
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April 11, 2012 - hoovedog, Thanks for the reference. After reading all of the comments, I only have more questions. My son is a pharmacist, speaks and reads ...
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Rocking Reno
April 11, 2012 - Is it to early or have the field(s) been assigned for the mens 65 AAA teams in Reno, hopefully we will be at Golden Eagle in Sparks.Capt
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Combat SEN-GR2-E Bat
April 6, 2012 - First, Thanks for all of your comments in regard to the comparison of the Combat Centenarian and the Reebok Melee. Since then I talked with a friend ...
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April 13, 2012 - salio2k, amen to that. I've had a few teammates over the years who no longer play tournament ball in order to keep peace at home. You could argue ...
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April 19, 2012 - You can check out the womens' leagues on Thur nights at Sportspark. Get on the free agent list.
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April 4, 2012 - Dr. Dolittle, I have no interest in legitimizing you, which you desparately seem to need, any more than I intend to boast about my financial ...
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March 31, 2012 - I remember swinging 38 ounce Bombats and other manufacturers 30 years ago.As others above, I also prefer the 30 ounce end load or max load---it just ...
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Need your input
March 29, 2012 - I, like many other senior softball players, am an Ultra II (red endloaded model) user. I also, like many other senior softball players, am getting ...
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March 27, 2012 - Mad Dog, call me at 210-548-9559, we will be playing in the senior games on Saturday, at Kennedy Softball Complex in San Antonio. It is a qualifier ...
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March 25, 2012 - Houston, Tx. Feb this year. Pitcher from Relentless 50AAA team. Hit in the left arm, suffered a broken arm. Have seen others. Hard to believe, you ...
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March 24, 2012 - Article is also listed on the SPA NEWS site.Ho
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Compete patella tendon tear
March 23, 2012 - Hurt my knee at the SPA in Montgomery this past weekend. Had a MRI Monday here in B'hma and the word is patella tendon tear. When under the knife ...
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March 23, 2012 - Why don't you play with the CHIEFS or NISSAN, the CHIEFS almost won the SPA Nationals in 2012 and they're playing in about four SPA tournaments in ...
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SPA Montgomery
March 18, 2012 - Participated in this tourney this past weekend; I am not "promoting" the SPA on this site, just wanting to give a couple of observations about ...
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March 19, 2012 - mad dog are you coming to Georgetown this weekend for the SPA tournament? Here's my email address: murray.williams@austin.rr.com
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March 22, 2012 - swing for the fences, don't know where you were playing back in the day. Northern California has always been a mecca for men's softball. When parks ...
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March 13, 2012 - Reebok can HUG thees nuts, No Gary, I'm just tired of reading all this shit about this bat. Its has pop,OK. But the LIEs about the 400 plus ...
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Rawlings Heart of Hide PRO-701TL
March 9, 2012 - I lost a used Rawlings PRO-701TL Glove and a brand new one that was a spare. This was a great glove. Does anyone out there have a Rawlings PRO-701TL ...
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April 13, 2012 - In addition the player(s) can't be on a major plus team or be on the impact player's list. (I'm not sure about the ipl as it is from SPA and the ...
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March 15, 2012 - Webbie, you are correct in saying the most important thing is to play the game at all of our advanced ages... I have stated I will be giving away my ...
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March 9, 2012 - Many of the Googled articles on ASEA seem to be planted by ASEA advocates (including kbl's link to a likely company site) and are not really ...
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March 11, 2012 - San Antonio State Senior Games for Softball, March 31st-April 1st, at Kennedy Softball Complex in San Antonio, TX. Registration closes on March 16th, ...
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March 6, 2012 - I have a lot of remarks since I was not able to find a site that actually covered softball items let alone mention the sport. If I missed it it ...
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March 5, 2012 - SPA is the one from what I read heard. Nothing on their calendar for the year Could I find but I believe it will happen they have been here looking ...
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March 4, 2012 - Pricer-I wanted to address your post. Making the field bigger would all but make it unplayable for most seniors. We can't throw like we used to, we ...
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March 1, 2012 - fofo,For one they take the "stats" form the last couple years and use that but also a "persons" history as it were. I am not clear as to if this is ...
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Feb. 28, 2012 - Whoopie, whoever you are. Who's crying? I'm calling out Major teams who take the free runs, especially the ones that pick M+ players just up from ...
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Feb. 23, 2012 - i talked to shelby , he took care of it , it wasnt him . Im sure it was some body from UPS that stole the bat , Shelby is GTG in my book he tooh care ...
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Feb. 20, 2012 - The costs for this type of space exploration would have been exponentially higher than the other explorations you mentioned (obviously adjusted for ...
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Fully Sponsored
Feb. 17, 2012 - The Norcal Senior Spartans are now the Aegis Senior Spartens.We are entering the 2012 season as a 65 team as we cannot findenough 70's to fill ...
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Feb. 14, 2012 - I would also like to congratulate the Drillers. We've played against you guys for years-you really deserve this. You played well and spanked us good ...
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Feb. 8, 2012 - I took early retirement at 62..the person at Social security told me I would not start losing money by going early until age 75.To me it was worth ...
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Players needed
Feb. 5, 2012 - The Aegis Senior Spartans are looking for qualifiedtournament players in the 70 &over division.Locatedin and around the bay area of norcal.Immediate ...
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Feb. 4, 2012 - SPA didn't waste much time moving us up after last weekend.
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Feb. 3, 2012 - TimI have been on the SSUSA and SPA tours since 2001. In spite of what some of the unobserveant may think, I have not been in a single game that did ...
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Feb. 3, 2012 - Gary19 for your reading enjoyment. If the subject is kids and how they're raised, it seems our culture has exactly one story to tell. Anyone who ...
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Feb. 1, 2012 - Simple solution for Reebok. They attach a somewhat permanent sticker that says "defective bat. Not to be used in game situations" or something to ...
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Jan. 31, 2012 - Thanks Billy, you gave me a little chuckle this morning!We felt very fortunate when we sent you and Turn Two home, especially after the whipping you ...
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Jan. 23, 2012 - thank you staff for the info.jawood at least when you play ssusa and spa major rosters play major rosters.issa lets major plus play major if they ...
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Jan. 17, 2012 - In order for SSUSA to consider suspending the posting privileges of any registered Message Board member, there must be present a pattern of disregard ...
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Jan. 13, 2012 - personally, i would not vote for romney strictly because he has a hispanic background. you vote for the man and his principles and his intentions ...
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Jan. 14, 2012 - Win or lose, my teammates and I have joined many post-game prayers at the pitcher's mound, especially at the SPA tournaments. If it happened to be ...
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Impact players
Jan. 12, 2012 - Hey Gang, The SPA has just came out with a list of impact players. I am not on the list. I need to practice more. What do you think and what does ...
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Jan. 10, 2012 - I am doing my scheduling now--trying to get about 6 or 7 tournaments in this year, starting in March. I will do only SPA..SSUSA..AND A BASA ...
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Jan. 13, 2012 - Goof luck? I see I made a great impression, eh?? LOLKennard, it is a CTI brace-my second one. The first one lasted 21 years from 1988-2009 until it ...
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Jan. 11, 2012 - Stick8 and Joe,Thats the name i was trying to remember Gekle Builders. We did have some epic battles. I remember the first time we played i looked ...
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Going back to the "polls" issue....
Jan. 8, 2012 - Spring 2010 issue of the Senior softball NewspaperI find it revealing that when you have a chance to vote, maybe, on an issue and neglect to do so, ...
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Jan. 7, 2012 - There has to be more to this that what we read. Perhaps many players from another team 'requiring' the start at the 'major' level. When true new ...
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Jan. 5, 2012 - There are already age-appropriate rules that make sense. For example, in our association, a 70+ team is allowed 11 defenders while those younger ...
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Jan. 3, 2012 - steve65- i had the same problem with bouncing glasses. cheap fix : i make my own straps. FABRIC STORES sell 10-12ft coils of elastic, i buy ...
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Jan. 3, 2012 - Peak Spa Hofman?
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Bat Care
Dec. 30, 2011 - I keep reading on the Boards that Miken bats are fragile and I'm not agreeing with it. I think people are making some common mistakes that shorten ...
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Dec. 29, 2011 - Good stuff.Boy, I really didnt realize how bad SSUSA, SPA, and ISA were until I started my own LEAGUE.Also another rule I forgot..... There will be ...
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Dec. 28, 2011 - gary yes we played either two or three times in Dalton---if memory serves me correctly the gray Sox were AA according to SPA--I think you beat us ...
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Question about your "LEAGUE" rules
Dec. 26, 2011 - Guys this is just a general question.To "me" when I go to a sanctioned tournament, be it SSUSA--SPA or other, the rules are etched in stone and it is ...
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Ever Been Personally Polled
Dec. 23, 2011 - No elaboration necessary unless you want too.Indicate the number of years you have played SSball:Average number of Tourneys that you played per ...
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Dec. 23, 2011 - Polls can be a useful tool. SPA has conducted 2-3 that I participated in and if I remember correctly a couple changes were implemented from each ...
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Dec. 22, 2011 - Jeff Dunham has Walter, Pawn Stars has Chumlee, Whoville has the Grinch and the SSUSA message board has Gary 19. This board is supposed t ...
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Dec. 20, 2011 - In 2011 I played 50 major. The best team that we played was Tri State Connection from S Carolina. They were a hitting machine at the SPA tournament ...
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Dec. 17, 2011 - to replace senior softball---hmmm I have a cabinet shop in my yard and I could go back to making furniture pieces for the kids--of course that is ...
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Dec. 17, 2011 - kbl, Click on the Ratings tab on the above menu bar and you will find that the Hawks Nest 60s from Irwin, PA were moved to Major on Sept 1, 2011 by ...
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Dec. 18, 2011 - You gotta be kidding me...macroeconomics,microeconomics, poverty level, the economy, Congress...geez, cable makes wizards of some I suppose. Way too ...
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Fortunate
Dec. 16, 2011 - I started the last thread in an attempt to bring praise to the game as it is today. It was hi-jacked as usual.Every morning I look at the Obits and ...
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Dec. 27, 2011 - Yes, 55+ AAA. SPA had 4 or 5 in our area last year. With this economy we need to keep our traveling costs down.
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Dec. 31, 2011 - Turn 48 in 2012, been playing competitive ball of and on since 1990. Played Rec last year, after a 5 year lay-off. Got the bug again. can play ...
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Facts
Dec. 7, 2011 - Well, I like to take the time to wish all of you a Merry Christmas & Happy New Years, with many more to come. After sitting back and watching this ...
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Dec. 7, 2011 - Gary, as you know all of your comments are stored on your personal site that you can get to by clicking on your name. I went back and counted and out ...
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Dec. 8, 2011 - I still wonder why we only care about guys who can't run. I am for the Courtesy Thrower for the outfielder or shortstop with great range but a ...
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Dec. 13, 2011 - PLEASE DON'T GET MAD AT MY SHOUTING...JUST NOT A GOOD TYPER!!!! I WAS AN AIRFORCE BRAT...SPENT 4 YEARS IN SPAIN AS AKID AND OUR LITTLE LEAGUE TEAM ...
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Dec. 8, 2011 - Ron,Here is my email. Turntocard@AOL.com We will be going to Las Vegas and Spa for the 2 big tournies. We should have our schedule in about another ...
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Dec. 2, 2011 - All Tournament players are listed in the quarterly Senior Softball News in the press coverage for each tournament. A few managers turn the ...
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Dec. 8, 2011 - Some of us are from Idaho and there are a couple ladies who may be interested that live in Washington. We are considering Rockin Reno Challenge ...
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Dec. 1, 2011 - Gary19, not everything is as transparent as you constantly make them out to be. There are times when rules just cant be that clear or cut and dry. I ...
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Nov. 24, 2011 - I've had the pleasure of playing at several of the BLD venues - from Catherdral City, to Sparks, to League City, TX and Las Vegas. I found them all ...
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SPA VS SSUA
Nov. 11, 2011 - Just wanting to here from the teams that played in the reno spa tournament how was it run and what did the winners get for prizes compared to the ...
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Impact player rule is a joke!!
Nov. 10, 2011 - Hey Guys,In what I write, I am going to leave team names out. And I would not know all of them anyway. What I am going to write here could involve ...
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Nov. 10, 2011 - There are four ways a team's rating may change -• Winning the National or World Championship season-ending tournament of ISA, ISSA, SPA or SSUSA ...
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Strykers, 60+, Needs 2 Outfielders
Nov. 6, 2011 - Alabama team, with some Ga. players, in need of 2 solid outfielders. We are not a sponsored team; we do play 9-10 tourneys a year--SPA and SSUSA. ...
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Nov. 7, 2011 - By the way, I don't believe I ever said that SSUSA (or SPA for that matter) doesn't run nice tournaments. And I am sure the large ones are very ...
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Great tournanment sites
Nov. 2, 2011 - Whether SSUSA or SPA would look into it, Joliet Illinois has a "6" field complex just off I80 or I55. They have a staff that works on the fields ...
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SPA Question????
Nov. 1, 2011 - Seems like there are a lot of negatives about SPA tournaments except for Dalton. Ridge was actually at Dalton to oversee the proceedings and I ...
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Nov. 3, 2011 - Not criticizing at all. They probably miss some pitches at both ends, but I don't believe I have ever claimed any of those calls cost me anything.My ...
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MYRTLE BEACH FIASCO!!!!!!!! SPA
Oct. 29, 2011 - WOW can you believe this one??????? After the Major screw up in Pensacola I thought maybe this one would be better,NOT!!!!!! This is the 2nd ...
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Oct. 27, 2011 - Gary19 you say above "With equal equipment guys in their 20s and 30s, on average, will hit the ball much harder than guys in their 50s and 60s. For ...
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Nov. 17, 2011 - @Bobby,I just turned 57. I was actually a pickup player from the rec league the Spurs play in in Richardson. Played with and against all on the ...
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Oct. 26, 2011 - Hitman: You need to talk to them. Preferably in person.Gary: I believe you ment 'Speaking as a husband and the father of 3 girls.' I also believe ...
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Oct. 25, 2011 - Hi Sam:This is James the catcher and #3 hitter for the Sigello/Jones team. we had some fun games this year and you have a great group of guys. Almost ...
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Oct. 23, 2011 - Gary19.....Seriously, you just don't get it. Someone, perhaps you asked a hypothetical question " Would seniors play if senior bats were not ...
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Snowbird Rule
Oct. 17, 2011 - I still can't understand the difference between the SSUSA and the SPA on the Snowbird Rule. SPA allows a player, when in his snowbird State, to play ...
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Competitive Tournament Team
Oct. 17, 2011 - I'm looking to play 40 and over tournament team as I'm from Phoenix Arizona.. Just played the Hispanic Worlds at Sahuaro Ranch Park in Phx on Oct ...
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Oct. 17, 2011 - 50AAA from the Gem City went to SPA tourns in Dayton,Akron & Sylvania Ohio / Shelbyville, IN. / Dalton, Ga. and finished it off with Turkey ...
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Oct. 15, 2011 - Sal,In my last 2 years with GSF (2009-2010) we only hit 1 HR for an out (in all SSUSA events combined). This was in Sparks, NV, and a pinch hitter ...
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Oct. 15, 2011 - 400 you are ultimately right, but you would think the staff doing what is their job would be more diligent. Mad Dog, I'm living my teams woes thru ...
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Oct. 12, 2011 - Stick missed seeing you in Vegas tried a couple of times just didn't see you. Stick keep in mind when you want to combine Major and Major plus. ...
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Oct. 11, 2011 - A bat cheater in senior ball should be banned for at least 5 years without exception. a few years back I knew of a few guys who used altered bats but ...
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Oct. 6, 2011 - mad dog......you talking about doing away with the composite? Didn't St. George, SPA and LVSSA use to be ASA tournaments? Maybe there's a reason that ...
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Oct. 5, 2011 - DD:I always read your posts with interest because they're usually well-considered, not laced with self-interest and you are out there playing all of ...
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where is the beef???
Oct. 4, 2011 - With the high fees ($500 - $700) that are required to play in tournaments why are us players only getting little trinket medals (ISSA), cheap patches ...
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Faults of SPA
Oct. 3, 2011 - Just got back from playing 60 AAA in Pensacola tournament. There were at least three teams that should have been playing in a Major bracket since ...
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REVISITING THE EQUALIZER RULE
Oct. 2, 2011 - SPA needs to rethink their equalizer rule. Playing in a tournament this weekend, there were seven 65+ AAA teams and one 70+ Major team in th ...
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Oct. 19, 2011 - You would be eligible to play in the SPA league being 49 now but turning 50 in 2012 . Are you interested in playing in Myrtle Beach SC on ...
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Oct. 18, 2011 - JohnBob, or RickyBobby, or whatever you are,Do you have even a vague understanding of what the word "courtesy" means, and how it was meant to be ...
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Sept. 28, 2011 - Bruce-can you see that well at night? Our whole team struggles with night vision. :-)I believe that 2 divisions is just too few. At our ages, the ...
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Largely attended tourney's
Sept. 26, 2011 - Other than Spa Nationals,what are the consistently large tourney's in the east and midwest? Our team would like to plan on attending one in 2012.
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Sept. 27, 2011 - Coop--back to your opening, I agree. In all our games in Dalton SPA of the 3 times I saw a pitcher take a shot that stopped the game for a minute, 2 ...
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Sept. 27, 2011 - Bruce sorry you are right. First year your AAA until spa can see how good you guys are and I believe you guys are going to be real good. My fault for ...
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Sept. 25, 2011 - Here's a suggestion for a modified 1-up rule:In AAA after 3 homers have been hit, my suggestion is having the 1-up rule appliy to TOTAL ...
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Sept. 22, 2011 - That 'Impact Player' list is simply a list of the guys who were named All Tourney at the 2005 SPA National Tournament in Plano, TX (July - 2005). ...
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Sept. 12, 2011 - Congrats to all the winners already this year and to the ones finishibg out the year. But cmon here fellas, what Gary did was asked a question after ...
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Irony and inequity of ratings
Sept. 12, 2011 - A few years ago, the message board carried the topic, "They can't do that!" The thread had an interesting discussion concerning SPA's rerating of ...
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Sept. 13, 2011 - I think what might have made that "crazy" person drop DOC MARTENS to AA were the following results from two SPA tournaments:U.S.Utility 18 DEoc ...
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Sept. 9, 2011 - Faulk:Talked to TED LARSON who runs the HAMEL TEAMS's out of Va and Maryland. He has a 60's team.He would like you to cal him (414) 404-2091.That is ...
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Why?
Sept. 5, 2011 - Why is it USSSA can post statistics before Tournament (teams, game time, field #); during Tournament (within a 20 minute time frame of game ...
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Played but not rated
Sept. 5, 2011 - A bunch of local softball fanatics decided to throw together a few of their buddies across several age groups and divisions and attend the SPA Winter ...
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Miken's defective bats
Sept. 4, 2011 - Hello, I am a 65-year-old rookie, a "Punch and Judy" hitter, who was told to buy a Miken Ultra II bat (MK-ULT2B26), so I did -- from Direct Sports, ...
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Sept. 3, 2011 - The major reason that teams with only three or four in their bracket play three days sometimes is that the amount of money paid to the sanct ...
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Sept. 5, 2011 - Mark,It was a pleasure meeting you this weekend and I wholeheartedly agree with you, Denver is a location that has a lot to offer, including a ...
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Sept. 1, 2011 - I think the rules for moving up and down should be the same. Currently, you are automatically moved up if you win a major tournament in any of the ...
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Sept. 1, 2011 - bullet i would think there would be as they are with spa now.webbie to much flex..i didn't feel it,you must be really loading it up to get flex.only ...
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Sept. 2, 2011 - Spa Major+ rules are 7 and 1 up and it works just fine. In Dalton this year we averaged 10-12 HR's a game. That worked out just fine for everyone ...
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Aug. 31, 2011 - Northern California Senior Softball Association has long used a ranking system for every one of its 106 50+ teams. This ranking ignores ...
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Aug. 31, 2011 - Ga/Ala Masters play a lot of teams from all over the country since they travel so much. This should be an advantage for them at the SPA. South ...
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Aug. 30, 2011 - In our area of the country, the Florida Panhandle, Alabama and Georgia DT Express has to be the top dog. This is a Major caliber team with power, ...
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Aug. 29, 2011 - Tate22, I think you best understood my original question when you stated,” what was the problem and how did the change resolve it”. I don’t ...
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Common Sentiment
Aug. 27, 2011 - From some of the messages I've readcomes 'why did SSUSA wait this long to take some action.'I said this months/years agoas SSUSA alone has ...
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Aug. 30, 2011 - pricer don't even bother with him.....i have been to plenty of ssusa,spa tourney's and they always provide water regardless if there is a concession ...
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Aug. 27, 2011 - Hey Joe.That's a sample of this animal's characterles contributionto us which SSUSA is trying to equate to mine.Now that's amazing.Don't trip.You're ...
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Aug. 26, 2011 - Because they don't wok together LP. Are you saying everyone should wait until one of your favorite organizations have a tourney to play. Common sense ...
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Staff
Aug. 25, 2011 - This is after your warning24, 2011einsteinMen's 503152 posts You live by the support of SSUSAand the administrators of this site.For some reason they ...
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Inquisition
Aug. 25, 2011 - It was chopped by SSUSAbut what I said wasI know what being an independent thinker/infidelmust have been like during the Spanish inquisitionand what ...
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Please! Please! Pretty please!
Aug. 24, 2011 - Come on SSUSA staff, it's time that you pull the plug on einstein and gary c. Day after day they continue this fued, if you can call it that. They ...
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65 major plus
Aug. 23, 2011 - I am looking to add 2 players for 65 major plus team Guru Softball for SPA nationals in Dalton GA thursday, friday saturday sept 8 9 10. You must ...
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Aug. 23, 2011 - Hey Jeff.That's not what I'm saying.There's NO DOUBT in my mind given all my research and experienceand awareness of what is taking place in and ...
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Aug. 22, 2011 - Hey Jeff.SSUSA has a responsibility to all of usto enforce it's standard for disparagingconduct/behavior.When characterless and classless ...
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Aug. 22, 2011 - Hey Webbie.The 6-2 game was with a 3 run differentialbetween Major plus and a major team.The actual runs scored in a 7 inning gamewere 5 with only 3 ...
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Austin Texas Senior Shoot Out !!!!
Aug. 22, 2011 - Austin Texas Senior Shoot Out !!! Sept 17th 512-266-6817Want to start off by wishing all the teams that played in our 1st & 2nd leg the best of luck ...
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Aug. 22, 2011 - Oneofeleven18,the Wild Bunch has been together for 4 years with 1 National tournament win which moved us to major plus.The tournament we won was the ...
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65 age playing in 60 division
Aug. 19, 2011 - It seems that there is a differce in eligibility between SSUSA and SPA as to playing in two age divisions. My questions is:Is a player allowed to ...
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Aug. 22, 2011 - Disparaging comment number 1002.You make ALL of us and SSUSA look bad.But you always make ME look good by comparison.Thanks.
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Aug. 19, 2011 - HEY DOG...LITTLE DO U KNOW.....I PLAYED WITH THE PICKUPS LAST YEAR IN PHX WITH LP AND PLAYED RIGHT FIELD THE WHOLE TOURNEY.....THAT IS WHAT I PLAYED ...
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Aug. 22, 2011 - Page 2I don't recall saying anything about 144 swings or 105 degree heat. I said 3-5 dozen balls each hit by brand at 12 each. That would be only 60 ...
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Aug. 17, 2011 - Pricer - in my mind you are a respectful poster. But anyone hijacking a thread, especially anonymously, is not cool and most of us would like them ...
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Aug. 18, 2011 - How is this comment not disparaging, SSUSA,in intent and contentand it characterizes Gary C and his postsyet you continue to support himin direct ...
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50 AAA SPA DALTON GA
Aug. 15, 2011 - If there is a 50AAA fully sponsored team in need of a player, please let me know. Live in VA and my team has not played any SPA tourneys this year. ...
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Lost Glove
Aug. 9, 2011 - A friend lost a glove at Baytown this past weekend at the NSATournament. 14" Spalding with red lace,any info will be appreciated. Hoover.. The Bucks
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Aug. 9, 2011 - We were having this discussion last night about those who roll senior bats. Why anyone would need to do that is beyond me when the bats are already ...
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Aug. 12, 2011 - Brett in that case I stand corrected. Thank you for the info. That being said I did call the tournament director right after we played SPA and he did ...
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Dalton, Ga.SPA Worlds
Aug. 8, 2011 - Could someone please tell me, WHY, we have to play Thur,Friday,Sat and Sunday for the 55AAA ???? Even with 2-3 pool games, are we playing 1 game a ...
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Over 45 mens leagues
Aug. 8, 2011 - Hi my name is Curt, I play 1'st base. I'm looking for a men's team in Tucson. I play co-ed at sportspark also. Is there anything available?
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Over 45 mens leagues
Aug. 8, 2011 - Hi my name is Curt, I play 1'st base. I'm looking for a men's team in Tucson. I play co-ed at sportspark also. Is there anything available?
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Aug. 8, 2011 - Unbelievable that einstein would once again revisit this topic of anonymity after I destroyed his arguments two years ago with the facts. Back then, ...
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Aug. 9, 2011 - Listen hitt2, I'm not trying to piss in your cherrios. But your comment even adds more fuel to the fire. But why is this even directed at MD. Joe, is ...
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Aug. 10, 2011 - Oh absolutely Floyd, especially if you allow 7 runs per inning which I agree with you on. At SPA Nationals in Georgia last month we were allowed 9 ...
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Aug. 18, 2011 - Absolutely, Mark.The only laws that are immutable for a conscientiousand moral person are those that come from the sacred relationship between ...
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And the ? is why?
Aug. 5, 2011 - After looking at the 55 mens bracket its a joke.5 teams are AAA which is fine, but to put a 60 major, 55 major and a 50 AA in to make it a 8 team ...
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Aug. 8, 2011 - staff i think this individual has gone against the rules you have set forth here for posting of disparaging remarks towards fellow posters here,also ...
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Aug. 4, 2011 - I am really surprised with the negative comments about Reebok. I sympathize for your difficulties and hope that they are resolved asap. As for my ...
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Aug. 2, 2011 - I am sure ssusa is trying to figure out bracketing based on limited amount of teams.I can only speak for myself... Our team had a vote to see if our ...
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Aug. 2, 2011 - Bat Breaker,There are lots of players to recruit and make even the AA or AAA teams better. But all the practicing and recruiting in the world won't ...
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Aug. 3, 2011 - Man.... I think I have to apologize to Einstien before I say this but.....I think 19 hit the nail on the head.For the most part these ranking issues ...
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July 30, 2011 - Sad Dog, Pricer and Gary Call in line and chiming in.Birds of feather, "flocking" togetherWhat's the ball you guys keep pushing at us52 x 275 for a ...
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July 29, 2011 - DD, Terry has to allow the major teams access to the same player pool. He has not done this and he needs to remove the plus label from a significant ...
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July 29, 2011 - Pricer, I'm with you, if senior bats have a real risk factor and there's proof of increased injuries then maybe the bats shouldn't be used. My ...
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July 27, 2011 - I will NOT support a lower standard than what exists todayin SPA, NCSSA, LVSSSA and SSUSA.There's no reason any of us have but for the self interest ...
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July 28, 2011 - I played on a Major Team that won a SPA National.I did not play a game all summer due to injury but I was on the roster.The team broke up and Major ...
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July 27, 2011 - Yes, you can. Any bag, ASA, ISA, NSA and/or USSSA approved can be used.I know SPA doesn't allow fast pitch bats.
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Aug. 2, 2011 - Maybe Dave should create a new discussion category called "Disparaging, Demeaning, and Despicable Remarks" and then you can go in there and call ...
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July 26, 2011 - Remember.Sad Dog and his pup, Gary Care the major proponents of dumbing down our gamevia the 52 core ball to suit them,their mission and their needs ...
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check this out!
July 24, 2011 - How dumb can this organization get? Pool play must have a whole new relevance. While we have done OK in pool play -- here are the real tournament ...
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Aug. 1, 2011 - sounds like a good time was had ed,congrats,did ya put a spanking on those whipper snappers.....LOL......
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July 23, 2011 - Just an observation that I see over and over, from guys saying "they will be in a particular part of the country for a time frame and are looking to ...
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July 22, 2011 - Let's be real At the SPA nationals last weekend in the 50 majors we were allowed 4 home runs and a walk. we had several games were neither team hit ...
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July 18, 2011 - Lively bats and balls that don't kickwhen fielding like Spalding rubber balls,are essentialto the softball experience.Everything else is situational ...
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July 20, 2011 - I guess my opinion will be in the minority.Although the team I play with didn't play in the Western National, we have played a few Major+ teams ...
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July 18, 2011 - Dan, If your senior league is using ASA, USSSA or ISA sanctioned rules, specific approved bats must be used. SSUSA and SPA senior organizations ...
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July 17, 2011 - Hey Marv.I'm not sure how feasible that would be givenall the concerns some of which were mentionedalready but I like the idea.Major and major plus ...
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July 18, 2011 - Any one know about the 50 major plus winner or the 60 major plus winner ? SPA was doing a good job of updating on Thur & Fri & then they just Qu ...
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July 19, 2011 - SPA does it with their tournaments..however if they list the scores and results on this site they are bumped off the site.
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July 17, 2011 - Just got back from SPA nationals in Dalton GA and we (OKI Players) had a discussion about this issue. We all agreed SPA has it right in their home ...
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July 8, 2011 - HEY Nancy....not sure, WHY...they put the Mid West Nationals in Kansas????????????????We'd have drove 200 miles to play...NOT 500+. There would have ...
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July 6, 2011 - Bruce,I received a e-mail a few days ago from SPA stating that the pool play games times will be e-mail to the managers & posted at ...
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Player Poll
July 6, 2011 - Someone correct me if I am wrong!!! But with all the discussions about balls/bats, rules & etc.; why cannot every SSUSA/SPA & other associations ...
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Aug. 12, 2011 - Hey mad dog.. It got so cold here yesterday had to wear a jacket playing golf. Today it finally warmed up enough for me to get out of the house. AND ...
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July 5, 2011 - I've contended for years (to all associations) that if seeding games are to be played, then they should mean something.I've suggested to SPA and ...
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July 10, 2011 - Joe, it was not the SSUSA, SPA or any other senior organization that has dicussed the changes I heard of. But we know it's going to effect all of ...
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July 6, 2011 - Hitman, I think that the format if just fine. It's fair and you get to play enough without the risk of total exhaustion. The #1 seed has to be ...
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June 30, 2011 - Southern Elite will be there if we send our entry fee to SPA in time.Gary33, who are you with?
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SPA Dalton
June 29, 2011 - Due to injuries AC legends Major 60 looking for two over 65 players to fill two roster slots(only have 13 players) for SPA national in Dalton Ga. ...
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June 27, 2011 - The incidence of batters called out for violating §1.32 A. of the SSUSA Rule Book (above) seems to rise a bit in tournaments where the batters boxes ...
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SPA National,Dalton,GA July 14-17th
June 26, 2011 - What 60 year old major teams are coming to Dalton,the Wild Bunch from B'Ham AL will be there. We just finish playing in Marietta,Ga not much ...
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June 24, 2011 - Hard to say if what's going on.We take longer to heal when we're olderand that might be what you're experiencing.Removal of the miniscus means some ...
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June 23, 2011 - composite cyberspace! lol
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June 22, 2011 - really whieny is that what you think.you say you respect me and others,well i have to throw the BS flag on that,hell you don't even respect ...
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SSUSA TOURNAMENT AIKEN SC SUMMARY
June 19, 2011 - TERRY, FRAN,DAVE AND STAFFI have played Senior ball for 10 year, Run tournamets for last 4 years for SPA, I am so sad to say this was the worst run ...
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June 19, 2011 - Winter Worlds are the first tournament of the new year. New rosters, as well. Both SSUSA and SPA have said many times that they only automatically ...
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June 15, 2011 - Bruce, we just got involved in an SPA tour in Plano Texas that went for 3 days, the up front info did list 20-22 or close. That shows 3 days, ...
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playing in other associations
June 15, 2011 - I moved to florida and play for florida half century. am i allow to play with the team i left with from up north in is spa or issa tournaments?? ...
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June 14, 2011 - Gates 24: I am not sure you need my opinion but I would like to offer it.I am not sure how you can make a bat "roll" proof as it seems that you could ...
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June 12, 2011 - Staff you are incorrect.The SSUSA complete pitching areas follows:SECTION 6: PITCHING REGULATIONS 6.1 Strike Zone Mat 6.2 Pitch Count 6.3 The Arc 6.4 ...
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June 13, 2011 - Where are the Western Nationals played? We are going to Daulton,Ga. for the SPA Nationals the weekend of July 16th-July 17th.
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June 16, 2011 - what about heritage park in plano,we just had a SPA event there,9 fields,real nice area.
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June 6, 2011 - Good luck Roberttrying to change our game to a kinder, gentlerone that guys who are too afraid or slowwould want to play.Dumbing down the ball was/is ...
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South Bend SPA
June 5, 2011 - Just got home from the SPA tournament in South Bend, IN. Momma said "If you can't say somethin' nice, don't say nothin' at all" so...............The ...
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Reno/Sparks Over 50's womens team
June 3, 2011 - Hi, my name is Mary Cooper, just relocated to Sparks Nevada in early March. I'm looking to join an over 50 team. I've played softball for the last 7 ...
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Reno/Sparks Over 50 men's team
June 3, 2011 - Hi, my name is Jim Cooper, just relocated to Sparks Nevada in early March. Looking to join an over 50 team. Can play any postion well, strong ...
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June 27, 2011 - Everyone I know is going to Dalton that weekend.How can they have a SPA qualifying for 50 if the 50 nationals are in Dalton the same weekend?
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USA Team in Spain
June 2, 2011 - I am going to be in Spain the end of June. Does anyone know when the senior team is playing? I am interested in the Barcelona dates. Thanks.
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June 7, 2011 - hombre.....this discussion has been had before about the bats and balls. Some do come on this board wanting lesser bats and balls, but they are by no ...
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June 4, 2011 - einstein, I'm sure you know that it is not the batter's prerogative to determine "time." It is a request to the umpire for a time out. Usually the ...
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Teams From Outside the Deep South
May 29, 2011 - I was just wondering which teams from outside "Dixie" would be attending the SSUSA events in July (Suwanee, Ga), August (Bham, Al) and SPA nationals ...
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fun over 50 women's team
May 27, 2011 - Just moved to Sparks Nevada in March and looking to join a women's over 50 team. Played for the last 5 years on coed and women's teams, mostly in the ...
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experienced player
May 26, 2011 - I have played softball for over 30 years. I have played all outfield positions, shortstop, first base and pitched. I have a strong throwing arm and ...
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May 26, 2011 - Check the teams with the big bank rolls and sponsors...the senior olympic tournament is the most expensive of any senior organization tournament and ...
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May 27, 2011 - I think it was Wes...... But I am sure he will say he lost because he was laughing to hard to run when you came out in that spandex jump suit.
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May 27, 2011 - Last night, I cracked my brand spanking new Dimarini White Steel. 15 Freaking swings and all with Senior Balls in league.Good thing there is ...
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May 26, 2011 - Sounds like the singles hitters who try to change the approach of guys who like to drive the ball.Comes out of the same frustration of not being big ...
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sorry for the spam!
May 23, 2011 - Around noon today my email account was hacked. I called my son and he read some of the email addresses that were sent the same junk as he was.I ...
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May 26, 2011 - Let's just play. the rules that are in place for 2011 can be re-visited at the next rules committee meeting. I don't believe it is worth all of the ...
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May 17, 2011 - We play for the love of the Game, Bull Sh..We play because we can't do anything else. We can't play football; most of us can't jump and run up and ...
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May 17, 2011 - I'm a big fan of SPA tournaments, but this weekend in Pensacola left a bad taste in my mouth. The TD allowed M or M+ teams to drop down to play ...
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western nationals
May 4, 2011 - Scrap Iron 65,s are looking into playing in the Western Nationals in July. How many other Major 65 teams plan to attend this tournament. Since it ...
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Texas tournaments
May 2, 2011 - on may 20th there is a SSUSA tournament in georgetown and a SPA tournament in plano would like to know where the 60's are going our 60's team ...
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May 31, 2011 - No Ed, My 60's,Team Full Circle won't be there, and my wife's ladies team(50) The Silver Fox’s won't be there either, So that really leaves me at ...
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April 28, 2011 - kenny,understand your dilemma.i have the same prol and can't make all tourney we are going to.i told ed right from the get go.i will make dalton for ...
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April 24, 2011 - I know of no senior organization that has not approved the Reebok Melee bat. The Melee is the official bat of SPA and SSUSA has also approved the ...
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April 24, 2011 - I tried both the balanced and endloaded models at SPA in Dalton and thought that they both were logs.Not a bat I would buy.
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April 19, 2011 - Sounds like they were using a "Baden" ball. It is like a base ball compared to a "Trump" ball. I have never broke a bat before. Broke a new Ultra & ...
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40+ teams in a senior qualifier?
April 18, 2011 - This past weekend we hosted a tournament here in Georgia. A 40 and over team was allowed to enter, playing 50+ teams in the round robin games and ...
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April 18, 2011 - My experience is the same as yours, James. I've never actually seen one break. Mine has three inspection stickers from SPA Nationals and I missed ...
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April 18, 2011 - Nancy....JC from Dayton,Ohio....good to see u back on the board...do US A FAVOR, same as last year, only the 55s DLSC coming "THIS YEAR. Same ...
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Passing of JW Austin
April 11, 2011 - It is with a heavy heart and deepest regrets that I report JW Austin of the Geogria/Alabama Masters has gone on to play the great game in the sky. He ...
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April 12, 2011 - You should be happy SSUSA does not release rosters..otherwise players on those rosters would start being bombarded by tele-marketers, spam e-mails ...
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April 10, 2011 - The shirts don't run small & are 95% polyester & 5% spandex but very attractive with the Senior Softball logo embroider on the front left. Wagon 487, ...
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April 3, 2011 - LL, I got this unofficially from someone in the SPA organization. I was told there would be 32 nominees for 2011.
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March 31, 2011 - We play with the screen in league. The first time you hit it is a foul ball and the second time is an out in the same at bat. I agree with its use ...
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March 26, 2011 - Larry, Yes I am playing with OMEN in all the other organizations. Fortunately they have the 2 players outside the region rule. We plan on playing ...
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March 29, 2011 - double 10- SSUSA has the texas legends 65's listed as MAJOR PLUS. the team was bumped up due to combining the regular team with 4-5 ...
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March 23, 2011 - Len, Google is your friend.here is a link to the SPA Masters Program Proposed Imact Player List from a year ago ...
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BP IN Detroit - Easter Week
March 21, 2011 - Guys, I just returnedfrom Montgomery, AL (SPA Tourney). Hot 85 Degrees and the Balls were really Flying - Several of the Reebok Player Reps were ...
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March 21, 2011 - The Rage is a great bag. You can pack your clothes in it when you fly. Only have to check in one bag that way. Lots of space and pockets. No problems ...
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Jan. 18, 2012 - FINAL UPDATE!!!!I hit with the Combat last night. Temps were around 68-71The bat was very very HOT last night for whatever reason. ( Probably because ...
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50 yr old looking for a team
March 15, 2011 - Hi I played quite a bit of senior ball last year. Last years' team moved up to 55's and I got left behind. Ive played both Major and AAA, and all ...
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March 15, 2011 - Comes down to number of fields at tournament site, they need to get the 65-70 out of the way Thur-fri and 60 Fri-Sat to get the 50-55 in on Sat-Sun. ...
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March 14, 2011 - Do not know your age, so can't give you a lead for a team but found this info for Oakland County, Mich in a newspaper article on senior softball.For ...
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March 10, 2011 - They're all on the event page:Centennial Park Softball Complex5400 Heritage WayCarson City, NV 89706Golden Eagle Regional Park6400 Vista Blvd.Sparks, ...
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March 8, 2011 - Steve and JohnBob,It was the availability of the Complex and Steve you are right that they are already talking about a later date for next year. ...
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March 4, 2011 - Mad dog, any chance they will have a 40 division. Sorry AC Legends(60) don't have room for another association to play in, SPA and SSUSA will keep us ...
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50 - looking for a new home
March 1, 2011 - Hi I played quite a bit of senior ball last year. This year my team moved up to 55's and I got left behind. Ive played both Major and AAA, and all ...
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March 15, 2011 - Mad dog. You're a prize :O) Its guys like you that kept me in business for nearly 20 years. I had a sales manager tell me once "if it wasn't for the ...
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Chattanooga Tournament
March 1, 2011 - Getting close to the tournament date,if there are any teams 50 and over or 55 and over needing a player,I live in Dayton,Tn just North of Chattanooga ...
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SPA Montgomery Teams
Feb. 28, 2011 - Who is going to the SPA tournament in Mongomery In March?Senior Moments 65 will be there.
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TIME LIMITS LIMIT ENJOYMENT
Feb. 27, 2011 - With their December announcement that all 2011 seeding games would now go 65 minutes and bracket games 70 minutes, SSUSA/SSWC has responded to memb ...
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Bat Doctor Needed
Feb. 26, 2011 - This past week saw 5 brand new, out of the shipping box bats broken on the first few swings. All the bats were Miken Red Ultra or Ultra II. 2 of the ...
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Why not San Antonio, TX?
Feb. 25, 2011 - I live in the San Antonio, TX area, we have teams from San Antonio that play in SSUSA & SPA hosted tournaments (Georgetown, Dallas, Corpus Christi, ...
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Feb. 25, 2011 - I've only been playing in SSUSA a couple years now, but I've been saying that the so called "equalizer" gave the Major teams too much of an ...
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Feb. 26, 2011 - They talk of more teams going to the TOC.How about all the groups get together.SSUSA,SPA,ISA,ISSA,ISF.An have all of htese champs play in a TOC.This ...
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March 22, 2011 - Our flight back home is Thursday morning. Friday we'll be driving to Myrtle Beach to play in the 40+ division on the SPA Spring Eastern Nats.Thanks ...
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Feb. 19, 2011 - ronnie/ju25 yep thats the way i see it,our senior league does use the ASA bats only b/c of the disparity of age and talent.no need for senior bats ...
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Feb. 18, 2011 - Glad the other same post were removed, it was getting to look like spam.The park & fields mentioned are very nice. I hope they get what they need.
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Feb. 16, 2011 - logan, you didn't see all of the posts if you went back in the archives. As Webbie says, some were pretty wild and beyond normal lively discourse. ...
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Feb. 14, 2011 - Hot as the U2, long life span and made in the USA you bet your a** it would sell!
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Feb. 14, 2011 - Thanks Bruce. I am working on what we talked about. I will let you know. Roger hasn't chamge one bit in all these years. Great athlete..I also want ...
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Feb. 13, 2011 - We also had a great time! Nice seeing you Webbie. I wish Wagon had taken it easy on us in our game.If only the early morning temps would have been ...
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Feb. 15, 2011 - Larry, Sorry about the results for you team. It is hard to compete when you have not played in awhile Great job by the Minn. teams. We played one of ...
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Feb. 4, 2011 - I have the same problem. Win Spa tourn. Team becomes m+. Team drops all but 5 players so they can play major. I'm stuck , no major+ teams that touch ...
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Feb. 2, 2011 - DALLAS,TX WEATHER REPORT- got to 13 deg last night, all day today ( wed ), about 22 deg. thank god i am retired. ice all over the roads, i made an ...
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Trying to Play 55+
Jan. 28, 2011 - I just wanted to get some other points of view. I helped start and was the sponsor of a 50+ team. It began in 2006 as a AAA team. The team did ...
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Nebraska Senior Softball on Facebook
Jan. 20, 2011 - Greetings everyone, we have about 4-8 inches of snow on the ground and everyone is itching for Spring to get here. Indoor workouts for now.Anyway, ...
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Jan. 21, 2011 - The SPA tourney is only AA - AAA.
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Jan. 15, 2011 - double 10- good luck playing 65's this year. you guys should have one hell of a team this year. i enjoyed playing with you,terry, freddie, ...
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Jan. 16, 2011 - LOYCE HARPE PARK IS THE OLD CARTER RD COMPLEX JUST NEW NAME.... FROM I4 AND HWY 98 IN NORTH LAKELAND GO SOUTH ON 98 TILL YOU HIT HWY92 AND CONTINUE ...
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Jan. 6, 2011 - I'll add an unsolicited endorsement:Mark is a good ball player and a better teammate. He is too modest. One of the tournaments Crackerbox won was ...
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Jan. 4, 2011 - Young Boy goes to see his Great Grandfather out in the country.They go to church, built in the early 1800's; aligned on the walls were many pics of ...
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Jan. 11, 2011 - pitcher55I haven't seen a poll by SSUSA but there was a poll last year by SPA that overwhelmingly wanted to continue the senior bat and 44/375 ball. ...
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Jan. 4, 2011 - Mass expand at Ft. Sam has caused three fields to be no more. They are very limited on space, you should see all the new buildings.
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Something else...
Dec. 31, 2010 - Something else I've noticed about threads recently - the current population seldom gets very far off the original topic of a thread, and many of the ...
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Dec. 29, 2010 - LP, I agree it makes it harder for teams but due to the amount divisions and teams the only way they(THC)can get all the games in is to start 65's ...
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Dec. 25, 2010 - Back at ya ShaneV:Would like to give "Special Thanks" to the SSUSA & SPA & other organizations for SSB. We whine a lot, you guys put up with our ...
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Looking to play May 1!
Dec. 23, 2010 - Although I could be available for any January tournaments, I am not looking to hook up until May 1. I am a tax consultant, and will soon be buried ...
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Dec. 20, 2010 - I certainly hear you mad dog but I can't imagine not playing. Even the small local tournaments and league. You really can meet great people and ...
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Dec. 20, 2010 - Garocket,I think you will hit a few nerves on that one.Some might well be valid butmy take on all of it is they go (pay in advance) to play and THEN ...
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SSUSA/Associations Shout Out
Dec. 19, 2010 - Many times we give the assoc. a hard time wanting team re-ratings & other complaints: this thread is strictly for Shout Outs to any assoc. or person ...
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Dec. 18, 2010 - Did a search: do not know if posting this site is against the rules or not, but will try; SB started on Thanksgiving Day in 1887.Check out the site: ...
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Plate & Mat as Strike
Dec. 18, 2010 - Have not posted in over 3 years: There seems to be some semblance of sanity now, so I will start posting again. Would like your opinion(s): please ...
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Dec. 18, 2010 - Webbie25: great post. Son played OF in High School; never got to play SB together; but on our farm we have about a 2/3rds of a ballfield & we ...
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Dec. 18, 2010 - Progressive HR rule makes sense to me. At least if two teams are hitting them, they can continue. Seems to work reasonably well for youngsters. ...
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Dec. 17, 2010 - Dirty, I guess their is a purist point of view and reality. If we didn't have rules on time limit, runs, and etc. I am not sure if a senior softball ...
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Dec. 17, 2010 - I started in 1970 in Massachausetts where I played a lot of baseball, and played softball on sunday mornings with my brother in law. I moved to ...
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Dec. 15, 2010 - IN a SPA tournament we studyed the 1 and 1 count over 44 games the avg. saving was only 7 mins. that with 3 games that went into extra innings.Don ...
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Dec. 16, 2010 - Dirty,It's not that difficult since we already start with an outlined box and it is mostly gone after a few games but the color remains in the area. ...
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Dec. 13, 2010 - not sure what you mean shane,as what we have now for senior softball is the ASA spec ball(44-375),along with the senior bat you played senior ball as ...
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We need some help...
Dec. 9, 2010 - You, SSUSA, need to make a judgment about disparaging behavior and negative postingand posters that is effective,makes sense and solves the problem ...
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Dec. 9, 2010 - JR/hitman same thing i have done for flying,but now a days that'll cost ya another $50,damn airlines....another reason i try and drive to all ...
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Dec. 8, 2010 - Main thing is bats/ballswill be the same for next yearand SSUSA will speak to itin their next newspaper.
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Dec. 8, 2010 - taits, clear thinking as usual on the 5 run equalizer rule. I think it could still be modified to make it even more fair (if you're going to use it ...
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Ridge Hooks has been hospitalized
Dec. 4, 2010 - For those of you who know Ridge Hooks, SPA executive director, I have just been informed by Don Ward of North Carolina, one of Ridge's SPA directors, ...
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Dec. 4, 2010 - National rosters were allowed in the late 90s until they got killed off. The problem was there were only 2 or 3 teams at the various national ...
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Dec. 3, 2010 - There may be a conflict here. I've heard that SPA would be holding a qualifier in Jacksonville on that weekend. Maybe someone in the know would ...
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Dec. 2, 2010 - Omar,Your para #2, the changes that have been make the last say 3 years or even more were all in house decisions & 3 is close to the mark. SPA is ...
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Where Can I play
Nov. 30, 2010 - StaffI play on team out of Ohio-I live in Ky.If I play SPA I can play with this teamall over--on the other hand if this teamplays SSUSA I can not ...
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Dec. 7, 2010 - Harry, who are you guys losing? Our Texas 60s bunch plans on attending and getting our usual spanking!
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Dec. 1, 2010 - We played this year in Lansing, Indianapolis, and Columbus, a mixture of SPA and SSUSA.No, we have not moved in 23 years.
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Nov. 30, 2010 - Omar, Gary C, I'm not sure what constitutes overwhelming majority as some explain it.....but, last year SPA posted an on-line questionaire for the ...
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Nov. 26, 2010 - Rich, I agree with you. I play ASA rules in the league and it is enjoyable. I have played ASA tourneys and they are fun. I really like to play in the ...
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Happy Holiday one and all...
Nov. 24, 2010 - Nobody attacking, avenging,terrorizing, obsessing, lecturing,campaigning, complaining, trashing,threatening, explaining, disparaging ...
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Nov. 26, 2010 - MAD DOG- yep- i will be 70 in oct of 2011, need to work on my stamina and try to bulk up like you , so i can hit it out once in a while. i ...
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Nov. 23, 2010 - another thing,if your gonna lock a thread,might as well as delete it as it is nothing but a space taker than...
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Nov. 19, 2010 - spoon wish i was in your boat,in my area i can get 3 nites a week max.as you i play in 3 different assoc,ASA,USSSA,SENIOR BALL(SPA,SSUSA).i like all ...
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Nov. 19, 2010 - We play for the love of the gameand the game needs lively bats and balls.That's what world record teams this yearin SSUSA have shown along withSPA, ...
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Nov. 19, 2010 - You're clueless, negativeand it shows but I don't care.I have nothing to say to youas I have said before.It's a waste of mine and everyone else's ...
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Nov. 23, 2010 - Hey Mike.What makes you think we don't alreadyknow the one you like and the oneyou don't like.Pitchers number 1 rule.Keep 'em sleepin'.Pay no ...
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Nov. 15, 2010 - That's funnybut John's somebody and you're not.There's no equation.No balance.An unaccountable disparaging thing vsa person, a real man.No contest ...
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Nov. 15, 2010 - Hey Harry.The board is great when it's positiveand supportive and has fabulous,almost unlimited potential for doing good in and withthe senior ...
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Nov. 15, 2010 - Email me and you'll find out.But you have no intentionof dealing with me in an accountableand manly manner.We're all playing a part in your gameof ...
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Nov. 15, 2010 - We've been using minimum,44x375 balls in all SSUSA eventsfor a while now and before thatit was 47 or 44 x 525 balls.Before all the "movement" to dumb ...
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Nov. 12, 2010 - And there is no doubt in anyone's mindincluding from inside SSUSAthat if they didn't guarantee1.21 bats and good 44 x 375 ballsthey wouldn't have ...
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Nov. 13, 2010 - Why don't you get take a shot of boozefor courage and step up to the plateand email me at joerinaldi56@yahoo.comso we can take whatever problemsyou ...
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Nov. 7, 2010 - When SSUSA steps up to the plateand regulates the websitein terms of it's standardsspecifically regarding disparagingcontent/characterthen all will ...
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Combining Divisions
Nov. 6, 2010 - I've been following with interest the discussions about combining divisions. Allow me to put in my two cents. I think two divisions is a bad idea. ...
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Nov. 8, 2010 - Robert.If it ain't brokendon't fix it.I have a dozen 52 balls someone sent meand I'll tell you one thing.They bounce off hard ground ...
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Nov. 7, 2010 - EineyI am offended by yourremarksand do notunderstand why youcontinue your constant personal attacks on me and other posterson this site. Sir/MadamI ...
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Softball Gentleman
Nov. 2, 2010 - I and five of my teammates stopped at a Denny's in Myrtle Beach after finishing the SPA Eastern Nationals this past Sunday. I noticed one our our ...
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Nov. 5, 2010 - I would debate and/or confront anyonewho would show up as a personregarding any differences or concernsbut have no desire and see no valuein ...
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Nov. 2, 2010 - I'm for a 0-0 count. As said above, only a few minutes would be saved by starting with a 1-1.In our league we have a 4-10 arc and the pitchers don't ...
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Oct. 31, 2010 - Duke, I misunderstood the way the other organization rated their teams. I knew they were using 2011 rosters, assumed teams that won world ...
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PHEONIX - UNKIND TO SPA CHAMPIONS
Oct. 24, 2010 - We Just completed our Tournament run in Pheonix, AZ 55 AAA Division. We went half loaded into a good tournament as got the welcome response the a ...
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Oct. 24, 2010 - Well in order to have these scores posted THAT quickly,the powers to be would have to raise what WE pay.Short Knocker you are correct,with all th ...
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Oct. 20, 2010 - 1.21 is approved for SPA but not for LVSS. I'm was able to use my Boombah Cannon(made by Combat), which is 1.205 bpf in the SPA(Dalton,Ga) but not ...
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Oct. 18, 2010 - E4/E6,just maybe b/c its almost like a monopoly,where else would you go.they basically have only 3 big shindigs a year(ssusa,spa,huntsmans),there ...
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Oct. 18, 2010 - Hi Mad Dog,I was more than pleasantly surprised. I was just hoping to make it to Sunday and go from there. I was watching the game before the finals ...
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Nov. 14, 2010 - What state do you live in, and what position do you play. We have a 55AAA team in the Houston area. We make the 3 major tournaments every year ( SPA ...
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SPA Winternationals in Pensacola
Oct. 4, 2010 - We had a great time, finishing about 6:30 Sunday evening. This was the first time that I played at the JR Jones fields instead of Exchange Park. It ...
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Oct. 4, 2010 - oldschool I have played a couple yrs. spa AAA I played on a team called Scrap Iron 50's out of Al. coach was Mr. Steve Belcher. I also play now in ...
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Oct. 1, 2010 - The problem of not enough 70's teams playing in tournaments is NOT the ratings nor is it a SPA or SSUSA problem, it IS THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS who ...
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Sept. 30, 2010 - Don't know where you are playing but we had SEVENTEEN 70's teams (10 AA, 7 AAA)and EIGHT 75's at last June's BUCKEYE CLASSIC (non-qualifier ...
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Sept. 29, 2010 - I am sure I can claim the incident - Because I was also watching some of the lrague on You Tube - So that qualifies me as a spectator?GA/Al We won ...
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Myrtle Beach SPA Tourney OCT 30
Sept. 22, 2010 - If any 50 major or AAA team needs a player I am available. Prefer a fully sponsored team and prefer to play SS, LC, RC or 2nd in that order. Thanks ...
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SPA TOURNEY THANKS
Sept. 20, 2010 - I got hurt at the SPA Nationals when I collided with another player and wound up at the hospital. When the ambulance arrived the EMT asked if anyone ...
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Sept. 20, 2010 - We have the SPA Southwest Region Senior Softball Tournament in March in Mesa, AZ.65, 70, 75 play March 9 - 11; all younger teams & women play March ...
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Sept. 16, 2010 - Thanks to Dave Dowell for calling me at home and answering my question, the answer is if you won a major tourney,like SPA in Dalton, Isa , ASA, NSA ...
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Sept. 14, 2010 - maybe you drank too much sunday nite there JB,it is in cali.oh by the way congrats on the SPA win.dang i hated doing that,as bad as congrating ...
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Sept. 14, 2010 - dang curt missed ya at the SPA this past weekend,you didn't come down to the lower fields,asked about ya saturday nite but you had already left.
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Sept. 11, 2010 - gary talking to joeyboy is like talking to a brick wall.you can say all you want but nothing gets thru.his feeble little mind thinks he is always ...
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Sept. 11, 2010 - They were updating the brackets on the SPA website.
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Consistency
Sept. 9, 2010 - SSUSA.You close a thread with an anonymouspejorative and disparaging statementby someone who doesn't have the decency/courage to stand in/up for ...
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Dalton SPA
Sept. 6, 2010 - Has any one seen the brackets for Dalton 50 AAA? Thought they'd be up by now.
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Sept. 5, 2010 - Bob, The NV Force will not be going to Dalton this year. Our pitcher that was going had a death in the family and will not be able to travel. We had ...
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Aug. 27, 2010 - Jessie, I stand corrected, 3 games. The stats showed 6 and I wasn't thinking clearly ;). The total at bats (233) is correct. I'm waiting for this ...
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Aug. 19, 2010 - Oops I meant Newspaper, not Newpaper, but I do need the Newpaper of the Senior Softball Newspaper.
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Aug. 19, 2010 - Hey Dennis,Great comments.I'm with JWood.1-1 count is a must.I remember SPA a couple of years agoas I don't know if they still do itbut all bracket ...
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Aug. 18, 2010 - boston, This is a question best asked of Ridge Hooks and his staff at SPA. Their contact information is on their web site.
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Aug. 23, 2010 - Andy, we 'West Coast' are rated Major in SPA and sere re-rated to Major Plus by SSUSA in April 2010, despite not winning a tournament in any division ...
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Austin Texas Senior Shoot-Out !!!
Aug. 14, 2010 - Austin Texas Senior Shoot-Out !!!When: September 18th ; Where: Havins Fields; Deadline Sept: 14th, Games 4 game's guarantee Awards: 1st & 2nd place ...
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43 year old in Southern California
Aug. 11, 2010 - Recently relocated to the Corona, Riverside, Irvine area. Don't mind traveling to play. Desireing to join a team for the spring 2011 season. Also ...
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Aug. 10, 2010 - thunderstruck21,I don't know where you play, but I wear a gold necklace and a energy necklace and have NEVER been ask to remove it in ANY TOURNAMENT, ...
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Aug. 12, 2010 - DoubleL10,As I mention on a earlier post,only if four other teams show up.Herb should of lowered the cost since the Heartland association is new in ...
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Aug. 9, 2010 - Marv you are correcvt on the weather, it was a perfect weekend for softball.Do you know who designed that park? Rest rooms so far away there is no ...
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Sept. 20, 2010 - CURT - I ENJOYED HITTING THE REEBOK SENIOR BAT THIS PAST WEEKEND AT THE SPA TOURNEY IN DALTON, GA (WE DID WIN!!)THE BAT WAS OUTSTANDING FROM MY POINT ...
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Aug. 8, 2010 - Teams pick their own players, in many different ways. I haven't a clue as to who would pick complete teams. Do not believe I have read that here ...
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July 29, 2010 - Home Run limits invite pitchersgetting hit.There's just no way around it.Where were the 2 balls goingin the USA gamewhen home runs were outs?To the ...
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July 28, 2010 - You don't punish cheatersby punishing everyone.That's punk, unfair,grammar school stuff fraughtwith self interestand will never work.Lively bats and ...
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July 27, 2010 - Violation of the posting rules (#4 - advertising) ... Product reviews or endorsements are great, but please refrain from web site references, phone ...
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July 23, 2010 - I can understand a tournament director wanting time limits but I don't understand players wanting it. Schedule games 2 hours apart and they should ...
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July 23, 2010 - I could be mistaken,as rare an occurrenceas that might be,but naming the website had nothingto do with it.SSUSA is in the practice of removingentire ...
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July 22, 2010 - It is the rules of the board. You are not suppose to promote sales on the message board. When a 2 post poster comes on the board and post's reviews, ...
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DEFENSE WINS CHAMPIONSHIPS
July 22, 2010 - Our team, Greco Hitmen, recently competed in the SPA Nationals in Georgia, finishing 3rd behind High St. Bucs (MD) and Texas Legends.Congratulations ...
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Almost New Discussion
July 22, 2010 - They sent us the stats on our performanceat SPA last weekend and I was shocked.I thought we hit 5 home runsand the heat must have got to me.We ...
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ISA National Tournament,Gallatin,TN
July 21, 2010 - Theirs eight Major teams listed in the tournament.Lakeshore Eng.is not listed with SPA our SSUSA ratings program,does anybody know anything about ...
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July 19, 2010 - SSUSA Rules may be a bit different than SPA rules, but in SSUSA sanctioned events, a team in the 50's may start a game with nine players. The last ...
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SPA / Dalton, Ga.
July 19, 2010 - MTC - Champs 55 M+, Congrats to George,Joe and the rest of the team. Way to bring it home for your sponsor... starting 0-1 in the brackets without ...
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Home plate pitching mat
July 18, 2010 - We are a Senior (50+) league in Edmonton, Alberta. We run under Canada SPN rules but are looking to change them to allow the use of a mat at home ...
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July 18, 2010 - armiho211: Warm bats and cold balls. Hot balls turn to mush. There are some solar bat warmers on ebay under 'heavy duty bat bag/solar ...
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July 18, 2010 - Lefty, We hit a ball in April in Mustang, OK that was marked exactly the same as those we used in Dalton. Back then, I thought the ball was very ...
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SPA World Game Times
July 12, 2010 - The participating team names and seeding game times are posted on the SPA website.http://softballspa.com/default.aspxGood luck to everyone!Phillip
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July 19, 2010 - Mel:How did "BIG DADDY" end up in Columbus? Larry seemed to have a nice turnout in all the divisions. I think he had at least SIX teams in the six ...
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July 9, 2010 - Trumpball, will you guys be at the SPA next week in Dalton. A few of us or looking to purchase new Combats.West Coast
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July 7, 2010 - Doker,Well at least your team has won a tournament in the pass two (2) years. Our team the West Coast All-stars hasn't won any tournament in over '2' ...
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July 3, 2010 - Lefty, I think we played against your team last year - we were Oklahoma Turf Pro - in Pensacola at the SPA WinterNationals. If I recall correctly, ...
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SPA MAJOR NATIONAL,July 15,16 & 17th
June 29, 2010 - What 60 Major teams will be attending the Dalton,GA SPA national? Our team the Wild Bunch will be attended. I'm hoping for a good turn out & looking ...
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June 29, 2010 - Hey Larry.Doesn't sound like fun to me.Are you going to SPA?I just learned I am.Hope to see you there.
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60+AAA tournaments in July
June 29, 2010 - We are a 60+AAA team from eastern Tennessee looking for a tournament in the first three weeks of July. There are no 60+AAA teams at the SPA Johns ...
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VA Player Looking to Play Dalton
June 29, 2010 - Looking to play Dalton in July. 50's or 55's (56). Currently on a 50's AAA SPA and 50's Major SSUSA team in Virginia. Can/will play any position. ...
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July 7, 2010 - stick8 (and anyone else interested) - Make your wish come true, and maybe even contribute some of your vast knowledge at the same time! ... The SSUSA ...
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June 25, 2010 - I'm not the one trying to changethings, John.That's a little unfair.I'm going along with what we're doingall of us, are doing now,that has been ...
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June 24, 2010 - Bruce and Audie.You guys are both monsters with a batand can talk all you want abouthitting, grips and the likeand keep it interesting and ...
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Nov. 30, 2010 - I have a 29 oz still in wrapper and a 30 oz with maybe 100 swings on it. Haven't used that bat since 2007 SPA in Kansas City.dnlangle@aol.com
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June 22, 2010 - We're (JobCentral/Indy 60's) looking at other places to play after being moved up in the middle of last year's tournament. Regardless of the ...
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June 18, 2010 - Someone correct me if I'm WRONG...but, ISF,SSUSA,ISA,SPA, I'm sure I've missed an Assoc...but, U CAN NOT SLIDE INTO HOME or FIRST. U have 2 home ...
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June 18, 2010 - It's very unfortunate this issue has re-surfaced after a comfortable 18 month hiatus. The SSUSA's position on the topic is simple and clear:• ...
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Peach State
June 17, 2010 - Who else will show up, only have 4 major teams. 25 June,2010. Go to SPA for more info.
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June 17, 2010 - I just checked SPA's ratings. All were major except IMS, they are M plus.We also were missing 3 but did well with 11.I still can't get over only ...
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June 11, 2010 - When the 1st U-2 came out another player and I split the cost and bought one. It broke in the 3rd tourney at about 75 hits with most of the team ...
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June 8, 2010 - SPA is holding their Master Nationals in Sept. in Dalton Ga.
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SPA Nationals
June 8, 2010 - Hi All,If anyone is in need of a decent 50+ outfielder, with a GREAT ARM, 700-800 hitter, with a little power for the SPA Nationals in Dayton,Ohio in ...
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June 9, 2010 - Gale if you and The Silver Foxes are all that unhappy with SSUSA theres always SPA, ASA, NCSSA, UPS, USPS, FEDEX and others you might try. "Most" ...
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June 4, 2010 - cw, I had always thought that you had to drop from one roster before playing on another in the same age bracket. Maybe that's SPA. I really don't ...
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Stick8
June 3, 2010 - After seeing your first post on the "confiscating" thread I was curious. Where did you see the rule that a bat with chipped paint was illegal? I ...
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June 11, 2010 - "In the hearts and minds of men"He made the call, it should not be changed. Yes it was a shame, but history wont record it as anything more.In this ...
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Where's the Miken Truck?
June 3, 2010 - Can anyone tell me where the Miken truckwill be this afternoon and/or Fridaymorning (if it in fact is in Reno-Sparks-Carson City)? Need some ...
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June 3, 2010 - Harry, it wasn't that hard to agree with me:)I have seven national championships (real ones) and I got the following, a pullover from ASA, ring from ...
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June 2, 2010 - Joe, As you know I demo'd this ball. My opinion is the only way this ball servives in Senior Softball is that it's implemented across the board ...
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May 31, 2010 - Whew!Finally made it homefrom a great weekendin Reno-Sparks, Nevada.So many friendly and happy faces.Thanks to the 4 other teams in our 60 major plus ...
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May 30, 2010 - to me in senior ball bats should be checked for balance at each tourney and sticker as passing the test.spa does it for their nationals/worlds.doing ...
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May 29, 2010 - I used to talk tot he engineers who built the park from the day they placed the first beams in the ground for the outfield walls. I really believe ...
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May 28, 2010 - I have played in both SSUSA,SPA and Half Century Tournaments this year and they all had individual awards, All Tourney, MVP,etc, not team awards, ...
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May 27, 2010 - i don't know where are you guys live, but please tell me where all this "balls are flying out of the park, we need to make defense a part of the game ...
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May 28, 2010 - Guys, if you don't like senior bats; go play with the other 4 teams that go to ASA Nationals.why are the most successful Assn. USSSA, SPA, ISSA? and ...
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May 28, 2010 - LP,you bunch of sandbaggers,DOH,LOL.you prolly will need to get into a couple of more THC ones to get re rated.how about spa,have ya's registered ...
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May 24, 2010 - Double 10, The Alamo City Legends are rated Major in SPA AND SHOULD BE MAJOR !mad dog, my e-mail address is on my info on this site. E-mail me when ...
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Ft. Knox Tournament
May 18, 2010 - Hey Guys, Anyone know the results of the tournament in Ft. Knox KY (SPA). We didn't go because all the teams in our division dropped out. Hope it was ...
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May 18, 2010 - Ho hum.More unoriginal whining drivelfrom he Usual non-spects.Time to play checkers with Kevinor go lawn bowling with grandpa,guys and gals,and let ...
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May 20, 2010 - Hey Ollie,What a treat to meet you and get to play with you after all Mike Burbank has said to me about you and every bit of it was true and ...
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May 13, 2011 - Sorry to be a bit vague but yes my team is from the Reno-Sparks area.We added one player yesterday and would add one more if it /he was the right ...
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Congratulations, Steve Imlay...
May 11, 2010 - Steve has been selectedfor the Senior Hall of Fameand will be inducted in Dalton, Ga.at SPA this year.Steve is simply the finest manI know in Senior ...
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May 11, 2010 - Rod. Great pointand shared by a great many of us.The game has always and will always bedangerous.If senior reflexes and reactions are getting slower ...
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Florida 65 Shortstop Needed
May 6, 2010 - Senior Moments 65 National team needs a shortstop. If you are a team player and like to travel, we want to talk to you.We will be playing in the SPA ...
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How many bats this year??
May 5, 2010 - I thought I'd take a que from Southpaw and start a discussion on the bats we've broken and bought this year. I've broken three so far. My 30el MM ...
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May 5, 2010 - I am not aware of any women's senior teams in this area, but might be out of touch with the 40+ set. You might want to contact Layla Bryant with ...
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May 8, 2010 - I would stay in Reno. It's a lot more fun. Not much in Carson City. But you could also stay in South Lake Tahoe. The drive is about the same.Carson ...
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May 2, 2010 - So far we have four (4) posts that agreed that pitcher's safety is an important issue. I would also expect that SSUSA, SPA, or any other Senior ...
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SPA AT GLEN BURNIE, MD
April 30, 2010 - Come and watch some of the better 50M teams on the East coast. I know who is going to win, but I can not say. It should be a great weekend and ...
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May 4, 2010 - If safety really is so key a conceptas some would have us believethen why don't these voices rally towardchanging the arc, widen the rubber,1-1 count ...
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Fort Knox Tournament
April 29, 2010 - Just got a call from Neal at SPA and was told that this Tourney in mid May has only 5 teams and could be canceled. If your team is planning on ...
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April 26, 2010 - Please-get a life...quit wasting spaceNo one person really cares about your asinine comments...Just shut up and play--bottom line, the common factor ...
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April 27, 2010 - Good to hear from you Nancy. Ya that little Horse race 1st week of May kepts about 6 Louisville teams home on that weekend. We went to TOC in Feb. ...
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April 22, 2010 - According to Jerry Keefe, the tournament is being planned for JULY a couple of weeks after the COLUMBUS SPA tournament and before the SHELBYVILLE SPA ...
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May 6, 2010 - That's a very thoughtful and honest reaction, Mark.I don't think that defense is any less important with lively balls and I would say it's even more ...
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Post major plus tournament schedules
April 16, 2010 - We are a new team in the midwest called Black & Blue. We will be playing 55 Major Plus. Please post your schedule here so we can all determine how ...
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April 13, 2010 - Check the tournaments page here or the one at spasoftball.com. Good luck.
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April 12, 2010 - ricky33, As long as you are playing SSUSA,SPA, ISSA you can use All Senior bats. Miken UltraII, Miken Ultra Special Edition, Miken Maxload, Combat ...
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April 12, 2010 - Except for the short fences this is a really good tournament. Vogel from R&R may be the best infielder I have seen in the 55's. Excitement on Sunday ...
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April 9, 2010 - KC Kids were there last year also, but are heading to the Gallatin, TN (SPA) tournament this year.
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April 8, 2010 - I haven't played spa,ssusa...etc. in over 2 yrs. but would love too find a team too play on.But I'll only be 54 this yr.....lol I Ga. in Ga.
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April 4, 2010 - It;s a Top Gun tourney. Maybe I'll see you at SPA July 15-17. Good luck in the 60's.
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April 3, 2010 - I was moved up in SSUSA because .I won 65 aaa in SPA. Went to Phoenix went 1 win and 6 losses. The losses were lopsided in65 aaa. The SPA nationals ...
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April 2, 2010 - Bat cheaters have many ways to hide what they do. Having a PST honed out; stripping the paint off an Ultra II or titanium and re-paint or add ...
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March 31, 2010 - Viewer……..welcome to SSUSA. As mad dog said, we have been using senior bats since 2004 in SSUSA. While O K is correct in saying that the majority ...
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March 25, 2010 - LP,ok that is what we use now,i'm asking would you go play the other if we didn't have ssusa or spa to play.
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March 20, 2010 - SSUSA Staff, What criteria was used in moving The Indy 60's up months after their only tournament win? It happened only after the pool play portion ...
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tournaments
March 18, 2010 - I may have just missed it , but I have been checking the SPA website to see a schedule for this weekends tournamnet bracket. They sent one to my ...
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March 15, 2010 - mad dog,Great post ! We are playing in Georgetwon this coming weekend in a Spa tournament.It will perhaps be our last, we have too many players who ...
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March 14, 2010 - Wes was trying for July but not the same week as Columbus...it was either July 8,9, 10 or July 22,23,24Not even sure if it SPA or SSUSA.Ho
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rating
March 11, 2010 - Need some help from my softball family out there.Here's the deal......You play SSUSA and SPA tournaments.You are rated AAA in one and AA in the ...
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July 23, 2010 - Larry, I just got a Toxic XXX is there a break in time or are they ready to go right out of the rapper. 27 oz. is the one that I got. Should I use it ...
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March 8, 2010 - Current start for this one for the 60's is Friday as is most SPA tournaments. Hoping it is Fri-Sat only. My wife has to use a Vacation day to go.
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March 5, 2010 - No wonder my doctor reacted last week when I told him I have been taking 6000-9000 mg per day of Glucosamine and 4800-6000mg of Chondroitin per day. ...
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New Message Board
March 4, 2010 - I know we can't promote other organizatons but, this thread will see if we might possibly promote another message board. If not, this post will be ...
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Looking for a short stop:
March 1, 2010 - I know they don't grow on trees but we are in need of a 55+ AAA caliber short stop for tournament play. We are in the Houston, Texas area. We play ...
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March 3, 2010 - Wes, this past Saturday was pretty much a one-time deal. They stay covered up with youth activities. I will be happy to intercede for you and/or ...
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March 12, 2010 - guys- correction on the dates of this tournament, it's 3/26 and 3/27, which is friday ,saturday only. we are shooting for about 16-20 teams, ...
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March 2, 2010 - This is not a new rule nor is it a new interpretation of the rule. I was at the backstop observing when the call was made and it was correctly made. ...
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Feb. 28, 2010 - Dog, I see where you are coming from. However SSUSA, SPA, ASA, NCSSA, SCSSA, and all other associations, even the PTA, all provide a service. We can ...
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Feb. 25, 2010 - This is an issue that has hit home with our team as well, with a slight twist. We were bumped to major........took our lumps (3tourneys with ...
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Feb. 23, 2010 - If they go to regions they need to do away with the snowbird rule. This is about the most crooked rule out there. If you allow the snowbird with the ...
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Feb. 18, 2010 - SSUSA Staff, If reliance on rosters at the time of qualifying is so critical, why are there so many exceptions? Also, how and why did Ridge Hooks ...
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Feb. 17, 2010 - Bob50...Unfortunately, there are a lot of players who don't care about the best competition, they only want to win a ring. I really get tired of the ...
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Feb. 16, 2010 - Doker, I agree with your comments on the artificial turf fields in Sparks. My only caveat is that when the field is wet, look out! I played there ...
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Feb. 12, 2010 - Our leaque team is sponsored by a double hip replacement guy and coached by a double knee replacement guy...our team name is "Spare Parts"
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Feb. 8, 2010 - Hey Eddie.Hah ya doon?Rumors of my demise have beengreatly exaggerated.I guess I'm going through my winter or dormant phase.Let's see.Free defensive ...
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Thanks Carl Gustafson
Feb. 7, 2010 - I received my Senior Softball newspaper yesterday. It contains a fine article by Carl about his heart attack last year. I would say it's a must read ...
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Feb. 5, 2010 - Even though I agree with #45, I have been given a very definitive explanation by DD as to why the TOC will remain in it's current time for now and ...
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ARP Wave Rehabiliation
Feb. 4, 2010 - Many threads have been initiated over the past year or so that pertain to joint replacement surgeries, etc. I have promised to get back to some guys ...
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Feb. 3, 2010 - Omar, Having the time for a pitcher to move back it not as easy as the other infielders. One reason I'm in favor of unlimited arc maybe even allow ...
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SPA survey
Jan. 30, 2010 - The results of the 2009 SPA survey were issued this week & can be accessed thru their site.There were nearly 1,600 players responding (don't know who ...
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Jan. 23, 2010 - Should we expect to see 47/525's instead of the 47/375's. (uh oh hope this doesn't get someone started) at most of the SSUSA events, and will SPA ...
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looking for einstein
Jan. 18, 2010 - einstein--I have been invited to SPAmeet in Dallas as well as the Summit.I have some things I would like totake to them about-I'm told I will get to ...
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Jan. 19, 2010 - ON SATURDAY WE HAD THE YOUNG HISPANIC UMPIRE. THIS UMPIRE WAS THE BEST I HAVE EVER SEEN SINCE I HAVE PLAYED SENIOR BALL. HE WAS AT EACH BASE BEFORE ...
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Jan. 19, 2010 - Omar,I have been playing this game we all love so much ever since I was a kid.I have never seen any player sued.(not saying it doesn't happen)We take ...
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Jan. 19, 2010 - 4Four4, It is legal in SSUSA and SPA, except for the tape like #6 said. But not legal in ASA or ISSA.
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2 new tournament in Louisville
Jan. 15, 2010 - SPA Just listed a tournament forMay13-15 in Louisville(Fort Knox Classic)andAugust 26-29 Double Eagle Nationala Ring tournamentWes
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Jan. 16, 2010 - What part of we like and we're usinglively bats and balls this yeardon't you get, son.LVSSA, NCSSA, SSUSA, Huntsman,SPA, just to name a few.Game, set ...
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Jan. 12, 2010 - #6, You are correct, however there is a limit as to how many you can add (theoretically, of course). I'm also amused by the number of qualified ...
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March 9, 2010 - We are a new 65 Scrap Iron team from Colorado. We will be playing in Mesquite for the SSUSA in March and the SPA in May in Mesquite. We also are ...
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Jan. 12, 2010 - wood ,i think u do remember me now.i was the first of the bob's to hit,and most of the time it was 6th.i didn't pitch a whole lot for stone age as we ...
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Jan. 11, 2010 - I've really got nothing to brag about. My Hogs went 7-5 and only beat East Carolina in the Liberty Bowl because they missed three field goas in the ...
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Jan. 4, 2010 - For the past few years SPA has been combining divisions in their qualifiers. Most everyone seems ok with that.
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Waiver or not to waiver...
Jan. 3, 2010 - SSUSA has made a bold and positivestep toward recognizing and supportingthe senior softball communityby keeping a lively ball standardand going with ...
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Jan. 13, 2010 - #45inMd........had a torn meniscus repaired last May by Dr. Scott Powell, a founding member of Sha Na Na. You remember them. Went to Dalton for SPA ...
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Jan. 4, 2010 - U-trip has had 1-1 start for years. SPA must be considering a count move, for that was one of the questions.I seem to recall a thread or post about ...
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Jan. 1, 2010 - I disagree, the number of tournaments may be too few for me.;) I would like to play twice a month. My wife may not agree with me here. There are ...
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Jan. 1, 2010 - i thought it was a good ideal! some good questions, job well done spa. Now if terry and the gang could do the same...it might help them know what we ...
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Dec. 31, 2009 - In the news: Russians are consideringtargeting a near-earth object. Actuallythe object is supposed to pass closewith only a small chance of ...
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Dec. 29, 2009 - I try not to deviate from my normal daily routine. Up at 5:30. Have breakfast, varies with my taste buds, usually fruit & cereal, or eggs & bacon, ...
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Dec. 29, 2009 - I don't know about going all the way back to pre-composites. Play ASA a lot using an Extended. The problem with going without senior bats is that I ...
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Dec. 29, 2009 - Bruce,the majority played 3A for 2009,but I recruited on the top end from two different 3A teams & a few 65 year old Major plus players that can drop ...
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Jan. 1, 2010 - smooth01, couldn't agree with you more....especially when the only other SSUSA tournament going on that weekend is the Western Nationals -- that ...
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Dec. 27, 2009 - Dirty, "Athleticism and skills in slow-pitch softball come in terms of defense and base running, NOT hitting".I guess I've been wrong all these ...
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Dec. 28, 2009 - Len,I kept thinking someone more knowledgeable would answer. I think what you may be looking for is a player registration number. You have to ...
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Aug. 28, 2011 - I played with Tom Spahn and Charlie Baumgartner in the 1990's.Tom was the first player picked in the American Professional Slo-Pitch League.Charlie ...
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Dec. 21, 2009 - You obviously don't know how hot regularUSSSA bats can be.I saw a player from Lansingwin a home run hitting contest at SPAwith a USSSA bat.Since you ...
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Jan. 20, 2010 - Hi Everyone - this is Tim from Tanel 360. Yes, two of us will be there to provide the great customer service you have come to expect, will be at TOC ...
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Dec. 15, 2009 - Hey Joe, that is an old joke from almost 30 years ago, but I thought you would not mind me including you in it.My tourney will be on Feb 27 or March ...
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Jan. 7, 2010 - Hey Mark.....a bunch of guys wanted to respond until they figured out it was you.... Just kidding....from a first baseman you may remember from ...
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Dec. 15, 2009 - Hey Gary.Right on about gettingon and off the field.I would also favor a strike zone addedto normal size mat which would make it more challenging for ...
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2010 tournament schedule
Dec. 12, 2009 - I know this have been ask already, but when will SSUSA have the 2010 tournament schedule out ?We already have SPA'S schedule.Also,Dave do you have ...
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Dec. 14, 2009 - See another example of why I need to have my picture up. I would be invited to all the parties. Sometimes I feel so lonely..........but if i had my ...
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Dec. 12, 2009 - Joe,I believe you were invited to N-ville as was I. You missed the chance. Bob, may be correct.As for the ".... SSUSA could know anytime they want ...
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Dec. 11, 2009 - Thought as much but it is was it was.Both used, If you have the newspaper summer '09 page nine gives the data or "numerical" or "formula" portion I ...
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Dec. 11, 2009 - SPA has posted their schedule. As for the rest I don't know. Correction, ASA is always on Labor Day weekend.I was instructed to turn my vacation ...
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Dec. 8, 2009 - Dirty... this will certainly help curty provided that a spare tire doesn't get in the way.
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Feb. 12, 2010 - I would agree that initial costs would be far greater, but when you think about all of the maintenance costs over many years the disparity in cost ...
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Dec. 6, 2009 - Audie, Well Said. The rule will hurt 6-8 panhandle teams since we have Bama and Georgia players on our teams. My guess is that we will play SPA ...
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Dec. 6, 2009 - Bruce, I believe that the committee did not look at panhandle (Pensacola to Tallahasse) population. The teams in my area depend on Alabama and ...
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Dec. 5, 2009 - I feel sorry for the umpires. The old rule was misapplied/misinterpreted enough when the ball had to hit the pitcher. Now it doesn't even have to ...
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2010 Tournament Schedules
Nov. 30, 2009 - All of us here in Indy have settled in for the winter watching our Colts roll!! But most of us are getting cabin fever and would like to at least ...
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Nov. 30, 2009 - Maybe Spoon should follow his own advise. Quit whining. Realize humor when its written. Spoon I too grew up without a lot of silver, and I too used ...
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Nov. 30, 2009 - I've been told that you can't have any M+ players an a AAA team. This is why Kayson's 50 team moved to major, so they could pick up M+ players. Now ...
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Nov. 27, 2009 - Gary, your opinions regardlessof the discussion are as valuableas anyone's butwhen you slam or get negativeor call people or ideas dumb or stupidor ...
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Nov. 28, 2009 - I think that any conversation regarding the elimination of senior bats should include a buy back. Just like the police have buybacks for guns, those ...
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Nov. 28, 2009 - Shellbyville Spa Tournament..just talked to DUANE and he asked if he could hitchhike on the 2010 BUCKEYE CLASSIC Info. The SHELLBYVILLE TOURNAMENT, ...
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Tournament Schedule for SPA
Nov. 27, 2009 - Hey Nancy Allen,I see SPA has put the 2010 schedule and no Shelbville,In. Do you know if Dwain is still going to have this Tourney. What's the status ...
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Nov. 26, 2009 - Thanks, Bruce,I've very interested and I just realizedI used a name arbitrarily Softball playersassociation not realizing that SPAuses the same name ...
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Nov. 26, 2009 - 17,SPA does all that you say should be done,2 id's,wrist bans done at check in.there has been a few times that teams have had players who had ...
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Nov. 24, 2009 - well looks like someone has no faith in the senior ball player.i guess someone thinks we will all cheat to get over on our senior brothers,might ...
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1st Amendment
Nov. 24, 2009 - We have the right to speakon this forum as long as we don'tdisparage.- Inappropriate language- Disparaging comments directed toward any individual- ...
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Nov. 23, 2009 - I guess that means that the team manager doesn't have any responsibilities at all. Virtually all the suggestions that you are making about maps, ...
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Nov. 19, 2009 - This is being done in SPA and we were told we could buy extra balls in Phoenix and my personal opinion is it is a bad idea. I have seen it abused I ...
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Nov. 19, 2009 - I had my bout with prostate cancer in Jul. 03, age 52. I checked all my options and decided on the Robotic DaVinci procedure in Nov.03. Had the ...
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Nov. 16, 2009 - Additionally,lot's of the comments come froma bias that offense it whatsoftball is all about.Yet, it's axiomatic all sportsthat offense sells tickets ...
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Nov. 16, 2009 - Southpaw--I would like to play 60 Or 65all of my teams will still be sleepingin their dens---Louisville and Dayton---Can I pick up with some other ...
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ratings
Nov. 10, 2009 - we go 1 win 6 losses and get kicked to major,and the teams that beat us only the tournament winner gets raised up 65aaa We did win SPA but 2 ...
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Jan. 21, 2010 - Harry, I like them both! I swing the Worth when I play for my Worth sponsored 50 AAA team. I use whichever feels better at the time in SPA and ...
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Nov. 6, 2009 - Pressure brings out who we really areour character andtrue intentions, Kevin,for all to see.I've gone out of my way to tryand make this right to ...
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FT MYERS 50 AAA
Nov. 5, 2009 - Wow, 9 out of 17 teams are from FL. I guess we are going to have to spank some sunshine boooty. Good luck to all teams, please do not hit it to ...
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Nov. 5, 2009 - JamesLG, if you want 4 + 1 in AAA, you need to play major. Spa has 4 + 1 in major. So there you go! Play SPA
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ball and bats facts,kinda of long
Oct. 30, 2009 - this is some good reading here.its being posted here with the approval of the person who sent it.now i know some of you already have seen it.if ya ...
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Oct. 30, 2009 - not sure if ss-usa has one,SPA does.
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Oct. 30, 2009 - bogie you getting that sometimers,LOL.johnbob i understand,but there(as far as i'm concerned)so much abuse of the CR rule.why as a fielder do i have ...
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Oct. 30, 2009 - At the SPA Winternationals in Pensacola the first of October, there was a LA. Legends in the 50+ and 60+. Think they were a new team and saw a couple ...
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Garocket-Riegal Rifles History
Oct. 29, 2009 - Garocket you bring back memories when you mentioned those Industrial teams.I played against most all of them and more...The big Industrial tournamen ...
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Oct. 31, 2009 - Right on Jano.We want our game back from thoseself interested marketers and TD'swho thought/think of theirself interest before oursand have been ...
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Dec. 2, 2010 - New 70's team forming in northern california.The Senior Spartans will play in all bay area tournaments, plus Reno and Redding.Need 4 more players to ...
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Oct. 26, 2009 - thats the thing LOCAL,senior org's rating don't follow at the huntsman games(with open rosters and all),unless you are a M+ team like turn2 and ...
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Oct. 27, 2009 - a requirement,joe where in your mind,or anyone else's is there a requirement for the hottest equipment out there for anyone to enjoy playing ...
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Oct. 20, 2009 - Since SPA, after watching us play, did re-rate us to Major we will probably only play in their tournaments, as well as Senior Olym. in Missouri & ...
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Phoenix 60's Major Plus
Oct. 18, 2009 - Just finished the 60's major plustournament in Phoenix.It was won by a very deservingGSF team over a very gameand courageous MTC clubhaving played so ...
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Dec. 27, 2009 - Tell 'em, Gary.Knowledge is power.And in the land of the blindthe one eyed man is king.All the hullabaloo about cheaterswhich again is not a major ...
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Oct. 26, 2009 - thunder, most sanctioned senior tournaments (SSUSA, SPA, ...) allow almost any bat including the Ultra II and MM Combat. Those 2 bats seem to be the ...
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Oct. 15, 2009 - Most exciting game I ever playedwas in Plano, Texas, at SPAa few years ago with the California Rebelsagainst Pine Knob in the 50 major plusand that ...
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SPA Winter Nationals
Oct. 10, 2009 - Haven't heard much from those who attended the SPA Winter Nationals in Pensacola this past weekend. Just wondered how things went. i.e. Fields, ...
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New Baden balls and AX_HANDLE bat
Oct. 6, 2009 - What did everyone thing about the new Baden ball used in Pensacola at the SPA Winter Nationals. I thought it was a very good ball and held up well ...
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Vegas softball!!
Oct. 2, 2009 - This is how we need to play !!! The balls were great (Trump Rocks), hr rules were great (no limits), no ppr, and GREAT fields! I enjoyed catching ...
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Expectations
Oct. 1, 2009 - I've cooled down, more or less, from the treatment we recieved from SPA at Dalton. I've read all the posts and have posted under the thread titled ...
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Sept. 30, 2009 - Good post bb. Yes, I've been told the same, that I spend too much time here.Joe, the teams in Ga are playing in the SPA Winternationals in Pensacola ...
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Sept. 30, 2009 - I will wait until after PHOENIX and VEGAS to say how 2009 compared to 2008.I will say this......I went and watch the young guns play in an "E" ...
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Oct. 5, 2009 - Fellows, I appreciate all the love. All what I am saying is that a team should be able to pick 1-2 players if needed, the rules does allow that. ...
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Oct. 3, 2009 - From my experience the gold ones have more pop and last longer. The red ones are junk. My team mates and I have broken several red ones this year. ...
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Sept. 28, 2009 - Hey Robert,First, as I've suggested beforeif this is getting too hot for youemail me at joerinaldi56@yahoo.comand we can talk it through.Second, I ...
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Sept. 25, 2009 - The final part of the Reno article was the victim of an inadvertent glitch in transmitting the article to the printers for publication. The problem ...
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Looking for team
Sept. 24, 2009 - I live in Frederick Maryland, I'm 51 years old and would like to play on a team next season, if its not too late maybe this year. I still run ok, hit ...
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Winternationals Pensacola
Sept. 22, 2009 - There is a new 50+ team from the Montgomery area that will be playing in Pensacola (SPA). I watched them in Pensacola a few weeks in a practice ...
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SPA
Sept. 22, 2009 - Have you ever gone to a national tournament, and won the division and received nothing. Well we did at spa nationals in Georgia. My first win and A ...
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Sept. 21, 2009 - Here is how the 50+ AAA and the 55+ AAA ended at the SPA National in Dalton this past weekend.The Texas Silverbacks in the 50+ AAA division were in ...
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Sept. 21, 2009 - I think Ridge tries to do the best for everyone but has to much on his plate and like other TD's gets a cut back from Motels,maybe City and even ...
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"Famous" Quotes long list - read
Sept. 18, 2009 - I have related these quotes to softball as we (I) now know it. My stuff is in between the < >. I'm bored.Most boil down to the masses voicing ...
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Axe bat info
Sept. 17, 2009 - http://picasaweb.google.com/seniorsbfart/Pictures?authkey=Gv1sRgCP6r3s7Hncis_wE#From the local AZ board from the developer.The bat was designed to ...
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Balls and All
Sept. 15, 2009 - Easily,the most talked aboutand influential aspect of softballnow and going forward is the quality of the bat/ball combo.TD's need to hear that if ...
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Sept. 14, 2009 - I was at Dalton, GA for the SPA event and saw a team play in 60AA during pool play and was subsequently "upped" to 60AAA during bracket play. Im ...
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Sept. 14, 2009 - Scott, to your questions...1)Many of you seem too SSUSA-intensive, as there are already M+ tourneys that happen each year. SPA and LVSSA will both ...
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Sept. 7, 2009 - I don't know if it matters or not but I didn't play spa last yr. or this yr. but I do play regular on a young tournament team here.
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Dalton Nationals (9/10-9/13)
Sept. 7, 2009 - Once again, unlike SSUSA which does a very good job of providing advance notice of teams, brackets, schedules, etc., SPA is waiting until the very ...
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Sept. 7, 2009 - Dave, there is a warrant out for an "unknown" suspect trespassing on the property leaving behind footprints. But know that we know who that was ...
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Sept. 6, 2009 - I read the replys and really dont think going to the meetings will accoomplish much as they will do what they want anyway. The only solution to the ...
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Sept. 4, 2009 - Best bet is to call SPA HQ in Mustang, OK. By early next week, they should be able to give you particular information and email you your schedule. ...
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Sept. 3, 2009 - I have been a rep for major bat companies for almost 20 years and currently rep one of the most popular composite bat companies in the country. I ...
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Aug. 26, 2009 - Correction the date is the 12th not the 19th. The 19th is the SPA Nationals for the 50's and 55's
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Sept. 2, 2009 - I agree with einstein, let the TD's give each team a certain amount of balls with the ability to purchase more and let the teams be responsible for ...
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Aug. 24, 2009 - I have had good luck with the 3N2 Bag this year. Plenty of space for misc items and the first bag that I have had that lasted a full season.
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ATLANTA CAR RENTALS FOR DALTON,GA
Aug. 21, 2009 - help ! we are playing in the SPA NATLS ON 9/9 THRU 9/13. QUESTION: we are flying into atlanta, cant seem to find any reasonable car rental prices. ...
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Aug. 20, 2009 - Einstein:I'm not sure of what changes are in store for the M+ division next year. From my perspective, it will take an 'about face' on the part of ...
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Aug. 19, 2009 - The SPA in GA a couple of weekends ago had none of these problems. They allowed 2 hours for games, no time limit. Seven runs an ininng, 4 HR, then ...
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Aug. 16, 2009 - I think that the AAA and AA are playing. The majors and majors plus played a couple of weeks ago.Talking about SPA?
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Playing down two or more divisions?
Aug. 16, 2009 - I've always heard that you can't play down two or more divisions, meaning as a major plus player I can't play on a AAA team in any age group.Is this ...
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Aug. 20, 2009 - Norm.......Had arthroscopic surgery on my knee for torn meniscus. Played SPA in Dalton in July. Just got back from Hawaii, bonding with 9 year old ...
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Aug. 14, 2009 - I'll venture a guess spare parts maybe, for something sinister.
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Aug. 13, 2009 - Don't change the argument, Kevin.You support actively and promotea direction in softball through the effective dumbing down of bats and balls that is ...
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Aug. 11, 2009 - SSUSA rule:3.4(7) PENALTY FOR USING AN ILLEGAL OR ALTERED BAT A. SSUSA agreed to follow the 2007 Summit Altered Bat Recommendation: Penalty for ...
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Accepted Teams List
Aug. 7, 2009 - Curveball: One step ahead of you. Emailed SPA before I decided to post. Do I expect a reply, probably not in this lifetime. Give them a call, ...
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Accepted Teams List
Aug. 7, 2009 - Can someone explain why, after the official entry cut off date, SPA will not publish a list of accepted teams to their "Ring Tournaments" so people ...
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Aug. 13, 2009 - Double L, Do you know of a quality tournament player 60AAA that would like to play with a Denver Scrap Iron 60's in Dalton, Ga. Sept 10-13 in the SPA ...
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Aug. 12, 2009 - JohnBob, The team, Morris Farm will not be attending. Team management and SSUSA had some difficulty with communications. Don't know the story yet. ...
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Aug. 2, 2009 - Saturday was a challenge. We were lucky in that we were "only" an hour behind our scheduled game times. We were fortunate to win our two games and ...
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Aug. 1, 2009 - balco,there is really one 1 or two editors for the board. It may have been viewed ad disparaging who knows. If it's gone it was for a reason. The ...
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July 29, 2009 - Thanks Lefty, I want this tourney to happen to cause its so close for the teams here in KY. Question, I belive the SPA tourney for 1st weekend in May ...
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Ratings-div-ages & long comment
July 23, 2009 - The number if teams within age and ratings, provided I counted them correctly. Along with fact that some have not been rated since 2004, except for ...
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July 23, 2009 - 60 Major:1. Morris Farm - winners of last weekend's SPA 60 M in Dalton.2. Michigan Express3. Jim and Joes/Williams Food4. OK Turf Pro
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July 21, 2009 - I think that SSUSA and SPA still conflict with each other on some major tourney's ,with neither drawing good.Another fact is that the entry fee's to ...
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SPA HOME RUN DERBY
July 20, 2009 - some of the elite player of senior softball put on a show at the SPA National tourney hitting in the derby.Jack Aronson of Gekle builder hit til his ...
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July 20, 2009 - Results are at the SPA Web site.
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July 20, 2009 - Thanks, Jesse but what have you got against congratulating me and the rest of the Eliminati???Way to go Jess.It lifted my spirits way up seeing your ...
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spa draw
July 13, 2009 - My team is not going to the SPA nationals this year, but based on word of mouth on how this was "the event of the year", we were going to possibly ...
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July 13, 2009 - Rochester needs a good women's senior team. We've got several good men's travelling teams.Rochester has 2 softball seasons. The summer sessions ...
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June 29, 2009 - We played in the SPA qualifier this past weekend in Marietta, Ga with no ppr and hr rules in pool play of 2 then a walk. In the DE games the hr rule ...
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Join a team
June 19, 2009 - Looking to join a 65 major or AAA for just the SPA National in Sept. Presently play for Morris Farm 60 major. Can play any position with comfort. ...
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S.P.A. Nationals
June 18, 2009 - Which if any Major + teams going to Dalton Ga. July 17-19 We will be participating in our first senior SPA tourney heard a lot of good things about ...
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June 27, 2009 - Jerry,I emailed you a reply concerning your team.If youve contacted me, it may have dropped into my spam folder...or like many folks you may be on ...
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June 16, 2009 - Joe do you have a spare room?
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June 15, 2009 - Sliding is an insurance risk which is why an umpire should never tell someone that they have to slide. They slide and get hurt, and then everyone ...
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Looking to Play in Marietta
June 12, 2009 - Hey People, just wondering if there might be an SPA team headed to Marietta who might be in need of an extra player.Looking for AAA/AA team. I am ...
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June 9, 2009 - Dalton has almost all major chain motels, probably at the Walnut Ave exit. That exit is one south of the exit were the fields are located, 15-20 ...
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June 15, 2009 - hitman,we will not be in Cullman it's same weekend as SPA world in Dalton. We had a banner made in honor of Jimmy and hang it on fence when we play. ...
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June 5, 2009 - SPA had a hr contest at their nationals in Plano 4 or 5 years ago. I believe they also had one last year in Dalton at the AA and AAA nationals.SSUSA ...
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June 4, 2009 - Bob50,When we were playing the Baytown tournament before it got rained out and cancelled( This was a SPA tournament )I took the flip and ask the home ...
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Sportsmanship
June 2, 2009 - I was always taught in sportsat the earliest age to cheer FORyour guys and never AGAINST your opponent or teammates for that matterand I've learned ...
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June 4, 2009 - Bring the Western Nationals back to Reno/Sparks! Would get more teams, I believe.
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June 3, 2009 - Paul, I've played against Steve (aka Pinky) for the better part of 30 years. I remember him as early as his Numero Uno days when he was a hated ...
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May 23, 2009 - Since playing SPA, they had it right.4 hr for majors, then walks. And one up, no ppr...it was gtg.
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May 21, 2009 - The SPA tournament earlier this year was atMcMasters Softball Complex101 Walden DrGeorgetown, TXOne of the nicest complexes I have played at.
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May 21, 2009 - Dave & Bruce:We haven't seen this format in several years. It is more equitable when we all play each other but if you win 3 of 5 it's likely that ...
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May 19, 2009 - hitman,as long as it has an ASA stamp on it,it is legal for all assoc's except one that i know of,that being SPA.for some reason ridge does not allow ...
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May 22, 2009 - In SPA the max is 15"
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May 20, 2009 - I think they could and should be testedto ensure what happened to Ridge Hookslast year in SPA doesn't happen again.It cost that company an esteemed ...
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May 20, 2009 - SSUSA says they're contracted forand fully expect to get the good balls,the 375x44 Stotes they got from Trumpball last yearfor Phoenix and Reno.And ...
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WHY TWO SENIOR CARDS
May 13, 2009 - I just received and e-mail from SPA telling me that the SSUSA is not good enough for them that I need to get a SPA card if I want to play in their ...
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May 9, 2009 - Einstein and trumpball should have a phone consveration instead of taking up all this space. It's only a game.
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who do you trust
May 6, 2009 - I have a question for all, we went to play in a fun tournament in Baytown. It was a SPA tournament.We picked up a few players who were friends and ...
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Okay, I'm sold on HR not being outs
May 5, 2009 - Let's not make HRs outs. I played SPA this past weekend, 50 major, 4 hr then a walk, one up. Had to be forced to advance a base. If you want to cap ...
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May 4, 2009 - I have suggested that, but I also believe it was done by another as well. The PLAYERS DO HAVE the POWER, but that option would leave a bad taste in ...
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May 1, 2009 - SLUGGERS13 there used to be a link on this site for the forms you need but it is gone. The SPA site has the forms on their site along with the ...
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Big D is coming to Town ( NorCAL)
April 27, 2009 - Hey Guys,I will be in the Sacremento area on Sunday May 10th - Friday May 15thI am looking to get some BP in before heading to Pensacola, FL - SPA.I ...
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Did I break or just tie a record
April 25, 2009 - On Friday in an SPA qualifier in Baytown Tx I was pitching and was hit by the same batted ball three times. A line drive went off the little finger ...
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April 27, 2009 - OK David, now let's be totally honest about the situation with Deerfield. Changing the name doesn't mean totally new team. To quote the manager of ...
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April 27, 2009 - I have a question about the SPA tournament held in Baytown last weekend.In our first game I was lead off, I ask the ump if we were playing with the ...
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April 25, 2009 - Hey Butch,With all due respectthe argument is not about the bat orthe ball.It's the bat/ball combo.Wooden bats would be fine with 47 or 50 core high ...
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April 21, 2009 - Tate22I am the MC shortstop,Bert,and I started the bottom of the 7th with a single. Our pitcher Bob Spada followed me with the walk off bomb. We ...
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April 29, 2009 - Oh, Corky, you are going to make me talk philosophy. The umpires at Midwest only do 1 senior tournament a year. Also this qualifier is the first ...
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May 3, 2009 - How about Western Village Inn and Casino in Sparks, 775-331-1069 or 800-648-1170. 815 Nichols Blvd, Sparks.Close to Shadow Mountain Complex. RV ...
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April 19, 2009 - JR, I agree with most of what you are saying. The game of softball is on a decline mostly because of classification and over the fence being an out. ...
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April 17, 2009 - Robo2 what are you smoking. Tell Booney to get me some of that. Have you ever played LVSSA rules? This thread was started about why no 50 teams ...
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April 16, 2009 - Bruce, There are only about 7-10 major plus teams per age division and most will only meet up at the BIG Nationals. You will more than likely be the ...
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July 29, 2009 - Yes, still looking for players to requalify the team for Phoenix.I'll sure post the results and send details to Sacramento for posting shortly after ...
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April 15, 2009 - Mike - you will have to stop sandbagging as a Major Team in SPA first, before you can say something,he-he.Hoping you win this one, so that Ridge will ...
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April 7, 2009 - Phil, thanks. It was a fun tournament. Good teams, and good competition. Mike, our tentative list of tournaments for the rest of the year ...
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SPA tournament question
March 31, 2009 - SPA had a rule that AA teams had to play in 2 qualifers to play in Dalton Nationals. My team can only make one each year due to $$$ and travel ...
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April 4, 2009 - Hey, #7, do you think that you were moved up because you won the SPA 50 AAA last year with your 55 team? You must be aware that associations use the ...
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April 6, 2009 - BVSSA is awfull. Used to be in Delaware. Played one year at crappy field with NO BASES (actually rubber gym floor throw downs)and NO UMPIRES and NO ...
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March 29, 2009 - What will the entry fee be for this tournament? Is this an SSUSA or an SPA sponsored event or some other affiliation?
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March 24, 2009 - IM sorry but moved not to conflict with any tournament, it conflicts with shelbyville, the biggest and only spa qualifier in the midwest, plus now ...
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March 24, 2009 - We would love to go everywhere and play but we dont have the money and a lot of our guys are still working. We have chosen our schedule if any 55 ...
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March 20, 2009 - Gary - - - - what are you going to do - add a spare room to your bat bag - or tow a trailer behind it?
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March 20, 2009 - Dirty:Careful, that seems to be exactly what Joe is saying. My personal experience is that SSUSA has listened some to my input, ruled in my favor ...
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March 18, 2009 - salio2kguess we off of spring break now. The Staff and directors are currently looking at all the new and reformed teams in tourney play now. SPA ...
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March 17, 2009 - And one more, on my work computer when I get to message board topics, they display starting below the ads on the right margin with all this blank ...
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March 16, 2009 - we play a fairly full spa tourny schedule because they still have us rated as a major team. we are playing next in mustang, ok, the weekend of april ...
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March 16, 2009 - They played 'til about 2:00 pm. It never stopped raining. The fields got too sloppy to continue. They (SPA and Montgomery Parks)did their best, but ...
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July 22, 2009 - Former owner / director of SPA. Now attempting to start a new / another softball organization. Received paperwork about 2 months ago, awaiting ...
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March 19, 2009 - Forgot to add that the rate at the Atlantis of $59 per night is a very fair rate for the Tower rooms, especially if you are bringing your honey and ...
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SPA Charleston -- April's Finest
March 13, 2009 - Who is going to the SPA event in Charleston April 17?Senior Moments AAA is planning to attend but as of 3/13/09 only three 60 teams were entered. (1 ...
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March 12, 2009 - I took your's and Stoneman's advice and looked at the thread about the Dictator. Here are the most helpful ones:Feb. 26, 2009wagon487Men's 50142 ...
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Spa Ratings compared to SSUSA ratings
March 10, 2009 - It is my understanding that SPA will be formulating their own team ratings and the differences from the SSUSA ratings could in some cases be much ...
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March 10, 2009 - ButchWe are playing Major+ in SPA because they let you pick one player outside your area. The rest we be playing MajorDon WardKittrell softball
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March 9, 2009 - Is it also SPA approved?DH#4 The Tub
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March 30, 2009 - http://sporting-goods.search.ebay.com/wilson-a2000_Fielder-Adult_W0QQcatrefZC6QQcoactionZcompareQQcoentrypageZsearchQQcopagenumZ1QQdfspZ1QQfrisZ1QQfro ...
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Player Eligibility
March 7, 2009 - I will turn 65 this year and am playing for the Texas Legends, a Men's 65 team. Last year, they played in a couple of qualifiers, but didn't go to ...
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March 9, 2009 - boss i agree with most everything you say,but all hitters are not the same,some have a natural swing from left center to right center so sometimes ...
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March 6, 2009 - Bruce, we'll be there... the format last year was a 5 game round robin... 2,2,1 over the 3 days... Ruth Realty must have been given an extra game ...
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March 6, 2009 - look at SPA rules they are walks and 9 runs per inning a little more like softball. It is bad when you only make 7 outs in a game and 3 of them are ...
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March 5, 2009 - Gekle, I think they went 2 and 3 in Phoenix, and they won the SPA last year. We split with them in Phoenix, and I thought they were pretty good.
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Rest in Peace Jimmy Clark
Feb. 27, 2009 - Senior softball has lost a great player. Jimmy Clark of Louisville, Ky passed away yesterday after a tragic accident. Jimmy played the last year ...
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Why not?
Feb. 27, 2009 - I have observed, on this MB, countless comments, attitudes, agendas and topics over the past 3 years. The rules of engagement are essentially to ...
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Feb. 25, 2009 - hey butch Here is the tournaments that kittrell softball going to play in MAR 13 -15 SPA ...
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Feb. 24, 2009 - Here are the 3 flying worlds we will go to. Turn Two/Rock Solid will be going to the SPA in Dalton, Ga and then the Vegas with the Huntsman Gam ...
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Feb. 23, 2009 - I have the official 2009 ASA rule book for umpires and for senior ball only .44 cor and 375 max compression are listed. It also states that beginning ...
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removed threads
Feb. 21, 2009 - MESSAGE THREADS REMOVED • 02/20/09The following Message Board threads have been removed due to posting content detrimental to the best interests of ...
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the gangs all here
Feb. 21, 2009 - this says it all. A four bagger for the 'genius' after the limit and he's out of here!!! "THREADS REMOVED FOR DISPARAGING COMMENTS DIRECTED TOWARD ...
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Feb. 23, 2009 - I agree with Wagons 1st. post. If we are still playing at our age, we deserve to "feel good" about still being able to put it out. Why the penalty. ...
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MESSAGE THREADS REMOVED • 02/20/09
Feb. 20, 2009 - The following Message Board threads have been removed due to posting content detrimental to the best interests of the Senior Softball community. We ...
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TEAM RATINGS UPDATE
Feb. 20, 2009 - The SSUSA initial team ratings for 2009 are nearly concluded. Here is an update:Analysis of Teams Evaluated102 Teams moved up (or staying at Major+) ...
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Feb. 20, 2009 - Corky,this is Paul from the 55 team.Those dates in June,conflict with Shelbyville.The Louisville tourney is the previous week.I think we might head ...
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50+ Gold Glove Tourney - Phoenix
Feb. 18, 2009 - Just in case someone finds themself short a player this weekend in Phoenix (50+), I'm not playing with a team but will be there spectating. Equip ...
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Feb. 22, 2009 - Anyone can say they speak for the majorityon an issue as I have done.It's whether they're right or not that counts.Oftentimes reality can be seen ...
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Feb. 18, 2009 - Just in case someone finds themself short a player this weekend in Phoenix (50+), I'm not playing with a team but will be there spectating. Equip ...
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Feb. 16, 2009 - Last year ASA approved the use of a first baseman't mitt for use by the pitcher, maybe for all positions, I don't remember.Most associations only ...
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Feb. 15, 2009 - Hey Jack,That X-rock ball flew acceptedly well butwas too soft for throwers and fielders, in my experience.I'm sure they can dial the process ...
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Feb. 15, 2009 - No I don't like the out and they say they want to protect the pitcher. I can't hit up the middle and would not if I could but there is a great deal ...
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Feb. 11, 2009 - Glad this was brought to our attention.We the teams make a schedule based on these web sites then things change.Brett said it exactly,3 weekends in a ...
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Feb. 15, 2009 - HITT2: We will see how long it takes SS-USA, to delete this whole THREAD.SS-USA believes that by removing the whole THREAD, a lession will be learn / ...
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TEAM RATINGS FROM SPA
Feb. 9, 2009 - SPA said they will not followed SSUSA lead and move up teams at will. There will used the rating system as they have always have and only move up ...
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NEW HOME RULE RULES FROM SPA
Feb. 9, 2009 - Just got back from Dallas Tx from the SPA Meeting the new HR rules followMajor +7 hrs, 1 up or walk ir 1up not in affectMajor4 hrs 1 up and a ...
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Feb. 12, 2009 - A unified ranking is indeed how Northern California Senior Softball Association does it. The rankings have gotten more accurate as TDs and decision ...
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Feb. 9, 2009 - I had always heard that your example is how playing down works. Should we assume that you could play for a 55 AAA team also?Last year I checked into ...
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Feb. 14, 2009 - Foothills I did at the beginning of the week, maybe it got stuck in his Spam filter. Dick Cunningham from the MTC 50 team gave me his email. I'll ...
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Feb. 6, 2009 - In the SPA Winternational this past Oct, the Pensacola Merchants played a 5 man against most competition. I was trying to place the ball between the ...
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Feb. 7, 2009 - i have yet to use a SS-USA host hotel.they are always $20 a nite more than anything i can find on -hotwire dot com and priceline dot com.i posted ...
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Somebody needs to say it!
Feb. 2, 2009 - Somebody needs to say it!First off, my brother Curt and I would like to thank SS-USA for this message board which allows the players at least an ...
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Reno Tourny (Carson City)
Jan. 31, 2009 - Our 55AA team played in Carson City in 2008 for the Reno Tourny, Will the AA teams be able to play at the new complex in Sparks in 2009? Was told ...
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Feb. 1, 2009 - Don,We are playing in Richmond,Va. twice and the the Nationals. Salem,Va. Spa Ga, Manassas, Va. Raleigh, N.C Eastern Nationals, Vegas Lvssa, and then ...
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Jan. 30, 2009 - I would have to agree. The tourn. was a lot of fun but a free $200 ring for the winners and a 50 cent cap for 2nd. is a bit of a disparity. I liken ...
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Jan. 31, 2009 - He will have to work real hard there only one tourney in SC in SPA and to my knowledge not any teams in the 50 or 55 that travel to the Nationals ...
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ROCK N RENO CUP- QUESTION
Jan. 28, 2009 - DUKE, DOUBLE 10,OTE24- i appreciate your responses, some of the guys on the team feel it's to early to think about this may tournament. ...
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There's STATS and there are stats...
Jan. 28, 2009 - Joe, remember when SPA had the "impact player list"? They took the guys that made All Tournament at one tournament and put them on their list. This ...
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Feb. 2, 2009 - Feb. 2, 2009DirtyMen's 50354 posts mad dog, describe the bad attitude for me. This should be good.You want constructive ideas? Here goes.NO special ...
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Ratings Changes Announcement Timeline
Jan. 27, 2009 - Brett I would be curious why would this significantly impact your schedule especially if the new rating carries across all or most organizations. I ...
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Atlanta tournament
Jan. 28, 2009 - Bruce,We are playing in Salem, Manassas, Ralieigh Eastern Nationals, Spa, Vegas and Hunsman Games that MondayLaterDonnie
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What are your thoughts on this?
Jan. 26, 2009 - The other team was Dallas Academy which has eight girls on its varsity team and about 20 girls in its high school. It is winless over the last four ...
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Ola Amigos y amigas
Jan. 23, 2009 - sorry I couldn't reply in Spanish, the only thing I can say is dos servasos, freho! (I'm sure I didn't spell it correctly).
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Rambling
Jan. 16, 2009 - Not sure about "Fresh" but at least one polls the players about likes and dislikes, SPA.They had a player survey that was very well constructed with ...
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Observations
Jan. 16, 2009 - Butch, paying a player's expenses and paying performance bonuses are like night and day. We pay airfare, entry fees and uniforms. They pay rental ...
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55 teams in February
Jan. 16, 2009 - hi doc,been ok.i'm playing 55's with the tx legends(move up in 2010 also).mostly play SPA over and like it.don't like the rules ss-usa are putting in ...
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Ammended rules now posted
Jan. 18, 2009 - DIRTY: You piece of Tras. If, it is o.k. for you Dirty, to write,", what everyone sees is the pathetic caricature you have become."; the same, can ...
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I was killed last night.
Jan. 10, 2009 - Einstein, man your schtick is getting old. Please grow up or shut up. This board is tired of your rants taking up space. Please quit it in the name ...
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Balls
Jan. 11, 2009 - HIT IT:There are many, who wish to see needed changes. Changes that will help Senior enjoy the game more.Data, speaks for its own self.Stay, on the ...
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team ratings?
Jan. 4, 2009 - Hi Bruce I bet they will not have their own ratings. My team is rated on the SPA website and there is no way he would know this team. I bet over ...
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HR rules in other assocations
Dec. 28, 2008 - My handiwork might be a little off but here is my recap of what I saw on the various associationsSPA excess HR's are not outs locations for west ...
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Homerun Rule
Jan. 26, 2009 - I with sadness look out upon my prospects this year, 2009 for softball.I see teams in 50's, 55's and 60's that want me to roster with thembut I won't ...
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Tournament Locations
Dec. 24, 2008 - If anyone noticed they moved the Midwest championship from Champaign too Chicago.Champaign had VERY nice fields and good prices on rooms.Now we go to ...
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Rule Changes are not representative
Dec. 23, 2008 - I have been conducting a survey amongst tourney players in the NJ-Pa-NY-Del area and with over 100 responses from 7 teams find that 95% think the ...
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2awesome from Frederick Cheverolet
Dec. 23, 2008 - I sent you an email, if you opened it and responded back I apologize a senior moment I got your email address from one of your posts. If you didn't ...
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Will be in Daytona week of 2/20/2009
Dec. 22, 2008 - you might want to check this out2009 Classic Spring TrainingFor those seniors that have express interest to me over the last month or two, the web ...
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rule changes
Dec. 18, 2008 - The only thing I am saying is stop using (Hr Rule, etc) for excuses for hitting at the pitcher. I am a middle of the field hitter with line drives ...
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RULE CHANGES...COMMENTS
Dec. 20, 2008 - Joe..........SPA sent out a survey .............home runs were included. I'm sure that players want to know if Ridge is going to go along with SSUSA.
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TOURNAMENT 1st PLACE AWARDS
Dec. 13, 2008 - Four or five years ago the World Softball Association (WSA) held their senior nationals in Atlanta. I believe bat bags, U2's and jackets were given ...
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Acai Berry
Dec. 11, 2008 - Kevin, As you are well aware, I had stopped playing and was just managing last year because of the pain involved in playing. I started taking Acai ...
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A different DOB structure
Dec. 9, 2008 - GT i'm with you,bad enough the prices($300-600) we have to pay for tourney's, now we have to put up with this stupid rule(and yes i do pitch).i for ...
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2009 Tournaments
Dec. 7, 2008 - I'm sorry SSUSA staff. You have to get the scores posted in 2 weeks max. In my job, if you don't have your work done, you don't go to conventions. ...
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pitcher saftey
Dec. 3, 2008 - BOB AND LEFTY---help me out with this. I'am not real good with big words and i"am a little confused so bear with me. The subject is saftey for the ...
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2009 SPA Major Plus/Major Tournament
Nov. 27, 2008 - The dates and location for the 2009 SPA Major and Major Plus tournaments are as follows:JULY 17 - 19, 2009 50+ 55+ 60+ MAJOR PLUS & MAJOR, ...
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Las Vegas Results
Nov. 24, 2008 - Not to worry - I keep Purel in the bat bag - just in case ! Sometimes it's just safer that way.It was the gals that were not very comfortable with ...
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New Pitcher Rule
Nov. 23, 2008 - He Fred ,I’ve seen many pitchers (in the 50’s and 55’s) pitch and back up. Do you think this is something you could learn to do? I don’t mean ...
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MESSAGE BOARD THREADS REMOVED
Nov. 19, 2008 - The following Message Board threads have been removed due to posting content detrimental to the best interests of the Senior Softball community. We ...
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Nokona gloves
Nov. 21, 2008 - I used a 14.5 inch Vinci untill last year when SPA changed their rule on the maximum size of gloves. It's a very good glove and Allen, Pete Vinci is ...
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Winter Natl's in Fl.
Nov. 17, 2008 - Hi Brett, I'm playing with Pinehurst Pub. A team out of Tampa,Fl. We play AAA, we took 2nd at SPA Nat'l and this weekend At SSUSA as well. Hows ...
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New location for world.
Nov. 16, 2008 - your right about BLD parks,they won't cater to the seniors,also they do not have more than 4-6 fields max,it would take a month to get all div's ...
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Major + tournaments for 2009
Nov. 14, 2008 - Bruce, Depending on the number of teams we would use both playing fields. BTW, we are in the hunt to bring back the SPA Winter Nationals to Pensacola ...
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GLOVE REPAIR
Nov. 8, 2008 - Now that the season is all but over, your best friend might need a tuneup. i preety much blew out all the stiches from my glove in the championship ...
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RESPONSE TO MESSAGE THREADS REMOVED
Nov. 8, 2008 - Fred,GS and I are very different peoplecoming for 2 very different points of viewand you're facile and incorrect judgementsay more about you then ...
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SSUSA STAFF:
Nov. 6, 2008 - mad dog - In response to your post, we offer the following:• Individual posts have recently been deleted for principally one of two reasons, both ...
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ratings
Nov. 6, 2008 - duke1953 Who were these monster/major teams? We played 50AAA in Az. and didn't see any teams that were hitting 15 to 16 homeruns a game for singles ...
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I.D.Fees
Nov. 3, 2008 - I too am eligable to move to the 60's and saw the $50 this weekend. SPA is also charging $50. SSUSA, however, does give the option to buy your ...
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Players playing on 2 teams
Nov. 3, 2008 - A player may play in TWO DIFFERENTage groups for which he is eligible at the same level of classification or at the next lower level of ...
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2009 Classic Spring Training
Nov. 2, 2008 - For those seniors that have express interest to me over the last month or two, the web site is up atwww.classicspringtraining.comand sign-ups are ...
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New One Dollar coin issue
Oct. 31, 2008 - I got an email from one of our fellow players, You know, so I posted it...I won't mention his name here so spare him.Mahybe scott folden can remove ...
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Dirty: Bats & ball info
Oct. 31, 2008 - I did not have any trouble hitting the balls in Vegas or Phoenix. The ball at the SPA was not nearly as lively.
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TIRED of READING the INFIGHTING
Oct. 31, 2008 - 4X4: If, it take .111 of a second for the eyes to send the message to the brain. Then it takes .299 of a second for the brain to send back to hands, ...
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New Team for 2009
Oct. 29, 2008 - We are looking at the possibility of combining 50 Major Plus players that are turning 55 in 2009 withexisting 55 Major players.By SSUSA (and SPA) ...
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Clarification
Oct. 29, 2008 - We play all sanctions,ASA,ISA,ISF,USSSA,SSUSA,HUNTSMAN,SPA we use what ever is allowed.It's not our pitcher i'm concerned about.By playing all the ...
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BAN THE ULTRA
Oct. 27, 2008 - If we were to ban the Ultra II or Senior combat, we would have the same problem that the ASA has with illegal bats. We DO NOT have a bat problem in ...
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AA 60 Colorado - Scrap Iron
Jan. 6, 2009 - WOW- This has been discussed and clarifed before on here. The ONLY tournament win that requires a move to the next higher division is the World or ...
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NIght games in Phoenix 60 AAA
Oct. 22, 2008 - After playing under the lights Friday evening on a field that was actually better lit than the one we played on Saturday evening, I relayed my ...
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Pitcher Protection Rule
Oct. 26, 2008 - Paco, in response to you post "What amazes me is that no other federation allows the use of the Ultra II and some other amazing bats, ......... lets ...
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May 26, 2009 - Hey Armiho211, thanks for bring back this little reference to Vietnam. Hats off to all Veterans, past and present. Like Desert Dave, I still shed a ...
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Phoenix 60 major plus
Oct. 27, 2008 - Desert Dave & Curveball:To answer your question in the best possible manner, I looked at our stats (GSF 60 M+) from Lincoln, NE... because it's the ...
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bat ban list
Oct. 14, 2008 - Tater,Each association (ASA, SSUSA, SPA, etc.) has their own list. You will need to each site.
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Nokona BFG1500
Oct. 27, 2008 - NSA is 14", but SPA just changed theirs to 15" this year. In NSA, there are rules pertaining to the use of illegal gloves, but they involve the ...
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Favorite Quotes
Oct. 15, 2008 - " The right side of your body is controlled by the left side of your brain and the left side of your body is controlled by the right side of your ...
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PHOENIX BALL FIELDS
Oct. 8, 2008 - Victory Lane has the ASA Hispanic Worlds the first weekend and the USSSA Halloween Scream youth baseball the second weekend of the ssusa Worlds. ...
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senior gear bats
Oct. 7, 2008 - Gramps, I really haven't made my mind up yet. Although I have about 250 swings with it I still haven't hit it in a game. I plan to use it this ...
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51 yr.old for pensacola spa
Oct. 4, 2008 - the team I play on wont be going to pensacola in fact I think it has folded.If any team needs a x-tra player let me know.I can pitch,outfield, or ...
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Wny "no-warranty"?
Oct. 3, 2008 - Hey Mike,The comment following your post is nothingbut negative and disparaging and trying to goad you into a fight.This guy can't carry your jock, ...
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LOOKING FOR A TEAM SPONSOR
Oct. 2, 2008 - Our Shark Sports Men's 50 AAA team is looking for a team sponsor for the 2009 season. We travel along the East coast competing in the SSUSA softball ...
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Vegas
Oct. 1, 2008 - ##7- Thank you for the left-handed compliment. I will not get into any long drawn out conversation with you or anyone else, but how can you guys ...
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Ball ?
Sept. 30, 2008 - Who's tournament is it???? SPA -SSUSA -ISSA, etc.you can go there web site and find out which ball the use.If you click on team rating on the left ...
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Balls of Fury
Sept. 29, 2008 - If you're talking senior softball, at least in the Cleveland area, there's a couple of leagues. Talent-wise, the best league is in Maple Heights ...
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Pensacola Tournament
Sept. 29, 2008 - Hope they do a better job this year keeping teams in their respective divisions. We a AAA team got stuck in the Platinum division and my butt is ...
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New Machenko bats
Sept. 23, 2008 - JIM HAS THEM WAS WATCHING HIM HIT WITH IT AT THE SPA HOME RUN DERBY THIS PAST WEEKEND ...
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Karen "Sparky" Sparks Memorial
Sept. 22, 2008 - Share Memories of "Sparky"Where: Sports Village 860 S. Village Rd., # L-10 St. George, UtahWhen: Wednesday, October 8, ...
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To ban or not to ban...
Sept. 21, 2008 - Following is statement from Terry Hregarding Gary 19 who is in fact Dirty/Gary 19/Gary Sommers from Ohioand notice it says that his privileges have ...
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65 MAJOR SPA TOURNEY IN DALTON,GA
Sept. 21, 2008 - HELL OF A LONG DRIVE FOR THE TEXAS LEGENDS 65'S- but it was a great tournament, we ended up 3 and 3, but we had some great competition from the ...
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Winter Nationals
Sept. 21, 2008 - The SSUSA Winternationals is in Ft Meyers. The SPA Fall Nationals is in Pensacola and the SPA Winternationals is in Altamonte Springs, Fl.
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PRAYERS FROM THE DALTON SPA TOURNAMENT
Sept. 17, 2008 - To those teams who prayed with us (EXPRESS) at the 60+ SPA tournament in Dalton, your may remember me requesting prayers for a local teammate (Don ...
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Brett, Dirty on costs.
Sept. 16, 2008 - Taits are we talking about entry fees because if so they are no more out of line than what the kids are playing for the pleasure of a 2NQ. A UTRIP ...
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Merge the major/major + divisions?
Sept. 15, 2008 - Here you go Bob. This is a good thread so I will take a shot.1.) I have seen a number of tournaments where only 1 major plus shows up, this ...
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usssa national
Sept. 13, 2008 - great tournament. we got to play. we placed 3rd in 55 aaa - stancils photo - out of 4 teams - mn team 1st - 2nd place harry tafanos team out of ...
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Out at the plate
Sept. 12, 2008 - Tate and Einstein,Welcome to my world. I had knee replacement surgery this year and have not played anything above league this summer and that only ...
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Cesar Chavez - Phx Worlds
Sept. 10, 2008 - Terry's quote........"These fields have all of the basic amenities that put themin the category of good-to-excellent softball complexes when ...
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Black World in Cincinnati
Sept. 9, 2008 - i'm confused. Why do they have the black worlds?Could white people get away with the white worlds?Me, i'm white\black\asian\hispanic and irish.
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Play Ahead Tournament in Shelbyville
Sept. 8, 2008 - Dwain Laird asked me to put this on here for him. He would like to hold a tournament in Shelbyville, Indiana on September 27 - 28 with a 4 game ...
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Senior U2 - 30 oz used bat for sale
Sept. 6, 2008 - Believer in Combats and have a used U2 that I bought NIW last summer and have used sparingly. Maybe 200 hits total on it. No cracks or dings and in ...
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SPA Dalton sept 11-14
Sept. 5, 2008 - Corky, not to bust anyone's bubble, but it is all about the kickback on hotel rooms. If you are not told whether you play at 8:00 AM or 4:00 PM, you ...
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teams going to Phoenix??
Sept. 7, 2008 - #6 u guys not gonna come to dalton for SPA (this is #77 tx ledgends,catcher).i just found out we are not going to phx,just SPA this yr.i wish it was ...
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New Combat Macenko Bat
Sept. 3, 2008 - i got to hit mine tonight and notice 5 rings on the barrel spaced at different intervals and a 1/2" to 3/4" crack in the paint by the end cap is this ...
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Rock 'N Roll Trivia 4
Sept. 5, 2008 - I was there last month, Seattle, they had this info on him as well as many of the other pop rock artists, clothes, records, letters. The guitar used ...
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75+ TOURNAMENTS
Aug. 24, 2008 - THE Antiques of Kansas CIty will have a 75+ team in 2009. We have noticed that there are not too many 75+ teams at any of the qualifing sites. We ...
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Trump......
Aug. 20, 2008 - Yes it is OK for him to say what he wants but not for anyone else. I think he is calling Terry and I idiots in this post. They can delete this, the ...
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more balls than brains
Aug. 16, 2008 - I just got off the phone from an hour long conversationwith a prominent official from NCSSA.We spoke about how bad the balls were at SPA, this ...
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Hip Replacements
Aug. 22, 2008 - OG:I'd like to be known for promoting safety but I have little patience for guys coming in standing up or sliding too late. I am a strong proponent ...
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looking for a team
Aug. 21, 2008 - I am looking to play if anyone needs a player. Havent played in the spa or any senior league this year,due to my wifes health and finances,but have ...
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Dalton GA SPA AAA Tournament
Aug. 13, 2008 - Anybody going Sept. 11-14? I know it's only AAA but closing in on 62 it's getting to be my speed for softball. I'm hoping to see some friends I ...
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Lincoln Nebraska
Aug. 12, 2008 - Cutty, your point is well taken... on the flip side though, when the hitters do not have to make adjustments (out of HRs or nearly out of them) they ...
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USSSA World Championships
Aug. 19, 2008 - THE SCHEDULES WERE SUPPOSE TO BE AVAILABLE TO THE MANAGERS TUESDAY MORNING. BUT, AS USUAL THEY WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND NOW ARE TO BE POSTED USSSA WEB ...
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playing for 2 teams
July 31, 2008 - Here is what TH wrote in an newspaper article ( Sppring edition 2007) about rosters relating to your question: answer:Male palyers can be on more ...
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What a tournament!
July 22, 2008 - We, Mac 2, finished second to a powerful and deserving Mavericks teamfrom Southern California, in the 50 major plus at SPA in Tulsa, ...
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SPA Majors in Tulsa
July 21, 2008 - Anyone have any results from Tulsa this past weekend? I am interested in the 50 Majors, we had to cancel going the week before last week , because ...
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NSA Nationals
July 24, 2008 - Hey Bruce, Woody, LL and Scott,Bruce.Play with anyone who wants/needs you to play.There's no problem or legitimate challenge to your situation and ...
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A team's rating!
July 21, 2008 - One last thing, you should notice is the first few lines on the ratings page here, this is how it reads:------Combined Senior Softball RatingsNOTICE: ...
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ratings???
July 17, 2008 - I see ssusa is still updating ratings after normal deadline, but I really don't understand how 65team Texas Hold'em is still rated AA. They are ...
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AAA or Major
July 20, 2008 - I think it was a summit topic that was mentioned in one of the newspapers that came out afterwards. Talk is cheap and quite. Action is noticed and ...
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SPA in Tulsa
July 15, 2008 - I just got who'll be in the 50 and over Major Plus tournamentnext weekend at the SPA in Tulsa.Damon's Bar and Grill (Maryland/Virginia)Mac 2 ...
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AA Home Run Power
July 15, 2008 - What is not being mentioned at Champaign is the wind. If you played on diamonds facing east, you hit many home runs. If you faced west, you were ...
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SPA??
July 13, 2008 - JUST WONDERING WHAT 60 MAJOR PLUS TEAMS ARE GOING TO TULSA THIS COMING WEEKEND??
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Midwest Qualifiers
July 10, 2008 - I have not seen anything about this on the board, but I would like to take a moment to brag on the Midwest for a moment. This weekend while there ...
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NEED 60'S MAJOR PLUS PLAYERS NOW!
July 7, 2008 - Bash, you animal.How are you and the barista girls?You sure cut Bogie to the quick with no DHs or Catchersbut the Bog-meister can pitch, too, I've ...
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SPA 60 Major
July 7, 2008 - Just wondering who all is going down to Tulsa to play 60 Majors July 18-20?
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Looking for 55 AAA team SLC
July 7, 2008 - I know at least one is working today, but maybe the others are still picking up the burnt sparklers.I really can't imagine you showing up on the day ...
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COMBAT B-1
July 7, 2008 - Only if it has 1.20 bpf on it, and then only in SSUSA, SPA, ISA and LVSSA.
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want to play ball
July 5, 2008 - Bigpop here. I am looking to hook with a team to play in the SPA tourny in Dalton, Ga. in Sept. I played with the young guys on 2 separate teams this ...
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team ratings
July 2, 2008 - Three diffeent orginizations SSUSA SSWS SPA3 different plate dimensions.3 different rosters that do the same ...
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new park in sparks nv
June 25, 2008 - i hope this works for you! if you didn't get a chance to play there or you will be going to it here are some pictures of the ...
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Just wanna play.
June 24, 2008 - To the greatest minds in senior softball I pose this question.Who just wants to play softball regardless of the rules or bylaws of the different ...
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SPA in Marietta
June 18, 2008 - Who is going to Marietta. I am with Scrap Iron 50's from Birmingham, Al.
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Rock 'n Reno - Pictures
June 17, 2008 - Finished all the games for Reno and all the team pictures and presentations. All the fan shots etc are on the site now. I somehow missed a game ...
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Description of a Major Plus Player.
June 13, 2008 - Don:I cannot argue your point about having a task force for the other divisions. Your point is totally valid, in my opinion.All of us, regardless of ...
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Shelbyville Tournament
June 9, 2008 - While it was almost impossible to get from where I live to Clarksville (Louisville qualifier) yesterday because of all of the major roads closed due ...
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Texas Tornadoes
June 9, 2008 - Where are you guys from .I coached the Texas Tornado team for about 8 years. We are from the Plano area. We were AA finished 3rd in the SPA in ...
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SSUSA Announces Major-Plus Task Force
June 9, 2008 - Hey Kevin,Thanks for the reply.What was the general reaction to your ball in that USSSA event that showcasedit not too long ago?How about sending us, ...
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New Rules at Reno
June 4, 2008 - Taits, I believe that in SSWC and ISA that all runners get the next base automatically (without being forced) but in SPA that they do not (must be ...
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Reno a la Golden Eagle
June 3, 2008 - Hey Guys,I had a terrific weekend playing in Reno last weekend.The new fields at Golden Eagle are the bomb.They're faster, safer and better than all ...
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New fields in Sparks
June 2, 2008 - a question wAas asked about the new fields in Sparks. they were awesome. The best playing surface I have ever played on, and I have played on the ...
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When can I play 55's ?
May 30, 2008 - I can answer your question. Since everyone's birthday is January 1 for senior softball, you can start playing 55 in 2009. That being said both SSWC ...
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MIDWEST CHAMPIONSHIPS
May 29, 2008 - I have been told by several teams here that the Louisville tournament is full. You might want to look at the Quad Cities qualifier for SSWC.Anyone ...
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Shelbyville Qualifier
May 23, 2008 - Dwain Laird called me last night, and he asked if I would remind everyone that his SPA Indiana qualifier has moved from Columbus to Shelbyville. It ...
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Up Your Alley
May 24, 2008 - Kenny, just don't forget there is usually at least one other person to complete that double play... ot to give credit where it's due. I'm glad to ...
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Looking to play in a few tourneys
June 26, 2008 - Am I missing something or what? Here is a new guy, hoping to get into Senior softball and help grow the game we love. Some, though, just have to ...
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Movie Trivia 11
May 22, 2008 - Probably one of his spagetti westerns. Fist Full of Dollors, or The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. Just as long as it wasn't Paint Your Wagon, lol.
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Tournament order...is there one?
May 9, 2008 - bigdog,I to have complained about the costs, but take an honest look at the one you mouthed about, the TOC, That tournament is probably the best ...
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SPA IN GLEN BURNIE
May 6, 2008 - i was in the SPA tournament this w/e and i will never go there again. friday and sat. went well, but come sunday, there was a shortage of umpires.we ...
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drop dead rule
May 5, 2008 - #6, TD has received enough abuse. I don't think it was herdecesion, came from higher up. Everyone, includingher, agrees it was a bad idea. I don't ...
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HEADFIRST SLIDING
May 9, 2008 - SISAVIC-------I applaud your adventrure and will be looking for 1 of a kind vest you won for your gallen slide----- And yes i will admit to ...
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ROCK 'n RENO - GOLDEN EAGLE PARK
May 1, 2008 - The Rock 'n Reno 2008 qualifier will be using the new and state-of-the-art Golden Eagle Park 6-field softball complex in Sparks this year. The ...
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motel rooms - glen burnie
April 30, 2008 - ANYONE OUT THERE GOING TO GLEN BURNIE-SPA-I HAVE2 ROOMS FOR FRI AND/ORSAT NITES. IF YOU NEED THEM, THEY ARE ONLY 15 MINS TO SEVERN FIELDS AND 12 ...
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another unhappy person on the polk co.
April 28, 2008 - bigdog, Woof, you must have a dog of a chip on your shoulder.Why not write the Assn a letter, the address is to the left of this, & perhaps they will ...
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SPA TOURNAMENTS
April 27, 2008 - Any comments about the Spa tournament held in Baytownthis weekend (April 26-27) I heard Spa sucked as usual. Why is it they charge so much for a ...
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Team Ratings
April 26, 2008 - You that receive the newspaper, should have it soon and a very good article on this subject addresses the "how & why" written by TH.
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Movie Trivia 9
April 22, 2008 - Southpaw,Basically, you're right. The monster spawned from the mind of the Walter Pigeon character. They called it "the Monster from the Id", which ...
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Older we get, the less respect we get
July 30, 2008 - I think is about 50/50 most of the time, some young guys respect and know they will be our age soon enough and respect that we are still playing the ...
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SPA HR rules
April 7, 2008 - Did SPA change the Home run rules for AAA to outs after the second home run? If so, why?
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Gallatin, TN - SPA
April 2, 2008 - What 50+ teams are going to the SPA tournament in Gallatin, TN on May 3-4?Springfield Express AAA is planning on being there.
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Rip-It YELLOW Bat for sale.
April 1, 2008 - Dave, does that bat have a BPF rating on it? I play mostly SPA and their bat requirement allows a bat with a 1.20 BPF rating. I sent SPA an email ...
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Medical Emergency When Out Of Town
April 1, 2008 - The player was Ed Rothe, our shortstop. He collapsed in the second inning of our first game. He woke up a short time later, said he didn't know ...
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Need motel help for SPA-Dalton, Ga.
March 27, 2008 - We had 5 injuries just before Dalton and had to cancel last year. Can any of you recommend some reasonably priced, yet nice, motels for a ...
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Entering SPA national tournments
March 26, 2008 - I can't seem to find the SPA website. My question is: If my team can't make it to a SPA qualifer, can we still enter and play in the Dalton ...
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Ultra II break in period?
March 24, 2008 - The bat advice I follow is by Anthony Kelly at www.kellysultimatesports.com. He says DO NOT use it for batting practice. Ready to go right out of the ...
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Who is going to Birmingham?
March 20, 2008 - I hope for good weather and then hope to attend.The 60's bracket in Montgomery Al (SPA) was probably the largest pool of teams for the tournament. I ...
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SPA
March 18, 2008 - Am I the only one who has a problem with SPA, I have tried for over a year to have something done and still have not had any luck. If it was left to ...
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Substitution / Courtesty Runner
March 17, 2008 - Situation;Smith (substitute) pinch hits for Jones. Smith is now in the game and scores. 3 batters later, Jones is used as a courtesty runner for ...
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Tennesse Team Looking For A Player
March 16, 2008 - We are an Eastern Tennessee 60+ AAA team looking for a player for 10-12 tournaments. Most of the tournaments will be SPA. We will be going to the ...
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Screen to protect the pitcher
March 17, 2008 - I say he boycott screen maker. (ha ha) Actually I believe that under adverse conditions with sun and were safety is the paramount issue, a screen ...
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Tapering a Bat
March 9, 2008 - diehard I taper my bat handles with tape at the knob and didn't have any problems with that at the NSA, SPA and SSUSA Nationals.#8 Wild Bunch ...
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looking for balls
March 8, 2008 - HEY CURLY!!!! THE SPA SITE HAS BALLS FOR SALE....THE LEAGUE 375-44CORE ONES.....THE GREEN-YELLOW TRUMP BALLS WE USE IN THE TOURNEYS ARE THERE!!!!
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Team Ratings - A Restart?
March 6, 2008 - 2awesom- Yes you are right- 204 AAA teams, and yet, SPA in the 2007 Nationals, only had 13 teams in AAA, in the NSA Worlds they had only 8 teams,6 ...
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55/AAA lookig for player(s)
Feb. 28, 2008 - Metro Star Louisville Kentucky is currently looking for 2-3 players to complete their 2008 roster. Middle infielder and outfielder needed. Player ...
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New ASA bat standard
Feb. 19, 2008 - Once again ASA (Absolutely Suck Ass) takes the fun out of games. Screws the bats and balls up all over . IMO one must be hard up for a game to play ...
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Borders and snow birds
Feb. 15, 2008 - Jack Orewiler from Seatlle was able to get his comments about snow birds in the SSUSA Wionter additionI wish the softball news would publish this but ...
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SPA Tourney in Montgomery
Feb. 12, 2008 - Hey Folks, is it too early to inquire as to who will be playing in Montgomery, Alabama, beginning March 14?We are a 50+ team---Scrap Iron (South)May ...
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Rock-n-Reno Change of Dates for 60s??
Feb. 16, 2008 - There is conflicting information in the 2008 Tournament Guide that came with our last SSUSA newspaper.On page 107 in the List of Tournaments, they ...
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new team
Feb. 10, 2008 - To Diehard: You should check with the appropriate organization to be sure, but at the start of a new year, players are free to move just about ...
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Testing the new senior 1.20 bat
Feb. 9, 2008 - Hey Joe! It’s your buddy Bash from Seattle, WA! You indicated in your post that the “Mello Yellow” Rip-iT is out of production… and Yes! I ...
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How to Start a Major/Major+ Circuit
Feb. 3, 2008 - As was said on the other tread related to Major+ unlimited HR's:1) Playing games on baseball fields2) Getting 7 innings per game or run rule3) ...
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WOW
Feb. 3, 2008 - Bruce, i said as much a couple of weeks ago (about WOW being clueless). At that time, I was referring to his insistence on using rumor, innuendo, ...
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When were Teams Moved in Class?
Feb. 5, 2008 - There is no way they can rate a new team without looking at the roster, and in my case for my new 55 team, they have not, in fact none of the players ...
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Trying to put a 60's team together.
Jan. 31, 2008 - Looking for players who want to play 60's tournaments in these possible areas of Calif. Coastal; Santa Maria up to Fremont, central part; from Yuba ...
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Trivial Pursuit
Jan. 30, 2008 - Just a personal observation and request......The "trivia" threads are a LOT of fun with a lot of interest with just about all of us participating ...
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2008 National Senior Softball Summit
Feb. 1, 2008 - First, thanks to those of you who hae used my name kindly or in vain on this thread... Smile :)GeHall44, you asked some very, very good questions in ...
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TOC TEAM 60 MAJOR PLUS DIV.
Jan. 27, 2008 - Desert Guy,get your facts straight, if the Chicago Classics Red team won & qualified in the Major Div. why did Terry Hennessey tell them they would ...
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hitting the pitcher
Jan. 26, 2008 - In fact, I don't favor having a penalty for going up the middle at all.I just wanted to point out that if SSUSA seriously wanted to deterbatters from ...
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SSUSA Rule proposed rule changes
Jan. 21, 2008 - Hey Guys, for us here in Birmingham, it is 4 weeks until spring practice, and 6 weeks until our March 1 practice tourney at Green Springs. Since we ...
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Too many sub classifications
Jan. 22, 2008 - I purposely have stayed away from additional posts since I opened this topic. It IS interesting though, how I was considered clueless and un-informed ...
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Big League Dreams
Jan. 15, 2008 - Stoneman, you hit the ball right on the sweet spot with your explanation. I have tried in vain to get them to open up Poway Sportspark here in San ...
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Looking for outfielders 60+
Jan. 13, 2008 - We are looking for a couple of AAA outfielders that want to play for an Oklahoma-based team. Need to be able to commit to 11-14 tournaments from ...
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Reebok Dictator?
Jan. 10, 2008 - HOMBRE: If, one goes to SOFTBALLSAVING, the follow' will come up, under BATS: This New Bat sells for $ 249...Reebok Dictator Plus Slow Pitch Softball ...
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Why Composite Bats?
Jan. 8, 2008 - I just had a chat with aero-space Composite Materials engineer and found out that composite material can be made to be stronger than steel and ...
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In memory of Karen "Sparky" Sparks
Jan. 5, 2008 - Karen Sue “Sparky” Sparks 58, passed peacefully Christmas morning in her home in Grants Pass, Oregon. A celebration of her life will be held in ...
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Heard a new rumor
Jan. 6, 2008 - Bruce, I was told that if a player is tagged as a Impact Major Plus then in the very near future (I am assuming a rule change is coming) then he ...
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Looking for a Team in Houston
Jan. 4, 2008 - CJ my name is Jack i am president of two Senior associatons in Houston. Harris County Senior Softball,in southwest Houston. We are currently playing ...
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spa worlds
Dec. 30, 2007 - anyone know the dates and location for the 50 major and major plus
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60 major plus teams
Dec. 23, 2007 - GSF will try to compete in the 60 major + division... we'll be new to the 60s but it sounds like WE Ruth will be the 'team to beat'...Donnie, we will ...
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found on another board
Dec. 18, 2007 - Hey, some of us grew up with ASA. Just cause we live in spa terrotory, doesn't mean we can't play ASA. Might be interesting. My 2 cents.GT Houston
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web sites
Dec. 17, 2007 - bobbybclass, Here's the list: SS-USA http://www.seniorsoftball.com/SPA http://www.spasoftball.com/SSWS http://www.nascs.org/NSA ...
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Georgia softball
Dec. 13, 2007 - JTW12, I'm sure our resident expert from the Peach State - BruceInGA will offer some information for you. I do know there are some Qualifiers in ...
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Sports Trivia
Dec. 7, 2007 - VegasPaul- Pretty sure it's one of your neighbors in Vegas, but not sure how long ago it was. Seems like a long time ago. Is it Steffi Graf?
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50/over,AAA, needs 3B and SS
Dec. 4, 2007 - 50/over, AAA team in Birmingham, Al. looking for 3B and SS for '08. Primarily SPA; play 10 to 12 tourneys this coming year. Several new additions ...
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whats it mean
Dec. 3, 2007 - They allow the Miken Ultra 2, argueably the hottest bat, and others such as the Launch 510 and Senior Combat, so there is no need to take an ASA or ...
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moving up
Nov. 29, 2007 - Ike, the consideration should also include sponsered and non sponsered teams. Yes, it makes a major difference especially as you graduate to major ...
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Idea for the Summit National ID card
Nov. 27, 2007 - I know I'm not the first but why can't we have a national ID card good for all associations. I would be willing to pay the required fees for ...
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dates
Nov. 24, 2007 - grumpy SPA has the new tourney list for most 2008. They must of just post it this week. See you in Jacksonville Bruce and Monty. Right now the wife ...
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Random Thoughts About Las Vegas
Nov. 24, 2007 - Doker, Hey I didn't mean to leave ya out in my posts to #6 & 13. Your another Tanel player who had a hand in spanking us really good. We flat fell ...
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60's team B'Ham AL
Nov. 21, 2007 - Need few more players for newley formed 3A or Major team.Will play SSWC,SPA,ASA,&ISA nationals along with all local tournaments.For more information ...
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Florida TOC
Nov. 20, 2007 - Ballplayer interested in Florida TOC Tournament during February. I am a 57 year old, 235 pound, 6’ 3” better than average first baseman. ...
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gloves
Nov. 20, 2007 - 14" is the max, except for the firstbaseman's mitt. About 3 years ago SPA said that any mass produced glove would be legal. I now see that they too ...
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50/over AAA team looking for players
Nov. 18, 2007 - Looking for 4--5 above average senior players for 08 season. Looking for men in and around Birmingham/Alabama area. Play begins end of February. ...
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Bring back 3 game Round Robins !!??
Nov. 20, 2007 - I cannot speak for all major + players but the majority of the ones that I have spoken with seem to dislike the 3 seeding games. It was fine in MN ...
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TV Trivia 7
Nov. 20, 2007 - Honeymooners Question: Ed Norton was a big fan of a certain TV show that while he was watching it he wore fishing bowl space helmet. Name Norton's ...
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HR shaggers?
Nov. 14, 2007 - Gary Heifner posted that he thought major and major plus should be required to have shaggers retrieve hr balls in tournaments. I believe that if the ...
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Las Vegas Winter Worlds
Nov. 7, 2007 - Brett, it looks like your team was one of several that the summit changed the rating on November 2 including winners of NSA and a few other non-SSWC ...
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2007 End of Year Observations
Nov. 3, 2007 - Now that we are just about to the end of another great senior softball year how about sharing some reflections about this year?1) There seems to be ...
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VEGAS
Oct. 31, 2007 - TAITS, SPRING SSUSA QUALIFER HELD IN PASADENA,WOULD NOT CALL IT A MAJOR, NEVER A "LARGE"TURNOUT. UNTIL ABOUT 4 YEARS AGO, "MAJOR"SPA WAS HELD IN ...
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TV Trivia 6
Nov. 6, 2007 - The first TV color animated cartoon featured the hero Colonel Bleep, an extraterrestrial space traveler.What planet was the good Colonel from and who ...
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Tournament in the Midwest
Nov. 2, 2007 - fourfiveslot: I manage a 50+ AAA tournament team in Kansas City. We would be interested only if the tournament complied with SPA or SSUSA bat ...
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the umps in Phoenix
Oct. 31, 2007 - The Hollis 55 Major Plus played at Rose Mofford and we thought it was a very well run tournament. All of our games were on time, the fields were ...
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Midwest and Midwest Metro
Oct. 31, 2007 - CAT, I had never heard this about the host hotels; I will ask Tim about what he is passing out. Since I am local here, I would not have needed to ...
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WATER
Oct. 24, 2007 - i was in Phoenix at Caesar Chavez no water only warm water in dugout,and no food,we were there from noon til after 10 pm,next day we had to bring ...
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50+ player in AZ
Oct. 20, 2007 - REPSOL 404: Nov, is the start of a new yr. New teams will be form' & ol' teams will be reload'.Beware of the doulbe talk' MGRs. There r many teams ...
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SPA at Pensacola
Oct. 13, 2007 - This is sad,that you need to ask about SPA results on this website. Does anyone know the results from from the recent tourney in Pensacola
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TV Trivia 4
Oct. 11, 2007 - OK - here's the next question - who the heck get's to pose the next question??? I think obviously Docswear or The Wood would be a logical choice ...
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Why not adopt ASA's rules?
Oct. 10, 2007 - SSUSA already has a full set of rules and the book is about the same size as the USSSA book. SPA also has its own set of rules in a book. So there is ...
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LVSSA - how Not to run a tournament
Oct. 8, 2007 - Most of the problems that occurred the first weekend were solved by the time the 2nd weekend rolled around. I do have a couple of thoughts to share ...
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Playing in different divisons
Oct. 8, 2007 - I have been working at this problem all this years. Here's what I have done with approval of Terry's group and SPA. The real problem you have is ...
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Possible Solution?
Oct. 4, 2007 - I've looked over the posts for just this month, all 3.5 days of it. It sure seems that we are drifting a long ways away from any softball related ...
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LVSSA 2007
Oct. 3, 2007 - Worth 'Killer balls', for one. 50 COR red dots, too. Worth was a huge part of the ball R & D.Mike doesn't replace Don Arndt any more than Ron Parnell ...
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Any results from Vegas?
Sept. 30, 2007 - BRUCE; What a joke this wkend has been. LVSSA, has ruined VEGAS SOFTBALL. I hope all the pissed off teams will post the stupitity that went on the ...
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Fair enough, let\'s move forward...
Sept. 27, 2007 - Gary- Great start. Let me weigh in here and add a couple more of my own.1. Neither agree or disagree. Have seen too much inconsistency with the ...
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SPA World in 2008
Sept. 25, 2007 - Does anyone know the location (city/state) of the SPA 2008 World tournament?
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Too many to mention
Sept. 25, 2007 - Let's get this straight, now.If you make criticisms of others without letting usknow who you are, you are a coward and not to be taken seriouslyon ...
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New Rip It 1.20 senior bat
Sept. 24, 2007 - TNG - The reason this bat is sparking interest (even though not with the BPF 1.20) is this bat has good pop + longevity.I hit an Elite demo bat back ...
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This FUSS w/ PAT & the lil' KIDZ.....
Sept. 22, 2007 - WHAT NO REPLIES? Good, here is more reasons what or why, the Kidz have a hard time field' a team.1) U-Trip @ Salem, 7 yrs or so. The 55 Major Plus ...
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Sadly, this says it all........
Sept. 24, 2007 - Well - let me tell you a little about her and her lack of insight.The regular stuff like raising a family, wife, mom, all that stuff.+ She was a ...
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To Ban or not to Ban
Sept. 21, 2007 - In my opinion the best way to deal with this problem is to completely ignore it. It should be treated as a blank space. Read it if you want, but just ...
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state of the game
Sept. 9, 2007 - Monty, the SilverHawks crew was getting better with each tournament. Every one of you did better than me. At least you were healthy enough to attend! ...
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Ball Hits the Plate?
Sept. 9, 2007 - This happened between Rabbit's team (Indiana Classics & Monster Softball @ the NSA Tourney). The ruling had nothing to do with the outcome; this is ...
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2007 AAA in Dalton
Sept. 8, 2007 - Too bad SPA can not post the tournament results like SSUSA does. Seeing how I was laid up on the couch nursing an Ultra II induced bone bruise on the ...
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DALTON
Sept. 7, 2007 - http://www.spasoftball.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=304
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Knee Replacement
Sept. 11, 2007 - Suggestion:Before agreeing to Total Knee Replacement surgery, check out (on-line) "UniSpacer Knee Replacement Overview." If your bone on bone is on ...
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ASA Nationals in NC
Sept. 4, 2007 - the problem with travelodge is that they won in 50's and were a move up to major plus.this never happened because they are registered as 55's.now ...
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topics
Aug. 29, 2007 - Well, Rabbit what would you like to discuss???Did you ever get that email I sent you after NSA in AL?I never heard back.Hope all is well. Will you be ...
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Senior Softtball World Series
Aug. 27, 2007 - Joe:As you know, we were there as well. We we fortunate enough to have 4 teams and felt that it was a very well run event. The Maas Family did, in ...
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Checking Bat at SPA National
Aug. 29, 2007 - Just strikes me funny that neither the Senior Combat or the Virus is ASA approved , yet they allow one over the other, go figure.With ASA, approval ...
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Looking for a 55+ team
Aug. 26, 2007 - Outfielder looking for a AA team in states bordering Alabama. Played in 55+ league for past 4 years. Played in SPA National Championships in 2005 ...
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What's a good SPA bat?
Aug. 24, 2007 - I use the combat orignal, its a very hot bat. I love this bat. I'm a base and lin drive hitter, the ball jumps hard off the sweetspot. I agree your ...
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7 inning games
Aug. 22, 2007 - They have already eliminated the 5 run rule as it relates to the major + division. I liked that rule for pre-season events but not for National ...
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tournament rankings
Aug. 24, 2007 - JUST SOME MORE ON THE RANKINGS!!!! WE HAVE THREE 55 TEAMS THAT PLAY EACH OTHER IN TEXAS......TANEL AUSTIN LONESTARS,RUSTY HOOKS,AND DALLAS ...
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SPA Nationals in Dalton,Ga
Aug. 27, 2007 - Smooth,I don't belive there are any 50 major teams playing in Dalton. The 55 major teams have to use their 55 roster no 50's.
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Re- Rating a team....60+AA team
Aug. 20, 2007 - We are a first year team in the 60+AA. We have lost two of the best players on our team (spa tourn) in Georgetown.. the only spa tourn we have played ...
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Just a thought
Aug. 12, 2007 - This is a great message boards and I want to thank those in charge of putting it up and running it for doing that. If I had a complaint, .....and it ...
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Tournament fees
Aug. 11, 2007 - I have no problem with tournament fees if it is a good run tournament even If I had to pay my share. Just the idea of going and playing against good ...
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Ratings
Aug. 10, 2007 - does this look like an AAA team?kansas city antiques Men’s 70/75 Gold Omaha1. Omaha Spirit2. Antiques of Kansas City3. Texas Classics 75As you ...
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Fastpitch my a-- !
Aug. 9, 2007 - Mr. P:That is a dog whose hunting days are over... to steal a phrase.It seems to me that a simple meeting (before the tourney0 between the UIC, a ...
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Banned from Message Board
Aug. 10, 2007 - Let bashbro1 chime in and also congratulate Terry H. regarding his recent position and action banning a person (one person) who has made a living out ...
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USSSA, Milwaukee
Aug. 7, 2007 - Here we go again.This guy has already cost us valuable time and spaceaway from authentic community concerns and he's at it again.This meassage board ...
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WHY, do we SENIORS play?
Aug. 3, 2007 - Steve,I play for a multitude of reasons. Have fun, hopefully playing well, meet new people, & hope to make a new friend &coming back later to some ...
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OUR TEAM BROKE UP!!!!!!
Aug. 6, 2007 - Gary, just exactly what gives you the right to detemine what is or isn'y a real snowbird? I've read your posts for the past 2 years... it started ...
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Sick of these bats !
July 29, 2007 - Over the past four months I have cracked;2 U2's1 Combat seniorthat's $600 down the drain.we can put a man on the moonhave a PC in our phonespy on ...
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ISA Worlds
July 30, 2007 - Hi Nancy, I agree with your observations regarding the complex being great and the competition being excellent. The size of some divisions is an ...
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MESSAGE BOARD THREAD REMOVALS
July 24, 2007 - Two Message Board threads were removed today (July 24) because multiple individual messages contained therein that violated one or two of the (only) ...
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REPLANT...... FOOD 4 THOUGHT???
July 26, 2007 - Fred I guess we will have to agree to disagree on that point. You get tired of the homerun limits as a so called excuse I get tired of hearing about ...
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NSA 50\'s tournament in Boaz, Alabama
July 26, 2007 - Dale...we, don't play ANY SPA...decided not to this year.We're playing in the Eastern Nationals in Elgin, Ill...Aug.10-12th. THEN, Labor Day in ...
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JC24
July 11, 2007 - Hi john Bob, Thanks for the comments on my team, and I completely understand why you are playing AAA, you are right, i do not know where all the 50 ...
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SPA Worlds
July 8, 2007 - What 55 Major Plus teams will be at the SPA Worlds in KC?
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NSA Worlds in Alabama
July 7, 2007 - We have had the same problems with balls in all orginations except spa that still uses the 47 cor. This is nothing new that you run into as some ot ...
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Impressive show for the young'n
July 1, 2007 - I attended the Sparker fastpitch tournament in Denver to watch my granddaughter play. Hundreds of teams, huge amounts of fans, parents and college ...
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GARY 19 & SMOOTH 01:
June 25, 2007 - "And if they don't make any difference in the Senior game, why are there guys who will skip a tournament or not play in a league that does not allow ...
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rip it reaper
June 22, 2007 - Trump if you noticed that is why I put the internet address on this post so one and all can go read the 6 pages of stuff. The only reason I pasted ...
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50 & Over Team in St. Louis
June 20, 2007 - Doc, Did you play in the ISA last year? I do know that in several divisions - at the higher levels - there were two or three teams. I remember you ...
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New Mat Size
June 13, 2007 - Have you played with the new size mat that SPA uses. They have increased the size from 17" X 33" to 19" X 35". We used it this past weekend in ...
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Playing on 2 teams in same age group
June 13, 2007 - Can you play on a Major + team in SPA and also play on a AAA team in SSUSA? I know you can not do this in the same association, but can you ...
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Speeding up the game
June 8, 2007 - Speed up the game but not at the cost of enjoyment. No 1 and 1 counts; no extended mats; don't make changes to the structure of the game.If we have ...
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save it for the confessional
June 10, 2007 - Einstien, several weeks back my team played against Clatter's 60 team. Clatter hit TWO screemers within a foot of our pitcher ( who just happens to ...
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3rd party review of the Rip It Reaper
June 5, 2007 - Taked from another site:Matthew Polstein, President of Rip-It-Elite, was kind enough to send me out a Demo bat of his new Rip-It-Elite Reaper 120. As ...
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Playing in Qualifiers
June 4, 2007 - Well, I am sitting here looking at a rulebook (2006). First, 2.3(1) Teams That Need Not Qualify: 40+, 45+, 75+, 80+ teams do not have to qualify ...
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1ST Baseman's mitt
May 31, 2007 - You're right Gary, thinks can and do change. About 4 years I attended the SPA conference here in Atlanta. At that time the question was brought up ...
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Aluminum Bats
May 27, 2007 - GT- i know of somebody that had one 3-4 years ago, he may still have it. since we all use the ultra 2 now, he may have it in storage. i will ...
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Senior Combat
May 23, 2007 - Enviro, already have been there, isn't on the approved and isn't on the banned list either. In Anaconda's ad, it doesnr really say. Says not approved ...
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Rochester June 5 to 10
May 23, 2007 - Hi RochBob, if you would next year move the tourney one week either earlier or one week later, i think you would get some more teams from the ...
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Rankings
June 1, 2007 - We'll be in Manassas for the ISF, Kansas City, Mo, for SPA, Milwaukee for USSSA and maybe St Louis for ISA. Also Vegas and Burlington. Hope to see ...
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Joint Medication
June 13, 2007 - I have been taking Osteo-Biflex for 4 weeks now and I can honestly say that the results have been significantly positive for me. The stuff is a bit ...
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Major Team in Columbus
May 16, 2007 - I just spoke with Dwain Laird. He has a couple of Major teams that have submitted entries for playing in his tournament in Columbus, Indiana on June ...
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may 19th,tourney,tulsa,ok
May 11, 2007 - Mad Dog,The SPA website (spasoftball.com) shows this tournament being played at two locations:All Star Sports Complex10309 East 61st St South in ...
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SPA bat inspection at their nationals
May 10, 2007 - I just received an information packet from SPA about their Major and Major Plus North American Championoships in Kansas City. Most of it I have ...
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Need players
May 9, 2007 - 60+ AAA teamSecond Chances of OrlandoNeed outfielder for the SPA tournament in Pensacola May 18-20Must be from Florida, Georgia, Alabama with no ...
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Cancelled tournament refunds
May 8, 2007 - Has anyone not ever received their entire tournament entry fee back on a rained-out tournament? My team paid $325 to enter a SPA tournament this ...
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Pensacola SPA Tournament
May 8, 2007 - 60+ AAA teamSecond Chances of OrlandoNeed outfielder for the SPA tournament in Pensacola May 18-20Must be from Florida, Georgia, Alabama with no ...
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Brickyard Classic Results
May 9, 2007 - Hi Nancy, The only two things I hated about last weekend was the 50 minute time limit, our last game started when there was only 47 minutes left, ...
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HR Derbies at Nationals?
May 5, 2007 - In another thread there was mention that it would be interesting to have a home run derby at some of the regional or national tournaments. SPA had ...
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Confiscated Bat Testing
April 30, 2007 - Two years ago I was told by SPA that the protest fee was $300. This covers testing, replacement if needed and postage.
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Brickyard Classic
May 4, 2007 - Can't find anything on the SPA site. Just Wonder who's sanctioning this tournament.
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Tournament listing
May 10, 2007 - Wes, what I was referring to is a site or forum that covers ALL the assn's. SSUSA, ISA, SPA, NSA, etc etc.... One heck of a long listing I'd ...
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Geographic rules
April 25, 2007 - The Wood,Not too often we disagree but this is one time. I started playing in 1999 at the major Plus 50+ level At this time there was no regional ...
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Steve Imlay suspension
April 23, 2007 - Gary 19 your suggestion does not cover those who are rated Major Plus players and live in a state and region that does not have a major or major plus ...
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Who is your 'best hitter'
April 17, 2007 - I see you haven't had a lot of replies. Maybe it is because the senior players don't and won't waste their time and money playing ASA with ASA bats ...
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Pete Mercer
May 15, 2007 - Pete will be inducted in Kansas City (actually Liberty) Mo at the SPA nationals on Friday July 13th. I dont believe its 100 percent for friday but if ...
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LVSSA Spring tourney who has info
April 13, 2007 - JOE: Who cares? LVSSA, cares about their 65, 70, & 75 yr. ol' players... PERIOD. I am sorry that I got u to join LVSSA.LVSSA'S senior board, is a ...
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Hey JR of Max Spice
April 11, 2007 - chuck good to hear from you.i hope everything is well.we are in manasses va.june22-24,kansas,mo spa july13-15 vegassept 28-30.you could hookup with ...
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SPA website
March 29, 2007 - Does anyone know what has happened to the SPA website?I tried to access www.seniorsoftballassoc.com from the summit page on this website and it ...
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combat bat
April 8, 2007 - Ok, while we are on this subject. It's a urethane single or double stage paint similar to a coat on an automobile.Questions:1- As the composition of ...
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nsa in alabama
March 28, 2007 - hey larry james told me he was never going to turn 60. say hello to the guys when you see them. we are only going to spa, lvssa and sswc. hope ...
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RULES???
March 26, 2007 - charlieWe ran into about the same thing inthe SPA tourney in Montgomery. A Penacola 50 team came up short of players because one had to go home for ...
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LVSSA Women's Tournament
March 21, 2007 - Ladies, Trish wants to remind everyone of the LVSSA Women's Tournament!!Entry Fee $295.00Dates: April 28 + 29Four (4) Game Guarantee ...
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Miami, Ohio Tournament
March 23, 2007 - WES....what fields do they use? Who do we contact? How much for the entry fee? Who sponsers it? SSWC, SPA??What age groups can play?Can you post ...
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Congratulations to Kayson's Grille!
March 19, 2007 - Kayson's Grille won their divisions this past weekend at the SPA Qualifier in Montgomery. Kayson's Grill sponsors three different teams, a 50, 55 ...
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New Format for 50's and 55's
March 19, 2007 - Was talking to Ridge Hooks of the SPA this weekend in Montgoemery , he is looking into having the 50 and 55 start playing a 4 game format and start ...
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Ring tournaments--7 innings--1&1 count
March 19, 2007 - All I can say about this situation after having umpired in the WinterNationals in Ft. Myers, TOC in Polk County, SPA WinterNationals in Tampa, and ...
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Why did Miken Change????
March 13, 2007 - we had a miken last year that we broke after 3 swings.we replaced it for vegas and got 5 swings out of it .both bats were broken in bp with the temp. ...
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renewal registration
March 12, 2007 - IT ONLY TOOK A MONTH FOR SSUSA, SPA IS TAKING FOREVER FOR ME. THEY BOTH CASHED MY CHECKS RIGHT AWAY!!! SPA IS OVER 6 WEEKS NOW.
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TEXAS LEGENDS SPA TOURNEY, IRVING,TX, 3/30-4/1
March 10, 2007 - THIS IS AN SPA SANTIONED TOURNAMENT, FOR THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS ONLY: 60'S, 65'S,70'S,75'S. LOCATION IRVING,TX, TRINITY VIEW BALL PARK, GREAT ...
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pulled leg muscles
March 21, 2007 - I think we have lost sight of the difference between a strain and a sprain. A strained muscle is one that is tired and overworked and can be caused ...
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ILLEGAL or ALTERED BATS.
March 5, 2007 - SS-USA, SPA, LVSSA: I was told today, that the SUMMIT, has adopted a 'New' BAT POLICY. Is this true? I was informed that if, one is asked to give ...
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strike zone/mat
June 4, 2007 - JMO, but as for my self: I am 60 years old, play several Major teams, 50, 55 and 60. Also our 50 team plays in a flat bellie league and even we ...
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Photos of our ‘einstein’
March 3, 2007 - Hey Joe, thanks for the support and the butter! Bogie says hi and you and I will be getting together this year sometime for sure from what I’m ...
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Remedy for Altered Bats
Feb. 27, 2007 - Cheaters are going to cheat & you can bet they are already juicing the U2 & others. Here is the remedy: SPA, SSWC & all the other Senior Groups ...
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looking for team
Feb. 24, 2007 - Just moved to Huntington, In south of fort wayne from Tyler Tx. Looking for a over 50 team. Played for the East Texas Dinosaurs last 2 years. Have ...
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Great price on a COMBAT X-3.
Feb. 18, 2007 - WELLS AZ: Ist off, a great to good LEGAL BATS. That was the subject that I was discuss'.The SENIOR RIP, is not a LEGAL BAT. I was able to hit a 28 oz ...
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schecdule
Feb. 14, 2007 - fran44, fran what does your softball schedule look like for the nationals this year?we are moving up to the 60's to play with the old guys. shoot me ...
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NSG in Louisville
Feb. 9, 2007 - Hey GQI have been to the National Senior Games 3 times. Each time was disappointed. Too expensive, poor organization, bad fields, and lousy balls and ...
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walk or pitch
Feb. 16, 2007 - Bruce in Ga-sorry I haven't gotten to you sooner. Walk will be allowed to play with the Mavericks from CA. The SPA has decided to let 1 out of area ...
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Gary 19 from C'land
Feb. 2, 2007 - Can you email me....have some related questions about your softball up North ? funinsun333@yahoo.com. (sorry guys for taking up your space)
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Can a person play AA and AAA?
Feb. 2, 2007 - At a minimum you would have to be released from one roster and added to the other, which I believe you can only do once a year, and then with some ...
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miken 484
Jan. 30, 2007 - The only difference is the paint job. Where will you be using the 484, SSUSA, SPA? If so, why would you use an ASA bat when you could use a much ...
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Easton Stealth CNT Plus
Jan. 24, 2007 - Both bats you mentioned are "legal" in all Senior Associations, except ASA. Fact is however, the Ultra II and Senior Combat are the bats of choice in ...
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Louisville, Kentucky
Jan. 23, 2007 - JTS2What Assoc. is umping the Olympics ? I heard they were playing SPA rules, is this true?RedEye
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Tulsa Ice Fields
Jan. 18, 2007 - TRANSPALANT, WITH ONLY 5 TEAMS PER FIELDWE NORMALLY HAVE NO PROBLEM FINISHINGSAME DAY. GREG WILL WORK TO SCHEDULE YOUR1ST GAME SO YOU CAN DRIVE DOWN ...
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world series date/place
Jan. 10, 2007 - has anyone heard a date & place on the world series? what takes these guys so long? at least spa has set a date. now world series is the l ...
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what bat to try
Jan. 9, 2007 - JWIG: 4 most Senior events, the old U-2, is the best Senior bat. 2nd best, Senior Combat.... The new U-2, still will break faster than the Combat. ...
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Should we combine 50 with 55's?
Jan. 8, 2007 - I agree with Donnie (Turn Two) on the age differential. There is a big difference between 55 and 59... an even bigger difference between 50 and 59. ...
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senior combat
Jan. 4, 2007 - even cracked the ball jumps off the bat,i still own 4 u2's,and will use them most likely they are legal in league play in houston,and spa.i did rotate
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NSA Worlds
Jan. 3, 2007 - NSA has finally posted the site for 2007 Senior World Series.50 & OVER Boaz, AL July 28-30 Joe Cothran 256-492-3020 55 & OVER Gadsden, AL July 28-30 ...
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Too many black bats
Dec. 29, 2006 - mad dog............I use red, yellow and black tape on my bats.................makes it look green! Hope to get out and get more BP with the boys at ...
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asa
Dec. 22, 2006 - I agree about avoiding any ASA tournaments. I base this, not only on the way the ASA is handling their bat policy but also on the way they treat ...
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looking for 50 softball team
Dec. 21, 2006 - Just moved to Huntington, In from Tyler Tx. Looking for a over 50 team. Played for the East Texas Dinosaurs last 2 years. Have SPA membership. ...
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Tournaments in Georgia
Dec. 19, 2006 - I would think that another senior tournament in Georgia would be welcome. At present the only ones that I know of are qualifiers, one in Marietta, ...
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Senior Combat not as durable as touted
Dec. 17, 2006 - I recently purchased a senior combat at the nationals in Ft Myers, FL and was told it was very durable(much more than the U2). Within a 2 week span, ...
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Solid bats versus hollow bat tubes:
Dec. 9, 2006 - During the collision between the softball and a hollow barreled bat, the bat barrel actually compresses and then expands back to its original state ...
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Other bat companies
Dec. 7, 2006 - Dale, I don't know where your located, but Houston teams rarely play any ASA tournaments. Why would we want to follow their bat list? All of us in ...
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isa and ssws worlds
Dec. 4, 2006 - USSSA IS IN BROOKFIELD, WI. THATS A SUBURB OF MILWAUKEE.....SPA IS THE SAME WEEKEND AS LAST YEAR IN PLANO......WOODSTER, IT'S ON THE SPA SITE
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Rip-It(black), Senior, ASA Bat
Dec. 1, 2006 - Gripit &ripitI have hit with both of the Rip It bats the ASA (black) bat hits very much like the Miken Freak + the more you hit it the better it seem ...
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A partial solution for altered bats
Nov. 27, 2006 - That is the dumbest thing I've heard. Actually, in all seriousness, it makes sense on the surface. My concerns would be that there are some guys that ...
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BAR CODE !!..........
Nov. 22, 2006 - CAT::: Here is the real problem. The Organiz.' that are or will be runnung an Event, do not send their rosters to SS-USA or SPA. These 2 SENIOR ...
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Injury at the Winter Worlds
Nov. 27, 2006 - Hope all players with injurys make out OK.I understand about lighting and bad fields.Our SPA tournament winners bracket gamd was played on a cow ...
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2007 Tourney schedule
Nov. 22, 2006 - Thanks Staff for posting the 2007 SSUSA schedule.I checked some other associations and here's what I found:USSSA August 3-6 Brookfield, Wi.NSA ...
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tournament of champs
Nov. 16, 2006 - Our team is planning on competing. Here is the infor that was posted in the News section on this website:May 1, 2006 - newsTOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS ...
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2007 Nationals?
Nov. 15, 2006 - Does anyone have any idea where the 2007 nationals for all senior associations will be held?I would assume that ASA will still be in Burlington, ...
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Player classification
Nov. 14, 2006 - Here is the link to the SPA rule. For player classification go to page 2.http://www.spasoftball.com/mens_basic_rules.pdf
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Updates In Ft. Meyers
Nov. 13, 2006 - Gary, if you look at my replies on altered bats I have never sugguested that we do away with U2's. When SPA polled the coaches I did vote to keep ...
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senior softball newspaper
Nov. 9, 2006 - Chopper, You can get a subscription to SENIOR SOFTBALL NEWS (a $75 value), if you get a Senior Softball National Identification Card. This is the ...
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100 mph bats and the ASA
Nov. 7, 2006 - Billy Mac I have one left if you need one. I won't it go on ebay like Bruce with a hope. They are still good in SPA and USSSAHope everything is fine ...
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Nw Ultra ll Advanced
Nov. 4, 2006 - Rick noticed your email, how did the pics in front of the Gay Mart come out with you and Spank. My hand was broken, just got the cast off. Look ...
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Observations and conversations.
Nov. 2, 2006 - I too was in tampa for the SPA world and there was alot of players hurt most of them pitchers and yes most of the teams there was using the ultra II ...
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Tampa vs. Ft. Myers tournament
Nov. 1, 2006 - We played in Tampa last weekend at the SPA Winter Worlds. There were a total of 6 teams in the 50+ divisions. Looked at the Participating Teams List ...
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Texas Pride 50\'s AA
Oct. 31, 2006 - Tourney results from Las Vegas Tourneys?? Why are they not posted for any Divisions? I\'m looking for 2006 Men\'s AA results, scores, brackets, ...
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TAMPA SPA WORLD RECAP
Oct. 30, 2006 - SPA Winter World this past weekend saw some great ballgames some real highing games. But the fields was some of the worst that this player has ever ...
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WHICH BALLS TO USE???
Oct. 31, 2006 - HAY WOOD: or is it P.E.T.A.? As u know, in Vegas, we play yr round. In the summer, it gets up to 115 degrees. NSA, allows 120 MPH bats, I believe.The ...
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Oct. 30, 2006 - Gary19: I do not know what you are talking about, but you can ask anyone that I have played senior softball with, and they will tell you that if I ...
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MESSAGE BOARD POSTINGS
Oct. 27, 2006 - Having been a football coach and athletic director at the high school level for 30 years, I know well the enormous responsibility that is involved in ...
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LVSSA WORLD TOURNAMENT
Oct. 27, 2006 - ARMIHO 211: LVSSA, has a few Volunteers, that try & check out teams & ratings. Some of these men & women, do make calls to other Summit Members. ...
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Rating the National tourneys
Oct. 25, 2006 - How would we rate the events that we attended this year? This has been asked of me and i\'m not certain of how to go about it. I know which ones that ...
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Millers 70-Michigan
Oct. 16, 2006 - Millers 70- Michigan: Looking for additional players to join existing 65 AA Spa & NASCS world champions. We have approximately 14 players committed ...
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1 & 1 count
Oct. 20, 2006 - GT No offense taken. It's OK to disagree. That's one of the thngs that makes this country great.Many times people possibly teammates use illegal ...
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how to solve the illegal bat problem
Oct. 11, 2006 - Thanks to Einstein & Stoneman for pushing this bat altering issue. Last year I STRONGLY pushed the "snowbird issue" with SPA & with the help of ...
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STUPIDNESS or NO RESPECT 4 THE RULES.
Oct. 8, 2006 - THIS WILL BE LONG. Last wk, the 60 MAJOR winner in LVSSA, used 4-6 MAJOR PLUS players. These players r so well knowned & several wear the same number ...
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SEATTLE ALTERED MIKEN BAT.
Oct. 10, 2006 - JONCON:: DUDE---- a mole or wart on a cows butt. I did write in paragraph manner. Sometimes, the Message Board seems, " to do it's own thing."I have ...
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seeding for nationals
Oct. 4, 2006 - I've read all the ideas but I think the best tourney we have played in was SSUSA a few years ago in LV. We had four 8 team pools and played 7 games ...
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Vote on Changing SSWC Format!!!!!!!!
Oct. 4, 2006 - I agree that 3 seeding games are all we need, but as far as playing the double eliminatin in 50-55 & maybe 60's aaa & aa for some world tournament's ...
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4 days is one too many
Sept. 27, 2006 - Bingo! I'm really sick of hearing about the 6 game guarantee. What we really get is 'guaranteed burn out'. Let's get real here... who benefits most ...
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Need for an arbitration committee?
Sept. 28, 2006 - Einstein,You have got to be the laughingstock of this board. Let me try and get this through your thick skull.....The reason this bat was given ...
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Altered Bats & Bans
Sept. 22, 2006 - I have played Senior Ball since 99'; If possible, I would stand face to face w/Jesus Christ (cause I am a Christian) & tell him that I have NEVER ...
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Seattle
Sept. 20, 2006 - I hope they never have another tournament in Seattle. The weather was just horrible from Wed to Sun last week. In fact - other than the Space ...
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ILLEGAL BATS, WHAT ABOUT BALLS?
Sept. 16, 2006 - BATGUYAZ:: Ball makers have gotten into trouble w/ making hot balls. Some of the test' labs have also gotten into problems by test' bats w/ hot ...
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Who is coming to Pensacola.
Sept. 12, 2006 - Topic: TournamentsDiscussion: Emerald Coast Divisional Championship PensacolaBelow are notes from the SPA flyer.All Tournament Team AwardsChampion = ...
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SPA Winter Worlds , Tampa ,Forida
Sept. 11, 2006 - Please post if you are going to Tampa on Oct 27-28-29 for the SPA Winter Worlds, you can use 2007 rosters.The Indiana Classics will be there in the ...
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players playing down
Sept. 8, 2006 - I have another question, when can a player play down?? Not during the season but example: a player can no longer play at a Major level or just does ...
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senior combat
Sept. 30, 2006 - Robo2: This comes right off the ad for this bat. Does not meet current ASA and USSSA standards. Approved for Senior Softball U.S.A., SPA, LVSS, FLA ...
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“Netiquette”
Sept. 6, 2006 - What we need on this msg. Board is more practice of World-Wide-Web-Internet “Netiquette” in my opine!Netiquette (i.e. NETwork etIQUETTE) is a ...
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On the right track
Sept. 6, 2006 - I've been finding out some important stuffon this website.I think it has a tremendous upside for real debate and idea dissemination, when taken and ...
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SPA Plano 65 AA
Sept. 4, 2006 - RE: SPA National Senior Softball Tournament, 65+, AA Category, 8/24 – 8/27, 2006 @ Plano Texas; Championship Game Forfeit by Midwest Silverjox to ...
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New SPA rule on playing down?
Sept. 2, 2006 - I just noticed that the SPA rules now state that you can't play down from one classification to another in different age groups. The example given ...
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60AA Plano and 60AAA
Sept. 3, 2006 - Red. I agree. Congrats to all that showed up and played and special Congrats to the winners. Enjoyed playing the different teams and meeting the ...
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To SSUSA & Rip It guy, ?
Aug. 31, 2006 - What is the deal with the new Rip It senior bat. Why can we not use it in SSUSA leagues and tournaments. Why do the Rip It guys have to meet the new ...
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Shelbyville Tournament
Aug. 30, 2006 - The Indiana Silver Foxes are having their annual tournament 9/23 - 24 in Shelbyville, Indiana (southeast on Indy). Information is on the SPA ...
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SPA in Plano
Aug. 28, 2006 - Played in the 60AA this weekend, did not do well. but I thought it was a very balanced tourney. Not a lot of HR's in any of our games. I heard that ...
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New Rip-IT "ELITE"
Aug. 26, 2006 - batguyaz.........I'm in Southern California.........haven't seen any 'ask and see' tournaments. It's either ASA, NSA or SSUSA. Your rip it may last ...
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Player release form
Aug. 25, 2006 - The Player Release form isn't on the SSUSA website. I asked about it on the message board and some one told me it is on the SPA site. However, that ...
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Platooning. Yes or No
Aug. 29, 2006 - Hey Einstein: That's how I answer questions like the one posed. No matter what the makeup is of a team when it comes to handing out the accolades ...
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Divisions
Sept. 5, 2007 - Oh Patty Mac and Mr Walker your opening up a can of worms. But hey, that is OK as you cannot fish without them. Wouldn't it be nice if we could get ...
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Just wondering-speculative of course!!
Aug. 21, 2006 - No speculation about it. As discussed in other threads it happens quite a bit. We played a team in New Mexico that we beat (evenly matched) for first ...
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COMPARING TEAMS IN NSA & SPA 50 AAA
Aug. 17, 2006 - I AM INTERESTED IN SOME FEEDBACK FROM KAYSONS AS TO THE CALIBER OF TEAMS IN THESE TOURNAMENTS. HAVING PLAYED METRO,INDIANA CLASSICS, KAYSONS ALL ...
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U2 not a real 1.20 ?
Aug. 31, 2006 - I have no idea on the new Combat, I am told by the factory guy from Rip It - he lives here, the it is is a really good bat and is very hot with a ...
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combat/anaconda bat now on sale
Aug. 15, 2006 - IT IS LEGAL FOR SSUSA,ISA SENIOR, SPA, AND FLORIDA HALF CENTURY. HOPFULLY MORE WILL BE ON BOARD SOON. YOU CAN CALL ANY OF THE ASSOCIATIONS THAT ARE ...
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SPA AAA-AA Plano
Aug. 14, 2006 - Congratulations to a well run SPA Championship in Plano this past weekend. In spite of 106 degree temp\'s. and dry fields, the contest was well ...
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Impact Players List
Aug. 15, 2006 - When we first saw anything about this matter it was in the SSUSA newsletter. I noticed that we (GSF) had 7 players on the list. Two of them had ...
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Stoneman
Aug. 11, 2006 - My gripe is that SPA has a message board but it is diffucult to get a reply. I agree that Ridge puts on some great tournaments but it seems like ...
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SPA Thursday results 50AAA
Aug. 10, 2006 - After the first day (2 Games) out of 10 teams there are 3 teams still undefeated. Indiana Classics, Metro /Coors Lite and Great Lake Fusion, it was ...
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Plano
Aug. 9, 2006 - I've been trying to find out where teams will be playing tomorrow, ie McKinney, Frisco or Plano. Coaches that I talked to said they would not know ...
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Arizona MOB 50's
Aug. 10, 2006 - That WAS a prompt reply by SSUSA Staff. Its too bad that SPA can't answer questions that promply on their board.
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ULTRA II WHY?
Aug. 8, 2006 - Perhaps some teams have declined to go to 'no-Ultra' events. But how would one measure this/As an example, they had four 50 major + teams in Salem ...
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Any word on USSSA world or St. Louis
Aug. 6, 2006 - Rabbit; I agree about the Metro- Coor Lite. They have won just as many championships as other's. I am trying to figure out the rhyme or reason on how ...
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want to play softball
Aug. 7, 2006 - Aaron & JCI have asked specifically about playing down in SPA. You can play down in a lower age group, but you can not play down in skill level. If ...
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Just Come and Play tournment
Aug. 1, 2006 - Rabbitt: thanks for the comments and interest. The tournment will be held in 2007, not enough time to put it together the right way for 2006. Wont ...
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Ardmore/ Texas Tornado
July 30, 2006 - I'll second what Red said about the Ardmore tournament. When I reard that the SPA Great Plains Championships would be in ARDMORE, OK, I didn't have ...
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NSA Worlds.......
July 31, 2006 - Having played AAA, Major and Major Plus I have seen both sides of the argument. Each has its merits.Cat, I beg to differ with you on your ...
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Tired of the Ultra
July 31, 2006 - I'm glad that it isn't just me... I had noticed that any new U2's that I bought (since Sept 05) were much more vulnerable than the previous ones. I ...
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Eastern Nationals in Lansing
July 25, 2006 - With SPA moving its national to august we had to decide on going to Lansing or Plano on the same date. Because we already had plans for Lansing and ...
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AA teams coming to Plano SPA
July 24, 2006 - We have been playing AAA and Major teams all year I would like to hear from any AA teams that are coming to the SPA Nationals in Plano.
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Statistics Shamistics
July 20, 2006 - Sabermetrics: I certainly agree with the previous threads in that statistics kept and especially in Senior Slo-pitch softball where the defense is ...
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2006 Plano results,anyone got them?
July 17, 2006 - Rabbit, you didn't ask about 50 Major Plus but I'll reply anyway. Specialty Tank placed 4th. When we left Sunday morning Old A's and Ca. Thunder ...
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Same Bat, Different Subject
July 14, 2006 - Nancy, as for our team and most of the players in our league, we play SPA or SSWC where u2's are legal. We do have a few players that play other ...
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Players need to rate tournaments....
Aug. 16, 2006 - Hi BigLou, what tourney was that? you attended? I want to make sure we never get in it, Thanks, Rabbitps-I thought the SPA National tourney was a 4 ...
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WESTERN NAT'L SCHEDULES UPDATED
July 7, 2006 - There were significant revisions in several of the Western National Schedules due to the withdrawal of a team in the Men's 50's Division and an age ...
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Platooning is what we need
July 14, 2006 - Einstein: We were all taken by your theories of both General & Specific Relativity which spawned the most recognizable equation to mankind: ...
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Major-Plus Impact Player List
June 29, 2006 - Bruce,There was a list of "impact players" published in the SSUSA newspaper. I got my copy in the mail yesterday. By the way, you're on it. ...
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team folded : still want to play
July 16, 2006 - Monty maybe you can answer a question for me. Our team Bugs 55 AAA folded in Marietta. My question is the coach and some other guys are playing with ...
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Team ratings?
June 20, 2006 - Hey Bruce I feel the pain.We formed a new team in Oct 05,and came in as AAA as per the rules. Won the 60+ SPA Winter Nation, was rerated to major in ...
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Pensacola Fall Tournament
June 13, 2006 - Pensacola will be hosting a SPA championship tournament. Below are tentative age group and dates:5-7 Oct 06 65+,70+, 75+6-8 Oct 06 60+7-8 Oct 06 ...
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Thanks Columbus, IN.
June 12, 2006 - Kudos to the Columbus, IN group for getting in the SPA tournament. A GREAT JOB by the grounds crew to make the diamonds playable for Sunday. NICE ...
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LOOKING TO PLAY IN PLANO
June 8, 2006 - AM LOOKING TO PLAY IN THE SPA NATIONAL TOURNEY IN PLANO, TX., 7/14--7/16, WITH A 50+ DIVISION I TEAM IN SEARCH OF A PLAYER OR TWO. I PLAY OUTFIELD ...
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LOOKING TO PLAY IN PLANO
June 8, 2006 - AM LOOKING TO GO TO PLANO, TX FOR THE SPA NATIONAL TOURNEY, 7/14--7/16, WITH A 50+ DIVISION I TEAM IN SEARCH OF A PLAYER OR TWO. I PLAY OUTFIELD FOR ...
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Plano All American tournament
June 6, 2006 - GT, do you play for Christian Bros? If so, we (Teeters) enjoyed our games with you. You have a good bunch. A team I was on picked up Tommy John, ...
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Columbus, In. June 10
June 19, 2006 - Hi Nancy, it was good to talk to you at the tourney at Columbus as usua we always have a lot to talk about, We are going to Rock Hill,NSA,but I did ...
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SPA Winternationals moved to Tampa
May 15, 2006 - I was surprised to hear last weekend that the SPA Winternationals have been moved from Pensacola to Tampa.Ridge and tournament committee have always ...
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Tulsa-June 17&18
May 14, 2006 - By the way, the SPA website still does not show the Thursday date, but its in the tournament fact sheet they sent out.
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SPA Baton Rouge
May 1, 2006 - Gold Division 60+ Results1. Team Pensacola Sixties2. Texas Legends3. Team Toyota
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Invitation To Richmond, Va
April 25, 2006 - VIRGINIA IS FOR SOFTBALL Join us for SPA Qualifier August 4th 5th & 6th. Play Softball & visit much of our country's history ...
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Augusta, Georgia
April 17, 2006 - Dale, in the past the tournament was held at Diamond Lakes, off Bobby Jones Expressway, south of Augusta. There should be info on the SPA ...
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Baton Rouge SPA Tournament
April 16, 2006 - Who is going to The Red Stick Tournament at Baton Rouge (28-30 April). Team Pensacola Sixties will be there.
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Ultra 2
April 14, 2006 - Doc One: With my new membership card from SPA,I received a flier with Ultra's 2 at $180 per..from gurusports@sbcglobal.net Contact Jim Cary At Guru ...
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AAA and AA only tournaments
April 7, 2006 - Someone answer this for me. If the association heads want more teams to play major and major plus why do they allow so many AAA and AA only ...
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Bat Tapers
March 30, 2006 - Good point. However, I don't think there are really a whole bunch of people on this site who really give a rip about anything the ASA says or does. ...
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New Snowbird Rule
March 28, 2006 - New Snowbird RuleBeginning in the 2006 season, Senior Softball-USA ìSnowbirdî players will have to register every year to be eligible to play in ...
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GET IT IN WRITTING & FROM WHOM.
March 13, 2006 - This is true Bruce: but as I talked w/SPA about this at the protest; the associations see so many rosters that they have to approve, they probably ...
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Need A Team 55 or 50
March 10, 2006 - This is Tater: I found out last night that we have lost our sponsor & our team has folded. I am looking for a team in the 55 or 50 Major + bracket; ...
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New SPA rules
March 8, 2006 - I see that SPA has corrected the AAA homerun rule to show 2 and a single. Copy and past this link to your address bar and check out other new ...
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55 National Major + events
March 7, 2006 - I'm hopeful no one objects to this subject matter but we would like to declare which major events we (GSF-55) will attend this season. Our purpose in ...
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ISA Senior Nationals
March 1, 2006 - Great NEWS Hornechec! Our W.E. Ruth 60ís team has that tourney on our schedule for 2006 and can hardly wait. By the by, I jus luv the ...
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Unlimited HRS?
Feb. 25, 2006 - Robo2It sounds good for upper team but it will never happen. Lower division teams will have players sandbagging to play. Will make senior softball go ...
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SPA homerun rule
Feb. 23, 2006 - I visited with Ridge Hooks day before yesterday to find out why his web site had a different homerun rule posted for AAA than what was on the ...
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Teams going to Montgomery Ala tourney
Feb. 21, 2006 - Season just getting started in the southeast. trying to get a feel for what teams are going to the SPA tournament in Montgomery Ala in March the ...
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SAN ANTONIO SPA TOURNAMENT
Feb. 20, 2006 - SPA TOURNAMENT IN SAN ANTONIO kicks off 3/10 thru 3/12. i think we are all anxious to get the new season rolling. should be great weather in ...
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Washington State Senior Tournaments
Feb. 17, 2006 - Hey Hornychec! I did not know you were edumacated? I heard when your turned 16 back in Michigan you needed a jobSo off to the pizza joint you went ...
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? U2 or Freak +
Feb. 12, 2006 - UPDATE I went ahead and ordered the U2. I figure if they us mush balls in the tourneys I'll pull out. If the balls are good I'll use my freak 100 or ...
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SPA AAA rule changes
Feb. 8, 2006 - I just saw on the SPA website that AAA will have 2 hrs and then an out. There will also be a 7 run max per inning rule.What do the AAA players think ...
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UII Where Approved
Jan. 30, 2006 - SSUSA, SPA, LVSSA. ISA for sure. I think there are 2 others that are new Associations WSA and CCSA but some one else needs to confirm them.Now that ...
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MUSTANG OKLAHOMA SPA APR 22-23
Jan. 19, 2006 - hey scrappy, we played there last year, (60 major )they are nice fields,but it was windy that weekend,around 4/16,4/17. one thing for sure, the ...
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TOURNAMENT DATE CHANGE
Jan. 6, 2006 - PLEASE NOTE--THE DATES FOR OUR WESTERN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS WAS INCORRECTLY LISTED ON OUR WEBSITE AND IN OUR NEWSPAPER AND HAS BEEN CHANGED.THE ...
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ultra 2 bats
Jan. 5, 2006 - Its nice to know that that the spa has been lisening
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ultra 2 bats
Jan. 5, 2006 - Its nice to know that that the spa has been lisening
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SPA approves Ultra II
Jan. 2, 2006 - Gary 19No it not good our game lasted 2 hrs each but the weather was in the 50's at night and low 70's in the day. the 47 core ball was alive and ...
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Florida Blitz 1st baseman passes.
Dec. 27, 2005 - I received this email from a teammate of Bruce Terrell:Dave AlarconCatcher #13"Bruce Terrell, our first baseman, passed away last Thursday, Dec 22, ...
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Which bat is best?
Jan. 21, 2006 - Stever-You are correct; the Ultra II is legal in SPA for a one-year trial then will be re-evaluated. Also, OK in the LVSSA.
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warren ohio starting a team
Dec. 17, 2005 - looking to start a team of senior softball players for 200, perhaps a league with surrounding areas. word of mouth plus newspaper should get us going
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tournament dates
Dec. 12, 2005 - That's an interesting set of dates. SPA must be droppng their "divisional" championships, because the dates for their 2006 nationals are about when ...
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NEW 2006 TOURNAMENTS
Dec. 2, 2005 - Right, Bruce. Not even one in Texas this year that I see. I hope SPA gets their list out soon.By the way, there was some talk last year about ...
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WSA SENIOR SOFTBALL PROGRAM
Dec. 6, 2005 - Fran,It was a good rumor about two months a go but not it seems the only associations that will allow players to play are going to be SSWS, USSSA, ...
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WSA Senior Softball Winter Worlds
Nov. 22, 2005 - lets see gary,lvssa has no qualifiers as SPA for us here in cali,most all winter worlds have no qualifiers.so give us a point gary, besides being ...
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Menifee, CA Tournament in December
Nov. 18, 2005 - Is the SSUSA in charge of this tournament? Or the SPA? Just trying to find out what the rules are on out of region players. I could come out with a ...
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SPA events. Pensocola Winter Nationals
Nov. 15, 2005 - Wish we could have played Brickyard they seem to be a great team. I play for Sidelines AAA all year came down there with the same guys we played with ...
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Samp (larry)
Nov. 9, 2005 - Doug: I have played softball since 1974. Alwasys played at thet "AA" ASA level and was very competive at the state level. I usually play the ...
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Great Tourney Fla. Crush and Thermco
Nov. 7, 2005 - I sure wish we had an edit button. SPA allows all 1.20bpf bats except for the following:1. Genesis SB342. Synergy SCX23. Miken Original (Gray Bat - ...
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Congrats to Chicago Classics
Oct. 26, 2005 - Tim,Thank you for your congratulations to our team. To say we battled this year would be an understatement. We had an incredible year starting last ...
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50's AA tourney in Phoenix
Oct. 25, 2005 - I am new to the message sight but not to the game of senior softball. Sounds like Local is trying to stir up a little negative to a well run ...
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SANDBAGGING...
Oct. 24, 2005 - SANDBAGGING? or is this a kind way of not calling players & teams CHEATS?I have sent E-MAILS, to NSA, U-TRIP, SPA, & SS-USA on this matter. I have ...
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Tharaldson wins Phoenix 55 Major
Oct. 25, 2005 - This was quite possibly the best 55 Major division of any of the Senior World championships. The SSUSA triple crown East (HMR) and West (Ruth Realty) ...
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What teams are going to Penacola
Oct. 20, 2005 - SPA Winter Nationals Teams (Tentative List.)50Flip DowFla. CrushMiken ñOld SouthOGísScrap Iron -50ísSegura FarmsGulf Coast ...
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eligibility & border states rule
Oct. 15, 2005 - Yes, you can play in the SSWC and SPA Winternationals in Nov of this year. I believe the SPA tournament in La. will also let you play. The ...
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Las Vegas Results
Oct. 17, 2005 - Stoneman Bruce Cerone played left center with the Levittown Legion back in the mid '70s to early '80s. He now lives somewhere in Florida. Used ...
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worth or miken
Oct. 10, 2005 - The U II is the very best bat.I used the Mayhem in Plano SPA. It is a good bat. Just out of the wrapper it does not seem to be different than the ...
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50+
Oct. 11, 2005 - Flower,Pensacola will be hosting the SPA Winter National 4 - 6 Nov. at Exchange Park. If you have time come out and view some senior ball. ...
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Next Hot Bat?
Oct. 11, 2005 - Fred right Trump make a good 375 ball Miken has a good bat for ASA called the Manic 484, In the SPA the Freak Plus or the Manic 585 is a very good ...
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Changes
Oct. 16, 2005 - The ball that hit Jay Smith wasn't really hit that well but it did take an odd bounce... more of an ULtra II issue. Between the wind, bats and hot ...
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Info on a team
Sept. 30, 2005 - Played them in the SPA Nationals this summer in Plano. They tied with Grimes Trucking for 5th place in the 55 Majors. Good ball club.
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Illegal Players!!
Oct. 2, 2005 - There needs to be a clarification to an earlier comment wregarding Bruce Walker. Bruce has been OKayed to play in Phoenix with the Kansas AAA team ...
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Plano 60+ results
Sept. 19, 2005 - I checked the SPA board (softballplayersassoc.com) but the results are not posted, yet.When I left Heritage Yards Sunday morning, Tharaldson's was ...
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for bruce in ga
Sept. 19, 2005 - I believe that the SPA Major was last month with the Chicago Classic Red team winning
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How many active 50 major plus teams
Sept. 15, 2005 - there are some in the south Miken/ Old south ,the Ga./Fla. Crush, Al Estse, Hollis, that somes to mind. There was only 7 Major + teams in the SPA ...
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freak98
Sept. 14, 2005 - The Freak 98, sucks, period. As of today, the Miken's Maniac, Freak, & Freak Plus can be used in ISA, USSSA, SPA, LVSSA, & SS-USA. I have been told ...
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THE RATINGS GAME
Sept. 19, 2005 - This is a follow up to my original posting of 9/10. Please read it before you read this.. THARALDSON ENTERPRISE, Las Vegas, just returned from ...
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TUCSON OR LAS VEGAS?
Sept. 10, 2005 - I tried to find out, They won't tell you. I believe this is because they want you to stay at their listed hotels, which are nowhere near Sportspark, ...
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SPA 40+ in North Charleston
Sept. 7, 2005 - Who will be attending this tournament? Last year it was won by LeRoy's and the year before by DeClaire Insurance out of Ohio. For information visit ...
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ASA National Update
Sept. 8, 2005 - Thanks Billy: as far as the Al Estes bunch, keep your butt kicking team in Florida away from us LOL!. No congrats; you guys are great & hope to see ...
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Ken Van Bogert
Aug. 31, 2005 - Welcome Ken, to the world of SENIOR SOFTBALL! It's good to hear from you again!Will you be playing in anymore tournaments this year?We, Miken/Old ...
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how to win a ring
Sept. 9, 2005 - DAWG: W.E. Ruth, owns & founded ISA in 1984. Mr. Ruth owns most of SSUSA. Bill Ruth & Terry Hennessy, brought SSUSA, in around 2001 or so. Ruth ...
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Des Moines format
Aug. 28, 2005 - The original owner, Ken Maas, who passed away last year truly believed in the game and spirit of softball and NEVER intended the format to be so much ...
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Shelbyville Tournament
Sept. 20, 2005 - I talked with Dwain, and he is still taking entries until next week. I think that there are three 55s and a couple of 50s. They will be using SPA ...
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USSSA Results??
Aug. 8, 2005 - Sorry, fellas I cannot share your enthusiasm for this tournament. The balls and bats were a good match and overall the umpiring was ok. The fields ...
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RUMOR HAS IT....
Aug. 3, 2005 - Billy: I got this directly from the SPA about no player could be on 2 rosters. If it was like it was last year, it seems that only 2-3 teams complied ...
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Need Snowbirds Response
Aug. 3, 2005 - from a td to myself personally. if you are 60 and live in the north west you can play with a team there and if you claim snowbird status you can ...
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300 Snowbirds in Senior Softball??
July 25, 2005 - 300 is the number i have been given by Gary Tryhorn who got if from a reliable source but Terry Hennesey will not show him the so called Snowbird ...
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Requesting the Snowbird List
July 29, 2005 - To Hitman: Deaton is in Boaz, not Cullman. IF you want to talk to him, go to Boaz. I don't think you really want to do that do you? I don't know ...
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Driver's License Determines Residence
July 27, 2005 - There are always ways around any rules if someone wants to bend them. All the suggestions that have been given can easily be subverted. The only ...
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RECENT MESSAGES REMOVED
July 19, 2005 - Staff Why was the inflamatory post by MK39 that started the whole thing not removed. It certainly would be considered disparaging toward the entire ...
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Residency requirements?
July 19, 2005 - This last weekend Ridge Hooks allowed a resident of South Fla to play on a Georgia team. Ridge said because of the snow bird rule this player could ...
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SPA Results
July 20, 2005 - Hi, my name is Ray. I just turned 50. I usually play short stop , but I'll play any position needed. I'm looking for tournament & league play. I ...
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BADD softballs
July 12, 2005 - I just played in another SPA tourney using the Trump 44/375 and the SPA bat list. Ridge is allowing a number of decent bats this year. It is not a ...
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Loss of softball brother
July 12, 2005 - We lost another softball brother Friday afternoon in Johnson City Tn. at a SPA tourney. Bill Ferrell 60 of Knoxville, had a massive heart attack and ...
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SPA Champaign ,July 9 & 10 results
July 14, 2005 - Thanks for the update, Skins6. Metrojim, we have Phoenix on our schedule; so we should be there. We have gone to many of the SSWC Nationals, and ...
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Who do you think..........
July 12, 2005 - Walk - I agree that you and a few others (including our last year's 60 team) have been screwed by the regional rules. However, I have heard that has ...
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Any teams in SA, Tx
July 10, 2005 - Sandlot, last year there were 2 teams from Sa Tx that played in a tour here in Tulsa.One was a 60team and I think the other was a 55team.Like ...
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Kansas City SPA Tourney
July 3, 2005 - TexasTransplant, Yes I am playing with the Retreads. My number is 24.Walk, would like to meet you as I have read many of your posts.Later and have a ...
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Final ratings?
June 25, 2005 - Question on ratings, We have played in World Championship qualifers in Mesquite and Reno, a World Series qualifer in Palm Springs and a SPA qualifer ...
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Columbus Indiana Tourney-Thoughts
June 13, 2005 - Just finished the tourney at the 60 level-enjoyed it-will go back. I have one concern. It is the 1st time I have played in Senior ball with a "7" ...
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Columbus Tournament
June 14, 2005 - Rabbit, thanks, you are pretty close, and congratulations on your finish. We won the AA portion of Johnny's tournament last weekend, and we did take ...
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Major Plus roster requirements
June 11, 2005 - Donnie, I was told this if for all Senior Summit Association. SSUSA is the only one that I have seen the rule in print. I heard from some that ...
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Columbus, Indiana
June 10, 2005 - I dont have the complete schedule ot all the teams names as of right now, but the following teams are in this tourney which is a SPA tourney for AA ...
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Mayhen is to SPA as Miken is to SSWC
May 28, 2005 - Mark my words, the Worth Mayhem 120 will rule the SPA as the Miken Ultra II does in the SSWC, Watch for it in the SSWC when Ultra's are consumed.We ...
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Team Ratings
May 27, 2005 - Hi DMac,according to the Softball Summit, it was decided that if you win a National Tourney or finish second in one, it is automatic that you move ...
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Rock 'n Reno - Session 2 Schedules
May 31, 2005 - Men's 55-division has the wrong dates. Friday is June 3. Don Mello Complex was recently changed to reflect that it's in Sparks, not Reno.
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looking for tournaments
May 19, 2005 - There is a tournament in Columbus, Indiana (SPA) on June 11 - 12. The tournament director is Dwain Laird 317-392-1853. The July 4th weekend there ...
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Softball Leagues (California seniors)
May 15, 2005 - Hello all. This is my first year (just turing 55)playing in a senior softball league in Hemet, CA (Riverside county) although I was aware of it as ...
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Armed Forced: Did you Serve?
May 15, 2005 - CobraPilot: I was also in the Darkhorse division: Look me up if you come to the ASA,NSA,SPA, ISA, SSWC. Miken/Old South out of Ga. # 50 (you will ...
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When will teams be classified?
April 29, 2005 - Hi Bruce and Don, I think it might be a little early to have the ratings changed for this year, we just did play our first game last Weds night and ...
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New SSUSA Bat Policy
April 27, 2005 - Pro I too am glad they are keeping the bat. But I doubt the rule will change any time soon. It is like they enjoy forcing people to retire.TH will ...
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Glen Burnie MD
April 24, 2005 - just wanted to see what major teams teams were going to be here for the spa may 16 weekend.thanks,donnieturn two
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Anyone seen SPA's disclaimer?
April 25, 2005 - It is unfortunate that a softball organization feels compelled to institute such a rule, but I totally understand Ridge's point of view.
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Well used broken in Freak
April 20, 2005 - Maddog I can understand why they protested the bat. To see that ball leave the park was an rare event. I heard last weekend in the 55 Major Plus ...
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who won incharleston , s.c.?
April 12, 2005 - does anybody know the reslts from charleston spa event this past weekend? thanks in advance.donnieturn two / rekco / county sports
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Upcoming Tournaments
March 31, 2005 - Reminder of upcoming tournaments:Pasadena, TX - Bob Schultz 281-531-4415Tulsa, OK - Jeff Higgins 918-459-0399Tucson, AZ - Ivan Allison ...
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update on Mid-Atlantic AA-AAA tourney
March 31, 2005 - July 22 - 24 Mid-Atlantic AA & AAA Divisional Championships Hendersonville, NC There will be First place jackets for each age division of play ...
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Whos going to the SPA in Augusta Ga
March 31, 2005 - BILLY When you win 5 or 6 world titles the directors are worry about the amount of teams in their tourney instead of the Quality of the teams. ...
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Bat doctors retirements?
March 30, 2005 - Sorry I forgot guess I had a senior moment. Rumor has it USSSA and ASA will change their stance on the bats this year. USSSA and NSA will follow the ...
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WHAT R U TRYING to do LVSSA?
March 29, 2005 - I have palyed in Plano and other SPA Tournaments and have never heard or seen the batter's circle. The rule book calls for a 3' X 7' batters box. I ...
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Rock-n-Reno information
March 22, 2005 - The determination of teams playing in Carson City vs. Reno/Sparks is based on a phone survey taken from our office of the teams that participated in ...
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Hat off to Southern Softball
March 20, 2005 - Geart job Southern Softball in winning the Montgromery SPA tourney. Dale your team looked great, Played hard and beat some very good teams. Look ...
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New SPA Rules
March 14, 2005 - We played the 7 run rule this past weekend, we had about 4 innings that we only had 1 out. I think it stops the Major teams just beating the lower ...
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70' bases?
March 11, 2005 - It would be good to see this in a tourney in the SPa or the SSWC to see if it made a different out come in the Game.It does lead for more of the ...
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NO ASA---We came through!!!
March 2, 2005 - It is my understanding that the SPA has switched to a .47/500 ball which is new from Worth, claiming that the .47/525 ball is no longer being made by ...
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READY TO PLAY SOME SOFTBALL?
March 10, 2005 - Terry Spears, 55+, Trying to get a new team going from Pensacola, "Team P". Montgomery SPA will be our first.
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60 + breakdown of all teams.
May 15, 2005 - CRUSHER,you are correct, there are a few guys playing AA / AAA that are strong enough to play MAJOR/MAJOR PLUS, but the no HR rule in SPA & SSWC ...
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One Bat !!!??
Feb. 19, 2005 - Am I being to optimistic in asking if there is just ONE bat, with pop, that complies with SSUSA, ISA, ISSF, NSA, ASA, SPA ??!! And if I am dreaming, ...
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Montgomery, Al. Tourney
Feb. 17, 2005 - Wondering if any 50 teams are planning to go to the SPA tournament in Montgomery, Al. March 20? We are thinking about going and would like some ...
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Combat DaBomb
Feb. 16, 2005 - THIS IS FROM MK#39's POST:Topic: Bats Discussion: Kombat bat by DeBombbarko34:I have hit the bat and here are my findings.1. Paint chipped off of ...
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Rabbit
Feb. 1, 2005 - Hi Don, thanks for the post, i saw that on the schedules, but we are playing in the Major division this, and we will be at Plano the week before that ...
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DALLAS AREA TOURNAMENT,4/1-4/3 /05
Jan. 31, 2005 - LEGENDS TOURNAMENT (SPA SANCTIONED) APRIL 1-3- 2005 AGES: 50 THRU 70'S, CORSAIR PARK, GRAND PRAIRIE,TX. space for 24 teams, get on board ...
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New Worth WIC120 red Insanity
Jan. 30, 2005 - Umby44, in my opinion it does have pop. The only time that I have used it was the SPA Home Run Derby last year in which I won the 55+ class. I had ...
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out of area exemption rule
Jan. 18, 2005 - Its too bad that these guys who are in charge don't care about the players. I play on a 50 Major Plus team. The quality of play is tremendous. In my ...
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NOONE HAS BEEN BANNED FROM THIS SITE
Jan. 15, 2005 - Maybe I should give a little history here. Everyone seems to think I just started to attack on the open board before I tried any discussions on the ...
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50+ League in Greenville, SC
May 29, 2006 - we have a group in seneca, sc that gets together every tuesday AM or PM. we play among ourselves that day and then pick up other games with ...
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What happen to the Mike Kelly Post?
Jan. 4, 2005 - sparksleader you have a great idea and I am sure every major plus player would be for that as long as major plus players were allowed to make the ...
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Ultra II Beyond 2005
Oct. 26, 2005 - Ultra 2 in 2006 >...I've read many of these posts and I find some of them amusing... it helps folks with arthritis (so does Motrin)... the big boys ...
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Exemptions Question
Dec. 30, 2004 - „If you want change, make the trip.Crying on here will do no good.‰ (Older than Dirt)I made the trip once and what I found out was if you are not ...
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Need 50+ Players from SE
Dec. 13, 2004 - Want to be on a proven National Champions Senior Team? I need a 50+ Pitcher & a 50+ Leftfielder. Must be from Ga. or bordering states. Give me an ...
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Exemptions:
Dec. 23, 2004 - Thanks Steve,,,The same to you and Judy...Merry Christmas, and a safe New Year...The USSSA rings have been ordered, and they are mint...When they ...
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Need Players from SouthEast
Dec. 5, 2004 - Yo: JAH 50+ Masters, NSA, SPA & ISA Champs will be forming a 40/45+ Team for the 05' season. If you are from Ga, or nearby & would like to join us, ...
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Kombat bat by DeBomb
Dec. 2, 2004 - barko34:I have hit the bat and here are my findings.1. Paint chipped off of most of the middle of the barrel within 100 swings. The stamps that make ...
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SPA New Rule for Major Plus Teams
Nov. 24, 2004 - DonnieI agree a player in Major+ should be able to play with a team. A player may not fit in with the makeup with a local team or might not have a ...
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Rolling for distance
Nov. 5, 2004 - armyho211:1. Yes it would be considered altering a bat. Any method used except for hitting a bat with a ball that increses performance would be ...
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championship rings
Oct. 29, 2004 - You know Einstein, I actually agree with you this time. Besides, a big disparity in prize packages might just be the best way of keeping teams from ...
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CHEATERS or NOT?
Oct. 29, 2004 - BRUCE: I did not play in LVSSA tournament. I asked the STARS & REBELS, if, they wanted me to bring this fact to the tournament DIRECTOR. I was told ...
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FYI-SPA National
Oct. 27, 2004 - Major + and Major July 15,-17thAAA and AA Sept.15-18Plano Texas
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Bon Temps Bash - Baton Rouge
Oct. 22, 2004 - C'mon teams (especially 50+), Need your commitment to this tournament. Only 3 teams in 50+ committed at this time. Need to know by Monday (Oct. 25) ...
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Platooning
Oct. 25, 2004 - Mitch, good comment. I was thinking the same thing. The rich would get richer.If Platooning is wanted, then start a senior softball platooning ...
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Charleston Tournament
Oct. 12, 2004 - We placed 4th out of 11 teams in the 40+ SPA Nationals. All of us considered the tournament a success especially since we were the only totally 50+ ...
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Age Requirements
Oct. 11, 2004 - The SPA tournament in Baton Rouge and I believe the SSWC Winternationals in Ft. Myers are tournaments in which you can play a year earlier than your ...
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all world selectios vegas
Oct. 18, 2004 - Some associations take care of players better than others. SPA has all world first and second team with players from 1st thru 4th place and every ...
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ratings
Oct. 7, 2004 - MY team, the Indiana Classics 50 AAA, in which we were 35-15 in tourney play this season, batted 1722 times and hit 11 home runs and only 2 of them ...
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Not Playing Seeding Rounds
Sept. 28, 2004 - It isn't fair to allow a team to play in a tournament if they haven't played their seeding games. I thought the rule was that you had to play in the ...
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Baton Rouge Tournament in Nov.
Sept. 27, 2004 - I see that there will be a tournament in Baton Rouge the first week-end in Nov.Heard it would be a SPA event any of you planning on going?
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SPA Winter Nationals
Sept. 28, 2004 - Looks like the SPA Winternationals are officially cancelled. It's posted on the SPA website. They're encouraging teams to go to a tournament in ...
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Plano-65
Sept. 22, 2004 - Millers 65 would like to complement the entire SPA organization for a well run tournament this past weekend. They are a classy outfit and are nor ...
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204 SPA 50's tourney results
Sept. 15, 2004 - I only have the 50 AAA results for the last weekend's toueny in Plano.1st.- Segura Farms- Baton Rogue,Louisiana 2nd. Indiana Classics, Greensburg, ...
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need team
Sept. 15, 2004 - outfielder looking for a team to play on at spa winter nationals. Played in plano but team is not going to pensacola.256-638-3652
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SPA Plano
Oct. 5, 2004 - great tournament.,Only the spa has breakfast for the ladies.A great tribute to our wives and friends for their support. The committee needs to ...
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To JAH#4
Sept. 13, 2004 - Hats off to Thermco for winning the Spa World in Plano. Billy Your team showed a lot of heart to play 3 games in the hot sun. We had Great games ...
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ASA new BAN bat list for 2005
Aug. 30, 2004 - jah#4: The only 3 organazations that have to follow thier own bat standard rules are ASA, NSA and USSSA. ISA is on the same exact path as USSSA. All ...
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INJURY REPORT:
Aug. 28, 2004 - I have been asked by Len: AirBosuun@aol.com, if, I had info on SENIOR PLAYERS injuries that were caused by BATTED BALLS. Len, would like our input ...
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rumors
Aug. 26, 2004 - A year and a half ago I attended the SPA preseason meeting in Marietta, Ga. There were two players that had played Major Plus with Faith the year ...
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$$$$
Aug. 20, 2004 - You are right! ASA and NSA are killing the game and that is why we seniors should only play where good bats or good balls are being used. We should ...
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Panama City Tourney
Aug. 9, 2004 - THERMCO did win the 50+ division in Panam City. THERMCO won the winners bracket final then Kelly's elimated Florida Crush in the losers bracket ...
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NSA World
July 28, 2004 - I think that I know the Pensacola Merchants. If its the team that I am thinking about, they played in the SPA qualifier in Pensacola under the name ...
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Dorchester International Seniors Tourn
July 27, 2004 - Our team has been going to the Dorchester Tournament for many years and think it is one of the best we play in. Very well organized and the playing ...
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Tournaments are Tooooo Long
July 21, 2004 - I guess I suffered a senior moment while making the previous post. The point I wanted to make was let's don't make tournaments shorter at the ...
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SPA ratings
July 13, 2004 - SPA has finally posted their ratings. Once SSUSA combines these with theirs the ratings should be "good to go".
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Johnson City SPA
July 20, 2004 - Last year a bad hop at SS put 8 stitiched under my eye, bat a very old single wall, ball 44 cor 375, used several games, field, very sloppy.Give my ...
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Johnson City SPA -50's tourney results
July 12, 2004 - Hi Don, I sure will try and look you up, met a lot of players this past weekend that read the message board and saw my name on it but they said they ...
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Team rating in ISA World?
July 6, 2004 - Hi JAH#4 , do you know the results of the 50's Major and 50 AAA divisions in the ISA worlds past weekend?? if you dont is there anyone out there ...
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The Truth About Bats And Balls
July 12, 2004 - hey bark nice to hear from you. how aare things. heard all about the balls in manassas from many sources. its a disgrace what happening. it ...
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The newest Hot bat
July 5, 2004 - I guarantee you that if every 60 team, or 15 or 20 teams from across the entire senior s/b spectrum told , for example, Ridge Hooks that we refuse ...
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Final 2004 Ratings
June 16, 2004 - Bruce,Ridge told our coach the same thing just last week. Do you suppose this means that SPA is not following the summit ratings?
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Hot Springs SPA
June 10, 2004 - 50 AAAEcoquest vs. Ft. Smith Steelers & Eagle Systems vs. Springfield Express 5:00 PMStampede vs. Ecoquest & Steelers vs. Eagle Systems 6:30 ...
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Rock N Reno Qualifier
June 9, 2004 - Hi Mk39, you are right, it is up to us coaches to police these teams and let the head men at all the organizations know who ie who, how they play, ...
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South Bend,Ind. Classic results,50+
June 11, 2004 - Right on, this stuff has to stop, it is killing senior softball, and I dont want that to happen, I am very thankfull that I can still play at the ...
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Salem ASA Tournament contact
June 10, 2004 - Contact Kathy Chisom the local ASA director. Phone 503-653-7722. email: oregonasa@aol.com. The original tournament organizer (Benji Hedgecock) ...
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Can someone explain this.
June 30, 2004 - KillAbrew: Thanks for your comments. In regards to my business, if i had 9 out of 10 dis sastified customers, we would not have a business to talk ...
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SPA in Burlington NC
May 22, 2004 - What teams will be attending the SPA tourney in Burlington?The 60 and 65 from Pensacola will be there.
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santa barbara tournament
May 17, 2004 - WE WERE THERE TOO AND TOTALLY!! AGREE! THIS WAS A VERY POORLY RAN TOURNAMENT! JUST WHEN YOU THINK YOU HAVE SEEN THE WORST! WE WILL NEVER GO BACK. TOO ...
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STOP PLAYING ASA & ISA.
March 2, 2005 - We have played ISA ,ASA, and most of the rest. All the world tourney we have played in the Umpires and been pros at what they do. I have to say the ...
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KC SPA
May 24, 2004 - I have received the flyer and entry form for this tournament. It is stating they will be using a .47 COR 525 Comp ball. Is this a false statement? ...
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Run limits in tournaments
May 5, 2004 - I watched some of the SPA tournament in Plano this weekend and again they miss the point of run limits. In the pool play (where you are likely to get ...
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Brickyard Classic
May 5, 2004 - I am on a business trip, but I will post them when I return next week. I believe in the 50s that it was for the three divisions: Pine Knob, Jackson ...
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Washington "Serious" Senior Softball
April 25, 2004 - Doug,Welcome, haven't seen you on this board before. I play with the Dallas Spurs, a 55+ team in the DFW area. Our only softball venture into the ...
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legal bats?
April 15, 2004 - What association are you playing?SSUSA bat policy is on this page:Senior Softball-USA allows use of bats meeting the 1.20 bpf, including the Miken ...
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Hot Springs, AR Qualifier
April 14, 2004 - Monte,Good Luck in Hot Springs. I think you'll enjoy the folks there.I'm a little bummed out right now. About thirty minutes after my previous ...
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Easter Time
April 8, 2004 - I STOOD IN AWEI crossed the ocean, to go to Spain- To visit museums, all sunshine, no rainMuseo Del Prado, the ...
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28 oz. RocketTech...Brand Spankin' New
April 5, 2004 - It was a replacement bat from Anderson for my original RT that cracked so it was considered a materials defect which means IT IS A RETURNABLE BAT!It ...
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SALEM TOURNAMENTS IN DOUBT
April 2, 2004 - The lastest word from the regional ASA director is that ASA has secured the use of Wallace Fields in Salem for the Sept. 3 - 6 senior event. They ...
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Weight Loss
March 28, 2004 - I want to share this with fellow players wuth same problem.I am 63 and play softball 3-4 times per week. My problem weight. I am 5:11 and weighted ...
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SAFEST BALLS TO HIT.
March 26, 2004 - I put this up almost a yr. ago. If, one goes to: http://slowpitch.portal.dk3.com/article.php?sid=19Experts Warn that Lower COR and Compression ...
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50 and 55 results from Montomery
March 22, 2004 - Yes, we playled at Lagoon. I think the fences are 300'. The Matador Club picked up Mike Jackson and Don Beard (I think thats his name) from Faith ...
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NEED A 50 OVER TEAM IN SOUTH
March 21, 2004 - There is an SPA qualifier in Augusta on Apirl 16. The tournament in Mairetta isn't until June 25. The SSWC qualifier in Auburn, Al is June 18. ...
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AA teams playing Major +?
March 12, 2004 - I would like everyone's opinion. If you play on a AA or AAA team, do you have a problem playing against a Major or Major plus team in a tournament? ...
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HIT THE MIDDLE.
March 31, 2004 - The prev post referenced the batters box and a batter on the outside line.In the SPA national (Plano, Tx) championship in '03 the batters box was a ...
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The Worth Wicked
March 8, 2004 - My understanding is that the WWSC is approved for NSA, SPA follows NSA rules. The bat isn't approved for ASA. The WWSCA is ASA approved. I think ...
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NSA Legal Bat List
March 8, 2004 - At playnsa.com they list bats that are legal for that org. SPA normally has the same rules as NSA.Here is a link to the page with legal bats. ...
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miken freak legal in spa?
March 8, 2004 - On Feb. 28th, I had the pleasure to talk to Ridge, @ Lorinzi Park in Las Vegas. Ridge, myself, & several other LVSSA members discussed SENIOR ...
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Montgomery SPA Tourn. in March
Feb. 16, 2004 - I plan to look him up while there. I should be able to find him because I have played Misson about 6 times last year. He should be one that I don't ...
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Approved bats?
Feb. 13, 2004 - Wisdom???? The easiest way to find approved equipment for SPA is to go to Playnsa.com, go to approved equipment and then approved bat companies. ...
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Pasadena TX
Feb. 13, 2004 - texas legends 60's AAA, A NEW '55 TEAM, AND PROBABLY A 65 AAA TEAM, ALL THREE FROM THE GRAND PRAIRIE ,TX AREA ,WILL BE THERE,UNLESS IT DOENT ...
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Need Some Older Bats
Feb. 2, 2004 - Dr. Lefty Bruce: I do not recall getting any info about the SPA meeting; of course my mind goes more than it comes, so I may have had a Senior Moment.
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Changes in the SPA
Feb. 3, 2004 - Greetings Bruce,SPA rule " Teams may be composed of players from states or neighboring states, with the exception of Florida and California (which ...
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Brucein GA. Freak in the SPA
Jan. 26, 2004 - Len, you heard right. What I hear is that Miken hasen't submitted the Freak for testing yet.I haven't hit with Todd yet. Jackson has his video and ...
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Freak
Jan. 26, 2004 - I believe the SPA still follows the NSAs lead in which bats are legal. If so, the Freak cannot be used in SPA tournaments either.
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Mizuno Orange Crush
Jan. 21, 2004 - it feels like a slight end load, feels like the sweet spot is pretty close to the end. i bought one for the plano spa tournament (27 oz)last year, ...
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2004 Tournaments
Jan. 16, 2004 - In addition to the Sonny Williams Tournament that armyho211 mentioned, there are several other SPA qualifiers in the DFW area. The SPA qualifier ...
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Playing in Two Age Groups
Jan. 13, 2004 - Hi T.T. .... SSUSA's 2003-2004 Rulebook says "yes." You have the situation correct. See pages 52 - 54 ... 9.2 Roster Restrictions and 9.2 (2) ...
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6TH ANN.-SONNY WILLIAMS SPA TOURN
April 2, 2004 - Anybody on this board playing in this tournament? If you are, look me up. I'm number 12 on the Dallas Spurs (55+). Always nice to meet other guys ...
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Las Vegas tourney
May 18, 2004 - Brownie: Las Vegas championships are held at the Arroyo Grande and Russell Road complex in Henderson and Cheyenne Complex and the Desert Breeze ...
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Ready to Play
Feb. 12, 2004 - Arkansas 70+, Arkansas, play mostly in SPA. Read nessage Board 2-3 times a week
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DOCTORED BATS
Feb. 17, 2004 - Hey, it is fun to hit a HR once in a while. The Miken II made it easier and was fun to use. Our league has banned it because SPA has it banned.If ...
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What bat to buy
Jan. 8, 2004 - Cann anybody get a response from SSWC about which bats are going to be allow this season before we all go out and spend our money on something that ...
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40+ player looking for a team
Feb. 23, 2005 - SacD38, here are some 40 and 45 tournaments in the SE:April 1, Kendrick / Carpet City Classic, Maybe 40+ Dalton, Ga. May 20, WSA qualifier 40+ ...
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Sliding In 65 League
Dec. 5, 2003 - Terry, what association do you play in? We play SSWC, NSA, and SPA, and we are not allowed to over-run second or third without the penalty of ...
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Las Vegas Winter Nationals
Dec. 5, 2003 - My point was to stop the bashing of the Jackson Merchants; they did nothing wrong or underhanded. The last two years we went to Pensacola for the ...
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Torunament Schedules
Nov. 25, 2003 - I have played Senior Softball for eight years. Six as a manager . My team (California Crush) just played in the Las Vegas tournament. Why is it that ...
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Mobile
Oct. 29, 2003 - Could'nt agree with you more. The first game we played we had to wait until we retrieved a foul ball before we could continue playing. Without a ...
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Nationals in June
Oct. 28, 2003 - How about starting some of the worlds in June or early July then we can have some space between Tourneys.
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World Series in Mobile
Oct. 28, 2003 - If you want tournaments that are run for the players, with two umpires, scorekeepers and excellent fields, you should go to SPA and Senior Softball ...
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Westminster, Md., has become a hot-bed for senior softball teams in the Mid-Atlantic region this season.As part of the Mid-Atlantic Swing Series, ...
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Women’s World Cup Set for 2021
April 1, 2021 - Softball News report
VALDOSTA, GA - The Women’s World Cup Championship is scheduled to be played here at Freedom Park (2018 SSUSA Complex of the Year), October 29 ...
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OBITUARIES - APRIL 2021
April 1, 2021 - Softball News report
John (JB) BarnerJB Barner, 83, of Lady Lake, Fla., died on April 17.Barner had been involved in the game of softball for more than 60 years ...
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OBITUARIES - 2/19/21
Feb. 1, 2021 - Softball News report
Pete DavignonPete Davignon, 82, who helped save countless lives through the promotion of Prostate Cancer awareness to senior softball players, ...
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Upcoming SSUSA International Tours
Feb. 1, 2021 - Softball News report
The World is Opening Again!See below for information regarding adventure destinations that are on deck for 2021 and 2022.Jewels of Eastern ...
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Guy Anderson Featured on KCRA My58 News
Feb. 1, 2021 - Softball News report
Guy W. AndersonSenior Softball-USA (SSUSA) member and Hall of Fame High School Baseball Coach, Guy Anderson, was recently featured on KCRA My58 ...
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OBITUARIES - 1/28/21
Jan. 1, 2021 - Softball News report
Raymond A. HafertepeRay Hafertepe, 81, of Palatine, Ill., died on Dec. 21.Hafertepe was a longtime member of the Chicago Geezers, playing on ...
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Gil Splaine Celebrates 100th Birthday
Jan. 1, 2021 - Softball News report
Gil Splaine at the Washington State GamesFormer SSUSA member Gil Splaine, of Renton, Wash., recently hit the century mark, celebrating his 100th ...
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OBITUARIES - 1/8/21
Jan. 1, 2021 - Softball News report
Mark Henry Stone, Sr.Mark Stone, 62, of Hernando, Fla., died on Nov. 14, one day shy of his 63rd birthday.Stone began playing in SSUSA ...
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RULE CHANGES FOR 2021
Jan. 1, 2021 - Softball News report
During a meeting conducted remotely on Dec. 9, the National Rules Committee changed the penalty for erasing batter box lines, expanded the mercy rule ...
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OBITUARIES - 12/2/20
Dec. 1, 2020 - Softball News report
Michael “Mike” Gene IwakiriMike Iwakiri, 72, of Boise, Idaho, died on Nov. 15.A long-time member of SSUSA, Iwakiri played with ...
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2020 Winter World Champs Draw 188 Teams
Nov. 1, 2020 - Softball News report
2020 Winter World Championships - Photos by Tim McElroy, SSUSA National DirectorPHOENIX – 188 teams descended upon the Valley of the Sun to ...
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2020 Winter World Championships in Action
Nov. 1, 2020 - Softball News report
Field crew at Papago Park Softball Complex hard at work.PHOENIX - The 2020 Winter World Championships began here on Nov. 17.Be sure to follow ...
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OBITUARIES - 11/6/20
Nov. 1, 2020 - Softball News report
Mark A. DavisMark Davis, 65, of Palmer, Mass., died on Oct. 23.Davis last played in 2018 with Bay State Bombers 60. He was a long-time member ...
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COVID Cases Update – Session 4 SSWC
Nov. 1, 2020 - Softball News report
SACRAMENTO – SSUSA was recently informed of four positive cases of COVID-19 from session four of the Senior Softball World ...
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Fast Reaction Saves Umpire's Life
Nov. 1, 2020 - Softball News report
PHOENIX – Quick action by a Senior Softball director, player and spectator saved the life of SSUSA Umpire Tracy Farmer, who collapsed with a ...
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October Rating Changes
Oct. 1, 2020 - Softball News report
NOTE: Rating changes for the 50 Division will be made after the conclusion of the World Championships in early November.These teams were moved up ...
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OBITUARIES - 10/16/20
Oct. 1, 2020 - Softball News report
Raymond Lee WimbroughRay Wimbrough, 71, of Olney, Maryland died on Oct. 6.Wimbrough was a long-time member of Superior Senior Softball, ...
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The Best Amputee Baseball Team Ever
Oct. 1, 2020 - Softball News report
Members of the Louisivlle Slugger WarriorsThe Louisville Slugger Warriors were recently featured in an article on livingwithamplitude.com.To ...
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OBITUARIES - October 8, 2020
Oct. 1, 2020 - Softball News report
Mickey DeutschmanMickey Deutschman, 78, of Santee, Calif., died on Sept. 23.Deutschman last played SSUSA in 2013 with Last Call CA 70.He ...
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Looking Ahead to the 2021 Season
Oct. 1, 2020 - Softball News report
Senior Softball-USA (SSUSA) has added some new tournaments in the coming months, to go along with the Winter National and World Championships, which ...
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2021 Caribbean Classic Postponed
Oct. 1, 2020 - Softball News report
Participants from the Inaugural SSUSA Caribbean ClassicThe Second Annual Caribbean Classic in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, which was ...
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From the Dugout: New Rituals
Oct. 1, 2020 - Softball News report
By Terry HennessySSUSA CEOReturning from the recent World Masters Championships (WMC) last Monday, resulted in a new pandemic ritual for me ...
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2021 Season Right Around the Corner
Sept. 1, 2020 - Softball News report
SSUSA will host its annual Winter National and World Championships in Novemnber to jump start the 2021 season.The Winter National ...
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OBITUARIES - 9/24/20
Sept. 1, 2020 - Softball News report
William “Bill” Joseph EslerBill Esler, 60, of Westfield, N.J., died on Sept. 14.In SSUSA, Esler was a long-time member of Phoenix ...
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OBITUARIES - September 2020
Sept. 1, 2020 - Softball News report
Mark J. CanegalloMark Canegallo, 69, of Springfield, Mass., died on Sept. 9.Canegallo was inducted into the National Senior Softball Hall of ...
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OBITUARIES - 9/4/20
Aug. 1, 2020 - Softball News report
Curtis L. HazlewoodCurtis Hazlewood, 73, of Modesto, Calif., died on July 29 from cancer.In SSUSA, Hazelwood was a long-time member of ...
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OBITUARIES - 8/28/20
Aug. 1, 2020 - Softball News report
Edward J. PurryEdward Purry, 68, of Oakland, Calif., died on Aug. 21 due to COVID-19.A native of Jackson, Miss., Purry was a long-time member ...
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OBITUARIES - 8/20/20
Aug. 1, 2020 - Softball News report
Charles "Chuck" TowneChuck Towne, 83, of Houston, Tex., died on Aug. 9.Towne was inducted into the Texas Senior Softball Hall of ...
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A Special Tip of the Cap to Moms
Aug. 1, 2020 - Softball News report
Michael Arisman and his mother JanWhen you look in the stands at a senior softball game, the last thing you expect to see is a mother cheering on ...
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2020 Eastern/Western Champions
Aug. 1, 2020 - Softball News report
Congratulations to the 2020 Eastern and Western Champions, who will be representing their respective region in the U.S. National Championship Game at ...
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2020 ISA Senior World Series
Aug. 1, 2020 - Softball News report
By Melissa MaielISA Assistant DirectorCOLUMBUS, IND. - The 2020 ISA Senior World Series was once again held here, with 41 teams from nine ...
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OBITUARIES - 8/6/20
Aug. 1, 2020 - Softball News report
Guy Grasso with his family during 2013 SSUSA HOF Induction CeremonyGuy Grasso, 88, of Henderson, Nev., died on July 26.Grasso was elected ...
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From the Dugout - Drawing Inspiration
June 1, 2020 - Softball News report
By Terry HennessySSUSA CEOWe often highlight the outstanding players, teams and plays on the field.Why?They are inspiring. It’s ...
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NSSHOF Announces Joint 2019-2020 Classes
June 1, 2020 - Softball News report
The National Senior Softball Hall of Fame has grown by 24-members, with the latest inductees as part of the Class of 2019-2020.Highlighting the ...
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Backyard BP
June 1, 2020 - Softball News report
Art Eversole's backyard BP setupBy Art EversoleSenior Softball News ContributorAs the moratorium on ball field usage in our area ...
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OBITUARIES - 5/27/20
May 1, 2020 - Softball News report
William Robert Colt, Sr.William Colt, 67, of San Bernardino, Calif. died on May 2.Colt last played in SSUSA in 2017 with No Excuses 50. He ...
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From the Dugout: A Special Thank You
May 1, 2020 - Softball News report
By Terry HennessySSUSA CEOIn Senior Softball, it is not at all unusual to compliment a competitor on a good play or timely hit.Not so much ...
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OBITUARIES - 5/20/20
May 1, 2020 - Softball News report
Thomas J. BriglioThomas Briglio, 79, of Huntley, Ill. died on May 3.A long-time member of SSUSA, Briglio last played in 2015 with the Chicago ...
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OBITUARIES - May 13, 2020
May 1, 2020 - Softball News report
James (Jim) Robert MacFarlane, Jr.Jim “Sandy” MacFarlane, 69, of Tustin, Calif. died on April 27.A native of Detroit, Mich., ...
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Letters to the Editor: May 6, 2020
May 1, 2020 - Softball News report
Catcher Wearing MaskI would like to make a suggestion regarding the requirement that the catcher wear a mask.I heard of an accident in the ...
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Professional Sports Return!
May 1, 2020 - Softball News report
Bubble Boy kicks off KBO season with ceremonial first pitchFor those feening for the return of live action sports, the Korean Baseball ...
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Las Vegas Casinos Turned Into Food Banks
May 1, 2020 - Softball News report
Boulder Station - Headquarter Hotel for the LVSSA/SSUSA Southwest and World Masters ChampionshipsThe closing of Las Vegas casinos due to the ...
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Dudley is HOTW for 2020
May 1, 2020 - Softball News report
With many states beginning their respective phases of re-opening, SSUSA hopes to get all teams and players out on the fields as soon as it is safe ...
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OBITUARIES - John Zoccano
May 1, 2020 - Softball News report
John S. ZoccanoJohn Zoccano, 83, of Englewood, FL, died on January 15.Zoccano was the long-time manager of Joseph Chevrolet, and was a ...
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SSUSA Prepares To Reopen Sport
April 1, 2020 - Softball News report
With many state shelter-in-place orders set to expire this week, Senior Softball-USA (SSUSA) today, April 29, announces several new rules and ...
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SSUSA Members Recover From COVID-19
April 1, 2020 - Softball News report
Pumpkin Ed poses with his award winning pumpkinThe family of one player attributed his recovery from a serious case of COVID-19 to his good ...
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OBITUARIES - April 29, 2020
April 1, 2020 - Softball News report
Carlo (Mouse) FazzolariCarlo Fazzolari, 89, of Clackamas, Ore., died on Feb. 16.Fazzolari last played SSUSA in 2012 with Northwest 80s in the ...
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OBITUARIES - April 22, 2020
April 1, 2020 - Softball News report
Ted “Teddy” BattistoneTed Battistone, 87, of Jupiter, Fla. died on April 19 following a battle with cancer.Battistone, manager of ...
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William Ridgeway (Ridge) Hooks Tribute
April 1, 2020 - Softball News report
William Ridgegway "Ridge" HooksDecember 22, 1945 - April 5, 2020Ridge Hooks, a Hall of Fame softball player, the man who inspired the ...
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SPA Executive Director Ridge Hooks Dies
April 1, 2020 - Softball News report
William "Ridge" HooksIt is with a great deal of sorrow that Senior Softball USA (SSUSA) reports the death of Ridge Hooks, Executive ...
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OBITUARIES - MARCH 2020
April 1, 2020 - Softball News report
Carl Dean NeaterousCarl Neaterous, 77, of Dardanelle, Ark., died on Oct. 9.Neaterous was a chief petty office in the United States Navy of ...
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SSUSA Scheduling Update/Office Closure
March 1, 2020 - Softball News report
Senior Softball-USA (SSUSA) would like to thank its teams and players for their patience during this trying time.We are actively working to ...
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SSUSA Player Quarantined in Texas
Feb. 1, 2020 - Softball News report
Otis and Carol MenascoOtis Menasco, 73, of Granite Bay, Calif., a long-time member and sponsor of the OMEN 60s, 65s, and 70s teams, is currently ...
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SASSL Annual Banquet and Trade Show
Feb. 1, 2020 - Softball News report
Bobby Saenz (Middle) with Larry Kasper (Left) and Bill AltmanRon Henderson (Middle) with Larry Kasper and Bill AltmanSAN ANTONIO, Tex. - ...
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8th Annual Hawaii Mayors Cup
Feb. 1, 2020 - Softball News report
Aloha Party Kicks Off 2020 Mayor's CupBy Jeffrey KimotoKAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — Perfect paradise weather welcomed 13 men’s teams ...
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OBITUARIES - 2/20/20
Feb. 1, 2020 - Softball News report
Maynard SaugstadMaynard Saugstad, 94, of St. Petersburg, Fla. died on Oct. 30.Playing with Kids and Kubs 75, Saugstad earned All-Tournament ...
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Mustangs Enter 24th Season
Feb. 1, 2020 - Softball News report
Mustangs (CA) - 70 AAAThe Mustangs, a Men’s 70 AAA team based out of Southern California, is currently in its 24th year together.Below ...
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OBITUARIES - 1/17/20
Jan. 1, 2020 - Softball News report
Jerry E. DealJerry Deal, 79, of Arlington, Texas, died on July 4.A long-time member of SSUSA, Deal played most of his career with Texas ...
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Michael Kamad Honored By Softball League
Jan. 1, 2020 - Softball News report
Mike KamadMichael Kamad, 89, of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, who will turn 90 in February, was recently honored by his league, Calgary Senior ...
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SENIOR SOFTBALL TOUR 2020
Nov. 1, 2019 - Softball News report
Jewels of Eastern Europe – Prague & BudapestApril 30 – May 12, 2020Join us on an adventure of a lifetime to two of the most ...
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OBITUARIES - 11/21/19
Oct. 1, 2019 - Softball News report
JIM SCANLANJim Scanlan, 76, of Sparks, NV, died on July 21.Scanlan was an original member of the Last Call Softball Club that was formed in ...
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Aloha Softball Spirit Maui Style
Oct. 1, 2019 - Softball News report
Dave Lind (blue shirt) with league players in HawaiiFor many SSUSA players, softball is life, and you never turn down an opportunity to take in ...
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Upcoming International Tour
Aug. 1, 2019 - Softball News report
Be sure to take advantage of SSUSA's next international tour coming up in 2020: The Jewels of Eastern Europe - Prague & Budapest, taking ...
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World Masters Deadlines Approaching
July 1, 2019 - Softball News report
Deadlines are fast approaching for the 2019 LVSSA/SSUSA World Masters Championships!Keep an eye on the deadline for your age division. Make sure ...
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OBITUARIES - 7/26/19
July 1, 2019 - Softball News report
John ShintakuJohn Shintaku, 70, of Carmichael, Calif., died on May 30.Shintaku, who most recently played with Please Don’t Bug Me 70, ...
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Marv Rueck Officially Inducted into NSSHOF
July 1, 2019 - Softball News report
Marv Rueck with wife, Mary Lou, daughter Heidi Newkirk and her husband Aaron (left), and son Scott Rueck and his wife Kerry (right).Marv Rueck, ...
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OBITUARIES - 7/19/19
July 1, 2019 - Softball News report
Richard WinkelmanRichard Winkelman, 82, of Dunellen, N.J, died on May 19.Winkelman was a longtime member of the New Jersey Jaguars and ...
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OBITUARIES - 5/16/19
May 1, 2019 - Softball News report
Bob Cushman Bob Cushman, 80, of Foster City, Calif. died on Feb. 10.Within SSUSA, Cushman last played in the 2018 Rock ‘n Reno ...
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Rain Wreaks Havoc on Several Tournaments
May 1, 2019 - Softball News report
Senior Softball-USA (SSUSA) had a busy slate to kick off the Month of May, with four tournaments held during the opening week of the month. However, ...
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OBITUARIES - 4/19/19
April 1, 2019 - Softball News report
Robert L. WiltgenRobert Wiltgen, 78, of Loveland, Colo. died on March 16.Wiltgen was a long-time member of Senior Softball-USA, playing on ...
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OBITUARIES - 3/13/19
March 1, 2019 - Softball News report
Jerry Donald ThackerJerry Thacker, 81, of University Place, Wash., died on Feb. 15.Thacker attended the University of Puget Sound on a ...
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Dayton Legends: More Than a Softball Club
March 1, 2019 - Softball News report
The Dayton Legends Softball Club was established in October of 2002 and started out with just a single 50 AA team.The first Dayton Legends ...
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46 Teams Compete in Gold Glove Classic
March 1, 2019 - Softball News report
19 Hitmen (AZ) - Men's 65 Major ChampionsPHOENIX --- Forty-six teams competed in the 2019 Gold Glove Classic here at Papago Park, Rose ...
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Almost 1,400 Attend Annual TOC Banquet
Feb. 1, 2019 - Softball News report
Players and their families packed the RP Funding Center for the 2019 TOC BanquetPOLK COUNTY, Fla. – The annual TOC Banquet hosted almost ...
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OBITUARIES - 2/15/19
Feb. 1, 2019 - Softball News report
Clayton Jack SearleClayton Searle, 77, of Murray, Utah, died Oct. 8 while playing in the Huntsman Senior Games.Searle began playing SSUSA in ...
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Bringing People Together With Softball
Jan. 1, 2019 - Softball News report
Larry StremikisPhoto By Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily ProgressJohn Harvey, of The Daily Progress in Charlottesville, VA, highlighted Larry ...
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SSUSA Donates to Camp Fire Relief Effort
Nov. 1, 2018 - Softball News report
SSUSA loaded up a truck with donations towards the Camp Fire relief effort.Senior Softball-USA’s thoughts and prayers are with the victims ...
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6th Annual Pacific Rim Championships
Nov. 1, 2018 - Softball News report
HANAMAKI CITY, JAPAN – The Senior Softball USA Team won the 6th Annual Pacific Rim Championships here Oct. 20-21.The SSUSA Team, made up of ...
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NSSHOF Announces 18-Member Class of 2018
Nov. 1, 2018 - Softball News report
Angie Ayala (Women's Player) and Bill Ruth (Manager) will be inducted into the National Senior Softball Hall of Fame (NSSHOF) during the 2018 ...
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OBITUARIES - 10/5/18
Oct. 1, 2018 - Softball News report
Dick WilliamsonFrom Las Vegas Senior Softball Association (LVSSA)Dick Williamson, 79, of Las Vegas, Nevada, died on May 6.He coached ...
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2018 Rochester 10,000 Lakes Classic
Sept. 1, 2018 - Softball News report
ROCHESTER, Minn. – The Rochester 10,000 Lakes Classic was held here at McQuillan Field, Aug. 24-26.Men’s 50/55 Major PlusMinnesota ...
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2018 Wes Weddle Fall Classic Recap
Sept. 1, 2018 - Softball News report
SHAWNEE, KS – The 2018 Wes Weddle Fall Classic was held here at Mid-America Sports Complex, Aug. 23 -26.Men’s 50 MajorTop seed ...
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2018 DFW Championships Recap
Sept. 1, 2018 - Softball News report
DALLAS, Tex. – The 2018 Dallas-Ft. Worth Classic was held here at Kiest Park August 16-19.Men’s 70-75Grey Sox (TX), Men’s 70 ...
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OBITUARIES - 8/24/18
Aug. 1, 2018 - Softball News report
Donald Ray HeldtDon Heldt, 81, of Portland, OR, died on May 11.Heldt last played in the 2013 Winter National Championships with the Karousel ...
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2018 Aggieland Classic Recap
Aug. 1, 2018 - Softball News report
COLLEGE STATION, Tex. – The 2018 Aggieland Classic was held here at Veterans Park, July 19-22, with 45 teams in action.In the Men’s ...
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Ken Lipinski Testimonials
July 1, 2018 - Softball News report
Ken Lipinksi, 75, of Huntington Beach, Calif. died on July 9 from Parkinson’s Disease.A Class of 2012 inductee into the National Senior ...
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2018 Quad City Classic Recap
July 1, 2018 - Softball News report
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. - The Quad City Classic was host to 41 teams here at Allan Campbell Sports Complex, June 19 - 24.Park staff and grounds crew ...
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Story Ideas?
March 1, 2018 - Softball News report
Would you like to submit an article for the newsletter?Do you have a story idea?Do you have some newsworthy information?Please email ...
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WIN THE TOC GOLDEN TICKET!!!
March 1, 2018 - Softball News report
Win one of the 21 TOC Qualifying Championship Tournaments during the 2018 season to punch your Golden Ticket to the 2019 Original Tournament of ...
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OBITUARIES - 2/15/18
Feb. 1, 2018 - Softball News report
Johnny Roe AndrewsJohnny Andrews, 81, of Montgomery, Ala., died on Jan. 13.Andrews was inducted into the Softball Players Association (SPA) ...
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SSUSA International Tours
Jan. 1, 2018 - Softball News report
Norwegian FjordRegistration for SSUSA’s Viking Adventure Tour has been exceptional. The tour, which will take place June 21st – ...
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Fifth Annual Pacific Rim Championships
Oct. 1, 2017 - Softball News report
CANTON, CHINA – The China team from the land of the Giant Pandas won the Fifth Annual Pacific Rim Championships here on Oct. 14-15.The team ...
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Mass Shooting In Las Vegas Hits SSUSA
Oct. 1, 2017 - Softball News report
Two unidentified senior softball players helping aide victims of the mass shooting in Las Vegas. Senior Softball-USA has learned one of ...
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OBITUARIES - 10/4/17
Sept. 1, 2017 - Softball News report
Dean Edward PerkinsDean Perkins, 88, of Boise, ID, died on Sept. 6 following a battle with cancer.Dean is a member of both the National ...
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2017 Quad Cities Classic Recap
Aug. 1, 2017 - Softball News report
Passing of the torch: Gus Linke (right) is stepping down as tournament director of the Quad Cities Classic after 22 years. Kenny Chard (left) will be ...
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Sponsor Profile: Cindy Johnson – Jostens
Aug. 1, 2017 - Softball News report
Cindy Johnson, from Jostens, at the 2017 Rock 'N Reno Challenge CupSenior Softball-USA has been fortunate to work with a number of great ...
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OBITUARIES - 8/4/17
Aug. 1, 2017 - Softball News report
Shane Curtis Verley, 61, of Chehalis, WA, died on June 21.Shane enjoyed a long and distinguished career with Senior Softball-USA, both as an ...
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SPONSOR AD - SMOOTHTOE ENERGIZING SOCKS
May 1, 2017 - Softball News report
SSUSA is excited to have SmoothToe Energizing Socks back as a sponsor. SmoothToe is the industry leader in medical-grade graduated compression socks ...
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2017 LVSSA/SSUSA Southwest Championships Sets Record for Largest Qualifier with 214 Teams
April 1, 2017 - Softball News report
LAS VEGAS – 214 teams from 14 states (Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, Nevada, ...
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Reminder, SSUSA Is Moving Offices!
April 1, 2017 - Softball News report
After 15 years in Midtown Sacramento, Senior Softball-USA is moving to larger offices. The new office is more than three times as large as the ...
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CORRECTIONS
Feb. 1, 2017 - Softball News report
The following All-Tournament selections were ommited from the Newspaper in their respective recaps:2016 Western National Championships: Game On ...
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OBITUARIES - 1/6/17
Jan. 1, 2017 - Softball News report
James D. CoggburnJames (Jim) Coggburn, 71, of Fairfield CA, died on Dec. 10. Coggburn, a long-time member of SSUSA playing with Prime Time, was ...
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Reno Rocks With 200 Teams
June 1, 2016 - Softball News report
Oldest Senior Qualifier Turns 29RENO / SPARKS / CARSON CITY, Nev. – The 29th annual Rock ‘n Reno Challenge Cup, the second largest ...
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Entering the Digital Age
June 1, 2016 - Softball News report
For hundreds of years, news has been circulated on paper. Then, in the early part of the last century, it began coming over radio waves and in ...
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Don Stratton's Lasting Legacy
June 1, 2016 - Terry Hennessy CEO
An Appreciation by Terry HennessyBARTOW, FLA – Don Stratton, 68, chief executive officer of the Independent Sports Association died of ...
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TOC: The Champion of Tournaments
June 1, 2016 - Ross McCulligan
TOC Honors Winners of Top ChampionshipsPOLK COUNTY, FLA. – Winners of the 20 major SSUSA Championships of 2015 flocked here in February ...
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Tips to Break In Your Glove
June 1, 2016 -
Bake It, Shake It, Run It Over?While different experts have their own pet methods for breaking in new gloves, they ALL agree: Do not abuse the ...
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Senior Softball News Goes Digital
June 1, 2016 - Softball News report
SACRAMENTO – The oldest and largest senior softball newspaper, Senior Softball News, begins publishing online in this edition. There ...
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2016 GILA MONSTER RECAP
June 1, 2016 - Softball News report
SILVER CITY, NM – Nine teams competed at the 2016 GILA Monster, which was held at Scott Park during the weekend of May 21-22.In the ...
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SWING INTO SPRING PART II
May 1, 2016 - Softball News report
This edition of the Senior Softball-USA Newsletter continues our multi-part series look into upcoming bats for the 2016 season. This edition ...
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OBITUARIES - 5/18/16
May 1, 2016 - Softball News report
Robert "Bob" GlickRobert “Bob” Glick, 78, who played on the Kokopelli Eye Institute Scorpions based out of ...
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SWING INTO SPRING!
March 1, 2016 - Softball News report
With the new season ramping up, it’s time to check out the newest senior bats for 2016. This is the first in a multi-part series ...
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PHOENIX TEAMS REMEMBER BOB DOBBINS
March 1, 2016 - Softball News report
Nancy Dobbins with players from Santisi Brothers team PEORIA, Ariz. – The Sun City AZ Sidewinders held their 31st annual senior ...
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SSUSA STAFF HIGHLIGHT: DON REDDIG
March 1, 2016 - Softball News report
Don Reddig, a National Director with Senior Softball USA, got his start with SSUSA after talking with Fran Dowell (Executive Director) and Terry ...
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2016 TOP GUN SSUSA WINTER CLASSIC RECAP
March 1, 2016 - Softball News report
Menifee, CA --- The 2016 Top Gun SSUSA Winter Classic was held in Menifee on January 28-31 after being postponed from its original dates of Jan. 7-10 ...
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THE ORIGINAL TOC
Feb. 1, 2016 - Softball News report
TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS FINAL RESULTS Final Standings by Division MEN'S ...
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UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS CALENDAR
Feb. 1, 2016 - Softball News report
February 24, 2016Recreational3rd Annual Wounded Warrior Project Benefit GameMurrieta, CADEADLINE: February 14, 2016March 5 - March ...
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OBITUARIES - 2/17/16
Feb. 1, 2016 - Softball News report
John TownleyJohn P. Townley, 91, formerly of Deerfield Beach, Florida, died on Feb. 9 at home with his son Michael and his family ...
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FOURTH ANNUAL MAYOR'S CUP A HUGE SUCCESS
Feb. 1, 2016 - Softball News report
The Fourth Annual Mayor's Cup was held in Kailua-Kona, HI from Jan. 17 - 20. The tournament consisted of two divisions, Women 50+ and Men 60+. ...
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15th Winter Nationals Ignites 2016 Season
Dec. 1, 2015 - Softball News report
LEE COUNTY, FLA. – The 15th annual Winter Nationals hosted 127 teams from all over the eastern United States and as far west as Texas in early ...
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LAS VEGAS ROLLS AGAIN!
Dec. 1, 2015 - Softball News report
546 Teams: 4th Record in a RowLAS VEGAS – The World Masters Championships made an indelible mark on this gambling mecca attracting a ...
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LAS VEGAS ROLLS AGAIN!
Dec. 1, 2015 - Softball News report
546 Teams: 4th Record in a RowLAS VEGAS – The World Masters Championships made an indelible mark on this gambling mecca attracting a ...
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SOUTHERN CHAMPIONSHIPS
Aug. 21, 2015 - Softball News report
Returning to Birmingham, Ala., the 9th annual Southern Championship saw 29 teams compete in five divisions with seven champions crowned by the time ...
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAMPIONSHIPS
Aug. 21, 2015 - Softball News report
Gorgeous backdrops, breathtaking scenery and great competition drew 45 teams to Aurora, Colo., for the Rocky Mountain Championships. ...
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ISA SENIOR WORLD SERIES
Aug. 21, 2015 - Softball News report
The ISA Senior World Series returned to Columbus, Ind, where 44 teams from throughout the Midwest left their sweat and tears on the field. ...
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EASTERN NATIONALS
Aug. 21, 2015 - Softball News report
Raleigh hosted the 15th annual Eastern Nationals for the eighth straight year with a USA national game invitation and TOC berth on the line ...
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WESTERN NATIONALS
Aug. 21, 2015 - Softball News report
For the third straight year, Sacramento and Placer County hosted and drew a record number of teams to the annual Western National Championships. ...
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The Champion of Tournaments
April 1, 2015 - Softball News report
TOC Honors Winners of Top Championships with Banquet, Rings, Special EventsBy Joseph RuggieroSoftball News ReportPOLK COUNTY, FLA. – Players ...
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Opportunities Abound in Retirement
April 1, 2015 - Jack Sirard contributing writer
Jack SirardSoftball News ReportOne of the greatest fears that would-be retirees have, other than running out of money, is finding something to do ...
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A LOOK AT WHO WE ARE
April 1, 2015 - Ross McCulligan
Softball Number One Sport for BoomersBy Ross McCulliganSoftball News ReportSoftball began as an afterthought on a Chicago Thanksgiving Day ...
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Why First Year of Retirement So Costly
Dec. 1, 2014 - Jack Sirard contributing writer
Two days after retiring from the newspaper industry back in 2006, my wife and I and our youngest son were off to New York City, celebrating his ...
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Southern Teams Vie For TOC Berths
Dec. 1, 2014 - Joe Ruggiero SSUSA staff
BIRMINGHAM, ALA. – The Southern Championships returned here for its 8th consecutive year at the five-field Liberty Park Sports Complex from Aug. 14 ...
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Convention Faces Region, Ball Issues
Dec. 1, 2014 - Softball News report
TUPELO, MISS. – Senior Softball-USA delegates enacted penalties for icing or altering softballs, approved a new transgender policy and launched a ...
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138 Winter Nationals Teams Kick Off 2015
Dec. 1, 2014 - Dave Dowell National Director
FT. MYERS, FLA – The 13th annual SSUSA Winter National Championships in Lee County kicked off the Eastern portion of the 2015 Tournament Season ...
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51 Teams, 9 States Play in Rocky Mountain
Dec. 1, 2014 - Joe Ruggiero SSUSA staff
AURORA, COLO. – Returning here for the second year in a row, the Rocky Mountain Championships hosted 51 teams in 12 divisions over the Aug.15-17 ...
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Planning? It’s a Retirement Home Run
May 1, 2014 - Jack Sirard contributing writer
Doug Doolittle started planning for his retirement in his mid-40s, an age when many people are still trying to figure out their careers. Despite ...
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Last Glimpse of the Silver Hawk
May 1, 2014 - Softball News report
I grew up in Wyoming where a person can lie alone on a Mountaintop and watch a Hawk float effortlessly on an updraft and then drop fast enough to ...
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SPA's Sparkplug Layla Bryan Dies at 71
Dec. 1, 2013 - Softball News report
Softball News ReportLayla Bryan, well known throughout the senior softball world, passed away October 24 after having suffered a heart attack and ...
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SSUSA Inducts 3 into Hall of Fame
Dec. 1, 2013 - Softball News report
By Jack Sirard and Ross McCulliganSoftball News ReportCHARLOTTE, N.C. – Senior Softball-USA has inducted three new members into its Hall of ...
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RECORD 480 TEAMS IN LAS VEGAS
Dec. 1, 2013 - Ross McCulligan
World Masters Championships Sets Record, 4 Teams Win Triple Grand SlamBy Ross McCulligan, Softball News ReportLAS VEGAS – In 2012, the ...
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HEROES INSPIRE TOC
June 1, 2013 - Softball News report
Elite Event Honors Wounded WarriorsPOLK COUNTY, FLA. – They came to play. They arrived with vibrant spirits and talent undiminished by loss of ...
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Hobo Roy Hobbs Joins Hall of Fame
Dec. 1, 2012 - Softball News report
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Here are exerpts of Terry Hennessy's Induction Speech on behalf of John Meeden, who could not attend the ceremony):MESQUITE, ...
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24 ELECTED TO NATIONAL HALL OF FAME
Sept. 1, 2012 - Jack Sirard contributing writer
Twenty-four managers, players, pioneer players and officials have been elected to the 2012 National Senior Softball Hall of Fame.The National ...
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RECREATIONAL TOURNAMENTS BOOMING IN THE NORTH
May 1, 2012 - Steve Simmons New England & North Regional Director, Clubs & Leagues
The annual Senior Softball USA North Region Spring Training Recreational Tournament attracted a record 13 teams to the Raccoon River Park Softball ...
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ORIGINAL TOC SPARKLES
May 1, 2012 - Softball News report
POLK COUNTY, FLA. – The original SSUSA Tournament of Champions celebrated winners from the largest and most prestigious tournaments in North ...
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SENIOR PLAYERS EMBRACE NEW HIPS
Oct. 1, 2011 - Jack Sirard contributing writer
With Americans living longer and longer, it comes as no surprise that some of their individual parts will give out long before they do.Take hips, ...
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18 MEN INDUCTED INTO HALL OF FAME
Oct. 1, 2011 - Senior Softball-USA
The Nation Senior Softball Hall of Fame has inducted 18 members for its class of 2011. The Hall of Fame was founded in 1995 and is now headquartered ...
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USA TEAM WINS FIRST BARCELONA SHOOTOUT
Oct. 1, 2011 - Senior Softball-USA
BARCELONA, SPAIN – The tournament here this summer attracted a team from Germany, two teams from Spain and two US teams; but the finals were ...
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18 MEN INDUCTED INTO HALL OF FAME
June 1, 2011 - Softball News report
The Nation Senior Softball Hall of Fame has inducted 18 members for its class of 2011. The Hall of Fame was founded in 1995 and is now headquartered ...
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NORM BLACKWELL SR. INDUCTED INTO 7TH HOF
May 1, 2011 - Senior Softball-USA
SACRAMENTO – Longtime standout ballplayer and manager Norm Blackwell Sr. has been inducted into his seventh Hall of Fame.Blackwell, 77, was ...
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SSUSA FOUNDER DIES
Dec. 1, 2010 - Terry Hennessy CEO
SACRAMENTO – Bob Mitchell, the visionary founder of Senior Softball-USA, died Nov. 7.Mitchell, 80, was the first person to take the sport to the ...
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BOB MITCHELL - SSUSA FOUNDER DIES
Dec. 1, 2010 - Terry Hennessy CEO
SACRAMENTO – Bob Mitchell, the visionary founder of Senior Softball-USA, died Nov. 7.Mitchell, 80, was the first person to take the sport to ...
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2010 WINTER WORLD ALL TOURNAMENT PLAYERS
Dec. 1, 2010 - Softball News report
Mens 40 Major Plus - JK Inc. John Gallegos, Artie Salas, Dennis Rulli, Dean Aldridge, Matt Suder.Mens 40 Major - Team Mando- Lowell Buck, Keith ...
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NATIONAL HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2010 NAMED
June 1, 2010 - Jack Sirard contributing writer
A total of 20 individuals have been inducted into the National Senior Softball Hall of Fame for 2010.Included are 10 Pioneers to the sport, one ...
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LET'S KEEP POLITICS OUT OF IT
June 1, 2010 - Terry Hennessy CEO
For the first time in the 22 years since Senior Softball-USA was founded, we have been asked to take a position on a political issue. The SSUSA ...
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QUALIFIER RESULTS NOW ON TOURNAMENT PAGES
June 1, 2010 - Maggie Lau Information Services Director
Results for SSWC Qualifiers will now be posted on the individual tournament pages at www.seniorsoftball.com instead of in the newspaper. The move ...
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JIM 'SHERM' SHERMAN 1ST HALL OF FAMER DIES
June 1, 2010 - Senior Softball-USA
SEATTLE – Jim Sherman, 71, the first player to be inducted into the Senior Softball-USA Hall of Fame, died here March 25 after a long battle with ...
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A FEW ACTS OF HONESTY SPARK HOPE
June 1, 2010 - Senior Softball-USA
Gary Deaton, 60, has been playing senior softball for the past 10 years, mostly with the Hollis Appraisals, a Major Plus team out of Florida.The ...
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FEAR AND SOFTBALL
June 1, 2010 - Softball News report
By Stan PopovichSometimes, fear and anxiety can get the best of us in softball. The key is to know how to manage those emotions.If you find ...
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USE OF METRODOME HIGHLIGHTS DOME TOURNAMENT
March 1, 2010 - Steve Simmons New England & North Regional Director, Clubs & Leagues
TWIN CITIES, MN – The SSUSA North Region Recreational February Dome Tournament, played on February 25-26, was enhanced by using the Hubert H ...
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DAVE REED INDUCTED INTO FHCASA HALL OF FAME
Feb. 1, 2010 - Steve Simmons New England & North Regional Director, Clubs & Leagues
Dave Reed, who was featured last year in the article “Dave Reed: A Shining Example of Senior Softball” which was posted both in SSUSA’s 2009 ...
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East Region Split Due to Growth
Feb. 1, 2010 - Steve Simmons New England & North Regional Director, Clubs & Leagues
GROWTH OF CLUBS & LEAGUES leads to RESTRUCTURING SACRAMENTO – Senior Softball USA’s Clubs & Leagues program has shown dramatic growth ...
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SSUSA CONVENTION SHAPES 2010 SENIOR SEASON
Feb. 1, 2010 - Softball News report
NASHVILLE –The annual SSUSA/ISA National Convention here focused on the future of senior softball, heard about the past year, celebrated some of ...
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GROWTH OF C&L TEAMS DOUBLES IN 2010
Feb. 1, 2010 - Steve Simmons New England & North Regional Director, Clubs & Leagues
PALM BEACH, Fla. – You can use the newspaper, internet, telecommunication, whatever, but nothing beats word-of-mouth for passing on the news of ...
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Minnesota Qualifier Doubles
Sept. 1, 2009 - Steve Simmons New England & North Regional Director, Clubs & Leagues
ROCHESTER, Minn. – The 2009 Minnesota SSWC Qualifier, the 10,000 Lakes Classic, took place on June 27-28 at the McQuillan Softball Fields here. ...
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Fran Dowell Named Top Sports Event Planner
Jan. 1, 2009 - Softball News report
SACRAMENTO, CA (January 16, 2009) -- Fran Dowell, the Executive Director of Senior Softball-USA, the largest senior softball organization in America, ...
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Pridgen Appointed to South Carolina Post
Jan. 1, 2009 - Softball News report
By Steve SimmonsSoftball News ReportLAURENS, S.C. – Jason Pridgen, newly named SSUSA Clubs & Leagues South Carolina state director, becomes ...
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Midwest All Tournament Players
Oct. 1, 2008 - Senior Softball-USA
Midwest Championships All Tournament PlayersAll-Tournament player selections for the Midwest Championships in Champaign, Illinois, ...
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NEW LINK FOR WOMEN
Nov. 1, 2007 - Connie Stewart
Coaches and Managers,We are now in our 2008 season! WOW does time fly…we are now all one year older and wiser! Cyndi, and myself would ...
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Women's Advisory Council Minutes
Jan. 1, 2007 - Connie Stewart
Senior Softball Women's Advisory Council (SSWAC)Meeting MinutesLas Vegas, NVJanuary 20, 2007The SSWAC is an organization sanctioned by the Senior ...
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TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS UNVEILED
May 1, 2006 - Terry Hennessy CEO
SACRAMENTO, California (May 15, 2006) – Senior Softball-USA and Central Florida’s Polk County Sports Marketing today announced creation of the ...
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Las Vegas Winter Worlds
March 1, 2006 - Senior Softball-USA
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – The Las Vegas Winter Worlds is booming in one of the hottest action-packed towns in the world.Last year, the Las Vegas ...
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ROCK 'n RENO QUALIFIER RESULTS
June 1, 2004 - Senior Softball-USA
Rock Œn RenoChallenge Cup QualifierJune 1- 6, 2004Women's 40 Division1.Showtime 2000 2.Bad Catz Women's 50 Division1.Aches & Pains ...
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Letters from readers
March 1, 2004 - Letters from readers
Looking for HitsSeveral years ago some outfit advertised a video softball hitting system. I have looked in all my newspapers, but cannot find ...
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Fairness On and Off the Field
March 1, 2004 - Senior Softball-USA editorial
Journalists are often skeptics, frequently irreverent and always curious.Those traits are necessary in an unending quest to find and print issues ...
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Summit Takes Hard Line on Altered Bats
March 1, 2004 - Senior Softball-USA
CYPRESS GARDENS, Florida ˆ In a surprising show of solidarity, 10 competing national softball associations unanimously adopted a tough-as-nails ...
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Letters from Readers
Nov. 20, 2003 - Senior Softball-USA
Illegal Bat SolutionI would like you to present the following proposal at the Senior Softball Summit in January. I strongly feel that the vast ...
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These Senior Stars Shone in the South
Nov. 20, 2003 - Senior Softball-USA
Sometimes, stars come pout in the daytime. Here is a sampling of some of the stars of the 2003 Senior Softball World Championships in ...
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All Divisions Head to 2004 Las Vegas Worlds
Nov. 20, 2003 - Jack Sirard contributing writer
LAS VEGAS ˆ The 2004 Senior Softball World Championships are returning to the city where time stands and the site of the largest senior softball ...
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SPA 2003 National Championship results
Oct. 28, 2003 - Special to the News
Plano, TXMen's 50+ Major-Plus1. California Rebels, CA2. Pine Knob, MI3. Thermco, NY4. Mission Senior Softball, TX5. Las Vegas Stars, ...
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Question on Health? We've Got Answers
Sept. 1, 2003 - Dr. Joe Brownholtz
Dr. Joe Brownholtz has pretty much seen it all in his years in sports medicine ˆ and that's why we thought he'd be the perfect fit for our Senior ...
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Oh, Canada!!!! -- Winnipeg Welcomes AA Worlds
Sept. 1, 2003 - Jack Sirard contributing writer
Senior softball players from across the United States will be crossing the border in big numbers this month to compete in the AA Championships hosted ...
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Masters Director Message
Jan. 1, 2002 - Jerry Jackson
The USSSA National meeting was held November 11-17 in beautiful, but rainy, Daytona Beach, FL. This was the first national meeting since we adopted ...
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Summit Another Success
March 1, 2001 - Senior Softball-USA editorial
Players often have the notion that the National Senior Softball Summit decides the rules for the sport.It does not.The nine national ...
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Nationals announce 2001 rule changes
March 1, 2001 - Senior Softball-USA
LAS VEGAS ˆ Several National Softball organizations announced rule changes at the Senior Softball Summit here:-- ASA has instituted a 3-person ...
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Balance Needed in These Wild Financial Times
May 1, 2000 - Jack Sirard contributing writer
If there's one lesson that investors should have learned from the stock market's actions this week, or this month or this year, it's simply the need ...
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Covering the Entire Sport
May 1, 2000 - Senior Softball-USA editorial
This edition of Senior Softball News marks the beginning of a new chapter for our sport. Inside the News, there is extended coverage of all nine ...
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Seniors Search ˆ and Find ˆ Fitness Elixirs
May 1, 2000 - Senior Softball-USA
Try a pinch of wasp extract, a snippet of an exotic plant from the Brazilian rain forest, or an anti-aging elixir seasoned to control free radicals. ...
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SENIOR SOFTBALL TOUR 2020
May TBD, 0000 - Softball News report
Jewels of Eastern Europe – Prague & BudapestApril 30 – May 12, 2020Join us on an adventure of a lifetime to two of the most ...
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OBITUARIES - 12/15/16
May TBD, 0000 - Softball News report
John E. WillardJohn Willard, 63, of Waikoloa, HI, died on Nov. 12 in a surfing accident.Born in Los Angeles, Willard worked as an electrician ...
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