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James Kupiec
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Mokena, IL
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Men's 75
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| April 17, 2024 kuuup22 | Topic: Teams looking for players Discussion: Oshkosh Ambassadors 70's team I am co-manager of CHICAGO HITMEN 75’s, AA Rated. As my team attempts to move to 75’s from 70’s for the upcoming 2024 season, we are in need of some dedicated 75 or 74 year old players to fill our roster. We have been together for 15 years or more with Senior Softball and have acquitted our selves well, winning many tournaments and competing even when not winning. We are a group that plays a team game with, I believe a good reputation, and well liked in the softball world. If you are a player from any of the states adjoining Illinois, and can play at the age 75 level, and would like to inquire about our team, please contact: Mike Sabatino (847-845-8833) or Jim Kupiec (708-479-2905) We look forward to hearing from prospective players for our team. Thanks. Jim & Mike |
| Aug. 31, 2022 kuuup22 | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Age breakdowns going forward As my team moves to age 75 Team next year, I realize there are some age 74 players that can be on an age 75 roster. I had heard that there will also be one age 73 allowed on the 75 roster. Is there any truth to this. Thanks, Kuuup22 |
| Jan. 10, 2022 kuuup22 | Topic: Teams looking for players Discussion: Chicago Hitmen moving to age 75 this year looking for a few players I am Co-Manager of Chicago Hitmen Softball Club. We have been together as a team for the past 15 tears. We are moving to age 75 this year, and because a few of our guys aren't old enough to move with us, we are looking for a few dedicated players from states adjoining Illinois to fill out our roster. If you are a 75 player, and wish to join a group of serious, but fun loving softball players on a successful club, we'd look forward to hearing from you. Please contact Jim Kupiec (kuuup@hotmail.com) or Mike Sabatino (masabatino@msn.com), or call Mike directly at 847-845-8833. Thanks for your interest. Jim & Mike |
| Sept. 25, 2021 kuuup22 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: 3 69 yr Olds able to play 70 age group next yr I just posted a similar request. SPA does it, and we would go to more SSUSA tournaments if that was available. Jim Kupiec Chicago Hitmen 70's |
| Sept. 25, 2021 kuuup22 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Age breakdowns going forward 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 49-54, etc.I know SPA has gone to something like that. Especially in the 70 and older divisions, it's become increasingly difficult to fill a roster, or have enough to participate in more tournaments. Even to allow 1-3 players that are one year away from moving up, to be on your roster? |
| May 9, 2013 kuuup22 | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Kuuup22 I play for the Blue Chips IL 60's and the Chicago Hitmen 65's. My team, Chips, were in Indianapolis last weekend. As 60's we played Saturday and Sunday. We had games from 7:30am until 9pm on Saturday. This is ridiculous. I talked to Dave Dowell and he said they had all fields committed, and didn't want to tire players out. My suggestion is to group the different ages together...Morning, Afternoon, and Evening, and play all your games for that day in a row or with 1 game break maximum. Also,put the youngest ages at night. Their eyes are better than the older players. Also, the wives come to watch and expect a decent dinner after the games. The schedule last weekend left no time for that. My team and I would rather do 4 in a row or 4 of 5 to avoid this happening again. A lot of the 50 and 55 players still work and, I think, would rather play later and be able to work....Any thoughts, anyone??? |
| Feb. 21, 2011 kuuup22 | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: TOC Tournament Dates I would like to know why the TOC can't be at the time Ft. Myers is and vice-versa. It makes more sense to have the TOC as the last tournament of the calendar year, and Ft. Myers as the first tournament of the coming season. Your roster would be set for TOC instead of inviting members of your next year team for Ft. Myers and then re-assembling your last year team for TOC in February, not to mention everyone will still be in game shape in November, unlike February when cold weather teams don't get to play for 2 months. Another issue is weather. It was cold and iffy in Feb. and the dinner was a disaster because of it. Does anyone else feel the same way? KUUUP 22 |
| Feb. 23, 2005 kuuup22 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Passing of a Friend Hello all, I became a member of the Chicago Classics in 2002. My team was a blend of my South side senior team and a group of "North siders" that no one from my team wanted to be paired with for a tournament team. From day 1 with the Classics, there was one person that went out of his way to make the South side infiltrators feel welcome. As the 2002 season went on, there were controversies and problems meshing together two teams not used to playing with each other. It was a difficult task at best with tempers and egos constantly getting in the way. Throughout that topsy-turvy season there was one constant of comraderie for all. MARK MATHEWS!!! He was always there for anyone who needed to vent...and vent we all did. As the season went on, we learned to be a team and focus on the job (tournament) at hand, culminating with the first World Championship of the Chicago Classics organization in Phoenix. There have been others since then, but no other team can claim to be the first. I am proud to say that I knew Mark Mathews, played with him, and considered him a true friend. I'm sure anyone who has had contact with Mark feels the same as me. I will miss you big man more than you know. Jim Kupiec (kuuup22) |
