Sunday, May 4, 2008
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
e-mail addres for senior softball board
To contact the Boise Senior Softball Board, send an e-mail to
boiseseniorsoftball@yahoo.com.
A member of the board will contact you if necessary.
Play hard, play fast, play ball.
boiseseniorsoftball@yahoo.com.
A member of the board will contact you if necessary.
Play hard, play fast, play ball.
Senior Softball USA Team
Hello Friends of Senior Softball-USA
We are looking for senior players of all ages and abilities to join the Senior Softball USA TEAM for a tournament in Prague, June 2008. Reserve your spot on the team today... enrollment ends APRIL 1st 2008
The softball tour will start in Budapest Hungary; with softball and sightseeing before traveling north to Krakow Poland. We will finish in the City of Prague in the Czech Republic, where we will have a weekend tournament with local teams and a team from Germany. We have previously played against the Germany team in tournaments in Germany, Italy and Holland and have enjoyed the friendly competition.
Please take a few minutes and enjoy the 12-day itinerary and the colorful flyer
Feel free to contact us with any questions at (206) 930-7091.
We are looking for senior players of all ages and abilities to join the Senior Softball USA TEAM for a tournament in Prague, June 2008. Reserve your spot on the team today... enrollment ends APRIL 1st 2008
The softball tour will start in Budapest Hungary; with softball and sightseeing before traveling north to Krakow Poland. We will finish in the City of Prague in the Czech Republic, where we will have a weekend tournament with local teams and a team from Germany. We have previously played against the Germany team in tournaments in Germany, Italy and Holland and have enjoyed the friendly competition.
Please take a few minutes and enjoy the 12-day itinerary and the colorful flyer
Feel free to contact us with any questions at (206) 930-7091.
Friday, March 7, 2008
March 8, 2008 Open Practice
Boise Senior Softball will be holding an open practice for all senior players Saturday, March 08 at Willow Lane #6. All current and prospective players are invited. This practice will also provide an opportunity to sign up for the 50's Wednesday Draft League. Practice will run from 10:00 - 2:00.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Upcoming Board Meeting
The next Boise Senior Softball Board meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 6:00 at Whitewater Pizza. Any matters of concern for senior players can be brought up with a board member for discussion at the meeting. Contact info for the board is located on a previous blog.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
50's Draft League
In addition to the regular Monday night 50’s Senior ball, Wednesday night will be a 50 plus draft league. There were simply not enough people to put together a 55 plus league. The new draft league is available to anyone over 50. If you are 55, you can play. If you are 60, you can play. The only criteria is to be over 50. This allows all 50 plus players a second night to play softball and stay sharp.
This is going to be exciting and provide a venue for new players to come into the league that might not have been able to play before. We also know there are a lot of good players just waiting to be found. These new players can be establish their abilities then move into the Monday night teams in subsequent years. We are going to have a massive recruiting campaign to keep a steady flow of new recruits to maintain the long term health of our program. You will love the results and this new league will ultimately create more players, more teams, and be fun with parity yet still be competitive.
We are going to establish a way to have all 50 plus players that want to play placed into the player pool. We will use prior year sign ups plus anyone who has expressed an interest to play. Verification that a player want to play will be by the payment of his registration fee. I have attached the form to use. Everyone is invited to attend the meeting; however, it is not necessary. What is more important is the expression of your desire to play (i.e. fill out the form and send in your money). Your managers will contact you!
We will cut off sign ups around Mar 10. This will allow us to reserve the fields with Boise and allow time to establish the teams.
If anyone has any questions, please let me know or contact any other Board member.
Thanks,
Cliff Boxer
794-0474 freshair@rmci.net
This is going to be exciting and provide a venue for new players to come into the league that might not have been able to play before. We also know there are a lot of good players just waiting to be found. These new players can be establish their abilities then move into the Monday night teams in subsequent years. We are going to have a massive recruiting campaign to keep a steady flow of new recruits to maintain the long term health of our program. You will love the results and this new league will ultimately create more players, more teams, and be fun with parity yet still be competitive.
We are going to establish a way to have all 50 plus players that want to play placed into the player pool. We will use prior year sign ups plus anyone who has expressed an interest to play. Verification that a player want to play will be by the payment of his registration fee. I have attached the form to use. Everyone is invited to attend the meeting; however, it is not necessary. What is more important is the expression of your desire to play (i.e. fill out the form and send in your money). Your managers will contact you!
We will cut off sign ups around Mar 10. This will allow us to reserve the fields with Boise and allow time to establish the teams.
If anyone has any questions, please let me know or contact any other Board member.
Thanks,
Cliff Boxer
794-0474 freshair@rmci.net
Friday, February 8, 2008
Senior Softball Board Meeting 02/06/08
1. Election of officers
A. President: Gaylan Moore
B. Secretary: Denny Crane
C. Treasurer: Larry Harpe: (new member)
D. The softball board now has eight members.
2. 60's Draft
A. Ron Blanton is directing the draft for Tuesday Night 60's players.
B. Ron will contact potential players and get an accurate count.
C. 60's follow up meeting - 02/12/08 at Smokey Mountain Pizza
1805 State Street @ 4:30 p.m.
D. Entry into the draft league is $50.00 for Boise residents
and $65.00 for non-residents.
E. Payments are payable to Boise Senior Softball Association c/o
Larry Harpe, P.O. Box 1638, Eagle, Idaho 83616.
3. 55 League
A. Concern about the number of teams for the Wednesday League.
Four teams are needed but only three are currently committed.
B. Gaylan will speak with managers and try to find more teams.
4. New members
A. The board discussed ways to increase membership.
B. Possible addition of 40 and 45 age groups.
C. More aggressive advertising.
D. There will be further discussion at the next board meeting.
E. Share your ideas with any board member.
5. Next Board Meeting
6:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 20, 2008
B. Whitewater Pizza and Pasta
C. 1510 N. Eagle Road, Meridian, Idaho
(SE corner of Eagle and Fairview)
A. President: Gaylan Moore
B. Secretary: Denny Crane
C. Treasurer: Larry Harpe: (new member)
D. The softball board now has eight members.
2. 60's Draft
A. Ron Blanton is directing the draft for Tuesday Night 60's players.
B. Ron will contact potential players and get an accurate count.
C. 60's follow up meeting - 02/12/08 at Smokey Mountain Pizza
1805 State Street @ 4:30 p.m.
D. Entry into the draft league is $50.00 for Boise residents
and $65.00 for non-residents.
E. Payments are payable to Boise Senior Softball Association c/o
Larry Harpe, P.O. Box 1638, Eagle, Idaho 83616.
3. 55 League
A. Concern about the number of teams for the Wednesday League.
Four teams are needed but only three are currently committed.
B. Gaylan will speak with managers and try to find more teams.
4. New members
A. The board discussed ways to increase membership.
B. Possible addition of 40 and 45 age groups.
C. More aggressive advertising.
D. There will be further discussion at the next board meeting.
E. Share your ideas with any board member.
5. Next Board Meeting
6:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 20, 2008
B. Whitewater Pizza and Pasta
C. 1510 N. Eagle Road, Meridian, Idaho
(SE corner of Eagle and Fairview)
Monday, February 4, 2008
Statesman Community Calendar
A short solicitation for prospective senior softball players appears in the Idaho Statesman sports page community calendar each Thursday.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Wooden Bat League
Idaho Senior Softball Association is looking for players born before 1949 to play in a wooden bat league in Meridian. All skill levels are welcome. Call Del @ 286-9123 or
Ed @ 322-8902.
Ed @ 322-8902.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
A web site to visit
Martin Diano sent me this web site info. Check it out.
nationalseniorsoftballforum.com
nationalseniorsoftballforum.com
Monday, January 28, 2008
Communicate with Boise Senior Softball
If you want to add to the BSS blog, you can comment to a post, contact a board member, or e-mail Jeff Kelley at
jk3944csonka@yahoo.com
jk3944csonka@yahoo.com
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Senior Softball Board of Directors List
Boxer, Cliff 1053 Valencia St. Boise 83706 363-0583 794-0474 freshair@rmci.net
Blanton, Ron 5320 Missoula Way Boise 83709 362-6005 537-6833 422-120 boiseb@cableone.net
Moore, Gaylan 9842 W Carolina Dr Boise 83709 562-8941 850-6100 514-4903
g.moore@mtvieweg.com
Stoddard, Wes 1707 N 28th Boise 83703 559-8791 854-5650 wesstoddard@earthlink.net
Crane, Denny 612 W Two Rivers Dr Eagle 83616 939-2250 571-1271 dencrane@gmail.com
Gooden, Bill 8062 S Diego Way Boise 83709 695-4974 334-5619 brgbronco@aol.com
Zoeller, Roger 2701 N Chianti Way Meridian 83646 484-1235 sunbun20@msn.com
Blanton, Ron 5320 Missoula Way Boise 83709 362-6005 537-6833 422-120 boiseb@cableone.net
Moore, Gaylan 9842 W Carolina Dr Boise 83709 562-8941 850-6100 514-4903
g.moore@mtvieweg.com
Stoddard, Wes 1707 N 28th Boise 83703 559-8791 854-5650 wesstoddard@earthlink.net
Crane, Denny 612 W Two Rivers Dr Eagle 83616 939-2250 571-1271 dencrane@gmail.com
Gooden, Bill 8062 S Diego Way Boise 83709 695-4974 334-5619 brgbronco@aol.com
Zoeller, Roger 2701 N Chianti Way Meridian 83646 484-1235 sunbun20@msn.com
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Softball Survey
The results of the Boise Parks and Recreation Softball Survey can be viewed at:
sports@cityofboise.org
Chuck Darby sent out 802 surveys, of which 17 were returned.
sports@cityofboise.org
Chuck Darby sent out 802 surveys, of which 17 were returned.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Ken Rhodes letter to the editor
These have been exciting times for Idaho sports.
The BSU Broncos have given Idaho fans a reason to be proud of our state and prove that an Idaho team can play with anybody in the nation.
Boise State isn't the only local team making a name for itself on the national sports scene. There are a few "minor" differences between the Boise State football team and the local team, however.
The team is McU Sports, the sport is softball and the players are all over age 50, most are over 55. This group of athletes won the AA "World Championship" crown in Phoenix two years ago beating 25 other teams and came in third at this year's tournament in the AAA Division against 28 other teams.
Both of these accomplishments were submitted to the Sports department at the Statesman.
One was never published and the other was put in the "Community" section where those of us who were looking for it didn't see it.
Take "pride" Idaho, you have a "world championship" team right here in Idaho.
Too bad you have to learn about them in a letter and not on the sports page of the Statesman.
For more information about senior softball call Ken Rhodes at 891-0101.
The BSU Broncos have given Idaho fans a reason to be proud of our state and prove that an Idaho team can play with anybody in the nation.
Boise State isn't the only local team making a name for itself on the national sports scene. There are a few "minor" differences between the Boise State football team and the local team, however.
The team is McU Sports, the sport is softball and the players are all over age 50, most are over 55. This group of athletes won the AA "World Championship" crown in Phoenix two years ago beating 25 other teams and came in third at this year's tournament in the AAA Division against 28 other teams.
Both of these accomplishments were submitted to the Sports department at the Statesman.
One was never published and the other was put in the "Community" section where those of us who were looking for it didn't see it.
Take "pride" Idaho, you have a "world championship" team right here in Idaho.
Too bad you have to learn about them in a letter and not on the sports page of the Statesman.
For more information about senior softball call Ken Rhodes at 891-0101.
Tournament
Western Nationals will be held in Salt Lake City on July 15-20, 2008. The phone number for more information is 916-326-5303 (ask for Dave Dowell.)
The e-mail adress is:
info@seniorsoftball.com
Teams must play in a qualifier to be eligible for Western Nationals.
The e-mail adress is:
info@seniorsoftball.com
Teams must play in a qualifier to be eligible for Western Nationals.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Annual Meeting News
The Boise Senior Softball Association held its' annual meeting on
January 14, 2008.
Thank you to Pizza Hut for the meeting room and hospitality.
Jack Ward from the YMCA/Idaho Senior Games spoke about the Senior Games Tournament. The dates for the tournament are August 23 & 24. The tournament will be a National Qualifier for the 2009 National Tournament. Jack hopes to have at least 20 teams. He would also like to have a Senior Women's Tournament
if there is enough interest. Teams from Texas and Nebraska have inquired.
Al Cragar from the Boise Umpire Softball Association spoke about rules and the one versus two umpire system. The Senior Softball Association voted for a two umpire system and to not use a run through any base format.
The Bend, Oregon Silver Bullet Tournament normally held in late July has been cancelled for 2008. It may be reinstated for 2009.
New officers elected to the board for a two year term are:
Wes Stoddard, Bill Gooden, Roger Zoeller, and Dennis Crane.
A new over 60 Draft League will be formed for the 2008 spring and fall seasons. For information or to sign up, contact Ron Blanton at 422-1200.
January 14, 2008.
Thank you to Pizza Hut for the meeting room and hospitality.
Jack Ward from the YMCA/Idaho Senior Games spoke about the Senior Games Tournament. The dates for the tournament are August 23 & 24. The tournament will be a National Qualifier for the 2009 National Tournament. Jack hopes to have at least 20 teams. He would also like to have a Senior Women's Tournament
if there is enough interest. Teams from Texas and Nebraska have inquired.
Al Cragar from the Boise Umpire Softball Association spoke about rules and the one versus two umpire system. The Senior Softball Association voted for a two umpire system and to not use a run through any base format.
The Bend, Oregon Silver Bullet Tournament normally held in late July has been cancelled for 2008. It may be reinstated for 2009.
New officers elected to the board for a two year term are:
Wes Stoddard, Bill Gooden, Roger Zoeller, and Dennis Crane.
A new over 60 Draft League will be formed for the 2008 spring and fall seasons. For information or to sign up, contact Ron Blanton at 422-1200.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Senior Softball Annual Meeting
The annual meeting for Boise Senior Softball will be held at the Pizza Hut at the
Capitol Boulevard entrance to Ann Morrison Park on Monday, December 14 @ 7:00 p.m.
Topics of discussion include:
*Senior Games Tournament
*Election of new board members
*Rule changes
*General Information
If you are interested in running for a board seat, contact Steve Vaus @ 841-3325.
Capitol Boulevard entrance to Ann Morrison Park on Monday, December 14 @ 7:00 p.m.
Topics of discussion include:
*Senior Games Tournament
*Election of new board members
*Rule changes
*General Information
If you are interested in running for a board seat, contact Steve Vaus @ 841-3325.
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