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.

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