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To Contact Us: Team Managers
Dan Deratany
777-7770 Dave Syrkus 727-0086 Bucky Miller 727-9950
Phil Giard
724-5114 Gary Guida 373-5151 Frank Valenti 727-7987 Joe Cross 446-6013 Arnie Pettis 729-8467 Keith Carroll 242-2749 At-Large Directors
Marty Jacobson 952-6819
J Lou Jiannine 725-3298 Team Sponsors
McMaster Construction C & W Pump Physical Addictions Sweet Tomatoes Pizzeria Beef O'Brady's Beringer Knights Devil Rays Frontline Pirates Frontline Protection Systems
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Don't Forget to Call...Before the Games Rainout Hotline Number 617-7240 ________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________ All Pro Sporting Goods is having an in stock store sale, All items 25% to 50% off, until the 15th of February.
Check it out!!! ___________________________________________________________ February 4th Game Results
The McMaster Constr DODGERS (11-5), salvaged a split of their doubleheader with the C & W Pump RANGERS (11-5), they lost the first game to the Rangers 13-6, but took the second game 16-15. By splitting the doubleheader, both the RANGERS and the DODGERS are still tied for first place, as they have been for most of the season.
The Physical Addictions are on a 5 game winning streak (4 Over-the-fence HR's in one doubleheader) After losing their first eleven games in a row, the newly refreshed Physical Addictions team (5-11) has now gone on a 5 game winning streak, the latest scoring 40 runs in their doubleheader against the Beringer KNIGHTS (8-8), they won their first game 22-17, and overcame an 8 run deficit to win the second game 18-15. Note: In the first game Ernie Thibodeaux of the Physical Addictions team, cracked his first over the fence home run of the season. Also in the first game Billy Davis of the Beringer Knights added his second round tripper of the season. In the second game of the night, Ed Rose, of the Physical Addictions team, connected for his fifth homerun, and new player to the Addictions team, Gerry Duguay added his first HR of the season, Great hitting Guys! It looks like Physical Addictions is now a team to reckon with!
The Sweet Tomatoes ANGELS (8-8), took both games of their doubleheader with the Frontline PIRATES (4-12), winning the first game 16-11, and the second game 4-1, which is the lowest scoring game anyone can remember in our league, great defenses for both teams.
Beef O'Brady's (9-7), swept their doubleheader with the PADRES (11-7), winning the first game 9-6, and the second game 19-13.
The DEVIL RAYS was the Bye team this week. _________________________________________________________________ Welcome New Players to our League We would like to welcome the new players to our league, who include: Manley Grant, Joel Jager, Mike Correa, Don Verner, Tom Daniels, Rob Dixon, Ray Mossman, Ed Beigel, Mark McCallum, Marty Merkt, Louis DeJesus, Jeff Zuppa, Chuck Carpenter, Page Lewis, Roger Nelson, Fred Keeney, Elmo Lopez, Eduardo Santos, Morris Hill, Jim Barr, Roger Moss, Gerry Duguay, Gary Clements, Fred Stevens, Charlie Giordano, Lenny Moran, Jose Reyes, and Rappy Perez. Also, welcome back to the league, Rob Sepesy, Danny Langdon, Charlie Snell, Frank Straub, Rafael Moyet, Jeff Brooks, Bob Gray, Newt Johnson, Tony Gentry, and Lyn Price. The excitement of the league continues to be infectious, let's keep the excitement brewing! ___________________________________________________________ (Click on the Team Rosters and Master Schedule above to view)
(Click on League Rules and Regulations above to access:)
(Click above Application Form link to view, fill out, and print) __________________________________________________________ League Standings Winter Season 2010
Game Results
Upcoming Games
Bye Team: C & W Pump RANGERS ____________________________________________________________ Miken (Black) Ultra 2 or (Red) Ultra 2 Maxload bat, which do you choose? If you are interested in buying a new Miken bat and don't know whether to purchase a Black Ultra 2, or the new Red Ultra 2 Maxload bat, check out the great article just written by Lou Jiannine on the subject, scroll down to the Batter's Box section of this website, and get filled in on the differences before you order. Note: Direct Sports has just dropped the price of the Red Miken Maxload bat to $169.99, that's another $10 savings over the old price. ______________________________________________________________
Over-The-Fence Homerun Standings Ed Rose (Physical Addictions) 5 Billy Davis (Beringer Knights) 2 Gerry Duguay (Physical Addictions) 1 Elmo Lopez (Frontline Pirates) 1 Jack Malone (C & W Pump Rangers) 1 Roger Nelson (Devil Rays) 1 Ernie Thibodeaux (Physical Addictions) 1 (Team Managers please report all over the fence homeruns and they will be added to this list) ____________________________________________________________
Team Sponsors of our League The following companies have graciously agreed to sponsor teams in our league, please consider giving them your support when in need of their types of services, those companies are:
Click on Sponsors Names Below to Link to their Websites _____________________________________________________________
1682 W Hibiscus Blvd Melbourne, FL 32901 321-953-2441 _____________________________________________________________
1765 B, South Patrick Drive, Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937 321-779-4864 _____________________________________________________________
200 South Miramar, Indialantic FL
32903
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A Fine Italian Restaurant 1600 S. Wickham Road, West Melbourne, FL
32907 _____________________________________________________________
4711 Babcock Street, #7, Palm Bay, FL 32905 Phone: (321) 724-9462 _____________________________________________________________
505 East New Haven Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32901 (321) 729-6462; Email: service@frontlinepro.com
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Sporting Goods Companies Supporting Our League are: Before you go to the chain sporting goods stores please patronize All Pro Sports locally, or Direct Sports, who have offered the following discounts to our players. _____________________________________________________________
All Pro Sporting Goods is offering a 20% discount on all items, except bats, which are 10%off, to all of our Senior League Players, just notify them that you are with our league to get the discount. They are also the only store in South Brevard that carries softball shorts with 3 pockets and belt loops, in all colors. Stop by and say hi to Donna and see what they offer. ______________________________________________________________ (Click on the Direct Sports logo above to access their catalog.)
Miken Ultra II and Ultra II Maxload Bat Sale You need to know that Direct Sports is offering our league players a great deal on Miken bats, the delivered price, including free shipping for either a new
Miken Ultra II Maxload
(Red and Black) bat, which is only $169.99 No need to order multiple bats to get this price. All you need
to do is call
1-800-456-0072, tell them you are a Brevard Senior
$169.99
$169.99 Direct Sports, (800) 456-0072 is also offering a 10% discount on most items in their catalog, just notify them that you are with the Brevard Senior Softball Association, to get the discount. Click on their name above to access their website and check out their catalog. ________________________________________________________________________
By Lou Jiannine Lou Jiannine is a student of the hitting art and he is writing a series of articles on bats and batting for our website. Lou says, "selecting and using the correct softball bat is essential for the hitter who seeks to maximize his effectiveness." Just click on the following articles to review: 2. "Selecting the Optimum Bat Weight" 3. "Balanced and End Loaded Bats" Miken (Black) Ultra 2 or (Red) Ultra 2 Maxload bat, which do you choose? If you are interested in buying a new Miken bat and don't know whether to purchase a Black Ultra 2, or the new Red Ultra 2 Maxload bat, check out the great article written by Lou Jiannine on the subject, in the Batter's Box section above, and get filled in on the differences before you order. Note: Direct Sports has just dropped the price of the Red Miken Maxload bat to $169.99, that's another $10 savings over the old price.
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By Marty Jacobson Marty Jacobson, who is one of our League Directors, is also a Chiropractic Physician, he has written a few great articles as it relates to Senior Softball Injuries, Check them out by clicking on the following links, you'll be glad you did! Article #1, Senior Softball Sports Injuries and Preventions
Article #2, (Shoulder Injuries)
Article #3, (Achilles Tendinosis) (Click on the above links to view articles)
Stretching
Exercises Check out the “Stretching Exercises 1 & 2 below to help you prevent injury by using the proper stretching techniques. It is very important, especially at our age, to show up at the field prior to the games and spend time jogging around the field at a slow pace, just to get warmed up prior to stretching out your leg muscles; this will help prevent leg injuries during the games. Also, it is a great idea to purchase a pair of “compression shorts” to wear under your softball shorts or pants; they really do make a difference. ____________________________________________________ Editorial by Board Member By Marty Jacobson It seems that despite all good intentions, we board members fail each season to come up with the perfect solution to creating the teams that make up our league. We have devised various schemes to rate the players, and we also use our experience and intuition in grouping various players together, hoping to find the right chemistry for each team. Unfortunately, it has proven to be a difficult task, and though most of the teams we create usually are more or less equal in ability and talent, there is usually one team that seems to be much better than the rest. Last season it was Mercedes, and season before last it was Beringer’s, and the season before that the Diamond Backs were champs. I’m not so sure that is necessarily a bad thing, and I usually enjoy the sense of competition you get when playing a good team. However, having one superior team also can become a source of discontent, with players unhappy that it isn’t their team that wins the most games, or has players that are ALL able to play at a high level.
I think we need to remember one thing, folks. This is a RECREATIONAL league. We are here for two reasons. To have fun and to improve our skills. Many of our players compete on tournament teams and do play on a high level. Playing every Thursday night gives those players an opportunity to compete and sharpen their abilities. Many of our players also just come out for the fun of it, and because they might have lesser athletic ability or have had their skills dulled by father time, are not as strong players as others on their team might be. So, each team therefore will be comprised of players of varying abilities, and that is just how it is, and how it will always be with our league. The following is taken from our By-Laws that we created to help define our league: We, the team managers and at-large board members, hereby adopt these rules to provide a safe, friendly and recreational venue for senior players to enjoy the camaraderie and challenge of softball. It is our goal to attain competitive balance between the teams by utilizing all players, of varying skill levels, who desire to participate. Motto: Play your best — Winning is a bonus So, guys, let’s just have fun out there and enjoy the opportunity we have as seniors to play a game that we all love. Wins or losses should be forgotten by the time we leave the parking lot. If we can’t enjoy playing with others who are not as skilled as ourselves, then maybe it is time to find a new place to play. One thing I must say is, that although I do see many fine ballplayers I have not yet seen anyone that reminds me of Willie Mays. We are just a bunch of old guys out to have some fun playing ball with our friends. If we can remember that perhaps Thursday nights can be as much fun as we all want it to be. _______________________________________________________________
Understanding How Teams are Drafted in our League By Dan Deratany Each season the previously formed teams are broken up and entered back into the draft. At the meeting prior to the draft, the entire Board of Directors rate the playing ability of each player who is eligible for the draft. As each name is called, all of the managers and directors evaluate the player's ability by voicing their opinion, based on the criteria listed in the Rules and Regulations, section II, Player and Roster Rules, a general consensus of opinion is agreed upon for a rating to be applied. After all of the players are rated they are also assigned a playing position that the Board deems is the best for that player. At the beginning of the draft all players are listed by position and rating. Careful consideration is given to each team as to who should be designated to play each position on the team. Pitchers and infielders are assigned first, once the infielders are assigned, adjustments in team ratings are made at this time by switching players around to create equal team balance. Next, the outfielders are assigned by putting together an equal balanced combination of outfielders on each team, this maintains the numeric team balance to this point. When all position players are set then the remaining players are assigned to each team, once this is done a review of the team ratings are again checked and if they are not in balance then players are moved around to create another equal balance of all teams. At this point, none of the managers are assigned yet, all of the teams go into the hat and are drawn out by the managers, and the teams are re-balanced again. So you can see by this procedure that it is a joint effort by the whole Board, and under no circumstances whatsoever shall one manager determine their own team, or even select a single player. So, the next time you hear someone say, "it's not fair, that manager stacked his team, that's why he's always winning", by understanding this procedure you will automatically know that it isn't so. We hope this helps with your understanding of how the draft works.
___________________________________________________________ The Greatest Play In Baseball History (Click above to see the Greatest Play in Baseball History Video) ___________________________ Get charged up to play ball by watching the videos and listening to the following: John Fogerty Singing "Centerfield" and Abbott and Costello's "Who's On First" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70I4xRbsT4Q&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sShMA85pv8M&feature=related Click on above links to watch the videos and listen to the song __________________________ The Greatest Catch In Baseball (Click above to see the Greatest Catch in Baseball Video) I want this girl on my team!!! (As it turns out, this video was staged by an advertising company, for a Gatorade commercial. The Ball Girl is actually a stuntwoman and was rigged with cables. See full story at: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,371143,00.html I still want her on my team! ___________________________________________________________ Unbelievable Must See Story "My Dad used to tell the story of the man who complained because he had no shoes, until he saw a man who had no feet". Next time you feel like complaining think about the following story! http://www.heraldleaderphoto.com:80/2008/05/31/adam-bender/ (Click above to see an amazing Baseball Video) ___________________________________________________________
For a Little Humor Click on the Jokes
Below
Sent in by Dick Chamberlain Sent in by Johnny Leader Sent in by Dan Deratany ______________________________________________________ Dugout Protocol For Using Another's Bat By Bill Kunzweiler One of the decisions players must make when joining a softball league pertains to equipment choices. So often they hastily go out and buy a new bat or glove without the benefit of others experience; and often they are unhappy with the performance of their acquisition, especially in the area of bat choice. Those “Old-Timers”, who play a lot generally know what works the best and where to get it! As most know, online internet purchases from sites like “Direct Sports”, if you mention FHS (Florida Half Century) softball, there is a significant discount. That’s where most get their Miken Ultra II’s, which brings up another subject and that is “dugout protocol”. It’s always appropriate to ask someone if you want to use their bat; never just grab someone’s bat without their permission. Especially since good composite bats cost a lot and wear out after so many swings. Generally they start at $185.00 on sale and go up from there. So as a matter of team protocol and respect, always get permission to use another’s equipment! Please checkout the three articles in the Batter's Box, that Lou Jiannine has written for our league, he has provided us with some very valuable bat information. ______________________________________________________________
All team photos will be on display
below, later in the season!
Gale Insulation Team Photo
Melnet Team Photo
Brevard
Boiler Team Photo
Space Coast Marble Team Photo
Omega Garage Doors Team Photo
McMaster Construction Team Photos
Mercedes Homes Team Photos
BOARD OF DIRECTORS PHOTOS __________________________________________________________ Code of Ethics
Article
1:
Abide by the
“Official Senior Softball Guide and Playing
Rules” to the best of
my ability.
Article
2:
Accept the decision of the umpires and my team
manager in good sportsmanship.
Article
3:
Neither taunt nor degrade my opponent.
Article
4:
Avoid
bodily contact that may cause injury to others or myself.
Article
5:
Never
direct abusive or profane language at officials or opponents.
Article
6:
Exercise control over family members and
friends to the extent of Articles 3 and 5.
Article
7:
Not
commit any act that could be considered unsportsmanlike conduct.
_____________________________________________________________________ Lost and Found _____________________________________________________________ Team Sponsors Needed for next Season
If you know someone who would like to Sponsor a team for next
season, please click on the link below to download a form, the cost is only
$250 to sponsor a team for the next 2 seasons, sponsors get their company
name on the team shirts and a listing on our website, what a deal!
Sponsorship Form __________________________________________________________________________ Please Pray for Paul Mouritsen's Grandson Parker Paul Mouritsen's grandson (Parker), who lives in California, has been diagnosed with leukemia, and a particularly nasty form of it. He is only 21 months old, with three older brothers, ages 3-7. As the grandparent with a more flexible schedule, Paul has volunteered to go and help take care of the other three children in the family while the parents deal with this situation. Paul, our prayers are with you and your family. God Bless Parker! Any and all prayers on young Parker's behalf are gratefully accepted.
____________________________________________________ Sebastian Senior Softball (50 years old up) desperately needs players on Monday's and Wednesday's @ 8-30 am. Place is Barber Ave Field (300 ft field) off C.R. 512, which is the Sebastian exit from I-95. Barber Ave is approx. 2 miles east of I-95 on 512. Go south on Barber about one block to field. For more information contact Paul McDermott 409-2565.
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below to access it.
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Your Feedback is Requested
We would appreciate any feedback players might have regarding improvements we can make as far as running our league. We do have some concerns in regard to decreased attendance by players for games during this past season and we want to consider ways that we can improve on this. Also, if you have any suggestions regarding rules you would like to see changed or added please take this opportunity to let us know. Lastly, we would like to hear how would rate your overall experience this past season. Remember, our league is very unique. Not only are we a "seniors only" league, we are a self governed league. That means we all have a say in how things are run, so take this opportunity to let us know how you feel, by emailing us at alpine@cfl.rr.com.
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