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To Contact Us: Team Managers Dan Deratany 543-1885 Dave Syrkus 288-7822 Steve Colantonio 427-5275
Phil Giard
724-5114 Gary Guida 298-0679 Frank Valenti 626-4322 Joe Cross 446-6013 Arnie Pettis 867-4705 Stan Thurman 537-7011 At-Large Directors Marty Jacobson 591-1315 Lou Jiannine 604-6760
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Don't Forget to Call...Before the Games Rain-Out Hotline Number 617-7240 ______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________ Welcome Softball Magazine as our Newest Supporter
(Click on Softball Magazine above to access their website) ______________________________________________________________________ July 29th Game Results
The first place DEVIL RAYS (10-4), evidently came to play, in both games, and swept the Penny-Annie MARLINS (5-11), winning the first game 12-2, and the second game 15-9.
The second place Fired-Up DIAMONDBACKS (10-6) defeated All-Pro Sports (7-9), in both games of the doubleheader, winning the first game 20-11, and the second game 13-10. Note: In the second game of the night, Ed Auclair of the DIAMONDBACKS, parked his first homerun of the season. Great hitting Ed!
The Frontline PADRES (9-9), evened up there record by sweeping Beef O'Brady's (9-7), 18-8 in the first game, and 9-7 in the second game.
Sentinel Care (7-9), won both of their games with the ANGELS (7-9), winning the first game 16-11, and the second game 22-11.
McMaster Constr RANGERS were the Bye team this week. ____________________________________________________________________ (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) ________________________________________________________________ Welcome New Players to our League We would like to welcome the new players to our league, who include: Robert Rook, Roger Jubert, Stan Levine, Mike Yewell, Charlie Lindenberger, James Estep, David Slaughter, Rick Kimbrough, Joe Rasala, Tony Gennaro, Brian Normandin, David Cannon, Richard Cote, Ed Auclair, Ed Echerd, and Ed Powers. Also, welcome back to the league, Ray Adamcik, Roy Husband, Steve Colantonio, Ken Barnes, Steve Collins, Michael Benson, Luis Santiago, Debee Corley, Tom Hay, Fred Pellizzi, Artie Pellizzi, and Carl Miller. The excitement of the league continues to be infectious, let's keep the excitement brewing! ______________________________________________________________ League Standings Summer Season 2010
(Note: During the season, in case of a tie, the teams with the better Runs For & Against record shall determine position in the standings. For Final League Standings, first, head to head competition shall determine position, if there is still a tie the better Runs For & Against record shall determine, if there is yet another tie a flip of the coin will determine Final League Standings.)
Game Results
Upcoming Games
Bye Team: Frontline PADRES ____________________________________________________________
Final Over-The-Fence Homerun Standings Gerry Duguay (ALL-PRO SPORTS) 3 Fred Keeney (ALL-PRO SPORTS) 2 Ed Rose (DEVIL RAYS) 2 Elmo Lopez (Fired-Up DIAMONDBACKS) 2 Roger Nelson (Beef O'Brady's) 2 Ed Auclair (Fired-Up DIAMONDBACKS) 1 David Cherepon (McMaster Construction RANGERS) 1 (Team Managers please report all over the fence homeruns and they will be added to this list) _________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________ Paul Mouritsen says he's trying to get a softball league started in Hermosillo, Mexico and they are in dire need of used gloves, balls, and bats. Any and all donations would be welcomed. Please give any donations to Dan Deratany he will deliver them to Paul's wife Aileen who will mail them to him in Mexico. Paul thanks you in advance... _______________________________________________________________________ The Sebastian Old Boys are looking for new players, the league plays Monday and Wednesday mornings beginning at 8:00 and is usually over by 11:00. Two games are played each day and these are pick-up games with teams picked from those who show up. The age bracket is 50 and over and all skill levels are welcomed. The field is located off of CR512. Turn South on Barber Street and go a quarter of mile and the park is on the right. Contact Bob Martin at 772-766-1589 or rmartin1055@Bellsouth.net _______________________________________________________________________ LOST: Guys, I mistakenly left my 27oz red Miken Bat at the field on July 8th, probably either in front of the concession stand, or the bleachers on the first base side of field #3, or in the parking lot after the games. My bat has my name (Dan Deratany) and my phone number wrapped around the handle for easy identification. Also the grip and knob are heavily wrapped with white tape and the number 27 in large print is on the knob. If anyone has seen it or picked it up please give me a call at 321-777-7770 to turn it in, I would really appreciate it...Thank you! _______________________________________________________________________
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. ____________________________________________________________
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. ____________________________________________________ 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, and each manager from the previous season rates his players abilities. At the meeting prior to the draft, the Draft Committee reviews the ratings of each player who is eligible for the draft. As each name is called, the committee members review each player's rating and either agree or disagree 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 three groups of player combinations are then put together: 1. Outfields (LF, LC, RC, RF), 2. Infields (1st, 2nd, SS, and 3rd), and 3. (Pitcher, Catcher, and Middle fielder). Careful consideration is given as to who should be designated to play each position in each group and all of the groups are then equally balanced. In a random drawing all teams are then formed by drawing out of a hat, an infield, an outfield and a pitcher combo. Once these teams are created, adjustments in team ratings are again looked at for balance. When all initial 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. Once the final teams are formed and approved by the committee, the "48 hour rule" applies, which means that the teams are given out to the entire Board of Directors to be reviewed within that period of time to make sure potential problems are recognized and adjusted to assure balance and harmony. No team player is to be notified until after the 48 hours have passed and the final teams are approved. So you can see by this procedure that it is a joint effort by the whole Committee, 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.________________________________________________________________ (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 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, scroll down to the Batter's Box section of this website, and get filled in on the differences before you order.
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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 _____________________________________________________________
2440 Minton Road, West Melbourne, 32904 321-727-1100 _____________________________________________________________
195 Malabar Road NW, Palm Bay, 32907 (321) 727-3473 ____________________________________________________________________________
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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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The Following Companies that Support Our League are: Before you go to the chain sporting goods stores please patronize All Pro Sports locally, or Direct Sports, and our newest supporter SOFTBALL MAGAZINE. _____________________________________________________________
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. ____________________________________________________
Click on their name above to access their website and check out their catalog. ____________________________________________________ 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. _______________________________________________________________ A Tale of History and a Hero By David "Bucky" Miller
Carl Miller Player for the McMaster Construction RANGERS (Please click on Carl's photo above to read his heroic story) ___________________________________________________________________ CHECKOUT THESE FOLLOWING VIDEOS The Greatest Play In Baseball History (Click above to see the Greatest Play in Baseball History Video) ___________________________ John Fogerty Singing "Centerfield" and Abbott and Costello's "Who's On First" http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x219sr_john-fogerty-centerfield_music 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) ___________________________________________________________ THE HUMOR CORNER
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
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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.
Are you having
problems viewing some of the links on this website? If you can’t open some of the links on this website you may need to download and install a free copy of Adobe Acrobat to enable you to view the PDF files, such as Stretching Exercises, Team Rosters, Master Schedule, etc. Just click on the link to Adobe Reader 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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