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Annual Awards Banquet - January 10, 2012 SASSL is holding its Annual Awards Banquet on Tuesday night, January 10, 2012 at the Live Oak Civic Center. Awards will be passed out to all winning teams during the 2011 playing season, A buffet steak dinner with all the trimmings will be prepared by Outback Steak House (Forum Location). Included in the $15/person price will be plenty of drinks and desserts. Lots of door prizes will be awarded. Tickets are going fast so please buy your tickets early before the January 3rd cut-off date. Over 300 people are expected to attend. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ SASSL Proposes Major Upgrade for Normoyle be added to 2012 Bond Issue SASSL has proposed a major upgrade to the Normoyle Softball Complex to make it a 4 field Class A facility. The 22 page detailed $2.7 million plan was drafted by Overland Partners, Architechs and Bartlett Cocke, Contractors, in coordination with SASSL. The proposal was presented to the Parks Bond Committee on Dec. 6th, 2011. As of mid December it had not been added to the list of recommended projects as part of the $65 million allocated for parks in the San Antonio 2012 Bond Package. The city council has final approval of the projects that will be included. They will discuss all proposed projects in January of 2012 and vote on the final list in February. The entire package is scheduled for a city wide vote on May 12, 2012. We urge all players, family and friends to contact their council person and ask them to support the SASSL proposal for Normoyle ASAP. There will not be another chance for the next 5 years. The list of council persons for each district and their contact information can be found at the following web site address: http://www.sanantonio.gov/council/
SASSL Completes 2011 Season and EOS Tournament SASSL completed it's 2011 season and EOS Tournament on Friday, November 11, 2011. Winners of the EOS Tournament were: 50+ - SA 50's 60+ - Silver Streaks 65+ - San Antonio Legends 70+ - Bulls _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ SASSL featured in Express News SASSL was featured in the Mature Matters section of the Express News on July 18, 2011. Click on the following link to read the story. http://shopping.mysanantonio.com/SS/Page.aspx?sstarg=&facing=false&secid=105365&pagenum=1
Altman and Lawrence named to Texas Senior Hall of Fame Bill Altman and Lee Roy Lawrence from the San Antonio Seniors Softball League (SASSL) were each named to the Texas Senior Softball Hall of Fame in a special ceremony at the Softball Players Association tournament in Baytown Texas on May 6, 2011. Altman was the founder of the San Antonio Seniors Softball League (SASSL) in 1987 and has been a player, manager and director every year since its inception. Lawrence is an outstanding player who has played on national and regional championship teams and has garnered several MVP awards in those tournaments. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
2011 Spring Season Winners Winners of the 2011 SASSL Spring Season were as follows: 50+ Division Alamo City Boyz (tie) Old School Rebels (tie) 60+ Division Alamo City Legends 65+ Division Div. 1 San Antonio Legends Div 2 - Rebels 70+ Division Bulls - 4 way tie Jets - 4 way tie Old Stars 70 - 4 way tie Tigers 70 - 4 way tie _________________________________________________________________ 8th Annual SASSL Awards Banquet Big Success SASSL held its 8th Annual Awards Banquet on Tuesday Evening, January 11, 2011 at the Live Oak Civic Center. 12 different teams received awards for winning in their age brackets during 2010.
Outback (Forum location) again provided a steak dinner with all the trimmings. In addition there were plenty of beer, margaritas, soft drinks and water included as well as dessert. A number of door prizes will be given out. Two special drawings were also held for softball equipment and Spurs tickets. In addition to the awards presentations, a short program outlined the progress SASSL made in 2010 and listed projects on tap for 2011. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Winners Announced for End of year Tournament
Exciting action was featured in all divisions of the SASSL End of Season Tournament which ended Thursday night, Nov. 11, 2010. Over 200 players, families and city personnel also attended the SASSL BBQ held during the tournament on Saturday, Nov. 6th. Team Texas did an excellent job in running the BBQ.
The following teams won their respective brackets:
50+ - Carlitos 50s 60+ - Alamo City Legends 65+ - Travelers 69+ - Jets _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ SASSL to Hold Double-Elimination Tournament in all Age Divisions BBQ Planned in conjunction with 1st Day of 60+/65+ Play on Nov. 6th Tournament Schedule 69+ - Tuesday, Nov. 2 and Thursday, Nov. 4. Normoyle #3, 10:00 am. start 50+ - Thursday, Nov. 4 and Thursday, Nov 11. Normoyle #3, 7:00 pm start 60+ - Saturday, Nov. 6 and Sunday Nov. , Normoyle #3, 9:00 am start 65+ - Saturday, Nov. 6, Normoyle #2, 9:00 am start BBQ, Saturday, Nov. 6, Next to Normoyle #3, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Alamo City Legends Win 60+ AAA SPA National Title
After being seeded 10th out of 11 teams from all over the country, the Alamo City Legends won the 60+ AAA SPA National Championship in Dalton Georgia over the Sept. 11th weekend. The A/C Legends defeated Big Daddy's/Indiana Legends twice in the final 2 games 20-19 and 19-18 to win the title. The A/C Legend’s Tom Suda was named MVP. Manager Robert Marichilar was named 2010 Coach of the Year. All American selections included Rockey Crews, John Beard, Jack Boykins, Elias Garza, Dale Stollewerk, and Ricard Kielholz. Other outstanding team members were Eddie Arevalos, Denis Abernethy, Arturo Castillo, Alan Crosby, Mike Dillard, John Fey, Gary Neil, Mike Salazar, Earl Satterwhite, Fred Gonzales, and Rudy DeLaCruz. This is the 3rd National title won by a SASSL team in the past year. The Tornados, managed by Gary Kirk and sponsored by Stone City Attractions won the TOC (Tournament of Champions) 60+ AA title in February of 2010 in Lackland Florida. The San Antonio Crackers, managed by Charlie Franklin won the SSUSA (Senior Softball USA) 70 + AA championship in October 2009 in Phoenix Arizona..
1st row L/R = John Fey, Denis Abernethy, Fred Gonzales, Mike Dillard, Richard Keilholz (AA), John Beard (AA). 2nd row = Edward Arevalos, Dale Stollewerk (AA), Rudy DeLaCruz, Jack Boykin (AA), Earl Satterwhite, Mike Salazar, Robert Marichalar-Manager. 3rd row = Rockey Crews (AA) Tom Suda (MVP), Elias Garza (AA). Not pictured = Gary Neill, Alan Crosby, Arturo Castillo AA = All AmericanFall Season Underway - 23 Teams Entered
The 2010 fall season kicked off on Saturday, Sept, 11, 2010 with 23 teams competing in 4 age divisions. The seven team 60+ division will play each Saturday on field #3 and the six team 65+ age divisions will play on field #2. Games begin at 9:00 am and last until late afternoon.. On Tuesdays, the six team 69+ division will play a 10 game season on field #3 beginning at 10:00 am. On Thursday nights, the 50+ division will play a 10 game season on field #3 under the lights beginning at 7:00 pm. At the conclusion of the fall season in early November, the league will hold an end of season tournament for all teams registered in the league.
Winners of SASSL Fund Raising Tournament on Aug. 7-8, 2010
23 teams competed in 4 age divisions at the recently completed SASSL Fund Raising tournament on August 7-8, 2010 at Alva Jo Fisher complex. Winners and runner-ups for each age division received tournament tee shirts. SASSL raised over $2000 for field improvements at Normoyle Park. 50+
Winner - Carlitos 50’s Runner-up - Texas Classics
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Winner - Team Texas Runner-up - Louie’s 60’s
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Winner - Crackers Runner-up - TX Legends
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Winner - Jets Runner-up - Tigers 75
SASSL 2010 Spring Season Ends - Summer Season Begins
After a successful spring season which included 23 teams playing in 4 different age divisions (50+, 60+, 65+, 69+), the SASSL Summer season kicked off on Saturday, June 5, 2010 with four 65+ games. The Spring season was marred by weather delays and postponements but was successfully completed on Saturday, May 22nd. Over 400 seniors, 50-87 in age, participated. Winners in the Spring included: 50+ - Old School Rebels, managed by Alfonso Castillo with a record of 9-1. 60+ - Alamo City Legends, managed by Robert Marichalar, with a record of 9-3. 65+ - Crackers, managed by Charlie Franklin, with a record of 9-1 69+ - 1st place Tie Each team with identical 9-1 records. Bulls, managed by Jim McElhatten Jets, managed by Rock Green 22 teams are entered in the summer competition with only the Del Webb 65+ team taking the summer off. League play will continue at Normoyle Parks Senior Softball field (field #3) and field #2. Field improvements for field #3 completed this year include a new sprinkler system , enlarged dug-outs, a JOX box batters box insert, improvements to the lighting system, seeding and fertilizing the outfield. Field #2 received improvements to the infield, dugouts. and a JOX box. Further improvements are scheduled on both fields during the summer. SASSL adds 50+ Division in 2010A new 50+ division was added to the SASSL program beginning in 2010. All participants must a minimum of 50 years old as of 12/31 each year. Interested 50+ teams or eligible individuals without teams are urged to contact Bill Altman at baltman@sassl.org or 210-872-8135 (cell). The 50+ Division plays on Field #3 at Normoyle Park on Thursday Nights . ____________________7th Annual Awards Banquet - held onWednesday, January 20, 2010SASSL held it's 7th Annual Awards Banquet on Wednesday, January 230, 2010 at the Live Oak Civic Center. Over 225 people attended. The banquet was a major fund raising event which recognized the team winners of the Spring, Summer and Fall seasons and the End of Season tournament in each division. It also was an occasion to recognize the many volunteers and sponsors who have made the season a success. Outback (Forum Location) again furnished the dinner. Numerous door prizes donated by area merchants were given away in a fun filled evening. _____________________ SASSL Fund Raising TournamentSASSL held a fund raising tournament at Alva Jo Fisher Park, 10700 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, Texas 78217 on August 1-2, 2009. 18 teams in age divisions 60+. 65+ and 69+ entered including 5 out of town teams. Proceeds from the tournament went to field improvements at Normoyle Field #3 where SASSL conducts their league games. Over $2000 was raised by the tournament. Congratulations to Gary and Margaret Kirk who planned and ran the tournament. Tournament Winners received SASSL Tournament Tee shirts. Winners in each division were as follows: 60's Teams: Gold Division: 1ST-Alamo City Legends 2ND-Texas Tornadoes 3RD-Tanel 360 (Austin team) 4TH-Mission Classics
60's teams: Platinum Division: 1ST-Austin Lone Stars 2ND-Corpus Christi Barrio Boyz 3RD-San Antonio Seniors 4TH-Corpus Christi 60's 65's Teams: 1ST-Hill Contracting 2ND-Legends 65 3RD-Crackers 70 4TH-Travelers 5TH-Blazers 69+ Division: 1ST-Jets 2ND-Old Stars 3RD-Hill Contracting (Austin) 4TH- Bulls 5TH-Tigers _________________SASSL Asks for DonationsSASSL is asking for monetary donations to complete modifications to their new playing field at Normoyle Park. Players, friends, families and supporters are asked to contribute money to help. In-kind donations are also welcome if they can go toward field improvements. SASSL is a non-profit charitable 501(c)(3) charity and depending on your tax status your donation could be tax deductible.
SASSL kicks off its summer season at Normoyle on Saturday, June 6, 2009 with 6 gamesCheck the summer schedule on the SASSL web site for the complete summer schedule which takes place most Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout the summer. SASSL has renovated the old hardball field (field #3) and converted it into a regulation senior softball field under a unique public-private agreement with the city of San Antonio. Required modifications were made by the city and by SASSL through the generosity of donors and players. Although much work remains to be done the field is now suitable for senior softball league play. Field improvements will continue to be made throughout the year to include a regulation outfield fence and a scoreboard as well as an improved outfield turf. ____________________ San Antonio Senior Softball League Moves to NormoyleAfter 6 successful years at Our Lady of the Lake University, SASSL has moved to a new home at Normoyle Park, 700 Culberson, San Antonio TX 78225. Normoyle is located near East Kelly Field. SASSL will play all it’s regular league games at Normoyle for the foreseeable future. SASSL team practices will either be at Normoyle or other city fields. Open practices continue at Rusty Lyons Softball complex at Basse Rd and McCullough. ___________________ SASSL 6TH Annual BanquetSASSL 6Th Annual Banquet was held Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at the Live Oak Civic Center, 8101 Pat Booker Road, Live Oak, Texas. Doors opened at 6:30 for conversation and refreshments. A steak dinner was served by Outback Steakhouse at 7 p.m. followed by the program and awards ceremonies at 8 p.m. Lots of door prizes closed out a wonderful evening. For further information contact Bill Altman at 210-872-8135 or email baltman@sassl.org Support Outback Steakhouse -- Forum Mall location
SASSL Raises $2410 to Help Offset cost of OLLU Fire DamageIndividual SASSL players donated $1710 during the last two Spring season games on May 10, 2008 and May 13, 2008 to help offset the cost of the fire damage at Our lady of the Lake University. The league treasury added a $500 donation for a total donation of $2410. The $2410 donation was presented to Peggy Prather, OLLU Director of Development on Wedensday, May 14, 2008 by Albert Cerda, Tuesday Commissioner and Bill Altman, SASSL Board Chairman. A photograph of the presentation which included selected OLLU students was taken by the school photgrapher and will be published in the OLLU school newspaper and on the web site when received. The SASSL donation was a small token of appreciation for the support OLLU has given SASSL during the past 5 years. That support enabled SASSL to survive and rapidly grow to over 300 participants and 17 teams during the period.
SASSL recognized non-profitSASSL, DBA "San Antonio Seniors Softball League", is a Texas Non-profit Corporation organized and approved by the IRS as a Tax Exempt charitable organization within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986". This currently all volunteer organization began as a vision over 20 years ago. It has grown steadily from an informal group of a few seniors to a non-profit corporation in 2006 that provides organized year round softball to over 300 senior men 60+. The organization hopes to attract funds to help it grow by expanding its existing program, adding a division for seniors 50+ in age and to eventually start a softball program for senior woman. Additional sponsors, volunteers and donors are urgently needed. For a more detailed description of SASSL visit About SASSL.
Softball Players/Teams wantedSoftball Players and/or teams, ages 60 and over, interested in playing in the San Antonio Senior Softball League are urged to contact Dale Carver at 210-826-1460 or Bill Altman at 210-872-8135. League play starts the first week of March each year and continues until Mid-November. Open practices for new players are conducted at Rusty Lyons softball field (Basse & McCullough) every Monday, Wednesday and Friday beginning at 10:00 am in the Spring and Fall and 9:00 am in the Summer.
SASSL Store * SASSL Logo T-Shirts - $8 ea. Most sizes in stock Contact Bill Altman, 210-872-8135, baltman@sassl.org
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