Winter Haven Senior Softball

October 13, 2015 Board Meeting


A WHSS board meeting was held on Tuesday, October 13th. We currently have over 110 paid registrations for 2016 and need everyone to submit their application as soon as possible. The makeup of the league is dependent on the number of players who sign up to be full time players. The registration fee is $40.00 with a $10.00 late fee after October 14, 2015.


The Polk County Senior Softball Hall of Fame is an important part of our softball history. Every year, we try to nominate deserving members of Winter Haven Senior Softball to become members of the Hall of Fame. The expenses to maintain the Hall of Fame continue to rise. Since the Hall of Fame is self funded by members and has no outside source of funding, the Board of Directors has decided to help fund the Hall of Fame with a donation of $200.00.  

During the summer, the league generally has 2 to 4 teams. On those extremely hot days in July and August, it is nearly impossible to have a team made up of nine players. However, our current rules require nine player teams when a certain amount of players have signed up.The Board of Directors has decided to eliminate Rule V-#2 that requires nine player teams and have opted to allow the board members making up the teams to use their judgement to make up teams. Based on the survey results, the league will still try to eliminate three team games when possible. 


One of the biggest issues the Board of Directors face each year is the makeup of teams for league play. For many years now, we have had two leagues based on age with some exceptions granted by the Board. This year we will continue with two leagues but with a little different flare than previous years. The American League will be made up of four teams and the managers will select their teams from the entire pool of full time players. The remaining full time players will become the National League. There will continue to be a pool for players who are not able to play both days. Final details on the league will be based on the number of players signed up by the middle of November.


There were three positions on the Board of Director that were open this year. We had six members who vied for those three positions. I want to express my gratitude to those six members who were willing to take the time and volunteer to serve of the Board of Directors. The three openings were filled by Larry Powell, Freddie Gonzalez and Richard Moots. Thanks again to the three members who were willing to serve but did not get elected.


Don Witmer, Commissioner