Friday March 31st

Games are on in Poinciana.


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WE ARE NOT RETURNING TO THE DIAMONDPLEX UNTIL FRIDAY, APRIL 7TH. THE "SPRING GAMES" HAD A NEGATIVE IMPACT ON THE FIELDS AND THE CITY NEEDS A LITTLE EXTRA TIME TO WORK ON THE FIELDS. WE WILL CONTINUE TO PLAY BALL IN POINCIANA UNTIL THEN.

THE ALL-STAR GAME HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FRIDAY, APRIL 7TH. SEVERAL PLAYERS THAT WERE SELECTED TO THE ALL-STAR TEAM HAVE TO RETURN HOME. WE WILL MISS THEM BUT THERE ARE OTHER PLAYERS THAT CAN TAKE THEIR PLACE. WE WILL BE WORKING ON THE REPLACEMENT PLAYERS OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS AND WILL LET EVERYONE KNOW WHEN THE FINAL SELECTION IS MADE. 

On Tuesday, April 11th, we will return to Summer Hours. You will need to be at the ballpark no later than 8:30 AM and we will begin the games as soon as possible after that. The Shorts will be available at the Diamondplex beginning on Friday, April 7th. and every Tuesday and Friday after that.

Don Witmer, Commissioner

Tuesday March 28th

Games are on in Poinciana.


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 3/27/2023

Games are on in Poinciana tomorrow. Were not back at the Diamondplex yet. I am working on it.

Don Witmer

 TERRY FEEHAN

For those of us that knew Terry, you knew that he had a love for senior softball. Terry played for many years at Winter Haven Senior Softball. He played softball into his 80's and when he couldn't play anymore, he enjoyed coming to the ballpark to watch us. Terry was 93 when he passed away on February 28, 2023. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers as they go through this difficult time.

Friday March 24th

Games are on in Poinciana. No shorts given out today. 


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Tuesday March 21st

Games are on in Poinciana. Come get your shorts. 


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 ALL STAR GAME - FRIDAY, MARCH 31ST - DIAMONDPLEX - FIELD B

At the end of the Tournament season on Tuesday February 21st, the team managers were tasked with selecting 4 players from each team to play in an All-Star game when we come back to Winter Haven on Friday, March 31st. What a tough job that was knowing that there were a lot of players that could be on that team, but they were limited to only 4 players. The managers made their selections, and the teams are listed below. Robert Spitaleri and Wally Wallace volunteered to manage the teams. If you are listed below and have had a change in your ability to play in the All-Star game, please let me know and we will find someone who is available on that date. For those of you that are not participating in the All-Star game, we will be playing ball as usual on the other fields. A signup sheet will be available at the pavilion between Fields A and B. Be there no later than 9:00 AM. Games will begin at 9:30 AM.

TEAM PURPLE - MANAGER WALLY WALLACE

1. Gary Anderson
2. Rick Brock
3. Greg Denny
4. Eddie Gazarek
5. Pete Gutenberger
6. Steve Hicks
7. Les Jacobson
8. Ron Pepin
9. Bill Testa
10. George Vanderhyde
11. Wally Wallace
12. Don Witmer

TEAM GOLD - MANAGER ROBERT SPITALERI

1. Gary Burtner
2. Chris Constantine
3. Jerry DeJongh
4. Ken Gelinas
5. Steve Hill
6. Tom Kniery
7. Chris Lynch
8. Rob Reed
9. Jose Rivera
10. Poke Rodriguez
11. Mark Tutrani
12. Bob Zelazny

Friday March 17th

Games are on in Poinciana.

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Hey everyone, I want to give a great big THANK YOU for all the softball players from Winter Haven and Lakeland that showed up at the Hall of Fame banquet last night. The food was good, plentiful and everyone had a good time. It is important that we support the Hall of Fame so this tradition can continue for many years to come.

Thanks again.

Don Witmer, Commissioner

Winter Haven Senior Softball

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There will not be any WHSS shorts given out at the Poinciana ballpark tomorrow. We will continue to    give them out next Tuesday. 

                                 HALL OF FAME                BANQUET  

The Hall of Fame banquet is set for tomorrrow,  Wednesday, March 15th. Social Activities will begin at 5:30 PM. BYOB. Dinner will be served around 6:00 PM. The awards ceremony will begin after dinner and we should be out of there by 8:00 PM.

The address for the banquet is: Sandpiper Golf and Country Club Recreation Center. 5949 Grouse Drive, Lakeland FL.

See you there.

Tuesday March 14th

Games are on in Poinciana. 


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Friday, March 10, 2023

A very high scoring game today on a rough, sandy infield. Many untrue hops. The 12 man teams were managed by Don Ouding and Wally Wallace. Don and Wally for the rest of this write up. There were only 3 goose eggs 🥚 in the entire game and 2 of those were in the 1st 2 innings by Don's team while Wally was putting up nickles. So, 10-0 after 2 innings. BUT Don's guys put on their hitting shoes and tied it at 10 in the top of 3. Then the scoring just kept coming and there was only one inning when only 1 run was scored and one other with 0 scored. 

Going to the top of the 9th it was 27-24 in favor of Wally so they just had to hold Don's team down, but couldn't be done. They scored 7 in the open inning to take their only lead of the game. Now, just hold Wally down and walk away with the W.

But not to be done in this game. Wally's guys tied it with 4 and Norm Learn stepped to the plate with 1 out. Runners at 1st and 2nd and dropped a soft liner over the 1st base man's outstretched arm for the game winner. WAY to go Norm. 

Final score 32-31 Wally.

Don's team

6 hits.    Rusty

5 hits.    Brad w/ HR

4 hits.   Vandenberg, Ouding

3 hits.   Brock, Vining, B.J. Miguel

Wally's guys

5 hits.  Gonzalez, Santaella

4 hits.  Burtner w/hr, Learn

3 hits.  Rad, Tutrani, Ryan 

There were many others with 2 or 1 hits, and nobody went hitless. 

Write up by Loren Fabian. 

  HALL OF FAME BANQUET 

The Hall of Fame banquet is set for next Wednesday, March 15th. Social Activities will begin at 5:30 PM. BYOB. Dinner will be served around 6:00 PM. The awards ceremony will begin after dinner and we should be out of there by 8:00 PM.

The address for the banquet is: Sandpiper Golf and Country Club Recreation Center. 5949 Grouse Drive, Lakeland FL.

See you there.

Friday March 10th

Games are on in Poinciana. No shorts today.


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We are pleased to announce that we have made significant progress in distributing our league shorts, with approximately 50% of the orders already picked up. We would like to inform you that we will resume the distribution process on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at the Poinciana field.

We understand that receiving your league shorts is important to you, and we are committed to ensuring that the remaining shorts are picked up as soon as possible.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you on the field soon!

LGG

Tuesday March 7rh

South parking lot is busy today. Use North parking lot if possible.


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Tuesday March 7th

Games are on in Poinciana. 


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We have exciting news! Our league shorts have arrived and they look fantastic! We will be distributing them to all Tournament League players that were signed up before the shorts were ordered. Come to Poinciana to get your shorts beginning Tuesday, March 7, 2023. As an added bonus for Tournament League players, these shorts are a complimentary gift from the Board for all participants of the Tournament League.

Shorts will be available in Winter Haven at the Diamondplex when we get back from Poinciana. 

LGG

LOST AND FOUND: one pair of New Balance tennis shoes and one Orange Water Bottle was left at the ballpark on Friday morning.

Friday March 3rd

Games are on in Poinciana.


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Today, the American League visited Solivita to take on their Red, White and Blue team, looking to avenge their loss from the last time they were there. Wearing their Gold shirts, Tommy Hamilton made his pitching debut for the game. The American League started off strong, scoring five runs in the first inning. However, Solivita kept up the pace, matching the American League's score with five runs of their own in the first inning and continuing to score in each inning after that. The game was tied 14-14 in the top of the seventh, but Jeff Stier led off with a double and eventually got knocked in, giving the American League a 15-14 lead. Solivita had the top of the lineup coming to bat, but the American League was able to hold them off and win the game 15-14.

 

Game two was a bit easier for the American League, as they scored five runs in the first inning and had four home runs. Solivita was only able to score one run, and the American League played great defense all game, eventually winning 13-19 and taking both games.

 

Notable hits included Mike Vaccaro with two home runs, Dave Doerbaum with three home runs and a 5/5 batting average, Bradley Scheirer with one home run, Jeff Ayers with three home runs and a 5/6 batting average, Juan Lopez with one home run, and Rusty Skipper with a 5/6 batting average. Great job, American League!

Write up by Lou Guzman