Greater Daytona Beach Senior Softball Association
WELCOME! Thank you for your interest in the Greater Daytona Beach Senior Softball Association (GDBSSA). If you are new to GDBSSA, here is some basic information.
GDBSSA is open to all players age 60 and up. We are dedicated to making softball enjoyable for all who play.
We play in two divisions - Junior division (age 60+) and Senior division (age 70+). The JR division plays games Monday and Wednesday mornings, and the SR division plays games Tuesday and Friday mornings.
We play three seasons each year - Approximate dates are Winter (January-March), Summer (May-July) and Fall (September-November).
Open practices are held throughout the week, and are used for new player evaluations.
Cost to play is $50-$60 each season (team shirts available for additional fee).
New players - please click on Contact Us to give us your information; we will contact you to arrange a "tryout".
Game Status Updates
No current game cancellations.
Only 4 subs are allowed. The temporary allowance of 5 subs has been removed.
Summer 2024 Season
The Junior (60+) league began play on Monday, April 29, 2024.
The Senior (70+) league began play on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
The fee to play this season is $60 for each league. Fee must be paid before playing (check or exact cash required). Player liability waivers & guidelines must be signed before playing if we don't have one on file.
Team players must wear team shirts for games. Shirts are $8 each ($9 for XXL & larger) and can be paid with the league fee. Subs should wear either a league shirt or a shirt of the team color.
Players may be added to the sub list at any time. Sub fee is $10 for the season (reduced to $5 after June 15), and must be paiowd to be added to the main sub list.
Umpire schedules for May have been posted for both Juniors and Seniors. Please check the schedules and get replacements if you are unavailable.
If you know that you will not be available to umpire in June and/or July, please contact Jim Herley (757-641-4621 or jherley@cfl.rr.com).
Juniors - Also contact Jim if you are available to umpire on days that you have a bye.
See Meetings & Announcements for more details.
Stay in touch with GDBSSA
Bookmark us at: www.gdbssa.com.
Our current season is on-line at our TeamLinkt website.
We also have a GDBSSA Facebook Page. (You must already be a member of Facebook and answer a few questions in order to join our GDBSSA Facebook page.)
Please keep all our players and families in your prayers.
We are saddened to report that John McKee passed away on Saturday, April 13. Please keep his family in your prayers. Link to John's obituary here.
We are saddened to report that Sylvia Rodriguez, wife of Jose Rodriguez, passed away Tuesday morning, April 16. Please keep Jose and his family in your prayers.
We are saddened to report that Dennis Culler's wife, Cheryl, passed away on Sunday evening, May 5, after a long battle with cancer. Please keep Dennis and his family in your prayers.
See Meetings & Announcements for updated information.
Daytona Tortugas game - May 23, 2024
Bible study discussion group - resumes Thursday, May 2, 2024
Ron Redick inducted into the National Senior Softball Hall of Fame
"In Search of Gold", a book authored by Dean Palamara
CDC Guidelines Updated 03-01-2024
Our "Softball Story"
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We need a player or a group of players to coordinate practices at All Children's Park. This includes setting the times for practices and making sure that equipment is available.
New umpires are always needed - contact Bob Morton for information and training.
REGULAR PRACTICES
Monday - May 13, 2024 at 9:00am at City Center - Field 1 (Location 2). This practice is recommended for SR players. Note time & location change.
Friday - May 17, 2024 at 8:30am at All Children's Park (Location 1). Note time change.
Saturday - May 18, 2024 at 8:30am at All Children's Park (Location 1). Note time change.
Saturday - May 18, 2024 at 8:30am at Strickland Field (Where we play). Note time change.
Please note that practice sessions are informal gatherings organized by league members and are not officially sanctioned by the Greater Daytona Beach Senior Softball Association (GDBSSA). Participants engage in these sessions voluntarily and at their own risk. By attending practice sessions, players acknowledge and assume all risks associated with softball activities. The GDBSSA, its officers, organizers, coaches, and volunteers are not liable for any injuries sustained during these unofficial practice sessions.
Click here or here for the Practice Procedure and locations of practice and game fields, or see the Tryouts and Practice Fields page.
Mailing Address:
Greater Daytona Beach Senior Softball Association
PO Box 731194
Ormond Beach, FL 32173
We hope that you find this website useful for all things relating to Daytona Beach Senior Softball. If there is any additional information that you would like to see here, please let us know!