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.
Winter 2024 Season
Congratulations to the Padres and manager Glen Walker - Regular Season Champions in the Senior league.
Congratulations to the Maroon team and manager Terry O'Donnell - Regular Season Champions in the Junior league.
Congratulations to the Pirates and manager George McDonald - Tournament Champions in the Senior league.
Final standings and the post-season tournament schedule for the Junior league are posted on the Results page.
Final standings and the post-season tournament schedule for the Senior league are posted on the Results page.
Summer 2024 Season
The Junior (60+) league will begin play on or about Wednesday, May 1, 2024. To be added to the draft list or sub list for the Junior league, contact Jane Flanigan at the fields, by text (386-214-9939) or by e-mail (jpflanigan71@gmail.com).
The Senior (70+) league will begin play on or about Friday, May 3, 2024. To be added to the draft list or sub list for the Senior league, contact John Campbell at the fields, by phone (386-256-3267 - no text) or by e-mail (jcinfla907@gmail.com).
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 paid to be added to the main sub list.
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.
See Meetings & Announcements for updated information.
JR League BBQ - March 27, 2024
Save the Date - Daytona Tortugas game - May 23, 2024
Bible study discussion group meets every Thursday, 10:30 am, at Crossroads Church Coffee shop, located at intersection of Big Tree and Clyde Morris. Questions call Norm Ford 386-315-2898
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 - March 25, 2024 at 9:00am at City Center - Field 1 (Location 2). This practice is recommended for SR players. Note time & location change.
Friday - March 29, 2024 at 8:30am at All Children's Park (Location 1). Note time change.
Saturday - March 30, 2024 at 8:30am at All Children's Park (Location 1). Note time change.
Saturday - March 30, 2024 at 9:00am 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!