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 $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 cancellations.

Only 4 subs are allowed.  The temporary allowance of 5 subs has been removed.

Winter 2025 Season

• Congratulations to manager Robert Erwin and the Cubs - Regular Season and Tournament Champions in the Senior League.

• Congratulations to manager Jay Zaslaw and the Purple Team - Regular Season Champions in the Junior League.

• Congratulations to manager Terry O'Donnell  and the Maroon Team - Tournament Champions in the Junior League.

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• See the Results page for standings and tournament brackets.

Summer 2025 Season

• The Junior (60+) league will begin play on Monday, May 5, 2025.

• The Senior (70+) league will begin play on Friday, May 2, 2025.

• 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.

• (a) All players MUST wear their team’s designated color … with the league logo … for every game. (b) If a player is substituting on a team different from the one they were drafted onto that season, they will still be required to wear an official GDBSSA shirt … but it can be of any team’s color. A player in violation of (a) and/or (b) above will be given one (1) warning. Any violations after that, they will NOT be allowed to play that game. It is the responsibility of the team managers to ensure this rule is followed. Shirts are $8 each ($9 for XXL & larger) and can be paid with the league fee. Extra shirts are available in the storage facility.

• 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.

In Memoriam

• We are sad to report that Larry Falinski passed. His obituary is at https://www.news-journalonline.com/obituaries/psar1133579  His prayer vigil was 3/29/225 before this information was received.  Please keep all his friends and family in your prayers.

• We are sad to report that Bob Calderon, aka "Hot Dog", passed away unexpectantly yesterday afternoon, March 24th. Details will follow once they are received from the family.

• We are sad to report that Al Esposito has passed.  Details will follow as received.

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.

• See bulletin Board at fields for more detail

• Bible study discussion group - Resumes Thursday, January 9, 2025.

• 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-UMPIRES

• New umpires are always needed - contact Bob Morton for information and training.

• Umpire schedules have been updated for both divisions.

OFF SEASON PRACTICES

• Monday - April 28, 2025 at 9:00 am at Coraci Park Recommended for Senior Players

• Monday - April 28, 2025 at 8.30am with Tony Lorraine at Spruce Creek Recreational Facility (All Children's Park).

• Wednesday - April 30, 2025 at 8.30am with Tony Lorraine at Spruce Creek Recreational Facility (All Children's Park).

• Friday - April 25, 2025 at 8:30am with Gary Klemens at Spruce Creek Recreational Facility (All Children's Park).

• Saturday - April 26 2025 at 8:30am with Gary Klemens at Spruce Creek Recreational Facility (All Children's Park).

• Saturday - April 26 2025 at 8:30am at Strickland Park.

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!