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 cancelations at this time.
Only 4 subs are allowed. The temporary allowance of 5 subs has been removed.
Fall 2024 Season
Congratulations to Mark Merrill and the Cyclones - regular season champions in the Senior League.
Congratulations to manager Ed Turns and the White team - regular season champions in the Junior League.
Final standings and tournament brackets are posted on the Results page.
Winter 2025 Season
The Junior (60+) league is expected to begin play on Monday, January 6, 2025. Contact Jane Flanigan (text 386-214-9939 or e-mail jpflanigan71@gmail.com) to sign up for the Junior league draft.
The Senior (70+) league is expected to begin play on Friday, January 3, 2025. Contact John Campbell (e-mail jcinfla907@gmail.com or call 386-256-3267 - no texts) to sign up for the Senior league draft.
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 February 15), and must be paid to be added to the main sub list.
In Memoriam
We are sad to report that Mike Blazina passed on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. A memorial service for Mike will be held on Saturday, December 7, at 1:00pm at Lohman Funeral Home, 1201 Dunlawton Ave., Port Orange, FL. Visitation will precede the service at noon. His obituary is available here.
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.
Save the Date - Dine & River Cruise - Sunday, February 23, 2025
Bible study discussion groups - Resume Thursday, September 5.
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
New umpires are always needed - contact Bob Morton for information and training.
**NOTICE** We need a player or a group of players to coordinate the practices in Port Orange (Coraci and/or All Children's) when the new season starts. Tony Lorraine is no longer coordinating practices. As of September 6, Friday and Saturday practices in Port Orange may be limited or cancelled until we have volunteers. Contact Tony Lorraine (386-320-2503) to arrange equipment pickup.
REGULAR PRACTICES
Monday - December 9, 2024 at 9:00am at Coraci Softball Complex (Location 3). This practice is recommended for SR players.
Friday - December 6, 2024 at 8:30am Practice at Coraci Softball Complex.
Saturday - December 7, 2024 at 8:30am at Strickland Field (Where we play).
Saturday - December 7, 2024 at 8:30am Practice at Coraci Softball Complex.
The fields at All Children's Park are closed for an extended time due to construction. The date of completion from the Parks and Recreation Dept. should be December 6, 2024.
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!