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 

All games canceled this week from October 7, 2024 to October 11, 2024 due to Hurricane Milton.

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

Fall 2024 Season

• The Junior (60+) league began play on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

• The Senior (70+) league began play on Tuesday, September 3, 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.

• (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 October 15), and must be paid to be added to the main sub list.

In Memoriam 

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

• Save the Date - November 17, 2024 - Softball at Jackie Robinson Stadium Sign up boards are at the field.

• 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 coordinating practices until the start of next season. 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 - October 14, 2024 at 9:00am at Coraci Softball Complex (Location 3). This practice is recommended for SR players.

• Friday - October 18, 2024 at 8:30am at No practice at Coraci Softball Complex until a volunteer coordinator is found (See Notice above.)

• Saturday - October 19, 2024 at 8:30am at at Strickland Field (Where we play).

• Saturday - October 19, 2024 at 8:30am at Per Tony Lorraine Practice at Coraci Softball Complex weather permitting.

  • 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!