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 cancelations.
Only 4 subs are allowed. The temporary allowance of 5 subs has been removed.
Summer 2024 Season
Congratulations to manager Roland Via and the Reds - Regular Season and Tournament Champions in the Senior league.
Congratulations to manager Steve Hall and the Dark Blue Team - Regular Season Champions in the Junior league.
Umpire schedules for the remainder of the season have been posted for both Juniors and Seniors. Please check the schedules and get replacements if you are unavailable.
Fall 2024 Season
The Junior (60+) league will begin play on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. 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 will begin play on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. 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.
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 October 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.
We are saddened to report that Bob D'Amadio passed on Friday, June 28. A Celebration of Life will be held on August 24 from 12 - 3 PM at the Lakeview Estates Clubhouse on Lakeview Drive which is off Reed Canal Rd. near Nova Rd. in South Daytona.
See Meetings & Announcements for updated information.
Save the Date - November 17, 2024 - Softball at Jackie Robinson Stadium
Bible study discussion groups - We are expanding to 3 groups.
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). As of July 19, Friday/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 - July 29, 2024 at 9:00am at Coraci Softball Complex (Location 3). This practice is recommended for SR players.
Friday - July 26, 2024 at 8:30am at Coraci Softball Complex (Location 3). Note location change. (See Notice, above.)
Saturday - July 27, 2024 at 8:30am at Coraci Softball Complex (Location 3). Note location change. (See Notice, above.)
The fields at All Children's Park are closed for an extended time.
Saturday - July 27, 2024 at 8:30am at Strickland Field (Where we play).
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!