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 

Games for Wednesday, January 22, 2025 have been canceled due to weather.

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

Fall 2024 Season

• Congratulations to manager Mark Merrill and the Cyclones - Regular Season and Tournament Champions in the Senior League.

• Congratulations to manager Ed Turns and the White team - Regular Season Champions in the Junior League.

• Congratulations to manager Jane Flanigan and the Neon Yellow team - Tournament Champions in the Junior League.

• Final standings and tournament brackets are posted on the Results page.

Winter 2025 Season

• The Junior (60+) league will begin play on Monday, January 6, 2025.

• The Senior (70+) league will begin play on Tuesday, January 7, 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 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.

With a heavy heart, we are providing Maureen "Mo" Ruggiere (Ray's Wife) Obituary Information

Visitation tomorrow January 8 at 2:00-4:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm

Craig Flagler Palms Funeral Home 511 Old Kings Road South, Flagler Beach, FL 32136

Funeral Mass is Thursday, January 9 at 11am 

Santa Maria del Mar Catholic Church 915 N Central Ave, Flagler Beach, FL 32136

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.

• Dine & River Cruise - Sunday, February 23, 2025

• 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

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

REGULAR PRACTICES

• Monday - January 27, 2025 at 9:00am at Coraci Softball Complex (Location 3). This practice is recommended for SR players.

• Friday - January 24, 2025 at 9:00am with Joel Cummings Practice at Coraci Softball Complex.

• Saturday - January 25, 2025 at 9:00am at Strickland Field (Where we play).

• Saturday - January 25, 2025 at 9:00am No Practice unless someone picks it up 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 January 2025. 

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!