SASSL NEWS

SASSL to add 50+ Division in 2010

A new 50+ division will be added to the SASSL program beginning in 2010. All participants must a minimum of 50 years old as of 12/31/2010. Interested 50+ teams or eligible individuals without teams are urged to contact Pat Aguillen at pat2spirit2004@yahoo.com or 210-932-0015 or 210-710-3087 (cell) prior to February 1, 2010. The 50+ Division will play on Field #3 at Normoyle Park on Thursday Nights beginning March 4, 2010.

____________________

7th Annual Awards Banquet - held on

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

SASSL held it's 7th Annual Awards Banquet on Wednesday, January 230, 2010 at the Live Oak Civic Center. Over 225 people attended. The banquet was a major fund raising event which recognized the team winners of the Spring, Summer and Fall seasons and the End of Season tournament in each division. It also was an occasion to recognize the many volunteers and sponsors who have made the season a success. Outback (Forum Location) again furnished the dinner. Numerous door prizes donated by area merchants were given away in a fun filled evening.

_____________________

SASSL Fund Raising Tournament

SASSL held a fund raising tournament at Alva Jo Fisher Park, 10700 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, Texas 78217 on August 1-2, 2009. 18 teams in age divisions 60+. 65+ and 69+ entered including 5 out of town teams. Proceeds from the tournament went to field improvements at Normoyle Field #3 where SASSL conducts their league games. Over $2000 was raised by the tournament. Congratulations to Gary and Margaret Kirk who planned and ran the tournament.

Tournament Winners received SASSL Tournament Tee shirts. Winners in each division were as follows:

60's Teams: Gold Division:

1ST-Alamo City Legends

2ND-Texas Tornadoes

3RD-Tanel 360 (Austin team)

4TH-Mission Classics  

60's teams: Platinum Division:

1ST-Austin Lone Stars

2ND-Corpus Christi Barrio Boyz

3RD-San Antonio Seniors

4TH-Corpus Christi 60's

65's Teams:

1ST-Hill Contracting

2ND-Legends 65

3RD-Crackers 70

4TH-Travelers

5TH-Blazers  

69+ Division:

1ST-Jets

2ND-Old Stars

3RD-Hill Contracting (Austin)

4TH- Bulls

5TH-Tigers  

_________________

SASSL Asks for Donations

SASSL is asking for monetary donations to complete modifications to their new playing field at Normoyle Park. Players, friends, families and supporters are asked to contribute money to help. In-kind donations are also welcome if they can go toward field improvements. SASSL is a non-profit charitable 501(c)(3) charity and depending on your tax status your donation could be tax deductible.

Donations received will first go to building a new 300' radius outfield fence at a cost of approximately $6000. This is a necessary step before a new donated scoreboard can be installed. Additional donations will go towards improving the outfield playing surface including installation of a sprinkler system.

Donations should be sent to:

SASSL
9360 Sumac Lane
San Antonio, TX 78266

For more information contact Bill Altman, waltman@satx.rr.com or 210-872-8135.

SASSL kicks off its summer season at Normoyle on Saturday, June 6, 2009 with 6 games

Check the summer schedule on the SASSL web site for the complete summer schedule which takes place most Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout the summer.

SASSL has renovated the old hardball field (field #3) and converted it into a regulation senior softball field under a unique public-private agreement with the city of San Antonio. Required modifications were made by the city and by SASSL through the generosity of donors and players. Although much work remains to be done the field is now suitable for senior softball league play. Field improvements will continue to be made throughout the year to include a regulation outfield fence and a scoreboard as well as an improved outfield turf.

____________________

San Antonio Senior Softball League Moves to Normoyle

After 6 successful years at Our Lady of the Lake University, SASSL has moved to a new home at Normoyle Park, 700 Culberson, San Antonio TX 78225. Normoyle is located near East Kelly Field. SASSL will play all it’s regular league games at Normoyle for the foreseeable future. SASSL team practices will either be at Normoyle or other city fields. Open practices continue at Rusty Lyons Softball complex at Basse Rd and McCullough.

___________________

SASSL 6TH Annual Banquet

SASSL 6Th Annual Banquet was held Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at the Live Oak Civic Center, 8101 Pat Booker Road, Live Oak, Texas. Doors opened at 6:30 for conversation and refreshments. A steak dinner was served by Outback Steakhouse at 7 p.m. followed by the program and awards ceremonies at 8 p.m. Lots of door prizes closed out a wonderful evening.

For further information contact Bill Altman at 210-872-8135 or email baltman@sassl.org

Support Outback Steakhouse -- Forum Mall location

SASSL Raises $2410 to Help Offset cost of OLLU Fire Damage

Individual SASSL players donated $1710 during the last two Spring season games on May 10, 2008 and May 13, 2008 to help offset the cost of the fire damage at Our lady of the Lake University. The league treasury added a $500 donation for a total donation of $2410.

The $2410 donation was presented to Peggy Prather, OLLU Director of Development on Wedensday, May 14, 2008 by Albert Cerda, Tuesday Commissioner and Bill Altman, SASSL Board Chairman. A photograph of the presentation which included selected OLLU students was taken by the school photgrapher and will be published in the OLLU school newspaper and on the web site when received.

The SASSL donation was a small token of appreciation for the support OLLU has given SASSL during the past 5 years. That support enabled SASSL to survive and rapidly grow to over 300 participants and 17 teams during the period.

SASSL recognized non-profit

SASSL, DBA "San Antonio Seniors Softball League", is a Texas Non-profit Corporation organized and approved by the IRS as a Tax Exempt charitable organization within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986".

This currently all volunteer organization began as a vision over 20 years ago. It has grown steadily from an informal group of a few seniors to a non-profit corporation in 2006 that provides organized year round softball to over 300 senior men 60+. The organization hopes to attract funds to help it grow by expanding its existing program, adding a division for seniors 50+ in age and to eventually start a softball program for senior woman. Additional sponsors, volunteers and donors are urgently needed.

For a more detailed description of SASSL visit About SASSL.

Softball Players/Teams wanted

Softball Players and/or teams, ages 60 and over, interested in playing in the San Antonio Senior Softball League are urged to contact Dale Carver at 210-826-1460 or Bill Altman at 210-872-8135. League play starts the first week of March each year and continues until Mid-November. Open practices for new players are conducted at Rusty Lyons softball field (Basse & McCullough) every Monday, Wednesday and Friday beginning at 10:00 am in the Spring and Fall and 9:00 am in the Summer.

SASSL Store

* SASSL Logo T-Shirts - $8 ea. Most sizes in stock
* SASSL Logo Polo Shirts, High Quality, $26 ea. Tend to run big. Most sizes in stock
* SASSL lapel pins, $5 ea.

Contact Bill Altman, 210-872-8135, baltman@sassl.org