RASSA 2024 Season
Morning League Schedules
Weather Line Phone Number:
205-978-0163
SCHEDULES:
The FINAL Tuesday and Thursday schedules are attache
RULES OF PLAY:
The 2024 Rules of Play are attached, with changes shown in bold italic type. Like most rules, they make for excellent reading if you are having insomnia. Seriously, I would encourage particularly the new players to read the rules, and everyone will probably be interested in seeing the changes that have been made. Several of the changes are based on player feedback from the survey conducted in the fall after the 2023 season was over. We will be communicating the changes at the team batting practices and the first couple of games so that all players will be familiar with them.
ROSTERS:
Your Manager already may have contacted you or will be contacting you soon so that you will know which team(s) you are on. Since the rosters have been put together and approved by the Board, two players have dropped out. Also, we have recently added some new players. The newest players will be attending batting practice. WELCOME to John Epperson (Both days), Gerry George (TH only), and Stevie Wood (Both days) s! WELCOME also to Stan Pate (Both days), who joined several weeks back and has already been assigned to TU and TH teams. No adjustments/changes to the attached rosters as a result of the dropouts and new players will be made until after the batting practices are completed.
REGISTRATION:
The annual fees will remain $60 (playing one day) and $120 (playing both days). One of the best deals in town! The jerseys for new players, and if needed by current players, will remain at $10 each. You get to keep the jersey and some players have collected each color over the years. We encourage everyone to pay the annual fee and shirt cost (if applicable) by check made payable to RASSA at one of the batting practices on 4/2 and 4/4 so we can get the administrative paperwork done and focus on playing ball. If you prefer to pay in cash, please bring the exact amount and we will have envelopes for you to put it in with your name on the outside. You also will be given a cash receipt. The deadline for the payment of fees will be Thursday, 4/11. Please don’t mail any checks, cash or forms to anyone, since we will handle all of payments at the field.
In addition, all players will be asked to sign a Code of Conduct form, as well as a RASSA and Vestavia Hills Department of Parks and Recreation conditional release form. All new players will be asked to complete a New Player Information form as well. We will have all forms available at the field, in addition to hard copies of the Schedules, Rules of Play and Rosters.
If you have any questions, please contact your manager, any board member or me. Thanks. HDR
Birmingham Senior softball.
If you are a senior (age 55 or older) and are interested in playing softball in the Birmingham Alabama area, this is the place for you.
This is who we are:
- Russ Arthur Senior Softball Association (RASSA) is a league for senior softball players in central Alabama (mainly the Birmingham area).
- A Tuesday night league is for competitive players 50 and older.
- Tuesday and Thursday morning leagues are for players 55 and older (mainly retired).
- All leagues emphasize camaraderie, safety and fellowship in a balanced competitive environment.
You can once again play like a little leaguer, both figuratively and, sometimes, literally.
The chance for senior softball players to continue playing a game they love was the vision of the league’s founders in 2005 when they started what was originally known as the Central Alabama Softball Association. The group was led by Russ Arthur and included Hollis Beecham, Bill Gaulden, Gary Meadows, Rick Nichodemus and Ron Oliver. When Russ Arthur passed away in 2013, the league was renamed in his memory and for his leadership, dedication and hard work in establishing and maintaining the league. Russ Arthur served as the league’s commissioner from its inception through 2009. Ed Girard began serving as commissioner in 2010 and continues in that role today.
There are now more than 75 players in the day leagues with 5 teams on Tuesdays and 5 teams on Thursdays. There are more than 85 players in the Tuesday night 6-team league.
The day leagues are for players 55 and older. The Tuesday night league is for players 50 and older. There is no maximum age and our oldest player is over 90.
The leagues are organized around three principles:
- Play safely
- Enjoy Christian fellowship
- Continue having fun playing a game we love as long as we can
The RASSA is the only “real” senior softball league in central Alabama. It’s great to remember what it’s like to feel young and to play with old friends and to meet new ones. Each game ends with a player congregation where we acknowledge our comrades successes and concerns and share a prayer.
INTERESTED IN CHECKING US OUT?
Check the game schedules for the teams you may be interested in and come watch a game. If you want to join us, find your old glove and contact: hrumble@att.net
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