Birmingham Senior Softball | Russ Arthur Senior Softball Association (See 2024 Season Information Below)
Morning League Schedules
Henry Rumble Passing
As we have all heard by now Henry Rumble, our Director, passed away last week. At this time no services are scheduled as the family as too much to deal with.
Games will continue as scheduled. Henry would have wanted it that way.
The RASSA Picnic has been postponed from Tuesday, September 17th to Tuesday, October 1st. To begin after the games, 12:00 to 12:30.
Weather Line Phone Number:
Rainout? Call 205-978-0163
205-978-0163
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.
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