Dear Softball
Player,
As we start
our 10th season of POP’S Softball we continue to grow. POP’S
now has two leagues, a 40 & over league and a 50 & over league. We are
expecting between 18-20 teams in 40 & over, and between 10-12 teams in
50 & over.
The format in
the 40 & over league will continue, and once again we will have the
American division – the more established, more competitive division, and
the National division – the less established, newer teams designed to
have more fun. We use Clincher Gold softballs, high arc pitching 6-10
feet, and special rules to prevent against injuries (See Rules on
website). ASA umpires, as well as directors at all games to discuss any
discrepancies.
This year we
will continue at Eisenhower Park for Monday nights under the lights,
with game times to start at 7:15 pm/8:30pm (two games/four different
teams per night). We will continue weeknights at Bellmore JFK High
School and Calhoun High School with 6:30 pm starts, and at the newly
renovated Oceanside High School under the lights, starting at 7pm/
8:30pm.
New for this
year we have added Baldwin Park on Wednesday nights with game times
8:15pm & 9:30pm
All games will
be played Monday – Wednesdays for 40 & over, and Thursdays for 50 &
over, with all make-ups on Fridays. The regular season will begin in
the first week of May with playoffs to finish late August, so plan your
vacations accordingly (July is best month). All teams will then meet for
the real season “playoff time”. Standings will be kept throughout the
season in each division to determine positions for the playoffs (i.e.
first place will play last place, depending on byes) and as always,
EVERY team makes the playoffs. Double elimination format for the
playoffs will be continued.
Each division
will have their own champion and every player on the championship team
will receive championship awards, such as jackets or pullovers and of
course each manager will receive the coveted “Pastuch Diamond”. This
year again, everyone is invited to the “Dinner with the Winner” (POP’S
will pay for all division winners) -- a great night of dinner, drinks
and awards presentation, at Oceanside Jewish Center, catered by Robert
Ian Caterers.
Due to its
popularity, an end of the year All-Star game will be played pitting
All-Stars from the American league vs. National league in the 40 & over
division. In 50 & over, fair teams are made by the directors. Each All
Star receives a shirt to commemorate the day.
All players
must send in a completed application (leaving NO lines blank) and must
sign the BACK of the application for the LIABILITY WAIVER. All NEW
players must also submit a copy of their driver’s license.
Remember, if
you were not happy with last year’s team you can always ask to be
switched to a NEW team. (This is left up to the discretion of the
Directors based on talent and parity.) Just note it on your application
or call me.
Please note
the deadline to register is March 31st. Late registration after that
date will require an additional $15 fee from the insurance company.
I look forward
to hearing from you soon. Feel free to call with any questions or
comments (H 379-0606, W 822-1900, C 655-1141). Just ask for Keith.
Let’s Play
Ball!
Keith Pastuch
… A.K.A. “Commish”