News and Announcements
My previous update omitted the Thursday night league. They will be forming their teams this Thursday (16th) and begin play next Thursday (23rd). Robbie Crider is in charge of that league. He advices me that they are only taking American League and National League level players. If you want to be considered contact Robbie, if you have not already done so. Robbie 678-770-8033 or rcrider@mindspring.com
As most of you know, there is a major reorganiztion of the CSSA evening operation in process. Things are moving ahead well, but the team formation is a little behind schedule. The following is to keep everyone adviced of where we are.
1. The new National League has been created, the draft has been held and 5 teams of 12 players formed.
2. The new Americam League has been created, the draft was completed last night with 5 teams of 12
players.
3. The Masters League has lost a number of their top players to the new American League. The ML managers
met Tuesday night to figure out how to re-create their teams in the most fair way for all teams. Five of
the six mangers agreed to work together to make the Master League a balanced as possible. One
manager got angry and stomped out saying he and his players would not play in the CSSA. He has been
given the opportunity to reconsider, but has choosen not to do so. Now that the American League draft
is over and the available players known, the remaining five manager are meeting tonight to discuss the
method and proceedures for a major re-draft of the Masters League teams. Among other things they
will decide whether to go with 5 or 6 teams, the number of players available for each team, and the
proceedure of the selections. They will then have their draft on Monday night.
4. The Wednesday night league will draft on either Tuesday or Wednesday night. They will have 4 teams.
5. The Monday Cornerstone League is still in the process of lining up players to replace the coach and several
players that left. They plan to have 4 teams. Uncertain when they may form the teams
6. Monday morning Legends League is drafting Saturday morning with 4 teams.
7. Wednesday morning League is planning to draft on Sunday evening.
Season Start
The Monday morning Legends League is starting next Monday (13th) due to the Monday holiday.
The Monday Cornerstone League is starting the first Monday in Sept and playing a lot of doubleheaders.
All other leagues start the week of the 20th.
Pat Hill
CSSAsoftball@bellsouth.net
2018 FALL EVALUATIONS - Tuesdays July 24th & 31st from 6 to 8pm Also Skip Wells Park, Bells Ferry Rd, July 28&29, 10 am to 1 pm
Spring 2018 season is almost all but history now so CSSA is looking forward to the Fall Season starting approximately August 20, 2018 – weather permitting.
Registrations and skill level evaluations will be held at Hobgood Park, Field #4 (corner of Bells Ferry Rd and Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, GA) on the last two (2) Tuesdays of July from 6 to 8pm – weather permitting. In the event of rain, please check website for reschedule date, time and place. Also, Sat & Sun, July 28 & 29, evaluations will be held at Skip Wells Park off Bells Ferry Road, Marietta, GA from 10 am to 1pm.
Registration is open to men turning 49 years young in 2018….and older. We currently have close to 375 members with some in their mid-80’s!! You are never to old to come and play softball, and enjoy the never ending fun and excitement.
CSSA evaluations are by skill levels and not ages as many leagues. There are seven (7) different Leagues (currently 31 teams) playing Monday thru Thursday – with two (2) Monday and one (1) Wednesday morning league to fit most schedules. Evening games are played Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays.
Should you have any questions, please contact us via: admin@cssasoftball.com, or Norm Thiem at nthiem@aol.com. Look forward to seeing you and any others who would be interested in playing at the park!
TUES NIGHT GAMES - MAY 22 - CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN
Reschedules will be coming soon. Any questions, please contact your Managers. Thanks
J. Barney Greene, Jr., age 76, of Canton GA passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Emory University Hospital.
South Canton Funeral Home, 3174 Marietta Hwy, Canton, GA, has the funeral services for James “Barney” Greene.
Visitation Hours are as follows:
Monday, 4/23/18 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday, 4/24/18 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday, 4/25/18 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Funeral service, 4/25/18 1:00 PM with interment following at Georgia National Cemetery, 1080 Veterans Cemetery Road, Canton GA, 30114.