September 2nd
After a week of needed rain outs we had 4 completed teams today 9-02-08 and great weather to accomodate that also. We are going to play through October as most of you requested so eliist some new friends , neighbors etc to come play with us. Our Grand Opening Exercise was Hugh Sucess thanks to all of you. Mayor Haslam has had so many nice things to say about all of us and we have his 110% support. Debi Stovall, Karaoke Cafe, has invited all of us to come and Celebrate this our first season at the Cafe and we are making arrangements for that. When you all get the chance mail or tell Karen House, your Board and Player Representative, if you are interested in this Celebration so that we can have a reasonable head count and sign up to go there sometime this month ! Tell all your Managers that your are playing for if your interested in coming back next season starting in April !!
Bud Nolan , Director
August 14th
Thursday the 14th of Aug 2008 was a culmination of all we have worked for in starting this Senior Softball League ! The Mayor, Bill Haslam, and his staff re-enforced their complete satisfaction and continued support of this program. They all recognized each and everyone of you , The Director Board, Player Board, Player Managers and players all enjoyed their SPECIAL DEDICATION to all of you for your efforts in making this League a HUGE SUCCESS ! This is all teamwork and Thank All of You for making it happen. Now all of you recruit at least one new player for the rest of this year and to start into next year since they now can see that we are REALLY ABOUT HEALTH , FUN AND RECREATION ! We are especially considerate of those who are handcicapped in some way yet have a place in our organization. Also Recruit some new Sponsors as we will begin all over in that respect ! Those of you who have uniforms are asked to keep them with respect of being the first in this new CHARTED LEAGUE ! Remember we will still be playing through Sept. and are asking that we can continue on through October. Please make an effort to play through this time if you can.
We are planning a Get Together at the Karaoke Cafe for all and will let you know when it is complete.
THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL YOUR EFFORTS.
Bud Nolan, Director and all the other Board Members.
NEWS RELEASES
from the Mayor's Office
City of Knoxville, Tennessee
Bill Haslam, Mayor
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Knox Senior Co-Ed Recreational Softball League Starts |
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August 12, 2008 - Mayor Bill Haslam will be on hand to throw out the first pitch Thursday morning as the Knox Senior Co-Ed Recreational Softball League celebrates its first season of play.
The league’s Grand Celebration is set for 10 a.m., August 14, in Caswell Park at 620 Winona Street. Parks and Recreation Director Joe Walsh will also participate in the ceremony which will include the league’s players, coaches and board of directors.
The recreational league – which began play in April - is open to women over the age of 55 and males over the age of 60.
Players of all abilities and physical levels are welcome because the focus is on fun and exercise, though they do keep score.
“The camaraderie and also health and recreation is the main focus,” said Bud Nolan, who founded the league and serves as its director. “And you also get people who play in the competitive leagues too.”
The teams include both men and women and games are played at Caswell Park on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
Nolan earlier helped create a similar league for seniors in Brandon, Fl., before returning to Tennessee a few years ago. He said he contacted Haslam and Walsh about forming a senior league here and they helped to make it a reality.
So far 67 players, including 26 women, have suited up to play in league games. Other seniors are welcome to sign up and there is no cost to play.
More information about the league can be obtained at www.knoxseniorsoftball.com or by calling 215-1418.
Nolan said he hopes to see more people take part in the league not only in Knoxville but in nearby communities.
“We’d like to see the program spawn teams in other communities and maybe we could have a tournament,” he said.
For more information about Thursday’s event or about the Knox Senior Co-Ed Softball League please contact David Grimes at 579-6107 or at dgrimes@skstimes.com |
August 14th
WHAT A GREAT OPENING EXERCISE !!
The Mayor and his staff were totally impressed and surprised at the turn out and the Organization of everything. He and his staff convey their Best Wishes and Thanks to all of you for your Great Enthisiasm and Turn out to great them !
The Sponsors were amazed at what you all have done to make this program work for your Fun, Exercise, and Health. They have all pledged to be with us again next year.
Debi and I both express our deep appreciation for all the Board Members, Managers, Players, and others who did so much to make this outing a success. I apologize to the Direct Board Members for skipping over their introductions as I got lost in my notes by some other distractions. We had four teams and I hope you all had fun playing. We play through the month of Sept and if you want to go longer let me know.
Bud Nolan, Director
August 12th
We had another sparce crowd today but enough to play two teams. We have 67 people uniformed to play and I hope all of you that have not been there for awhile will come as we play through Sept.
Remember that Thurs.14th Aug is our Opening Exercise and the Mayor of Knoxville will be there along with his Staff and our Sponsors to take part of the Exercises. We have Presentations for everyone who comes. Please make an effort for all of you 67 to come that day and we would like you to be at Caswell Park at 9:00 am for help in Greeting etc. Please wear your uniform sponsor shirts and dark shorts or slacks and if not dark preferably white. Call your families and neighbors to come see you play after the Exercise is over. The concession stands will be opened and run by the CIty of Knoxville.
PLEASE MAKE AND EFFORT TO COME AND LET US SHOW THE PEOPLE AROUND US WHAT IT IS LIKE PLAYING IN THIS LEAGUE.
Bud Nolan , Director
August 7th
The outing today was slim and we divided into two teams and played and had a lof of fun. We believe that the rain scare made a damper on the attendance but that is fine when one does not know the status being so late to get it. All players signed the Balls that will be given away at the Opening Exercise Aug. 14th, 10:00 am ! Gates open at 8:00am for set up and Players are to be there at 9:00 am to help with the program. BE SURE THAT ALL PLAYERS WEAR THE SPONSOR SHIRT THAT WAS ISSUED TO YOU ON THE 14TH THURSDAY OPENING ! Sponsors will be there to see their shirts in action. On the regular Tues 12th get together the others who did not sign the Balls will have a chance to do so then along with getting the final arrangements for Thursdays Opening. BE SURE TO TELL YOUR NEIGHBORS ,FRIENDS AND FAMILIES TO COME WATCH YOU PLAY ! The City will have the Concession Stands opened at 9:00 am that day until the final play is over.
Bud Nolan, Director
August 5th
Another 4 team outing and players are having a Great Time along with being in better physical condition ! REMEMBER : Thursday Aug 14th 10:00 am will be the start of the Ceremonies for the Grand Opening Exercise ! Gates open at 8:00am for those who will be setting up for the affair ! ALL PLAYERS PLEASE be there before the 9:30 am usual time to help with the festivities ! Karen House will appraise all Players of their participation in the Prelimary Greetings etc on Thurs. the 7th at the regular play time 9:30 am. REMINDER TO ALL PLAYERS : Please start now to invite your Families, Friends and Neighbors to this Opening so that they can watch you Play etc. Also they might want to join up with us as we will be playing thru the Month of Sept.
The Mayor of Knoxville and his staff will be there, the Sponsors, and a lot of News Media taking pictures etc so PLEASE make and effort to be there. Free Drinks and snacks and baloons for kids. Stayas long or as short as you want but be there !
Bud Nolan, Dikrector
July 31st
We had another good turn out today 7-31-08 and we remind all players that the time is 9:30 am start now instead of 10:00am ! We had 3 new walk on players in Dave Blazier - Rockford, Richard Strouss - Knoxville, Allen Hitsher of Powell ! Welcome aboard as we are now up to 67 players ! We advised all players and Managers that Aug. 14, 2008 is our Grand Exercise Celebration and all will have a part in this Celebration ! Mayor Bill Haslam will be there along with his staff to help us celebrate the Great Sucess of this League ! There will be many presentations to be given out to those who were instrumental in forming this League . All the Details will be given out at the next outing on Aug. 5th by Karen House our Board Member and Player Representative.
Bud Nolan, Director
July 29th
Today is another rain out day and obviously we could not get it on this web site as it was too late. However remember the phone No. of the Cities site 865-215-4636 as they are the first ones to post the rain outs and it was on early this morning.
Also remember that the games start at 9:30am now as you players voted to do so.
REMINDER: Our grand opening exercise is Aug. 14th 2008 starting at 10:00am !
Fred Bright & Karen House will be getting all of you together at the next game to explain all of your roles in the Presentations to people etc., the concessions and the outline of the program to make sure we all know what to do. Please, all 64 of you who are uniformed, make it a must on your calender to attend this Exercise as you all will be presented to those who come to see this program ! It is also a must to wear your Sponsors shirts and hats on the 14th.
Thanks, Bud Nolan
July 17th
NOTE : JULY 22ND & 24TH THERE WILL BE NO GAMES PLAYED !
The fields are being used for a clinic by UT ! Begin again on the 29th and 31st of July and on through Sept. The start time has been changed to 9:30 AM instead of 10:00 AM to accomodate the less heat and more play before noon. Grand Celebration will be in Mid August and we will let you all know just as soon as the Plans are finished.
Another Great Outing today 17th with 4-Teams all playing. One new player , John Schmidt of Knoxville. We now have 64 in uniform with 100 signed so all you who have signed be sure to come on the Tue 29th so that we can get you involved in the Grand Celebration.
Director, Bud Nolan
July 10th
Today was a rain out and hopefully all of you called the 865-215-4636 number before coming to the field. Those of you who know your Managers number can also call them when in doubt about a rain out ! Those who are not aware of either number can call me at 865-429-2044 . Even then I was at the park before finding out that it was cancelled. However the best advice is that if YOU THINK IT IS GOING TO RAIN AND HAVE A LONG DISTANCE TO DRIVE , JUST STAY HOME TO BE ON THE SAFE SIDE ! Sorry for any inconvenience to you that came to the park to find out. See you Tues the 15th.
Bud Nolan, Director
July 8th
Tday 7-08-08 was another good turn out of over 40 players ! Each player team needs 13 per team to be complete so those of you who have been coming, but not regular, need to get signed up to a team. Once on that team you will always play there !
We are planning a Big Opening Day Celebration during the second or third week of Aug so everyone try to be at the play before then so that we can get you uniformed.
More information later when the date is finally set. We will be playing straight through Sept so there is plenty of time to joing and finish out the year playing. Tue & Thur at 10:00am at Caswell Park in Knoxville !
We would like the Health Care Industry to Sponsor 2 more teams before the Opening Day in Aug.
Bud Nolan, Director
July 3rd
Today 7-03-08 another great outing as we now have 4 teams with players assigned with some 40 players playing. We now have 63 uniformed and playing and looking for 19 more players which will make us 6 teams total. Two new players Mary Lambing (lady) and David Stockwell of Knoxville and Seymour. Our DIrector Board voted on our 6th Director to the Board in Karen House who has and is still our player Rpresentative who works directly with or Gen. Field Mgr and Board Member , Fred Bright. Our Board met at the Park to set a date for the Grand Opening Display Event for the Knoxville Mayor and his staff to consider . They have a choice of Aug. 12-14-19-21 to choose and then we will Organize the event for all the communities to come and see the players play who represent all your communities. Watch for the Information.
You can call any member on the Web SIte for iInformation !
Bud Nolan, Director
July 1st
Today, 7-01-08, was our finerst outing of the year ! We have players assigned to 4 teams with 38 in attenadance ! Our Mgrs. Ed Bradly-Steve Ramsey-Charlie Shreve and Floyd Welton had everything done to perfection ! Our Gen Mgr. Fred Bright and our Player Rep. Karen House did their usual good job of getting new players to the Mgrs for team selection. We had 4-new players in Hal Hoyt ( Oak Ridge ), Betty Loveday ( Newport ), Kathy Farrell ( Knoxville ) husband and wife team, and Eugene Yoder ( Knoxville ) ! We now have 60 people Uniformed to play with 98 signed on roster.
We are now entering the 6 (13 person) team and now need some new sponsors for their uniforms. For 1-Jersey , 1- Cap, a full 13 person team with Sponsor Name Logo on back - numbered with the Knox Senior Softball on front of shirt and cap the cost is $360.
For 2 (13 person ) teams or 26 shirts , Name-Numbers-Logo on back of shirts , Knox Senior Softball on front, and 26 caps the cost is $680 or $40 less than 2 teams above because of the diminishing Set Up charge for Name or Logo.
One can however support any number of uniforms by getting the costs from Bud Nolan.
With 2 more team sponsors our team numbers will increase to 8 and we will then have 108 players in this program. Thanks for our other two sponsors who have supported 82 players with uniforms ! Come out and see this program on Tue & Thur at Caswell Park at 10:00am in the morning and your will agree it is money well spent. We would like to have the Health and Medical Insurance Industry involved when you can see the improved health of your clients after playing here.
Bud Nolan, Director
June 26th
Another Great outing today of 36 players ! The Field Mgrs. are meeting after the game today to select all 36 players into 4- teams of 9 players each along with others who are regulars on the Tues outings. This means that you will be assigned to a Manager for all games so when you come to play you will go to the assigned Mgr. for play eliminating the choosing up method. Selections will be so players are equal in play and also Ladies will be equally distributed among the teams. Teams will have no more than 13 players which means all play and all bat yet if the team is short they can play with 9 and borrow from others. This makes for faster,equal and better play.We had one new player today in Ken Wood of Knoxville.
After Tues 7-1-08 all those of you who are not regular attendees will come and report to the Player Representative, Karen House, who will then get you organized with a team to play on and you will play and bat ! Once we get enough regulars to make a 5th & 6th team then the process of selection will begin over again.
We have 56 players shirted now who should be regular (meaning Tue or Thur attendance) so Please make an attempt to be there for one of the two days so that we can form teams easier. If any of you have decided not to play again and have shirt and cap issued to you would you pleased call Bud Nolan at 865-429-2044 / Pinkytwo1251@cs.com / and make arrangements to return the uniform so that they can be issued to those who are playing. We have a total of 96 signed and indicated interest but a number have never come to play. We encourage you to come along with any other walk ons as our season will go through the month of September. Then we will start again in April for the next season.
IF YOU WOULD COME AND PLAY AND SEE THE OUTSTANDING DIFFERENCE IN THE MOBILITY AND HEALTH IMPROVEMENTS OF THESE WHO ARE PLAYING SINCE THE START IN APRIL IT WILL MOTIVATE YOU TO ALSO COME AND ENJOY THE FUN-HEALTH-RECREATION !!
Bud Nolan, Director
June 24th
We again had 36 players and we made up 4-teams to play against one another ! Thursday 6-26-08 we will be forming 4 - regular player teams out of who is there and when the others ( new or already signed ) come later they will be assigned to one of the 4 teams accordingly. All other new or shirted players who have not been coming regular will be put on the floating roster and assigned to play on one of the 4 teams when they do come to play. ALL PEOPLE WILL PLAY AND BAT ALONG WITH THE OTHERS except they will not be assigned to a permanent team unless they are regular attendees. When we get enough regular players we will form the next 2 teams. Two new players Farrell Woody ( Male), Billie Duncan ( Female) both of Knoxville. We now have 56 shirted players and 96 signed to play. ALL NEW PLAYERS ARE WELCOME TO COME TO THE FIELD ON TUE - THUR 10:00 AM AND JOIN IN THE FUN AS WE WILL BE PLAYING THROUGH THE NEXT THREE MONTHS. Bud Nolan, Director
June 19th
Thursdays outing made a selection of 4- 9 player teams and we need to add 3 each to those 4 teams. We are having several walk on players and hope that continues.
We need to make sure that all of you who have signed up to play and have Hats and Shirts assigned will come and play as often as you can to make sure we get you assigned to a team or teams. If you have decided now not to play with us then we need the shirts and hats turned in to us so that others can be issued them for play.
If you have decided to play as casual that is also welcomed but we need you to tell us so that we can plan on how to get you on a team when you come. We will be playing through the Summer into Oct. so there is plenty of time for new commers and also for our Regulars to know what the next season plans are for this league.
All comments can be directed to Bud Nolan, 865-429-2044, Pinkytwo1251@cs.com, so Please let me know your intentions. COME ONE COME ALL AND HAVE FUN WITH US.
Bud Nolan ,Director
June 17th
We had another great outing of 36 people and the weather was breezy and nice. The teams were divided up into 2 groups to play which meant 18 per team however it worked out fine. We do, however, have 56 players uniformed which makes 14 per team of 4 teams and that works better considering the absentees at times.
Thursday the 4 Field Managers are going to choose specifically 9 people per team or 36 players in total which is what we ave. per outing. Those will always play for each of those Mgrs. regularily and the others will be distributed among the Mgrs. when they come to play. This makes a 4 team roster which will always play one another.
Every player still plays and bats but those who ar not regular will be distributed across the 4 teams as extras until they come full time.
We have 20 people who are not coming regular which could make 2 more teams whenever they come regular.
WELCOME ALL THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING US FOR PLAY AS FUN / RECREATION AND HEALTH IS OUR PLEDGE TO YOU !!
Bud Nolan ,Director
June 12th
Today we had a total of 24 players out of the 56 uniformed ones. The expected weather had a lot to do with those coming from distance which is understandable. We hope that the other 32 players will come on Tue 6-17-08 as we need to get the 4 teams completely formed. We had 4 new players today Evelyn Barger, LuAnne Zelasko ( Maryville) (Ladies) , Peter Dittner (Oak Ridge) , and Charlie Sheets (Men). We welcomed them aboard and they expressed their fun in playing. We had Visitors from Ohio who came to watch a friend playing. We Love to see new players coming in to have fun with all the others. ALL OF YOU WHO ARE HAVING THOUGHTS OF PLAYING NEED TO COME AND GET INTO THE ACTION LIKE THE OTHER NEW PEOPLE. Come and get the excercise and fun to regain your physical fitness!! Many of you can share rides with others when coming to play !
Bud Nolan / Director
June 10th
We had a smaller turnout today as some thought it might rain and it was very hot ! Yet we had some 29 people and formed two teams and all played and had a lot of fun in spite of the heat. We had another 2 new walk on players Carson Barger (1937) and Fred Christoffer (1941) to join us and get suited up to play. They came to us from the Great Article that Lisette Kaczka of the Knoxville News wrote in the Sunday Sports Section . This makes 89 people signed up, 59 who come at different times and have been issued uniforms. We again ask that all of the 59 signees make an effort to come regular so that we can have a full 4 teams. If all of your could see the Health Improvements in these players who have been playing for 8 weeks it would boggle your mind. COME ON OUT / HAVE FUN / IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH
Bud Nolan , Director - Please call me for information that might want you to join us !
Bud Nolan, Director
June 5th
Another great day at the fields with 36 people there. Two new ones, Donald Johnson, and Bill Dietzler of Knoxville. We had 4 teams ave. 9 people each but some unbalance as we need 44 to make 11 per team minimum to be OK. However each team shares their players in the field and it makes for great fun. We have 48 uniformed and 57 signed up to play but we would like to encourage the 48 uniformed to come as often as possible to make 12 per team. We can play well with 44 which means falling short of 4 players uniformed. We understand that some cannot come on one of the two days and that is fine but you others Please try to come often so we can have an even teams. WE ARE ALSO ENCOURAGING NEW PLAYERS TO COME AS WE HAVE PLENTY OF ROOM TO GET YOU INTO PLAY! ALL THAT IS NECESSSARY IS FOR YOU TO SHOW UP AT THE CASWELL SOFTBALL COMPLEX ON TUE & THUR AT 10:00 AM. I hope the Media People will make this announcement in their news so that we can get new people to come. Also Media and Sponsors we have room for you to come and play , as we waive, the age limit for you and even if you only play and inning or so. COME ON OUT AND JOIN US ! We are also having a few spectators coming now and encouraging all to come watch and take some part in the play. GREAT FACILITIES FOR SPECTATORS !!
Bud Nolan, Director
June 3rd
Today we had over 30 people of 47 uniformed to play. We had 3 new people to come for play and several spectators. Players had the most fun today and are greatly improving in their health. We encourage all 57 who have signed up to play to come on Tue / Thur. at 10:00am and for those 47 who are uniformed to make an effort to be there also ! We have orgainized into 4 teams and all play and bat each inning. Rain cancellations can be obtained by calling those on this Web Site or by calling the Cities number 865-215-4636. We have a committment from the Smokies AA Braves Baseball team to appear there as a pre-game exercise. Will be announced soon.
Bud Nolan , Director
29th May
Tue 5-27 & Thur 5-29 were Rain Outs called by the City.
Problem is the City calls at 9:00am to tell both Fred Bright and Bud Nolan of the Call Rain Out which is too late to reach everybody. The Plan announced at the last Thursday play 5-22 is that if at anytime it LOOKS TOO BAD BY YOUR OWN JUDGEMENT THEN DO NOT COME TO PLAY AS WE CANNOT REACH YOU IN TIME TO CALL IT OFF. That will make sure you dont come to play. No Problem
Or otherwise call Fred Bright 865-675-3296 or Bud Nolan 865-429-2044 at or before 9:00am to get advice. This is the only way we can be sure to reach all of you players before you start to the park ! The City has a number of 865-215-4636 but it is too late since it deals with the later Leagues but you can try
See you all on Tue 6-3-08 at 10:00 am but act accordingly to the above notice if it looks like rain.
Sorry for the in-convenience to some of you who did not know the above method.
Bud Nolan , Director
22nd May
We had a reasonable turnout today of 26 players ! However we need to concentrate on all 56 signees and 47 players with shirts to come on a regular basis so that the teams can be equalized. We understand that some will miss on one of the two days but Please try to be there on that one day you can come. Our format of play is to have four equal teams on the two different fields with the original format of all players playing and batting on each team until the last player bats and then change sides etc. This means that each player bats at least 4 times per game and plays all the time. No balls or strikes or umpires as each player has to hit the ball. If you cannot run to bases another player will run for you.
Worked well today and all are having fun and recreation as we had originally planned.
20th May
We had another great turnout today and we experimented with a 3 team concept that did not live up to its expectations ! Therefore we are going back to the original concept of playing and batting each player and then changing sides. This is being done by voting of the majority of the players. Be sure that all of you come to begin that play again on Thiursday 22nd of May at 10:00am. Since the City phone number for rain is too late being that we play at 10:00 am just use your judgment and if it looks to you like rain do not come. Not a problem ! One New Player walk on came today. We encourage all who want to exercise and play to come on out to the Caswell Park and join us on Tues & Thursdays at 10:00am.
13th May
Tue 5-13-08 was a great turnout of enough people for 3 teams ! We are now selecting players to account for 4 teams or 52 players and need to have all of you who have signed up to play and have never been at the Park, along with all walk ons
who want to play, to come out either Tue 5-20-08 and Thur 5-22-08 and join us at Caswell Park 10:00 am so that we can make more teams. We would like to eventually have 8 teams or 104 players.
We need more sponsors for uniforming 2 more 13 man / women teams. We also need sponsors for 41 Caps. Very reasonable sponsorships ! Call Bud Nolan 865-429-2044.
8th May
We had 31 players out today Thur 5-08-08, 37Players are uniformed, 53 are actively signed up, and we can uniform 45 more players. We need 41 more caps so if anyone wants to sponsor caps they are $8.48 each inc. tax. Just call 865-429-2044 if you would like to sponsor any number of caps. We have 15 Ladies actively playing so we encourage all you Ladies and Men to come on out and have fun playing on Tue & Thur at 10:00 am , at Caswell Park. No need to sign up just come and we will get you on the field of play.
Bud Nolan, Director
6th May
We had 32 of 48 people today and issued the new uniforms. The Players all welcomed back Doug Cunha after fractruing his shoulder 4 weeks ago. Mgrs chose up their teams and we had 4 new walk on players ! We can uniform 82 players so Thursday 5-08-08 we hope to see some more new faces at 10:am. If it looks like rain go to the City (426-info) line or our Web Site www.KnoxSeniorSoftball.com for information concerning cancellations or play !
Bud Nolan, Director
1 May
Today, Thur 5-01-08 , had a good turn out of more that two teams for practice !
We encourage all of you who are signed up and others who want to play to be at the Tue. 5-06-08 & Thur. 5-08-08 practices at 10:00 am as we are now choosing up players for teams. We need to have 4 teams , of which we now have 3, to make the play complete between teams. ALL WALK ONS ARE WELCOME. We will be issuing out the uniforms then !
The total Organization is now complete with the selecton of Player Board Members:
Chairman, Floyd Welton / V. Chair. Ed Bradley / Jerry McNutt ,Member / Daisy Graham,Member / and Charlie Shreve ,Member.
You may call those on the Web Site or just come prepared to play on the days above.
24 April
We had three new players to come on board and there are potentialy 8 more from a County Team that are interested. Another two full team outing and plus and things are beginning to pick up so we invite all who want to play to come aboard anytime by coming to the Caswell Park on Tue & Thurs at 10:00 am. WE NEED SOME MORE SPONSORS AS THE UNIFORMS ARE ALL OUT NOW. We have 41 Uniformed players and more that need uniforms. Donation for sponsor is : $570 for 13 man team or 26 shirts and 13 caps + the Web Site Ad included. There are spots for individual Sponsors at $73.00 for one player, 2 shirts & 1 cap + Web Site ad / $1,100 for 26 players or 2 complete teams 52 shirts 26 caps + web site ad.
To sign up just call the Web Site information for Bud Nolan.
April 22nd
We had 30 players out today Tue 22, April. Teams have been chosen and Managers are in place. We need all those who have signed and new walk ons to come Thur 24, April, 10:00 am so that we can put the rest of the players on teams and make sure they are uniformed. There is no limit to the number of players we can put on the fields. COME JOIN IN THE FUN
April 10th
We had a great turn out of 40 people who played for two hours and had a great time.
We are starting to choose teams so all who want to play come soon and no need to sign up. First sets of 41 player uniforms ordered and will be here May 1st. We need at least 3 more sponsors of 3 teams at $650 per team which gets 30 engraved shirts, 15 hats and your ad on our web site. Next play date Tue April 15th 10:00am ! Live at Five showed their pictures and interviews on Ch. 10 at Five today. David Grimes , Seymour Times pictures and write up will be in Wed.16th April Paper Seymour times so pick one up at the stores
April 8th
Sucess
We had 35 players out for play today. Lots of Media attention from David Grimes , Seymour Times and WBIR Live at Five TV. Play again Thur April 10 at 10:00 am Caswell Park. Uniforms will be ready in three week
April 3rd
Rain Out Tuesday and Thursday!
But all registered and walkons come to play on Tuesday April 8th 10:00am at Caswell Park. Bring your gloves, shoes, etc. ready to play! Teams will be formed so pleas make an effort to be there
April 1st
Our meeting was held on the 1st April with 30 people present but the fields were too wet to play on. The new play date is April 3rd , thursday, at 10:00 am so come prepared to practice and play. We had four new walk on players in attendance as well as Norm Bragg and Jerry Dills of Knoxville City were there, Sponsors Debi & Norbert Stovall of Karaoke Cafe & Board Member, David Grimes of Seymour Times & Board Member, Fred Bright Board Member and Field Supt., and Bud Nolan Director.
We invite you all to come view our players as they organize into teams and begin play ! WE COULD USE 5 NEW SPONSORS FOR 5 NEW TEAMS OR 8 IN ALL!
One team of 13 players , 2 shirts each per player or 26 shirts Sponsor lettered and 1 Cap for a Donation of $650 or one can sponsor one Player of 2 shirts lettered and 1 cap for a donation of $50.
Thanks to all of you for your outstanding press which has made this project very successful ! Everyone is invited to come watch these Seniors Play and maybe become a part of their teams. Bud Nolan , Director
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The first softball meeting and play wil be as follows :
1. Meet and Play at Caswell Park behind O'Connors Senior Center
2. First time Tue, April 1st , 2008 at 10:00 am until ?
3. All signees and walk ons are welcomed to come and play
4. Future dates and times for play will be decided by vote this day. The set times for
choosing are ( 9:00 am thru 1:00 pm start times ) Days Tue & Thur ! These are the
only times at this point to comply with the CIties Schedules. This is due to the fact
we have the fields at no cost to players.
5. Organization and choosing of teams to be done at this time. All other walk ons etc
afterwards will come to the fields and be assigned to teams.
6. Needed : Sneekers or rubber cleated softball shoes / glove / bat (if you have one
otherwise use ones there) / shorts, shirt, cap, long pants or looses clothing ,
Uniforms will be provided later.
7. Inclement weather : contact 865-215-4636 or www.KnoxSeniorSoftball.com from
7:00am on or numbers on Web Site
Remember the City has reached out to all people beyond Knoxville to come here and play. This is and always will be a FUN AND RECREATION LEAGUE !!
The Karaoke Cafe in Seymour has pledged a $1000 toward uniforms, the web site , and the first numbers of softballs for play ! If any of you can reach out to Sponsors they can have their name on 2-shirts (one player) for a pledge of $50.00. You can get their names and pledges for as many as they want and send to Pinkytwo1251@cs.com or bring their names to the park so that we can send them a Cerificate of Appreciation and to acknowledge them at our Grand Opening Celebration.
COME ONE / COME ALL FOR A GOOD TIME !!
NO SMOKING ON THE FIELDS
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