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METROPLEX SENIOR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION-MINUTES Tom Athens, President, called the meeting to order at 11:00a.m. The Board recited the Lord’s Prayer. The Board said the Pledge of Allegiance. Tom Athens led a roll call for teams that were in attendance;  ­­­­­­All Teams except Southlake Hornets attended. There was a motion and a second to approve the March 28, 2023 minutes. The motion passed. Mike McGlothin, Treasurer, gave the Treasurer’s report.  Receipts were $3,666.45 including $3,016.28 for softballs. Purchase of softballs for tournament and next season takes advantage of current pricing that will increase next year. After expenses, the current balance is $6694.45. There...

2023 MSCSA GOLF TOURNAMENT PRAIRIE LAKES GOLF COURSE OCTOBER 18, 2023 10:00AM TEE TIME CHECK IN STARTS @ 8:00AM Entry Deadline Tuesday, October 10th It is time to start thinking about playing in our annual golf tournament.  The number one goal is to have fun.  Making a little money for our Association is a bonus.  Like 2022 it will be held at Prairie Lakes Golf Course 3202 SE 14th Street, Grand Prairie TX. 75052. The cost per player is $45, the same as in previous years.    Besides a round of golf, you will have access to the driving range. Unfortunately, Eddlemon’s Barbecue has closed.  The owner decided...

MSCSA members and friends lost.  We want to honor them in remembrance on our website.    Jim Berry                             Aug 7, 2023             (Grand Prairie Mustangs & Gophers) Patrick Killen                     May 3rd, 2023        (Irving Eagles) John Ferolito                     April 1st, 2023       (Irving Eagles) Steve Smith                        March 23rd, 2023    (DeSoto Dukes 65+) Freddie Young     ...

MSCSA Calendar August 22 thru Oct 17:  Fall Season Senior Men 60+ August 29 thru Oct 17: Fall Season Senior Men 65+ and 70+ Oct 18:  MSCSA Annual Golf Tournament at Prairie Lakes Golf Course (Grand Prairie) Oct 23 thru 27: Tournaments Week Nov 9 2023: Final 2023 coaches meeting. 2023 MSCSA Changes 1  Player participation fee for 2023 will remain $15 per player. 2. There will be two seasons.  A spring season (Apr thru June) and a fall season (Sept thru Oct).  There will be no league games in July or August. 3. Executive Board Officer elections for the offices of Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary  were held....

Thanks for the questions.                   Rule interpretations by David Martin      May 23, 2023 CASE PLAY #4 Pitcher is pitching with one foot on the pitcher’s plate and one foot extending well outside the 24-inch width of the pitching plate. Is this legal? RULING- Legal According to MSCSA RULE 6C PITCHING “The pitcher must have one foot in contact with the pitcher’s plate when he starts his pitch. His other foot does not have to be within the 24” of the width of the pitcher’s plate. He may also release the ball from up to six (6) feet directly behind the...

METROPLEX SENIOR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION-MINUTES Tom Athens, President, called the meeting to order at 11:00a.m. The Board recited the Lord’s Prayer. The Board said the Pledge of Allegiance. Tom Athens led a roll call for teams that were in attendance;  ­­­­­­All teams (28) attended. There was a motion and a second to approve the February 14, 2023 minutes. The motion passed. Mike McGlothin, Treasurer, gave the Treasurer’s report.  Receipts were $2260.50; after expenses, the current balance is $3923.50. There was a motion and a second to approve the report.  The motion passed. Tom Athens provided the following general announcements           A. The...