Metroplex Senior Softball Association Minutes-July 31, 2026
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Metroplex Senior Softball Association Minutes-July 31, 2026

17 Aug Metroplex Senior Softball Association Minutes-July 31, 2026

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METROPLEX SENIOR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION-MINUTES Juty 31, 2026

  1. Tom Athens, President, called the meeting to order at 11:05 a.m.
  2. All attendees recited the Lord’s Prayer
  3. All attendees said the Pledge of Allegiance
  4. Tom Athens led a roll call for teams in attendance. Robson Ranch Texans and Dallas Flames not able to attend.
  5. There was a motion and a second to approve the March 24, 2025 minutes. The motion passed.
  6. Mike McGlothin, Treasurer, gave the Treasurer’s report. Ending Balance from 3/24/2025 was $4,867.87. Deposits were $11,272.87 and Expenses were $733.87. After Expenses, the Ending Balance is $15.407.87. There was a motion and a second to approve the report.  The motion passed.
  7. New Business
  • Tom asked if there is a need for a message board on the MSCSA website.  Consensus was no need for additional expenditure for message board
  • Schedules for 2027 will be the same for all division
  • Player Emergency Contacts Form was created and available on league website Forms tab.  Form is for all teams to use if they choose to setup and maintain.
  • November elections will be for vice president, treasurer, and member at large (1 yr)
  • Demographics – Steve Johnson summarized end of 1st half season team roster information.  Summary tables show player counts by returning, transferring and new to league.  Also, counts broken out by age groups i.e. <65, 65-70 and > 70- yrs. of age. Overall, league has declined slightly in total numbers vs. 2025
  • Softballs forr Sale – $40 a dozen
  • MSCSA Hall of Fame Nominations due by Nov 2026 meeting

   8.  General Announcements

  • 2nd half schedules for all divisions posted on the the website
  • Division Reps will be responsible for emailing results of any breakout meeting to Executive Board for approval prior to being included in the minutes.
  • Dallas Observer article about the MSCSA is being written with input being coordinated by Anthony Massa. Article will be posted and shared with league when completed.
  • Update on Bob Moran’s health was provided. Bob had a set back with a broken rod that requires another surgical procedure.
  • Zelle address for payments to MSCSA is: seniorsoftballdfw@gmail.com. Make payment to MSCSA and include Team name in memo line.
  • MSCSA 15th Annual Golf Tournament is 10/7/2026
  • Coaches and players should all be aware of MSCSA playing rules located on the website instead of making up their own or using rules from other leagues
  • Re-emphasized player conduct including actions that can be taken (bylaws on the website)
  • Breakout sessions for 65+ and 70+ Div 2 held after adjournment. Session notes are attached
  • Next Meeting: November 2026 with date TBD.

10.  Tom Athens adjourned the meeting.

 

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65+ Breakout Session Notes submitted by Anthony Massa and approved by Executive Board

Summary of what we agreed to during today’s 65+ division breakout session regarding the second half of our season and our post-season tournament:

Second Half & Season Schedule

  • Season Resumes: Tuesday, August 18th
  • Final League Game: Thursday, October 1st

Post-Season Tournament (Mesquite Travis Williams Softball Complex)

  • Dates: The week of October 5th (exact dates, times, and schedule will be forthcoming)
  • Note: Please note that this end-of-year tournament is NOT league-sponsored.
  • Current 65+ Registered Teams: Mesquite Generals, Lewisville Bandits, Farmers Branch Codgers, Richardson Roadrunners, Richardson Raiders, and McKinney Mustangs.
  • Opted Out: DeSoto Legends and Mesquite Ol’ Texans.

Invitation to 70+ Division Teams We have heard that there is interest from several 70+ division teams to participate in this tournament, which we are excited to accommodate! We are copying all 70+ division representatives on this email.

Please note the following conditions agreed upon by our breakout group:

  • Division Rules Apply: Any 70+ teams entering the tournament will play under the conditions and rules that currently exist within the 65+ division.
  • No Run Buffer: 70+ teams will NOT be granted an initial 5-run buffer. All games will start 0–0, and all normal 65+ game rules apply.

ACTION REQUIRED FOR 70+ TEAMS: Gentlemen, please reply to this email with a firm “IN” or “OUT” no later than Thursday, August 20th so our planning team can structure the tournament accordingly.

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70+ Division 2 Breakout Session Notes submitted by Paul Gordon and approved by Executive Board

Breakout was fairly uneventful.  Following is what was agreed to and needs board approval.

  • Southlake’s will give 5 runs and an extra player to each opponent in the second half for the sake of competitive balance.  In the case of a doubleheader, they would only give 3 runs per game but still the extra player.
  • Greyhounds will seek to arrange doubleheaders where possible provided opponents agree to such.  If they do not agree and only one game is played, the cancelled game will not count in the standings, similar to a rainout.
  • Flyers will continue to play in Hurst as in the first half.  The city will line the field but not drag them.

That’s about it Tom.  If we can have your approval, I will notify the teams in our league.

Thanks for accommodating all the changes, especially the longer break.  Everyone is feeling like that was a good move for our ancient teams.