Grass Valley Softball Blog
Heroes Tournament: a Return to Umpiring
10.7.2024
I see Dave Shelton once in a while at the Center Stage Dance Studio on 121 Joerschke Drive in Grass Valley, California where I attend a full-body intense workout session for an hour from 5:30 - 6:30 Mon, Wed, and Thu. He is either helping keep the place clean or picking up one of his daughters who dances there.
Heroes Tournament: a Return to Umpiring
Steven Loomis, the driving force behind Western Nevada County Softball Association Passes Away
1.28.2024
Brian Childers, a contractor friend of mine, told me his friend Steve Loomis died at the hospital during and operation. "Steve Loomis from Hills Flat?" I asked. He said "Yes." I did not believe him. Steve was too young.
Steven Loomis, the driving force behind Western Nevada County Softball Association Passes Away
COVID19 Verses WNCSSA Grass Valley Slow-Pitch Softball
10.21.2020
I have been keeping my mouth, or fingers quiet, online, but being vocal about this at work, to family and friends, and to the stranger who have no clue, but now I need to give my two cents on this Governmental, Coverup, Conspiracy thing they call the COVID19 Pandemic.
COVID19 Verses WNCSSA Grass Valley Slow-Pitch Softball
First Week Back Umpiring
5.3.2019
Not much has happened since I was asked if I would come back. Of course I thought about it and decided, SURE, Why Not? But only if I could just umpire and not get caught up in trying, wanting, or encouraged to get involved any further than that.
First Week Back Umpiring
Returning to Umpire in 2019 for WNCSSA Grass Valley Slow-Pitch Softball
1.5.2019
A few months back I received an email asking if certain people were not on the board in 2019 would I consider coming back to umpire?
As excited and appreciative I was to see they missed me, I wanted to think about it for a while.
Returning to Umpire in 2019 for WNCSSA Grass Valley Slow-Pitch SoftballI have resigned as Coed President
3.26.2018
I have also resigned from umpiring for WNCSSA. Thank you everyone for the great memories, I will miss it, but I have other activities I want to spend time doing. Please continue to play with sportsmanship and have fun. - blue (gerry)
Manager's Meeting for the 2018 WNCSSA softball season
1.27.2018
All Manager's for — Any and All — WNCSSA Slow-Pitch Softball teams from the Past or the Future that are planning to field a team for the 2018 Spring and/or Summer seasons are cordially invited and encouraged to attend the one-time Manager's Meeting for the whole season.
Manager's Meeting for the 2018 WNCSSA softball season
Grass Valley Summer 2017 Friday Night Coed Softball Closing Night
10.14.2017
There were twenty-five Coed teams during the 2017 Spring season for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights combined.
Grass Valley Summer 2017 Friday Night Coed Softball Closing Night
Grass Valley Summer 2017 Friday Night Coed Softball Season Playoffs
10.7.2017
A warmish night, not really cold like Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday were, which were really cold. The banter began as they parked their cars and trucks. "When we beat you."
Grass Valley Summer 2017 Friday Night Coed Softball Season Playoffs
Grass Valley D3 Summer 2017 Friday Coed Softball Season Coming to a Close
9.17.2017
It is the first sign a seasoned player, or an umpire, notices when fall is the air — dew on the Outfield Grass for the eight and nine o'clock games.
Grass Valley D3 Summer 2017 Friday Coed Softball Season Coming to a Close
Team has to forfeit rest of the season
9.01.2017
There are those that love softball but have difficulty justifying their time playing it when they have home improvement projects to do, family time, or farming.
Team has to forfeit rest of the season
You play hard, the Umpire should work hard
8.22.2017
My first game, was a B2 men's game, and the first batter hit a ball, ran to second, and with a close play was tagged out. I rung him up, and he was turning and looking up he said “How could you see that? Oh, you're right there.”
You play hard, the Umpire should work hard
Remember, it is Recreation Ball: Leave ego at home
It is understood that this game is a sport where two teams contend against one other and the players want to do their best, have fun, and hopefully win, putting the players on a thin wire waiting for it to break.
8.20.2017
Remember, it is Recreation Ball: Leave ego at home
Is it too early to predict who will win it all?
7.24.2017
If Las Vegas sports-books laid odds for D3 Coed 2017 Summer League in Grass Valley, what would they be?
Is it too early to predict who will win it all?
Summer 2017 Coed Season Litton Field Opening Night
Temp: 90's — some say mid 90's — a bit muggy. Thankfully no one had any issues with the heat, dehydration, or injuries — THAT IS ALWAYS A GOOD NIGHT!
7.16.2017
Summer 2017 Coed Season Litton Field Opening Night
2017 D3 Spring Season Thank You
7.4.2017
I want to thank the 2017 Friday night coed teams at Litton field for your professionalism, respect, and sportsmanship this 2017 Spring Season. It means a great deal to me.
2017 D3 Spring Season Thank You
Fun, safe family night at the ball field with ladies and gentlemen
5.15.2017
The games played on Wednesday and Friday were so pleasant, I went home with less stress than normal.I thank you all for respecting the game, all players, and …
Fun, safe family night at the ball field with ladies and gentlemen
Umpire hits player during coed softball game
4.22.2017
I did not think it would ever happen — what umpire does? Umpiring over 1500 games since 1978…
Umpire hits player during coed softball game
D3 Coed Friday Night Season Opener
4.15.2017
"Opening Week" for WNCSSA Slow-Pitch Softball was a wet weather mess that included rain, heavy winds, hail, and some snow…
D3 Coed Friday Night Season Opener
Dust off your cleats, glove, and bat. It is time to play ball!
2.11.2017
As the rain hits us hard, and we need it after 4 plus years of drought, it would behoove you to gather up your ball gear, start stretching, call up your team (or find some players to start a team), and get in the game mode — it is almost time to play some ball!
2017 Grass Valley Slow-Pitch Softball Season info
D2 - Coed Playoff Picture
10.1.2016
D2 Wednesday Night Coed League at Litton has finished its season. Four teams are getting prepared for the playoffs on Wednesday, October 12, 2016.
Rolly's vs Comp Edge.
DMCE vs Public Enimas
Winners will play the championship game at 8pm.
D4 - Coed Playoff Picture
10.1.2016
D4 Friday Night Coed League at Litton has finished its season. Four teams are getting prepared for the playoffs on Friday, October 7, 2016.
(3) No Name vs (2) Aja Video at 6pm.
(4) GV Printers vs (1) R.W.S. at 7pm.
Winners will play the championship game at 8pm.