After his playing career, Joe coached football for several schools. She will be waked at the Many topics were addressed including the remaining schedule, the end of the year tournament and the expected conduct of our players. . For those who played with or against Bobby, they knew him as a great competitor. It was a day that people lost Fathers, Mothers, Sons, Daughters, and, Friends. Although the mask was voted down, the LISSA Board highly recommends that our pitchers take this precaution. Due to inclement weather and some Covid related cancelations, the LISSA Board & Managers have updated the We'll keep you updated. 1 and 4 team. The web builder will be installing some new features that will not only be great looking, but will be helpful in posting the scores and standings. beat the Dodgers in 3 games to win the Divisional series. Division 4 - The The over 65 team will have a number of LISSA players on the squad. HOF.. A lot of the players stuck in their houses for a few months are saying, I want to get out, I want to play,' says Hennessy, 68. With the addition of a new team (Mustangs), the Board was forced to make decisions on the alignment of the Divisions. As soon as we determine the new dates we will send out an announcement. Tommy is a terrific hitter, a fantastic fielder (cannon arm) and a very fast runner. The schedule is being worked on and should be ready within the next month or so. The The LISSA is filled with retired NYC fireman & cops- many whom lost friends or served on that day and the days that followed at Ground Zero. Today marks the 19th Anniversary of one of the most solemn days in our country's history. WebTeam Long Island is an Elite 18U Women's fastpitch team that competes in top tournaments along the East Coast. Hey- what else is there to do. The team was led by, (of the LISSA Vikings) who had an amazing tournament both on the field and at bat. Enjoy! granddaughters this week. Games Postponed Due to Covid-19 Virus Will Not be Made Up - 8/28/20. for being featured in the Senior Softball USA Newsletter (Volume 6 Edition 5) dated 4/22/20. Gallery. (new players to the league). Coleman Day Camp facility and there was a full slate of games. option of using 1 Designated Fielder per game. Our web builder is working on a program that will make posting the scores and standings easier and neater. Steve Beccalori (Seagulls) wrote a terrific piece about an adolescent incident of his that was published in the 7/26/20 edition of the N.Y. Times. There were also a number of LISSA and former LISSA players who helped organize and run the tournament. LISSA Board would also like to congratulate all the Division Winners (Vikings, Dodgers, Lions and Seagulls) on their amazing seasons. mario.harris@gmail.com, All Of The 9/10/20 Games Were Postponed-9/12/20. Jaguars - 1/26/21. A well struck ball can limit the reaction time of a pitcher to Congratulations to today's winners . There's just a few weeks left for (9/10-9/12) and the always popular The Bob Malandro of the Dodgers has been elected to the CHSAA Hall of Fame after an illustrious career as the Baseball Coach at Holy Trinity High School. Tony will be a member of the Glen Cove Vikings in his inaugural year in the LISSA. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. In Division 1, the Tigers are leading with a 10-2 record, but the Vikings are hot on their heels with 9 wins and 3 losses. But Joe was also a fantastic football player in his early years and was the starting Quarterback for the, . Teams for Divisions 3 & 4 will play as follows: 5th L.I. Please tell your friends & teammates. He started convulsing and luckily both teams had retired NYC Firemen who handled the situation calmly and aided the player in distress. You can view the, of this and past meetings by clicking the, It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the, (2020/21). MVP at St. John's in both 1977 & 1978. They are as follows: The Mustangs are no longer in LISSA and have been replaced by the Colt 45s, who will be playing in Division 3. Outlaws who both had (see League Meetings tab on Menu) has been posted on this site for review. Every region must have the health care capacity to handle a potential surge in cases, with at least 30 percent total hospital and ICU beds available. Bob is in the process of writing a "tell all" book about the inner workings of that team and it promises to be a good one. Tuesday November 24 at 10:00 AM. Although the 2020 LISSA season will definitely be delayed, the original schedule is now available on this site. was held today at Allen Park, There were many interesting topics discussed about the league and its future (see. Frank Marlow (manager of the Hempstead Generals) sent us this email: It is with a heavy heart and deep sorrow that I inform you that our shortstop, Joe Simeone, passed away last night at the Good Samaritan Hospital from the Coronavirus. As with every new season, there will be some movement of players to different teams and the league will add new players to the league. This suspension will also allow for the L.I. Congratulations. An email from a Nassau County Parks Official read: Just wanted to reach out to you with an update. The mere mention of ". " Because of this, there were an uneven amount of games. 64. 30 talking about this. Jaguars Latest Tournament Results - 11/19/21. The LISSA has just learned of the passing of the, , died last Monday 4/26. If you are interested or know someone who might be, please contact, You may not know it- but there's a LISSA member who has had tremendous sports success prior to joining our league. The Board is asking that this be done in a timely fashion. In Division 4 the Pirates beat the Lightning twice today to take over sole possession of first place, while the Lightning losses led to them being tied for second place with the Jaguars. All this was done in sweltering heat - this guy is amazing. We have just learned that there will be an article in this Sunday's Newsday about Senior Softball on Long Island. The rules are basically the same as the ones used in the Lindenhurst Bubble with some new ground rules being put into effect to accommodate the new venue. They are a softball team like youve never seen. Last year, the Tournament raised close to, and the guys has a great time. To view the Minutes of this meeting, please click on the LISSA Board & Managers held their monthly meeting via Zoom. Steve Cohen who started his LISSA career with the Player/Manager Jim O'Gara (Vikings). Joe started his LISSA career with the Vikings and now is a fixture in the outfield for the December Board & Managers Meeting- 12/17/21. League Meetings Tab on the February 23-25. This includes social distancing guidelines, opening and potential re-closing timelines, working together on beach, park and facility openings and best practices at those locations. John was recognized by the League at the 2019 HOF Dinner/Dance but has continued to give up his time to make this site better. The tournament Board would also like to thank all those who participated and a special thanks to the Once the season is about to start, we will post the schedule which was prepared by long-time LISSA member, Commissioner of the Indoor Season is Paul Zimmerman (Stars). WebCongratulations to the 2023 Section 4 Champions 8/9/10 Year Old Girls North Shore Little League 9/10/11 Year Old Girls Syosset (D32) 10/11/12 Year Old Girls Smithtown (D35) The games were played from February 7 through February 9, 2020. He said to say hello to all his friends in LISSA. We have just learned that there will be an article in this Sunday's Newsday about Senior Softball on Long Island. Pulled hamstrings, calves, sore knees and shoulders appear to be the predominant problems and in particular with new players to our league. St. Jude's Senior Softball Tournament was held this week and was a rousing success. LISSA members and current until next Fall. It is the hope of the 5 managers , we are all hoping for some nice weather so that we can celebrate with a picnic or BBQ. Open-Heart Surgery performed several weeks ago and from all reports is doing fine. hospitalized with "Rather than wait for the whole state to be ready, we will reopen on a regional basis.". The team was formed in 2011. They are now arranging for hospice care. won the 9 inning contest by three runs. The Board held 2 ZOOM Meetings and had numerous discussions in an attempt to come to a resolution on the 15 players who expressed a desire to play during the remainder of the 2021 season. Below are the results. Kevin Askeland Jun 21, 2023. It's fast and easy to use and it will update your stats automatically. The montage was put together by LISSA member John Castellanetta. He is a member of the "Over the Hill Gang League" Hall of Fame. The Congratulations to all the Bees players and all the winning teams. The photos in Facebook can be accessed by typing Long Island Senior Softball Association in the FB browser, or by typing Jaguars will send an over-65 team and they will play on 7/7 & 7/9. The. Over 70 team also had a number of LISSA players and former player and LISSA Hall of Famer Pete Lawrence (Bobcats) who won the Division 1 leads the play 18-6 with four of the Division 2 wins being by forfeit (actual played games make the Division 1 record 18-2). all turf complex in the heart of Long Island, New York. urges all to try to participate (or donate) and make this year's event even more successful than last year's. I'm not sure what's right or wrong anymore, like most of the guys in our league I feel conflicted. Rich Coy (Outlaws), Mario Harris (Eagles), Rich Dorato (Mustangs) and, former LISSA member Vinnie Troiano He only has one arm ! Commissioner Paul Zimmerman has already ordered the balls for the season and managers will be expected to pay for them upon receipt. NO LIMITS ! Bravo to both the Lightning & Panthers for doing the right thing. With the cancellation of extracurricular activities and important milestone ceremonies for younger residents, who have been remote-learning from home since mid-march, the Town Board strongly urged the Governor to reconsider his stance on youth outdoor recreation. Divisions 1,2 and, 3 having their The scores of the games have been posted. and has been an asset to his teams and our league. The Board worked long and hard and should be commended for a great job. L.I. was held this week and was a rousing success. Cantiague Park on Monday October 4 & Tuesday October 5 (rain date October 6). The monthly were cancelled due to rain, a schedule of, has been added to the site. In 2019: vsBoomer Esiasonand his All-Stars. St. Jude's Senior Softball Tournament, has become an annual event that you don't want to miss. We'll try to put a larger photo in the If you have not seen the new facility, you can check it out The following are the cancelled games. Unfortunately, they were deprived their chance to avenge this loss because the tournament was cut short because of rain. The pros all seem to agree that most hitters exhibit poor technique and do not maximize the power of their hands when swinging. Because of our nearly 5 month quarantine and all the restrictions that have come with this pandemic, tempers seem to be flaring up in our league. The balls have already been delivered and will be given to teams at the March League meeting (3/18) a full month earlier than normal. The first games will start at 9:00 AM and the second session at 11:00 AM and each session will be a double-header. Some of the games are still pending and we'll update it once these games have been rescheduled. to be close to his family. They are armed and loaded with returning players and are planning on adding several new Seagulls. If ever the LISSA institutes a. for character - Tommy will be on the top of the list for induction. Our 2020 season was supposed to start today, but of course it's been delayed because of the Corona Virus. Joe was the The tournament raised $19,500 for this great charity. They can be viewed by clicking the appropriate button on the site's menu. They were led by There will be a Funeral Mass on Friday 9/10 at the St. Rose Lima Church in Massapequa at 1:45 PM. The last phase would involve the arts, entertainment and recreation businesses. Between games one of the Tigers players went to his car parked at the Merrick Avenue parking lot to get a chair he had in his trunk. Over-65 squad. The only caveat here is that the photos are very large files and can only be sent one at a time, so hopefully you guys will be kind and not ask for fifty different photos each. Tom passed away suddenly this morning of an apparent heart attack. Manager of the Dodgers, was entering hospice care as the result of a Cancer diagnosis. Joe has been I thank Supervisor Rich Schaffer for leading this effort, and to all of the Supervisors for this unprecedented 13-town collaborative effort. the games will be Intra Division 1st Place vs 2nd Place, 3rd Place vs 4th Place and 5th Place Division 3 vs 5th Place Division 4 Position Week 1. WebWelcome to Long Island Athletics. His speech revolved around the finding of that ball. Stay safe everyone. Locations. Congratulations to all who participated. The team records are listed below. Tickets cost $30.00 and can be purchased from your managers. He will be sadly missed. SalisburyMaryland Hopefully within the next few months the meeting will go back inside where it can be open to all that wish to attend. There were about. The photos were taken by the LISSA member -. We would be remiss not to mentions 3 such players on the Over-65 team. My observations are that the players who play all year round (including the Fall Season & Indoor Season) seem less likely to suffer from these problems. It was reported that the players of the team with the infected player (Covid-19) had all been tested with all results being Over 60's. He is also a stellar defensive player who can play just about any position on the field. Good luck to everyone- stay healthy, stay safe and most of all- have fun. Congratulations to all that participated. The In the midst ofthe COVID-19 pandemic, youd be hard-pressed to find a public health expert who thinks a gathering of 60 teams from various states, with players ranging in age from 40 to 70-plus, is a good idea. There are no umpires - typically the batting team supplies the umpire. (much like Bowling) to even out the season. We have just received some great news! The Quad State Tournament in Westminster Md (May 21-22), the season open today and most of the games seemed to be competitive. Below is a picture of long-time Many of the Softball Leagues throughout the state either canceled their season or shortened them dramatically. Additionally, batters will NOT get an extra foul tip. There were plenty of, players who competed including 4 players who were named to the, Bob Cuccinello (Lightning)Joe Gibney (Panthers), Ken Kohn (Panthers) and Phil Grimes(Panthers), Ron Christian (Admirals), Steve Beccalori (Panthers), Jim Martin (Jaguars), Tom Granito (Cougars), Morty Katz (Seagulls), and James Mayes (Bees), Special praise must also go out to the team's, Manager, General Manager &, Organizer Joel Riech. " Hes also played with HermTech, Old Time Brothers, New York Streaks and NY Motion. Tryout dates and times have been posted for the 2023-2024 Team Long Island (Lady Islanders) teams. This allows the Finals on Tuesday September 21. Great job - guys. Paul Zimmerman at 516-241-1238, LISSA 2022 Schedule is now available-4/20/22. The monthly As many of you know, Dodgers Assistant Manager Bob Dunn has been battling cancer for the last two years. $25 to keep score once a week. We do not know if there will be any restrictions or safety measures attached to the field openings. 5/20/21 LISSA games and the updated standings has been posted (Sorry for the delay). Hopefully this week all will be back to normal and the full slate of games will be played. .5 seconds . The games were exciting and the weather held out so that all the games could be played. Because of last year's forced halt on inductions due to the Covid concerns, Frank Marlowe (HOF Chairman) is allowing for teams to present up to 4 players for consideration. Chuck Ackerman recently had surgery. They are recommended by famed sports doctor -. He was a quiet unassuming teammate who never uttered a bad word about anyone- and no one had a bad word about him. 2 team will be allowed to use an extra defensive player and will not have a 5 run cap per inning. Division 4 - the Next Tuesday 10/6/2020 is a Position Day for Divisions 3 and 4. The LISSA is hoping that our season will start in the not too distant future. Joe was their very first coach and led their Freshman team to a 2-0 record. In these days of anxiety throughout the world and division within our own country, remember these phrases - "God Bless America" but more importantly "God has Blessed America". Minutes of this meeting, please click the League Meeting Tab in the menu. Kudos to everyone involved. This includes LISSA, Seventies softball and St. Jude Tournament photos. We were both new members of the Tigers and he showed up from work in a shirt & tie and introduced himself. The hope is that next year's indoor season will be played there with the possibility of adding new teams. Let's hope so. 's top four teams are separated by only 3 games. It's a little easier than doing it by hand. The News around the league - 7/3/23 After the game several LISSA teams hosted a BBQ with plenty of food and drink. Then we all can see where we are in our never ending quest for 1st place in our Division. It is imperative to be careful and pace yourself during the heightened schedules. The tournament raised over is almost completed and many thanks must be given to, will see an increase in regular season games to, suffered no set backs this week and the teams played their full compliment of games. $19,000 which topped last year's total by nearly $4,000. - "Stevie V" is a dynamic lead-off hitter who combines speed and power in his offensive arsenal. Checks should be made payable to " WWAST" and mailed to joe bart 15 Teresa lane, East Northport NY 11731, they will then be forwarded directly to the team. Yesterday there were two doubleheaders played at Allen Park Burt is on the bottom row- first on the left. With Covid restrictions lessening, it is expected that our season will be played in its entirety. Below are last week's records. Allen Park. Larry will be handling the scores and standings and John will be updating news, events and, the photo gallery. The Seagulls and Admirals are trailing with 3 wins apiece. Mike Berman- the site is back and updated. The Long Island Jaguars Tournament Teams led by He did not practice that day but was talking about the field and mentioned that he had hit a few out at the Allen Park. This year's meetings have taken on added importance with the difficulty of trying to play the schedule amid the Covid-19 crisis. Due to the inclement weather today, most of the days' schedule resulted in postponements. Please check the new Standings Page and it should be up and running soon. Perry Funeral Home located at A call to 911 should be immediate and all teams should know the direct number of the local Fire Department. LISSA Board of Directors is working feverishly on a 2020 revised schedule. Unfortunately, they were deprived their chance to avenge this loss because the tournament was cut short because of rain. The Board is still optimistic that there will be a season this year, although it may be somewhat compromised. The LISSA Board, Managers & Players would like to extend our condolences to John and his family. You can order prints of any photos you like directly from the Shutterfly site, if you choose to. Jim Schlageter messaged me on FB that Gene is in North Shore Hospital where his doctors gave him four stents. Good luck to everyone. Tony was a long-time member of LISSA who played with the morning at the Coleman Day Camp Center, Merrick, N.Y. right off Exit 7W of the Meadowbrook Parkway. To clarify how these games are to made up, the LISSA follows the This allows the. 1999. Tomorrow will mark the Player Greg Reynolds is now the Guinness World Record Holder. My wife is so depressed and angry that she runs from window to window - door to door screaming and crying pretty much all day & night. The season has been very successful so far and it is anticipated that at died yesterday. Seagulls & Outlaws were virtually tied for 1st the going into last few weeks of the season. League Meetings tab for the Minutes). In another action packed week of indoor softball, there was some controversy at the end of the. Webwww.TeamLI.com. Sam is a long-time LISSA player, a former LISSA manager and is currently one of our