SANTA CLARA COUNTY VINTAGE SOFTBALL

ALL Vintage Softball Members and their guests are invited to attend a picnic at Moffett Field on Saturday, August 18, 2018.  The picnic is free to all members and $5.00 for guests.  The day will start at 9:00 with a 1 pitch tournament.  Lunch will be served between 11 and 2.

DETAILS of the 1 Pitch Tournament:

            The club encourages any club member who does not already play on Saturday to sign up and be assigned to a team.  Club members who are already signed up to play on Saturdays will play for the team that they are currently assigned to if they sign up.  Only club members will be allowed to play.  Brackets for the games will be released prior to the tournament.  The rules for these games will be Vintage Softball Rules, with a few rules added:

1. The team that is batting will provide a pitcher who is only on the mound to throw pitches, the pitcher may not touch the ball once it is hit and is in play, if the ball is touched by the pitcher in any way, the batter is out;
2. The team that is defending will provide a player who will play the pitcher’s defensive position;
3. The batter will only get one pitch and if the ball is not a base hit, the batter is out; and
4. Each game will have a 40 minute time limit 

          DETAILS of the Picnic Lunch:  The lunch will be catered by Lance Wagner, club member and owner of Little Lou’s Barbecue of Campbell.  We need at least 5 volunteers to help with setup and cleanup – Please let Ric Ferras or Jeff Greenberg know if you are interested.  We’re also hoping that volunteers will step up to help when they are done playing in the 1 Pitch Tournament.

HOW to sign up for the 1 pitch tournament and picnic:

            Please respond no later August 1 by sending an email to Ric at RicFerras@comcast.net.  Indicate if you are attending the picnic, if you are bringing guests (and how many) and if you want to play in the 1 pitch tournament.

             We are anxious to see all members of the club in one place, playing and enjoying a picnic together at this event.  See you there!

Mark your calendars:  On Sunday December 9 at Little Lou’s BBQ in Campbell, from 4-8, we will have a complete BBQ buffet with soft drinks, as well as music provided by one of the local bands. The cost would be an affordable $25. We will have a dedicated area, taking up most of the restaurant. Door prizes will be provided (the club welcomes donations from our members)- winners will be announced throughout the course of the party. More details to follow as we get closer to the event. Thanks to Ric Ferras for organizing and Lance Wagner, club member and owner of Little Lou’s BBQ, for providing space and the catering.

The club is saddened to announce the passing of one of our Founding Members, Fred Alvord. Our deepest sympathies to Fred's family and friends. The Club also appreciates a generous donation made in Fred's honor.

Fred's contributions to Vintage began right away, when we were struggling to get the Vintage going and self sustaining.  Fred acted as a co-commissioner for the Tuesday/Thursday Leagues when we had 6 teams, using Santana, Hamann and Starbird, and served as team manager for many seasons.  Fred was part of unheralded work done by many Charter Members to keep us playing, including buying and installing shade screens in the dugouts at both Santana and Hamann, and successfully eliminating gophers from Santana (at that time!). He was also chairman for one of the early Vintage Anniversary Dinner-Dances.