SANTA CLARA COUNTY VINTAGE SOFTBALL
The Vintage Softball Club of Santa Clara County, a California not for profit corporation, was founded in 1987 for men and women 50 years and older to play slow pitch softball. With over 200 active members, we offer both weekend and weekday leagues that enable players of all skill levels- some players are novices, most are intermediate and a few are actually in the Senior Softball Hall of Fame- to participate in organized softball as many as 5 days a week, 52 weeks a year. To play, all you need is a bat, glove and payment of a nominal annual membership fee.
Ready to Join (or bring a friend)?
Are you or a friend interested in playing with us? Check us out by visiting our Join Us page for information about how to sign up.... [Note: 1st time players are encouraged to come out and play in a game or 2 to see if there's a fit (at no cost!)... A completed Vintage Softball Club Application/Waiver form is required and can be delivered directly to any team manager or club board member just prior to any of our games. Check out our current schedule for game times and locations.]
2024 Dues
For 2024, Vintage dues will be held at the same rate as 2023. However, as costs continue to rise, especially for fields, it is likely dues will increase in future years.
For new members, paying after October 1, 2023, provides membership through 2024 (up to 15 months!).
As a reminder, payments for 2024 are due by December 31, 2023 after which you will not be allowed to play until dues are paid. Paying early is always helpful.
Rain Line
The rain line for the Arcadia fields is (669) 275-4938. They will try to have any information posted by 8am. The regular Vintage rain line is (408) 795-5844
News
Saving Lives while at play...AEDs. We have an AED (automatic external defibrillator) at each of our fields. Check out this link for more information about CPR and the use of AEDs.
The following related message is from the office of the President of the Vintage league (Bob Sprague) sent to all members on Sept 2nd, 2024.....
I would like to bring you up to speed on the recent incident related to one of our members last week. He had a heart attack on the field and was revived by CPR and the use a defibrillator used by our own Vintage members including Kevin Buchanan (pictured above with one of our Vintage defibrillators), Don "Donny" Owens & John "Jr" Castro....
This did remind us of the importance of the defibrillator.. We currently have 5 such devices and are procuring a 6th so we can always have one available at each of our fields. We are planning to provide a quick instruction on defibrillator use for those interested at some of the upcoming softball games and to put a training video on the web site. The lesson should only take 10-15 minutes and is lifesaving. Additional details will follow.
2024 "1.5- Pitch" Tournament (Re-Cap)
2024 1-Pitch Tournament Photos....
Board Meeting
The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday October 1, 2024. Board meetings will continue every other month on even months. Minutes from the August meeting have been posted on the site in the Handbook/Rule book section.
2024 Vintage Elections Cycle
It's Vintage Nomination and Election time! The 2024 Election Cycle for Vintage Officers, Board members, Commissioners and Award winners, will run through October and November. Results will be announced in December.
This is a great opportunity to give back to the club. If you are interested in running for one of the positions, you will need to secure 5 nominations in the first round of the election process to get on the ballot. Ask your friends to nominate you!
2024 3rd Quarter Draft
The next Vintage player draft is upcoming this Sept for all Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday leagues. Please be sure to notify the respective league commissioner or manager of your intent to be a full time participant in the respective league. As a reminder, all players are re-drafted by league managers multiple times per year ensuring a continual change in team rosters.
Saturday Play
Saturday play is back to Starbird & Calabazas Park. We will be using these fields as an alternative when Arcadia is not available. Please check our website ("Schedules/Rosters") or with your manager to confirm field locations and dates.
2023 Holiday party
The annual holiday party was a big success, with over 100 people attending and great prizes being handed out. While the music was too loud (and will be eliminated next year), it was a great chance to socialize with fellow Vintage members and their spouses/significant others outside of the games.
2023 Holiday Party Pictures
Not to be out done, here are some pictures from the Fun League Holiday Luncheon
Vintage PSA Video
Download this terrific public service announcement video prepared by our own Gopher Gold.
Home Team wears gray, Visitors wear blue
Please let your manager know if you can't attend a game and
call the rain line to check if you are playing (408) 795-5844
Play ball!!!
Thanks to Lisa Unruh for taking these great pics!
Fun on a recent Saturday....
Photos
You may have noticed a photographer taking pictures during our Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday games. Lisa Unruh has kindly been snapping action (or not) shots of many of us, highlights of which are shown at the bottom of this page. She has set up an album that anyone can access, so you can see and print out your own pics at https://vintagesoftballsc.shutterfly.com. You'll need to sign up for a Shutterfly account if you don't have one. Thanks Lisa!
PG&E CARE Program
Here is some information for Vintage members regarding a free program through PG&E called the CARE Program. Under the program, at no cost to you if you are an eligible participant, a representative comes to your home, does an evaluation of how your home could be more energy efficient, and then sends a contracted company out to do work related to installing implementing those efficiencies - again at no cost to eligible participants. It could be insulation, weatherstripping, light bulbs , thermostat or other items that makes a home more energy efficient. Added to that, PG&E may lower your monthly payment for one year with the option of extending the cost savings. This information comes from friends who have already taken advantage of the program.
Contact information: Sal at (831) 854-8111.
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