Williamsburg Senior Softball League
Slow-pitch softball for men and women in the Williamsburg area who are 50 and older (men) or 40 and older (women).

WSSL is a daytime league. Games are 9am-noon, Tue & Thu.

Latest News

All Star Game results, Thursday November 2:
   Yorktown Division:
       Team Lafayette 12, Team Washington 9
  Jamestown Division:
       Team Powhatan 22, Team John Rolfe 13
See the lists of selected all-star players.

Thanks to all who came out to support the Breast Cancer Awareness Game on Oct 29. It was a lively and festive event. The Dudes edged out the Pink Ladies by the score of 17-11. Fund raising has exceeded $4300!

Playoff results, Thursday October 26th:
     Yorktown Championship Game:  Blue 17, Teal 9
     Jamestown Championship Game:  Green 23, Gold 12
Congratulations to both division winners! See photos of the champion teams.
 
Don't miss our end-of-season party on Nov 3.

Recent Results

Jamestown Division
    10/26:  Playoffs final
                 Green 23, Gold 12
    10/24:  Playoffs day 1
                 Blue 12, Red 8
                 Gold 6, Blue 5
                 Green 10, Teal 7
Yorktown Division
    10/26:  Playoffs final
                 Blue 17, Teal 9
    10/24:  Playoffs day 1
                 Gold 13, Green 11
                 Blue 16, Gold 12
                 Teal 18, Red 16

Quick Links

Jamestown Division Standings

Yorktown Division Standings
 Team    W  L  T   Pct  GB
 Gold   23  6  0  .793  --
 Green  18 11  0  .621  5
 Teal   13 17  0  .433 10.5
 Blue   12 19  0  .387 12
 Red     8 21  0  .276 15
 Team    W  L  T   Pct  GB
 Blue   19 12  0  .613  --
 Red    17 12  0  .586  1
 Teal   16 14  0  .533  2.5
 Gold   13 16  0  .448  5
 Green   9 20  0  .310  9

Other League Information

  • Our annual BRC (Base Running Competition) and HRD (Home Run Derby) were held on Jul 20. Photos are available for viewing and results are listed on the Member Awards page.
  • Our Mid-Season Summer Social was held Sat Jul 22, on a pleasant, rain-free evening. WSSL members enjoyed a lively round of karaoke. As always, we thank Mike Sloan for hosting the event.
  • The Board has decided to support and promote a charity this year. To Write Love on her Arms provides help for those struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. Last year two of our members lost sons who suffered from such problems. See the TWLOHA donation page for more info.
  • Our own George Karabinos was given the honor of throwing out the first pitch at the W&M baseball game on 5/14.
  • Jim Arend is graciously providing action photos of WSSL games for our viewing enjoyment. See his WSSL photo gallery.
  • If you would like to be an umpire or scorekeeper, please send email to Todd Shaner at [email protected].
  • On Feb 4 the Virginia Gazette published an article about our league.
  • Players are encouraged to fill out a personal medical information form for use by emergency responders during an incapacitating medical emergency. Place the form in a sealed envelope, write your name on it, and give it to any Board member.
  • Thinking about joining us? Check out this video montage highlighting our 2020 players. Not a frown in the bunch! Also see this video from the 2020 all-star game.
  • Here's a brief instructional video on hitting, featuring the GOAT himself, Ted Williams.

Past Highlights

  • Our 2022 All-Star Games took place on Oct 27. Photos from the event are available.
  • The Virginia Gazette published an article about our 2021 All-Star Games on July 14. During the games we collected 338 pounds of food for the Williamsburg House of Mercy.
  • Another article about the WSSL appeared in the Virginia Gazette on Feb 8, 2021.
  • At the end of the 2020 season, the WSSL held a highly successful All-Star Game on Nov 3, 2020. News coverage included a story by Scott Cash, then Sports Director at 13NewsNow.
  • Williamsburg Next Door Neighbors magazine featured articles on WSSL members Jim Ratkus (Dec 2019), John Ancellotti (Feb 2020), Tyler Brooks (Nov 2020), Tom Garcia (Jun 2021), John Stout (Sep 2021), Leslie Revilock (Jan 2022), Dick Hoell (Apr 2022) and Scott Cash (Nov 2022).
  • WSSL members walked in the Williamsburg Christmas Parade in Dec 2019, Dec 2021 and Dec 2022.
  • An article about the WSSL was published by the Virginia Gazette on May 28, 2019.

2023 Schedule of Events

  • Jan 5, 10 -- Open House sessions on WISC training
  • Jan 17 -- Preseason training at WISC begins.
  • Mar 14, 16, 21, 23 -- Rookie Camp
  • Mar 21 -- Player draft for Yorktown Division
  • Mar 23 -- Player draft for Jamestown Division
  • Mar 30 -- Preseason training at WISC ends.
  • Mar 24-Apr 3 -- Team practice sessions
  • Apr 4 -- Regular season begins.
  • Apr 14 -- Early-season social
  • July 1 -- Mid-season break begins.
  • Aug 15 -- Mid-season break ends.
  • Oct 19 -- Regular season ends.
  • Oct 24, 26 -- Division Playoff Games
  • Oct 31 -- All-Star Games
  • Nov 2 -- Jamestown Fall Season begins.
  • Nov 3 -- Year-end party
  • Dec 3 -- Williamsburg Christmas Parade

Municipal Partners

Corporate Sponsors

Please keep our sponsors in mind when deciding where to take your business. Our sponsors' generous support helps make WSSL possible. Click on any logo below to go directly to a sponsor's website.

If you know of a business owner or manager who might be inclined to support the league, we have a letter for prospective sponsors ready for printing. The letter explains the benefits of sponsorship that would accrue to a supporting business.

Friends of WSSL

We also acknowledge the following individuals and organizations who have either provided financial support or served as cooperative suppliers.

To join us, send email to:  wssl[email protected]

WSSL --- Williamsburg Senior Softball League