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It’s almost time to start a new season of softball. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 25th, for our kick-off dinner. 

We’ll meet at 6:30 at the Riverbank Community Center for some tri-tip and all that goes with that. Our annual awards and business meeting will follow the dinner. Proposed Bylaw changes are included here. League signups will be going on all night.

In the first week of March, we’ll begin hitting at Beyer Park at all the league time slots. Start stretching to get ready to play ball!

Night leagues (Tues. and Thurs.) will now be $170, and day leagues will be $145. The women’s league will be $165.

New for 2026: a Coed league on Tuesday nights.

Registration forms are available now. Those active in a league last year should receive a form in the mail. If not, the materials will be available at our Annual Meeting Feb. 25, or you can print out copies from the Registration page here.

The Board has voted to raise fees for 2026.

Increased expenses (city fees, umpire costs, etc.) have forced a modest increase in league fees for the first time in a few years. The season will remain the same length (approx. 24 games), and the pre-season and mid-season dinners will still be included.

Each league will be going up by $10. Night leagues (Tues. and Thurs.) will now be $170, and day leagues will be $145. The women’s league will be $165.

Registration forms will be available very soon. Looks like we have enough interest to add a Coed league to Tuesday night.

With your cooperation, we hope to keep Stanislaus Senior Softball Association a vibrant organization for years to come. And tell a friend—additional players will help with that goal.

Dick Imfeld, age 84, unexpectedly passed away at home in his sleep and into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 2, 2024. Born on April 28, 1940, in Modesto to William and Margaret Imfeld, Dick was the eldest of three children.

In 1923, his paternal grandparents immigrated from Switzerland with Dick’s father and ten siblings. He was proud of his Swiss heritage and made several memorable visits to Switzerland.

After graduating from Cal Poly Pomona in 1963, Dick joined his father at the family business, IC Refrigeration Service. Beginning at the ground level, he learned every aspect of the HVAC industry and eventually took the helm. With perseverance and a strong work ethic, he guided the company through challenging times and oversaw its steady growth. Known for his commitment to people, Dick believed deeply in putting employees, their families, and customers first. He loved the work, the people, and the community. He reluctantly retired in 2022.

A lifelong sports enthusiast, Dick was an avid fan of the SF Giants and 49ers. His greatest passion, however, was playing softball. For decades, he played both fast- and slow-pitch as a member of the Sportsmen of Stanislaus (SOS) Club and with Senior Softball, finally hanging up his cleats at the age of 80. It was on the field that he formed many lasting friendships and collected cherished memories.

Dick is survived by his wife of 42 years, Shirley; his children, Richard Jr., Kristen, and John; four grandchildren; his sisters, Pat and Kathy; as well as in-laws, nieces, nephews, and many cousins.

His faith shaped every part of who he was-kind, generous, joyful, steady, and young at heart. He touched lives simply by being himself, offering encouragement, humor, and warmth to those around him. May his memory be a source of comfort to all who knew him.

Dick’s life will be honored with a celebration on Saturday, December 6th at 2 p.m., Heritage Church, 1155 Escalon Avenue in Escalon.

Published by the Modesto Bee.

The SSSA Board is always looking to upgrade our Association. We’ve been discussing the possibility of a Tuesday night Co-ed league and want to see what the interest level is. 

There is a poll on the SSSA web page where you can let us know if you’d like to play. (Top of the right sidebar, on big screens; in the green backgrounded sections on phones.)

The basic plan is this would be for men 52+ and women 40+. Men will hit an Incrediball, women will hit their regular league ball.

Please follow the link and tell us if you’re ready to play!

Stanislaus Senior Softball Association has a long tradition, and we honor those who have made significant contributions by including them in our Hall of Fame.

Nominations are now open for a new slate of honorees. Criteria for a Hall of Fame nominee, a person who has demonstrated through actions and deeds that he or she is worthy of being a SSSA Hall of Famer, are as follows:

• Nominee has been actively involved with softball on a senior level within or outside our Association such as–but not limited to–being a Manager, Assistant Manager, Commissioner, Board Member, Sponsor, or Volunteer at many of our events.
• Nominee has awards and recognition from other entities like Halls Of Fame, other sports events and organizations, kids’ baseball and softball, charity work, and things that make them stand out as individuals worthy of honoring.
• Member Nominees must be at least 55 years old with 10 years in our Association and are in good standing with SSSA.

Please submit nominees to a Board Member or email your nomination to Board President David Hansen: pres@stanssa.com

Deadline for nominations is Sept. 29, 2025.

Elections are held at the December meeting of the Board of Directors; results will be announced at the next General Meeting (Feb. 2026).

Our “field neighbors” to the north, The Awesome Spot Playground, are having a fund-raising event in October.

Their “Kids Play Fair” is all day October 18; details are in the flyer below.

Elections for the Stanislaus Senior Softball Association’s Board of Directors were for President, Treasurer, and 3 Director seats.

David Hansen has been elected President, and Jason Boyd returns as Treasurer.

Elected to Board seats were Gary Robertson, Jess Taylor, and Kindra Walker.

Congratulations to them, and thanks to all who participated!

Elections for the Stanislaus Senior Softball Association Board of Directors will be this week (Aug. 12-14). You may vote (only once 😄) before or after your game on your regular game day or night.

We’re voting this year for President, Treasurer, and 3 Director seats. 

Officer candidates are: David Hansen for President, and Jason Boyd for Treasurer.

Candidates for the Board are Ken Cardoza, Gary Robertson, Jess Taylor, Kindra Walker, and Duane Wolterstorff. They are running for three open seats.

For questions about the process, contact Board President Al Sterling (209-581-8344).

Our annual mid-season picnic was July 10, 2025. League members did the cooking, so a big shout-out to Danny Vierra for sweating all day for us. He was ably assisted by Board Members George Lima and Ken Cardoza.

This year’s charity recipient was the Modesto Empire Little League. In addition to a check, we took up a collection of youth baseball equipment to pass along.

Thanks to everyone who donated to our fund-raising, and thanks for buying tickets also!

Photo highlights can be found here.