HARD Senior Softball

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE COMMISSIONER

In an effort to improve the league in the 50/60 the commissioners agreed to combine the 50's and 60's together (since they were unable to continue as two separate divisions). This has not satisfied everyone's desire, but was best for the majority. This decision enabled us to have 6 teams, which was a positive. It was also suggested to experiment with starting with a 1-1 count.

This was done on the basis that after 5 games the whole division would vote to continue or to revert to 0-0 count. Both systems have advantages and disadvantages. Given a week to gather all the votes, 84 votes were cast. 42 voted yes and 42 voted no. with a few abstensions. Three managers were in favor of continuing 1-1 count and three were not in favor. Final decision.

I made the executive decision that we would continue the 1-1 count for the next 5 games and then revert to 0-0 count for the last 10 games of the season. Everyone gets half of their desired outcome. I and others who take on added responsibility for administering the league can't make everyone happy all the time. We can only try. This is after all a recreation league, designed for players of all abilities.

Tito (who prepares the fields) is having minor surgery next week. Sal will fill in for the duration. Any complaints or concerns, PLEASE bring them to me. I am the liaison with HARD employees.

HARD owns and runs the fields, we pay to use them.

Lawns will be mowed on Monday. I have provided approximately 3 dozen new balls and will provide new game balls weekly. Our supply of batting practice balls should be increasing, it appears to be decreasing. Please make sure that our supply of batting practice balls are not disappearing. Small (ladies) balls are kept in the red bag and should not be used for batting practice.

Thank you, John Ironside

The HARD Senior Softball League Timeline for 2025

TIMELINE: 2025 UPDATED 3/24/2025

The draft for both leagues was March 11, Manager will contact players. Games will start at 9:30 am Tuesday, April 1 and Wednesday, Aprl 2, weather permitting.

The 50+ League will play games on Tuesdays starting at 9:30.

The 70+ League will play games on Wednesdays starting at 9:30.

About H.A.R.D. Senior Softball

Who We Are

We are senior citizens (men and women who think we are still boys and girls) who enjoy a competitive situation that stimulates us far more than sitting in front of a TV set all day. Even though we can no longer do the physical things that we did in our 20’s, 30’s and 40’s, the competitive spirit still burns brightly within our soul. We still yearn for that moment of glory when we get the game winning base hit or make a sterling play in the field to shut down the other team. Though our league is about competition it is more importantly about comradeship. By being together and playing the grand old game of softball we are able to mix with other people our age and get some great exercise while at the same time having a great social environment to exercise our minds. We are all about respect!. Respect for the game, respect for our teammates, respect for the opposing players and above all respect of ourselves. If you want to continue being “young” join us for the greatest senior social club in existence.

Where and When We Play

H.A.R.D. Senior Softball is played at Alden E. Oliver Sports Park at, 2580 Eden Park Place, Hayward CA.

Most games start at 9:30 AM. The 60+ League plays on Tuesdays, the 70+ League plays on Wednesdays, and the 50+ League plays on Thursdays.

We believe in sportsmanship first. The sport is the game, and we are all in it together. While we are very competitive, we also want to support all the competitors as we strive to make the sport of senior softball great. We work every day to better ourselves and to better the game.

Meet the Leaders

Head Commissioner

John Ironside

johnironside6@gmail.

com

Commissioner

Head Commissioner

Joe Farias

farias23718@comcast.net

Commissioner

Head Commissioner

Commissioner

Jeff Barnes

hicoach@att.net

Commissioner

Lanny Witt

marlan4551@att.net

Commissioner

Doug Johnson

dlook88@aol.com

COMMISSIONER

Commissioner

Jeff Hall

jdar33@yahoo.com

Treasurer

STATISTITIANS

Paul Vartanian

pfvartanian@gmail.

com

STATISTITIANS

Jeff Hall (back up stats)

Don Keller (back up Webmaster

Carla Francis (50+ stats)

Gordon Smith (70+ stats and Webmaster)

REGISTRAR

STATISTITIANS

REGISTRAR

Carol Sutherland

sutherlac2000@yahoo.com