Howard I will respond to your message. I think not. I see many of the "older" WHACS playing this years summer league which is being hosted by SSILS and has many more SSILS players playing when they host. Which I last know to have dropped their age limit to 48 and maybe lower as they try to get players. So being that the "older" WHACS are playing against these "younger" SSILS guys makes your point mute. And to add there already is a older league now over at Anderson Snow. No reason to change WHACS. If safety was the main concern then you wouldn't be playing against SSILS players.

Mark, I will take the time to respond to you in addition to what Al already mentioned. It is up for a member's vote. All sports leagues are about level and safe competition! In other words, you will find that every sports league has size and/or age restrictions. Senior tournaments have a 5-year age group limitation. The Whacs League's mean age is 75 years old. With that, the recommendation is to only raise the minimum age to 58, or just 3 years more. The League could still grandfather in those aged 55 to 58 in the League if the rule passes.

Mark - only a proposal for membership to discuss at next full membership meeting - plan to be there. Al J

So what is the reasoning behind raising the age to 58 ? Make the league older ? Slower ? Limit the number of participants ? Cut down competition ? Makes no sense.

Great celebration , Kudos io Al V. Knew Artie 10 years, he was from Queens, NYC , Not far from me, He, Ridgewood, me, Elmhurst. the day we met we hit it off right away. He must have been proud of that turnout! his sons were great , Chris, Mike, It was so tough for them, felt their pain! Artie and me had lunch almost every Sunday, unless he was with travel team, used to walk his pooches in that case, Just want to say no one cared more about this league than him, He loved doing what he did, Rest in peace , my friend, Love Hutch!

Congratulations to our newly elected league officers, I know they will maintain the high standards of the WHACS league. It is with many emotions I announce my temporary retirement from WHACS due to medical issues. For 6 seasons I have thoroughly enjoyed racing around the bases and all the camaraderie of this fantastic league. I encourage all to cherish each game while we are young and healthy enough to play this wonderful past time. May God bless you all

I was a newbie to the League again after my being out for several years with surgeries and life events. Artie and I had a rough patch on my return when he would get personal. But I learned that that was how Artie was and we kissed and made up with fist bumps. I am glad now as I didn't know about his health issues before his passing. I know he was a big part of the League and will be sorely missed. Artie and his family are in my prayers in this time of sadness and loss.

I was shocked to hear the news about my friend Artie Ropers.My condolences go out to his family.Artie was very committed to the WHACS organization in every aspect.He worked very hard to see that everything was taken care of for each and every game.He took alot of responsibility upon himself that no one else would take.I will miss him mostly because he was my friend.He is no longer suffering.May he rest in peace. Wayne Tate

Judy Olsen was called home to heaven this week. Surely one of the kindest people I've met. Years ago, Jenny and Judy would bring their little chairs and sit watching the games, Jenny said I think Judy knows a lot about softball and I sure enjoy sitting with her, the next couple of seasons, Glenn somehow ended up on my team which was great for them both. Cancer is a horrible disease which devastates all our lives, and many of the treatments are hard and strenuous. We will miss Judy, she was a giver and a kind soul. Be kind to one another

I agree to a point with both Bill and Drew: “discussion” is certainly necessary, but not on this forum. However, the “ league” has issues much greater than softball, which is only a committee of the non-profit corporation, i.e. West Hernando Athletic Club Seniors, INC.. Those administrative/legal concerns can only be discussed throughly in a face-to-face meeting where Members who are interested have a say for the betterment of the Corporation and its related committees. The new Board of Directors for 2025-26 will need that input, and more, to govern according to the established Bylaws of the Corporation.