Hi All,

We now have some Dates on several upcoming key events. These dates will also be found on the website on the right side of the main home page under Schedule. These have already been posted.
All Dates are Tentative and Locations and Times are to be confirmed for several events as I am waiting on Confirmation from Triwood Community Association.

Board Meeting – Wednesday, March 16th, 6:30pm-9:30pm. Zoom Link to be provided

Umpire Clinic – Sat April 2nd. 10:00am-4:00pm. All teams must provide 1 representative and all league umpires must be in attendance. Location to be confirmed, Waiting on Triwood to approve this date and time.

Registration Cutoff – Sun April 10th 11:00pm, If possible, Please register well before this date as there is a lot to be done before evaluations. (confirming AB55 registrations for all players for example)

Board Meeting – Monday, April 11th, 6:30pm-9:30pm. Zoom Link to be provided

Spring AGM – Wednesday April 13th, 6:30pm-9:30pm Zoom link to be provided to everyone

Evaluations – Sat April 23rd, Location and Times to be confirmed

Draft Day – AAA Mon Apr 25, AA Tue Apr 26 and A Wed Apr 27, Location and times to be confirmed

Teams Can Practise – Sat Apr 30 – Sun May 1, Availability and times to be confirmed

Season Begins – Tuesday May 3rd, Season Schedules to be Provided at later date.

Thanks Everyone,
Paul M

And here’s another Quote for You,

“Every Strike brings me closer to the next Home Run”
-Babe Ruth

Hi Everyone,

You may or may not know, but our CSMS 55+ Board met this past Wednesday Feb 16th and one of the main subjects that was discussed was our stance on COVID and what if any restrictions we will implement or follow.

As everyone is fully aware, this is an extremely Hot Topic.

While we expect that the vast majority of our members are fully vaccinated we have to expect that there will be some that will not be vaccinated. And that is a fairly common trend in all settings and all groups like ours.

We all know that worldwide, this is a very Fluid situation and seems to change day by day.
And, as you all know, closer to home, the requirement for vaccinations is being rescinded, and masks will soon not be required. This is also happening in several other provinces in Canada, as well as other countries.

After much discussion and deliberation at Wednesday nights meeting, the Board decided, as many organizations have, that we will follow whatever the Provincial and Municipal regulations are at the time.
This means that there will be no requirement for either vaccination or masking in order to participate this summer, at least if things remain as they are now.
We still recommend that everyone to try and social distance in the dugouts as much as possible and to not share equipment.

Regards,
PM
CSMS 55+

Hi League,

As promised, the new How to Register Video is now available on the Website.
It can be found on the main home page on the Side Menu marked LINKS.
Look for “How to Register Video” directly under the Heading, “How to Register 2022”

Cheers All,

PM

Here’s a quote from another Ball Player besides Yogi Berra,

“It took me 17 years to get 3000 hits in baseball, and I did the same thing one afternoon
on the Golf Course”
- Hank Aaron

Hi League,

Just an update for everyone.
CSMS 55+ has created a Video to help with the Registration Process. You will find this video and be able to watch it by clicking on the Following 2 Links.

https://youtu.be/7hHQuLbIyOQ

You will then be directed to YouTube where you will be able to Watch the Video. And you do not need a YouTube Account to watch it.
Also, This Video is Unlisted so you will not be able to Find it on YouTube so you need to use the Link Provided to access it.

You may also access this Video through my Google Photos Account. Same as above, just click on the following Link to view the Video.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Ybq6Y5EHNwiYLXp48

So, along with all the other Helpful Information available on the registration help page, this Video should help everyone sail through registration.

But as always, for any questions or concerns Please reach out to our Registrar, John Schmidt,
https://www.grandslamslopitch.com/organizations/3209/contact_page/contacts/196/emails/new

You may also contact me as well, Paul McNeil,
https://www.grandslamslopitch.com/organizations/3209/contact_page/contacts/7551/emails/new

We hope to have the new Registration Video Available on the Website in the Very Near Future.

And Hey, Gotta have a Quote,

“Third Base ain’t so Bad if nothin’ is hit to you”
-Yogi Berra

Cheers everyone,
PM

Hi League,

You may be surprised to learn, as I was recently, that technically you need to be a member of the Triwood Community Centre in order to order food and beverages at JT’s Lounge. The reason for this has something to do with their liquor license.
Triwood tells me that it would be a big help to them to have CSMS League guys take out Triwood memberships. They measure the success of what they do, in part, by their membership totals.

Memberships are FREE FREE FREE! So if you are a JT’s regular, why not help out our valued partner by taking a moment to sign up for a FREE membership online. You’ll be helping us further foster our great relationship with a very important component of our league.

Here are 2 Links to help you get signed up for membership.

First is to the Triwood Community Associations main Website:
https://www.triwoodcommunity.com/

And the second is to the membership sign up page:
https://www.amilia.com/store/en/triwoodcommunity/shop/memberships

Select the free 2 year membership and get signed up soon. The access to beer you save may be your own!

Gary Paukert
President
Calgary Senior Men’s Slopitch League