"We play to save!"
Southern Softpaw League
An all-inclusive, safe, fun, friendly, competitive and charity-minded, slow-pitch softball league in the greater Atlanta Metropolitan area.
WELCOME TO THE SOUTHERN SOFTPAW LEAGUE
WELCOME TO THE SOUTHERN SOFTPAW LEAGUE
Welcome to the website of the Southern Softpaw League. Founded in 2009, SSL is an all-inclusive softball league for individuals in Metro Atlanta with a passion for the game of softball and for animals. On this website you will find information about the league, how to register, where we play, our passion and mission in raising money to help as many local animal charities in and around the Atlanta area and much more!
In addition, our league partners with the Hotlanta Softball League (HSL) and provides the best opportunity to recruit, build, and develop your team for the next HSL spring season.
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On behalf of all SSL Board members we want to thank everyone for a safe, competitive and fun 2020 fall softball season! We want to congratulate all the 2020 division champions!
Primetime - Super Competitive Division
Vengeance - Competitive Division
Moose Knuckles - Just Fun Division
All players, fans and animal lovers are invited to our end of the season award banquet and charity check presentation event. Food and a beverage ticket will be provided. Registered players and non-players are all encouraged to attend. Guest are more than welcome but would be required to pay a $10 entry fee for this event.
*We will be accepting pet donations and supplies at this event
*This will be an outdoor event, weather permitting, and our Covid preventive guidelines will be enforced. (temp checks & mask requirements)
Boggs Social & Supply is graciously hosting our event :
Saturday, November 14th, 3:30 - 7 pm
1310 White St. Atlanta, GA 30310
SSL would like to acknowledge and congratulate our 2020 animal charity recipients;
Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort (AWARE), Bosley's Place
Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF)
Georgia English Bulldog Rescue, Laskey's Lucky Ones, Spay & Neuter Coalition
Walking Home Together.
Our 2020 season was extremely challenging because of the Covid-19 pandemic to a point where there was a good chance of it not happening at all. Our dedicated board members were unanimous in voting to move our season forward, even with all the extra logistical and operational requirements set fourth by the county and state Covid-19 preventive guidelines. The two primary reasons we decide to go ahead with our 2020 season was because our members told us they believe that our league was important to the social and personal health of their players, to be able to bring people together in a fun, competitive but most of all safe environment for all to enjoy. Secondly, we believe our mission of raising and donating to our local animal charities was an absolute obligation and a must, we have to fulfill each and every year. The amount our league is able to give this season has been limited due to a number of factors, reduction of player and team fees, added expenses due to Covid prevention measures, longer season and end of the season tournament, no after game host parties to assist the league and teams raise money for our charities. Our league is still giving every dollar possible to help these wonderful organizations do the hard and import work of saving as many loving pets as possible. SSL is committed to a donation amount of over $2000 dollars out of our general fund that will go directly to these selected charities. Thanks to all our members because without you none of this would be possible. We look forward to a great time on Saturday at our end of the season banquet as we say goodbye to our 2020 fall softball season.
SSL would like to acknowledge some of the amazing people in our league whos' contributions have had a direct impact on our seasons success. Along with presenting championship trophies at our End of the Season Banquet, we will also be presenting awards to our Hall of Fame inductee, Sponsor of the year and our annual “Pawsome” award. Please join us in congratulating
Ned Nichols - SSL Hall of Fame 2020
Scott Beasley - Sponsor of the Year
Chuck Richards - Pawsome Award
Welcome Our Newest Board Member John Polito
It is our absolute honor to announce our newest SSL Board Member, John Polito! John was interviewed and voted in unanimously by our board to be our newest Team Ambassador. Those who know John and have played softball next to him knows his passion and love for the game, he has a good heart, is dedicated and loyal to his team and teammates, is a person of good character and always, always gives 100%!
We know John will be a great asset to our league, our mission and will do his very best to support his fellow softballers, other league members and all our animal charities and volunteers. Please join us in giving John a big SSL welcome!!
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* SSL Board Positions Available
Requirements - Must be a current SSL member in good standing, non paid position, will have to be interviewed by the SSL Board and voted for approval, coaching/manager experience preferred but not required, 2 or more seasons in the league, needs to work and play well with others, willing to put the best interest of the league before their own self interest, special professional management skills preferred, strong work ethic, willing to go the extra mile to get things done, honest, ethical and dependable, willing and able to give extra time for monthly & weekly league meetings, work long hours at the field will be required to (set up, registration, concession, and break down duties will be shared among all board members), and most importantly must share in the SSL mission in the love of the game of softball and raising much needed funds for local animal charities; who work tirelessly to save our four legged furry pets!
(Contact League Governor Kenny DeLeon if interested - governor@southernsoftpaw.com)
Stay tuned for additional updates!
* SSL Board Positions Available
Requirements - Must be a current SSL member in good standing, non paid position, will have to be interviewed by the SSL Board and voted for approval, coaching/manager experience preferred but not required, 2 or more seasons in the league, needs to work and play well with others, willing to put the best interest of the league before their own self interest, special professional management skills preferred, strong work ethic, willing to go the extra mile to get things done, honest, ethical and dependable, willing and able to give extra time for monthly & weekly league meetings, work long hours at the field will be required to (set up, registration, concession, and break down duties will be shared among all board members), and most importantly must share in the SSL mission in the love of the game of softball and raising much needed funds for local animal charities; who work tirelessly to save our four legged furry pets!
(Contact League Governor Kenny DeLeon if interested - governor@southernsoftpaw.com)
Stay tuned for additional updates!
SSL Animal Charity Donations of 2019
Spay & Neuter Coalition - $250
Pets Are Loving Support (PALS) - $450
Little Nuggets Rescue - $250
Town & Country Jack Russell Rescue - $300
Laskey's Lucky One's - $700
Georgia English Bulldog Rescue - $458
Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort - $656
Bosley's Place - $450
Walking Home Together - $600
Yearly Goods & Food Pet Drive - $300 *est. value
GRAND TOTAL SSL Donated to Animal Charities in 2019 - $4414
Since 2009 SSL Has Proudly Donated Over $35,000 Dollars To Local Animal Charities
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