The Senior Softball Beaufort (SSB) is gearing up for the fall season, and Commissioner Rick Trenary is on the lookout for seniors aged fifty-five and up to round out a new, sixth team.
SSB’s home base is Barker Field on Hilton Head Island’s Beach City Road, where the league boasts a lively roster of 80 to 90 players spread across five teams, thanks to the generous support of five local sponsors. Trenary shared that the Hilton Head Recreation Center is a crucial supporter, providing the green light for game days at Barker Field. And he is enthusiastic about expanding the league with an additional team this fall.
The league embraces players from a variety of age groups, while there are many in the 65 to 75 age bracket, there are also several in the 55 to 65 age group. Trenary encourages both men and women to step up to join, noting that most in the group have played softball at some time in their lives.
The season’s first pitch is scheduled for September 11, with warm-up sessions planned for August 22 and 28. These pre-season workouts are perfect for newcomers to get a feel for the team dynamics and the game’s rules, and they provide a terrific opportunity for all players to swing into action. According to Trenary, SSB prides itself on creating a lineup that fosters camaraderie, fun, and fair play, all within the spirit of friendly competition and adapted rules for safety.
Each season features 12 to 14 games, wrapping up with a tournament finale. Fans are welcome to catch every game—just remember to bring a chair, as there are no bleachers at this time. The organization invites locals from Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and Beaufort, along with those from other locales in the area who are fine with traveling to practices and matches at Barker Field.
SSB is powered by five strong sponsors, said the commissioner, each backing a team: Hilton Head Capital Partners, Mangiamo’s Hilton Head Pizza Co., Cheap Seats Tavern 2, Howell Chase Heating and Air Conditioning, and Stokes Toyota—all key players on the SSB board.
SSB, founded in 2021, is an independent group whose purpose is to provide opportunities for seniors to enjoy senior softball in a fun, safe, and competitive environment, using game rules specifically designed for senior softball. To learn more information about registering to join for the fall season, go to SSB’s official website at www.seniorsoftballbeaufort.com Step up to the plate and join a community where every game is a home run!