More softball? Yes please. 

I am attempting to gather commitments from 15 players to play in 4 over 70 AAA tournaments during the 2027 season. The tourneys are: 

• Iowa Open, Waterloo Iowa usually in Mid-May
• Mosquito Open in Coon Rapids usually the first week in June
• ISSA Northern Nationals in Rochester Mn usually early July.
• 10000 Lakes Classic in Rochester early in August. 

Players details: 3 rostered players may be 69 in 2027. All others 70+.
Players must register with and pay a fee to SSUSA to be placed on the roster.
We will be self sponsored so tourney fees will be shared equally, usually around $35-40 per tournament.  There may be a charge for a uniform shirt. 
Playing travel ball is a commitment to be at each tourney. It is competitive and fun to see how our skills match up against players from other states and communities within Minnesota. 
Any questions or if interested in playing please contact:
Tom Ashcraft 
612-710-3458
[email protected] 

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A League celebrates summer

A league had their cookout on Thursday, August 20th and it was a huge success! We grilled burgers and hotdogs with chips, salad and watermelon as sides and ice cream bars for dessert. Some coaches were even quoted as saying, “We should do this more often, then everyone would show up.”  We had an estimated 50+ in attendance. Mike Saniti

 

Congratulations to the Minnesota Merchants 60M +

Winning the  - ISA Senior World Championship in Columbus, Indiana. Our A league players: Dan Sampson, Doug Ohs, Butch Johnson, Rich Hanson, Gary Benson and Tom Hechsel

 

 

New Bench is dedicated at Pioneer Park, twice.

At Pioneer Park in Little Canada, a new bench was dedicated honoring RSSA players Denny Flanagan, Eddie Krugmire and long time organizer Jerry Otto Senior. Don Bowman spoke to the gathered A league players on July 14th, introducing Jerry Otto Jr. and recalling stories of the three men. The new bench overlooks the southwest ball field matching an existing bench between the north fields. That bench was dedicated to late players Denny Ryan, Brent Johnson and Gary Bennett. Funds for the benches were raised from memorial contributions and RSSA "A" League players. 

A leaguers gather at the new bench after BP to remember RSSA players.

The new bench, left, matches another honoring three deceased players.

RSSA "A" league director Mike Saniti checks out the new bench with Jerry

Otto Junior, whose father's name is just behind him on the backrest.

 

Eddie Krugmire's family joins in the bench dedication, September 1st.

MIke Saniti reports that “A League” had a gathering before the games at Pioneer Park on September 1st at 9:45. The late Eddie Krugmire’s wife Jonie, daughter Carey and son-in-law Jason joined the players for the memorial.

A League players join family members (on the bench) to honor Eddie Krugmire.

 

Old Timers Hot Stove League 2026 winter banquet

The Old Timers Hot Stove League of St. Paul held their 84th annual banquet on January 21st in Roseville. Organized in part by RSSA members Bob Bradt, Bob Ebert, Bill Kroona, John Ridge and Norm Setnicker, the event featured new Twins manager Derek Shelton and club president Derek Falvey plus other guest speakers.The cold evening gave these diehards even more reason to look forward to spring and the upcoming season, something the Old Timers have been doing since 1939.

 

Organizer Bob Bradt and Twins manager Derek Shelton

Pete Bradt introduces the panel, a "who's who" of Minnesota baseball, past and present. 

 

2025 Player Recognition

The RSSA is proud to announce the 2025 induction of two of its members to the MN Senior Sports Associations Hall of Fame on Friday, May 23rd.  We celebrate the inductions of Terry Mens and Don Bowman’s Championship team, Minnesota River Bats/Ancell. There are several RSSA members on this MN River Bats team. 

Terry has been an active player (C league in recent years) and leader for over 25 years with the Roseville Senior Softball Association (RSSA) as a player, board member, deputy commissioner, director, and manager.  

Don, previously inducted as an individual RSSA player, is co-manager with Steve Schletty of the 2024 World Championships for their age group. Congratulations!

 

Terry Mens (fifth from left)