Welcome to the ECSA Batter's Box!The ECSA is open to both gay and non-gay men and women. Playing levels range from advanced to beginner and cover four divisions (A, B, C & D). Division placement depends primarily on player ability and overall team ability. Every year the top teams in all divisions win entry to the NAGAAA Gay Softball World Series, which in 2010 will be held in Columbus, Ohio. |
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What's Happening?!
FallBall PayPal Registration Now Active
Fall Ball is currently full. If you still wish to play, you can email Josh at secretary@seattlegaysoftball.com to be placed on a waiting list.
We currently have 10 teams and close to 140 players, an all-time record!
2011 Board Elections
Results of the recent election for ECSA Open Division board officers were announced at the ECSA Awards Party on August 1.
Director of Competition: Frank Pichinini
Secretary: John Lyon
AB Division Commissioner: Randy Robison
D Division Commissioner: Joan Holzman
Randy and Joan ran unopposed for their Divisional Commissioner roles. Other candidates were Floyd Loveland (Director of Competition), Chris Larson (Director of Competition), Phil Doles (Secretary), and Dennis Weymouth (Secretary).
On behalf of the rest of the league, I'd like to thank all of the candidates for their interest in taking on a leadership position with the league.
Also, if you are interested leading or participating in a Board committee or special project in a non-elected role, please contact me commissioner@seattlegaysoftball.com.
More details will be announced in October, but we plan to have standings committees for Bylaws, Fundraising, Awards, Pride, and Special Events.
Jeff Card
ECSA Open Division Commissioner
Join the ECSA team for AIDS Walk
The ECSA Open Division is organizing a team to participate in the 2010 AIDS Walk on Saturday, September 25. Join Now!
- Go to seattleaidswalk.org
- Click: Register Now
- Read the Waiver/Agreement and click "I agree".
- A few options will come up: Click "Join a team"
- Scroll down to the bottom of the page and look for our team name, "ECSA".
- Fill out all the personal info about your AIDS Walk profile, and you will be well on your way to making a difference.
For more information, contact team captain Rusty Martin at aidswalk@seattlegaysoftball.com
2010 ECSA Awards Party
The 2010 ECSAOpen Division Awards Party was held on Sunday, August 1 at 88 Keys. Congratulations to all the award winners:
DIVISION MVPs
George Aoyama (Shock) - B Division
Tighe Copeland (Sin) – C Division
Ali Peters (Avengers) – D Division
COMMISSIONER'S CUP
Barbie Humphrey
DIVISIONAL ALL-STARS
B Division: George Aoyama (Shock), Andy Chow (Maulers), Robert Ewaino(Dirty Dawgs), Ernie Fix (Vendetta), Marvin Jayne (Maulers), Antony Le (Maulers), Tremain Mack (Dirty Dawgs), Eric Olson (Shock), Randy Robison (Shock), Jeff Stace(Dirty Dawgs), John Voldal (Dirty Dawgs), Jared Walters (Vendetta)
C Division -- First Team: Carlton Nelson (Warhawks), Corey Smith (Woodpeckers), Denny Krantz (Squadron), Eric Lowenthal (Score), Jake Polwarth (Pilots), Justin Siebert (Seawolves), Luke Forster (Thrusters), Shawn Lawlor (Thunder), Tighe Copeland (Sin), Troy Amos (Sin)
C Division - Second Team: Aaron Aldrich (Warhawks), Bart Eddy (Pilots), Brandon Rust (Squadron), Brian Craft (Warhawks), Cary Bombino (Thunder), Chris Denbo (Woodpeckers), Chris Thomas (Atomic), Gary Brown (Bulldogs), Hoon Kim (Seawolves), Jed Saturnino (Riptide), Josh Hall (Squadron), Mike Hudson (Toros), Rick Cardona (Woodpeckers), Rock Rollins (Browns), Ross Lambert (Squadron), Russell Anderson (Thrusters)
D Division - First Team: Mike Moran (Buzz), Lee Tran (Dirty Dozen), George Hart (Rockets), Dusty Ziegelman (Saints), Brian Ford (Snap), Pam Sager (Stealth), Danny Alvarez (Wolves), Chad Pluid (Xtreme), Wes Bee (Xtreme)
D Division - Second Team: Patrick Kling (Avengers), John Ball (Avengers), Owen Sun (Avengers), Ly Tok (Buzz), Ron Redmon (Drillers), Ken Kramer (Elite), Brian Walton (Elite), Jim Neeley (Empire), Bo Mayfield (Green Machine), Paige Hewitt (Inferno), Andrew Childs (Inferno), Ed Bretz (Muffin Tops), Keith Nyberg (Rebels), Griffin Patterson (Rockets), David Henderson (Saints), Shannon Trumbull (Saints), Jason Waddilove (Snap), Brian Sykes (Throttle), Brian Vogt (Xtreme)
TEAM TROPHIES
B Division:
Champions - Dirty Dawgs
Second Place - Shock
Third Place - Maulers
C Division:
Champions - Squadron
Second Place - Woodpeckers
Third Place - Warhawks
Fourth Place - Thunder
Fourth Place – SIN (also: World Series Berth Tournament Champions)
C2 Division First Place - Thrusters
D Division
Champions - Avengers
Second Place - Saints
Third Place - Xtreme
Fourth Place - Snap
Fourth Place - Rockets
World Series Berth Tournament Champions - Stealth
D2 Division First Place - Inferno
Emerald City Classic Results
B Division
Portland Grind – Champions
Seattle Vendetta – 2nd Place
Seattle Dirty Dawgs – 3rd Place
Phoenix Trojans – 4th Place
Don Edmunds - B Division MVP
Vancouver Hellfish – Spirit Award
Seattle Shock – Sportsmanship award
C Division
San Francisco Bad Boys – Champions
Seattle SIN – 2nd Place
Seattle Squadron – 3rd Place
San Francisco Crush – 4th Place
Tony Valdez – C Division MVP
Austin Chaos – Spirit Award
LA Rough Trade – Sportsmanship Award
D Division
Seattle Avengers – Champions
Seattle Saints – 2nd Place
Seattle X-Wolves – 3rd Place
Seattle Dirty Dozen – 4th Place
John Ball – D Division MVP
Screaming Weenies – Spirit Award
Portland Swallows – Sportsmanship Award
Special Awards
Seattle Drillers – Best Uniform

