RECREATIONAL D4 SOFTBALL LEAGUE In Sunshine Land:)
psssst.... see in the upper right corner of each page on the site the 3 lines/bars? ...
That is the new format to open the navigation list of all the pages and sub pages on this website:)
It is known in the tech world as the hamburger menu- you want fries with that?? :)) or just more pics?:))
Who Will Take The Once & Done Title??
It's been a tight season overall. Bottom feeders beat top seeds, close games ended when the heat index spiked- even after the 5th inning- a team came from behind, scored a number of runs and then it was called in the 6th. It reverted back to the previous inning when the other team was ahead and the fighting team, who came from behind, lost! Ohhh that heat! Hey! At least it's not snow:))
Hmmm, the vibe was a bit cold! I did feel for the team who made a great come back, especially in that heat .... Ah well, so it went. We are all here to play, have a good, fun time in our extra innings in this game of life!
Stay Safe . Keep Smiling!
I thank all the players and significant others for another fun season.
REMEMBER! Click On Any Image On The Site To Enlarge
Often times players come and ask about rules regarding Rec D4- Best advice
I can give- contact one of our board members- YES! we have one:)
For current members/contact information and team pics
click on the page: SUMMER 2024 Team Pictures.
It is also seen on www.tvsoftball.duckdns.org:8888
This is your stat site designed exclusively for rec D4 by David Morrill.
Congrats to all for a hot season- can't say it is coooool :))... Well, OK- you guys are cool!
I have recently been going around the fields introducing rec D4 players to Jammel Cutler, Daily Sun Senior sports writer. He's a great person with a background tied to the NBA and ESPN- welcome to The Villages! Lots more articles to come! Thank You Jammel for your caring and support of our D4 family! To read the articles click on the Special Events page here...
Dawg Daze Of Summer :)) Are Almost Over....
STRETCH, LOOSEN UP!!
I can't stress the importance of stretching before games! Regardless if you are a seasoned player or a newbie- you need to take care of your physical being!
FYI- just a suggestion- this is a handy device to loosen up those muscles, quads, calves- use a massage gun before playing, during, whatever works for you... stretch, loosen up and hopefully, avoid pulled groins, etc!
Mike Goldstein knows how to stretch with his flex bands! I know about these useful bands. I did the graphic design for the originator, Coach Dick Hartzell's Jump Stretch company from Youngstown Ohio back in the late 80's :) While there are all types on the market today, just give them a try and stay fit!!
.... no endorsing any specific mfg just advice on keeping you in the game!! Ask around!
chillllax!
New Features Added! Click On Each And Go!
I post action shots in the case at the field, on the side of the concession stand.
Here's a cool new pic! May all continue to enjoy all these extra innings!! THX Guys!
The break is coming up- how will you be spending it? With family, friends, or perhaps in Wales competing in a international soccer world cup!!!??? Paul Jordan is doing just that!!
I decided to have some fun with your pics by polarizing them- .. .. .. .. Like how you guys got animated:) .. .. .. ..
Together, Mel and Jenny made the difficult decision to move back to their Georgian roots. Keep the memories... Visit the Going Away Party feature article with pictures under the special events page... Mel Sweat
Fourth Of July 2024! Here Are Some Fans That Came & Cheered On Their Friends And Significant Others!
Who WIll Be Summer 2024 Champs? .. Currently, Looks Like A Rerun!! ... Stay Tuned!
.... WHOOPS! A SHOUT OUT IN THE DS SAID LAKERS BEAT CELTICS ....
NO!!!! CELTICS BEAT LAKERS ON 07.18 13-3!!
WOW! CELTICS SNAGGED THE DIVISION AGAIN THIS SUMMER SEASON ON 07.22!!
...link to last Summer Season...
Summer Season 2023 Champs Were Celtics! They faced Lakers For The Tournament, Lakers Took It!!
... 2023 Summer Recreational Division 4 Team Pics Page ...
CELTICS! back row l/r: John Blough, Jim Culhane, Tom Wainwright,
Joe Ford, Don Barry
front l/r: Rick Niblett, Felix Rodriguez, Rudy Rugraff, Dan Beattie,
Rodger Penley, Ken Day, Frank Spalla, Pete Smith
I summarized my take on the halfway point in the summer season
A Mars in retrograde time?Here are 5 pages that feature highlights from the week of June 12th visit the archives page.Stay hydrated and keep smashing the ball guys! Thanks for all your great action shots!! Jacque
Welcome to the D4 Recreational Softball site!
This project began in August 2020 when my husband, Nick Dorazio, began playing softball with all of you! It has since morphed into my personal project highlighting all of the D4 family of players, their significant others, and friends.
I have gone to other divisions, rec and neighborhood, within the softball league and found the rec D4 group is certainly the coolest, having a good time playing and socializing!
Since 2020 I continue to capture your moments on and off the fields... this photographic project expounds on maintaining one's youth, our youth. Regardless of that number referred to as our "age" by playing this game of life and softball, I hope to instill one's positivity to never give up on ourselves and support each other.
Thank you to all for your kindness and captured moments! Thank you to all the 2022 Fall season rec D4 team managers for contributing so we may enjoy the rec Division 4 family, on and off the field!
. . . Your RecD4 photographer and web mistress . . .
Jacque Dorazio
Here are FYI moments and Links To Special Features On This Site . . . Anything You Wish To Share? ... email me!
"Guess Who This Is?"
This challenge began in the 2023 Winter season for fun and continues to grow...
...Check Out The Big Kids of D4 page...
You can check out the recent mystery kids and past mystery kids on the link above.
You don't need to hit a home run. You just need to guess who these guys are- you will be amazed when you discover who they are!
email me your sweet pic today!
This little sweetness was the first to kick off this ongoing, fun challenge to guess who the mystery kids may be... How fitting to kick it off with our rec D4 league president, Dave Bigelow! seen here, holding what else, a softball!!
Maybe you have not played for a long time and are just beginning again- perhaps try out some used gear before making the plunge or, you have played for a number of years and have gear taking up space... check out this page on the site . . .
A Link To What CLINCHER Softball Is And All The
Cool Action Shots Of The 2023 Game
Click On The Link
Clincher Softball Game Fund Raiser
... We All Hope You Join Us In 2024 For This Great Cause!
For All The Pics Of The Annual Rec D4 Vet Games Check Out This Page Rec D4 Vet Games
The 2022 Annual Veterans TournamentARMY 2 BEATS NAVY/COAST GUARD 9-8!
A great, warm, sunny day for the opening of the Annual Vets Softball games! The color guard, Ernie Joyal, Matt Spanier, Buck Buchanan, Dave Czohara, Larry Rivellese, Reverend Bernie Cook and me, the special guest, throwing out the first pitch... Hey, I've never thrown a softball and was happy with a high arc landing to the left of the plate!... I didn't want to disappoint you boys:) Thank you for the honor!
The 2023 Vets Games Will Be Posted Soon- For Now, Check Out Teams On The 2023 Fall Season Page
The Geezers!
Saddlebrook . October 20-21-22 2023
The Geezers formed a new team
to compete in the 70+ division.
Click here to view the new team!
Thanks to all who volunteer to umpire the games!
Perhaps you would like to join the umpire league and be part of the fun on the field! Ask one of yur board members or, the current Umpire In Chief...
At the end of 2023 Winter season Jack DiMaggio stepped down from position of UIC, Umpire In Chief. The D4 family of players graciously acknowledged Jack's dedication over the years presenting him with a framed photographic memory of him umpiring and a gift certificate for dining out. Although Jack will still be umpiring, Steve Lefebvre now holds that position, UIC. He is also a board member.
Congrats To Jeff For Stellar Smash!
Since then I learned there was another player more recently to snag that achievement, after Bill Oar- was Rick Egan!
I asked many players at the field when the last time someone had smashed it over the fence- Bill Oar was the collective answer.
Congrats to all for their legendary hits!
Before this website I had posted your team pics and actions shots , special highlights on the Veterans tournament, and how giving you are to others on my personal website, jacquedorazio.com . I will keep those pages active until I move all over to this new site. If you wish to see previous seasons please visit my site and look for the D4softball pics pages...