Off Week (Su10): No Wiffleball, But Not Because of Earl
written by Commissioner Gallaway
Rumors have been going around since Weeks 2 and 3 (you might remember those as windy and rainy) that the Commissioner wouldn’t even cancel wiffleball for a hurricane.
The chance to test that theory is lost this weekend as Labor Day has already caused an off week in the summer schedule as Hurricane Earl plans to bring at least some wind and rain to the DC area this weekend.
Don’t give up hope though, hurricane season runs longer than the summer wiffleball season, so more chances remain.
Enjoy the break…four more weeks of wiffleball action remain this year.
Color Commentary - posted 2010-09-03 00:02 in News
Week 4 Preview (Su10): No Rain, No Wind, No Way
written by Commissioner Gallaway
Normally Week 4 is when we pass over the half way mark for all teams.
Due to the extra week added to accomodate the nine team schedule, some teams are crossing the mid-season mark now and some will do so next week.
Regardless, time is starting to run out for teams hoping to position themselves for October wiffleball.
This is also the last week where the two undefeated teams can remain that way, at least on paper. Not since the inaugural 2005 season has a team gone undefeated for the entire season.
After two weeks of dodging the weather it looks like we’ll finally get a break from the wind and the rain. The sun, however, is sticking around. That’s why we call it the summer season.
| Time | Place | Home | Away | |||
| Week 4 Games- 8/29/2010 | ||||||
| 10:30 AM | Green | Scared Hitless | Canvassers | |||
| 10:30 AM | Blue | |||||
| 11:30 AM | Green | Scared Hitless | Clubber Lang | |||
| 11:30 AM | Blue | Canvassers | The Gnats | |||
| 12:30 PM | Green | NWO | Mr. Party’s Waddle | |||
| 12:30 PM | Blue | Master Batters | Clubber Lang | |||
| 1:30 PM | Green | Mr. Party’s Waddle | Flea Bitten Varmints | |||
| 1:30 PM | Blue | Master Batters | NWO | |||
| 2:30 PM | Green | |||||
| 2:30 PM | Blue | Flea Bitten Varmints | Superman’s Wheelchair | |||
Color Commentary - posted 2010-08-26 20:34 in News
Week 3 Preview (Su10): In 3-D
written by Commissioner Gallaway
30% chance of the thunderstorms, winds above 10 MPH, without the aid of the storms and not counting the plane gust? Sounds like ideal playing conditions again for Week 3.
Follow-us for updates throughout the day if it’s off and on. If all games for the day are fully cancelled, that decision will be made by 9:30 AM.
There are several ways to find out about cancellations (in order from fastest to slowest):
- Twitter: follow us @potomacwiffle and set your notification to go to your mobile phone and you’ll get an SMS as soon as a decision is made.
- Facebook: on Facebook we’ll update the “status” on the PWL page as well as send an “update” to the fans.
- Phone Line: call the game info line at 202-664-1473 and the automated recording will tell you if the games are on.
- Website: this website will be updated with a story on the main page announcing the cancellation.
- Email: if you are signed up on the PWL email list an email will go out with the cancellation.
| Time | Place | Home | Away | |||
| Week 3 – 8/22/2010 | ||||||
| 10:30 AM | Green | |||||
| 10:30 AM | Blue | Master Batters | Scared Hitless | |||
| 11:30 AM | Green | NWO | Master Batters | |||
| 11:30 AM | Blue | The Gnats | Scared Hitless | |||
| 12:30 PM | Green | Clubber Lang | NWO | |||
| 12:30 PM | Blue | |||||
| 1:30 PM | Green | Superman’s Wheelchair | Mr. Party’s Waddle | |||
| 1:30 PM | Blue | Clubber Lang | Flea Bitten Varmints | |||
| 2:30 PM | Green | Canvassers | Superman’s Wheelchair | |||
| 2:30 PM | Blue | Flea Bitten Varmints | Mr. Party’s Waddle | |||
Color Commentary - posted 2010-08-20 12:03 in News
Week 2 Preview (Su10): The Legend of Curly's Gold
written by Commissioner Gallaway
More big games this week, but the must watch is the weather.
We can play wiffleball without power. We can play in a little rain, even a touch of lightning. (Bats are plastic, duh.) What we can’t play in though are 58 MPH winds. So, let’s hope those are gone for a while.
There are several ways to find out about cancellations (in order from fastest to slowest):
- Twitter: follow us @potomacwiffle and set your notification to go to your mobile phone and you’ll get an SMS as soon as a decision is made.
- Facebook: on Facebook we’ll update the “status” on the PWL page as well as send an “update” to the fans.
- Phone Line: call the game info line at 202-664-1473 and the automated recording will tell you if the games are on.
- Website: this website will be updated with a story on the main page announcing the cancellation.
- Email: if you are signed up on the PWL email list an email will go out with the cancellation.
Week 2 Games
| Week 2 – 8/15/2010 | ||||||
| 10:30 AM | Green | NWO | Master Batters | |||
| 10:30 AM | Blue | |||||
| 11:30 AM | Green | Master Batters | Clubber Lang | |||
| 11:30 AM | Blue | Canvassers | The Gnats | |||
| 12:30 PM | Green | The Gnats | Scared Hitless | |||
| 12:30 PM | Blue | Flea Bitten Varmints | Canvassers | |||
| 1:30 PM | Green | Mr. Party’s Waddle | Scared Hitless | |||
| 1:30 PM | Blue | Flea Bitten Varmints | Superman’s Wheelchair | |||
| 2:30 PM | Green | Superman’s Wheelchair | Mr. Party’s Waddle | |||
| 2:30 PM | Blue | |||||
Color Commentary - posted 2010-08-12 23:47 in News
Week 1 Preview (Su10): So It Begins
written by Commissioner Gallaway
It has only been a few weeks since the Barnburners picked up their second World Championship during the 10th Season of the Potomac Wiffleball League, but for lost wifflers it feels like an eternity.
We’re not sure how you’ve coped without wiffleball, but there is good news, WIFFLEBALL IS BACK!
PLAY BALL!
Make sure to join us Sunday, August 8, 2010 as we kick off Opening Day of the Summer 2010 Season. Come early to take part in pre-game ceremonies, and enjoy temps in the high 80’s, a welcome break from what we’ve been having.
We’ve got nine teams and three divisions. A little shake up in the schedule has each team playing the teams in their own division four times, and then every other team once. Important divisional match-ups every week for every team.
And, in an expected announcement, Commissioner Gallaway confirmed we’ll be using professional umpires all season, and not just for the playoffs. The umpires will be provided by the Northern Virginia Softball Umpires’ Association.
- Schedule By Week – complete season schedule by week (we added an extra week because of the odd number of teams)
- Schedule By Team – complete season schedule by team
- Fields – directions and information on the fields
- Rules guide to all the rules, only new change this year is in seeding for the playoffs
- Divisions – we have three this year, even though we’re down to 9 teams, see how the race for post-season shapes up as the division champ and one wildcard will advance
- Teams – see who you’re playing against, or with
Playing Schedule – Week 1
| Time | Place | Home | Away | |||
| 10:30 AM | Green | Flea Bitten Varmints | Mr. Party’s Waddle | |||
| 10:30 AM | Blue | NWO | Clubber Lang | |||
| 11:30 AM | Green | Canvassers | NWO | |||
| 11:30 AM | Blue | The Gnats | Flea Bitten Varmints | |||
| 12:30 PM | Green | Canvassers | Scared Hitless | |||
| 12:30 PM | Blue | Superman’s Wheelchair | The Gnats | |||
| 1:30 PM | Green | |||||
| 1:30 PM | Blue | Scared Hitless | Superman’s Wheelchair | |||
Color Commentary [3] - posted 2010-08-05 22:59 in News
TEAM DEADLINE TUESDAY
written by Commissioner Gallaway
The deadline to register your team for the 2010 Summer Season is TUESDAY, AUGUST 3.
Don’t miss the Summer Season, get your team registered today.
Individuals who do not have a team (a/k/a Free Agents) are welcome and will be assigned to a team.
- COST ($35/Player)
To sign up yourself, or your teammates, pay your registration fee today using a credit card or through PayPal.
Just choose your uniform (shirt) size and enter your team name, or enter “free agent” if you want to be assigned to a team.
MANAGER’S MEETING
The managers are the Board of Directors of the PWL. The Managers for every team who has at least 4 PAID PLAYERS, will have a conference call on Thursday, August 5, 2010, at 9:30 PM EDT with the following agenda:
- Adoption of Schedule
- Drawing for Team Divisions
- Drawing for Schedule Spot
- Adoption of Rules Changes
- Free Agent Draft
Join today!
Color Commentary - posted 2010-08-02 11:20 in News
1 WEEK TO OPENING DAY / Spring Training
written by Commissioner Gallaway
It’s one week from opening day. Teams must be registered by Tuesday in order to be included in the schedule.
The Manager’s Conference call will be Thursday to finalize all the details and do the free agent “draft”. Check out the registration page for full information on the Manager’s Call.
SPRING TRAINING: Was put on the schedule for today (8/1) but it is optional, and not an organized PWL event. We know that many of you have been playing some pick-up games at Gravelly Point already, and you’re welcome to continue to do that and meet up with other players or network through the Facebook page. Sorry for any confusion on this.
Color Commentary - posted 2010-07-31 23:40 in News
London: Follow the DC Teams
written by Commissioner Gallaway
The schedule for the pool play portion of the tournament has been announced. You’ll be able to follow the two PWL teams, the Nationals and the Senators, live on the website and on twitter during the games.
Also the tournament site which will have brackets and full tourney results, which is partially supported by the PWL is up.
The Nationals and Senators will play the following pool play games. Each team with a winning record from pool play will advance to a double elimination tournament.
Nationals – Pool G – American League (Southeast)
- 8:00 AM – vs. Hit Men
- 9:10 AM – vs. Bats
- 11:30 AM – vs. Blue Rocks
Senators – Pool J – National League (Northwest 2)
- 8:35 AM – vs. Indians
- 9:45 AM – vs. Mavericks
- 10:55 AM – vs. Guns Out
The bus rolls out of PWL HQ Friday at 7 AM for Ohio and destiny.
Color Commentary [1] - posted 2010-07-28 18:43 in News
London: Build Field Day
written by Commissioner Gallaway
We’ve been to London three times, but this is the first year the PWL has had representation at the field building day which take place the Sunday before the tournament.
Commissioner Gallaway participated and took measurements and photos of the field layouts for this year’s tournament. Many are familiar, but there are some new ones.
Special thanks to Ryan O’Neill and Kyle O’Neill of the Colt 45’s for assisting with the field measuring.
These names aren’t official. Brian is going to review them and get me corrections. There are 16 fields for the adult tourney, 14 were setup today.
Photos and layout designs to come.
UPDATE: Follow @londonwiffle for “unofficial” updates and live scoring from the tournament provide by the PWL.
| Field | Left Field | Center Field | Right Field | Width (Poles) | Location |
| Pepsi Field | 92 | 98 | 85 | 109 | Scorer’s Tent |
| cartoon | 89 | 96 | 94 | 122 | Pond |
| facing low field | 86 | 98 | 90 | 107 | Pond |
| AL/NL?? | 100 | 108 | 109 | 111 | Pond |
| barnyard #2 | 92 | 101 | 85 | 119 | Barn |
| Barnyard #1 | 87 | 99 | 97 | 118 | Barn |
| caution tape | 87 | 96 | 94 | 88 | Barn |
| green mesh (tree) | 93 | 99 | 92 | 109 | Scorer’s Tent |
| Granny’s Oven | ? | ? | ? | ? | Side Road |
| M field | 88 | 85 | 84 | 103 | Left of House |
| black bag, tree In center | 88 | 106 | 92 | 104 | Left of Road |
| kfc | 87 | 100 | 85 | 106 | Left of Road |
| 4th july | 82 | 96 | 87 | 95 | Closest to Exit |
| left of driveway | 100 | 87 | 98 | 148 | Left of Road |
| Ohio State Field | ? | ? | ? | ? | Front of House |
| MYSTERY FIELD | ? | ? | ? | ? | Mystery |
Color Commentary - posted 2010-07-25 14:41 in News
London 2010: Roster Moves / Possible Scared Hitless vs. Scared Hitless Matchup
written by Commissioner Gallaway
The second roster change for the 2010 London Wiffleball Tournament has been announced. Nicholas DiCrosta will be taking the roster spot vacated by Tony Cani. Cani had been one of the two main starting pitchers along with Kris Garcia in the Nationals roster. DiCrosta was the Spring 2010 Season MVP.
This will be the fourth tournament with PWL representation, and the second with two teams. The event, the largest slow-pitch wiffleball tournament in the world, will be held Saturday, July 31, 2010.
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| Washington Nationals Roster | Washington Senators Roster |
| Chris Gallaway, Manager | Brian Clapp, Manager |
| Nicholas DiCrosta | Colin Gannon (LF) |
| Matt Dreyfus | Ty Fletcher (EH/OF) |
| Steve Dubois (EH/OF) | Mike Lemaire (SS) |
| Ross Duenas (RF) | Jack Shannon (EH) |
| Kris Garcia (P/DH) | Jim Shannon (RF) |
| Joe Gortenburg (LF) | Jacob Tomko (P) |
In addition to the London tournament, there is a possibility that Scared Hitless will be making the trip to Ohio to meet up with the Kalamazoo (MI) Wiffleball League’s Scared Hitless for a cage match to decide supremacy.
Past London Stories
Color Commentary [1] - posted 2010-07-11 22:32 in News
