Tournaments

Ridge Hooks, Executive Director
Judy Lee Schreiber, National Women's Director
Nancy Veahman, Asst. National Women's Director
Mike DeSorbo, Tournament Director
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Ridge Hooks, Executive Director
Softball Players Association

   Hello, I'm Ridge Hooks, Executive Director of Softball Players Association. I would like to take this opportunity, to personally introduce you to my wife, Ann, and myself. Though both native Texans, we met in Oklahoma in 1982. We have been married 26 years, and have 4 children (2 girls, 2 boys), and 7 grandchildren (2 girls, 5 boys).
   We have owned and operated SPA for 14 years. Throughout those years, we have had the good fortune of getting to know hundreds of great people with whom we have become good friends.
   Previously employed with M&M/Mars Candy Company for 25 years as a Sales Manager and Customer Relations Manager, I was known and referred to as "The Candy Man". Playing softball from the time I was 14 years old, I purchased SPA in 2000. I was previously involved with ASA, USSSA, and NSA in various positions, from Umpire to Director. I also coached several women's teams, so I can appreciate all the aspects of Women’s Senior Softball, and I truly enjoy the excitement and passion that the women bring to the Senior program.
   My goal for SPA has been to maintain the Honesty and Integrity of the Senior Softball Game. We are not perfect, but we are trying, each tournament, to make the Women’s Program the best. "TO GOD BE THE GLORY"

Judy Schreiber,
National Women's Director
Email: spajudylee@msn.com

    A little bit about myself……I love country music and have played the guitar and base fiddle for enjoyment as well as professionally. I began with music at age 14 and made recordings as well as playing at the Grand Ole Opry plus various television shows around the country.
   Slow pitch softball came into my life about 1977. I played in the Senior Olympics 1995 and became hooked on senior softball. We knew there were other teams out there, just had to find them. So, I attended a softball convention and met Ridge Hooks. We had the first Senior Women’s World Tournament in 1998 in Nashville, TN and the rest is history. I teamed up with Ridge and SPA in 2007 as the SPA Women’s National Director. We have gone from zero to hero now hosting seven Women’s National Tournaments annually all over the Southeast Region from Pensacola, Florida to Hendersonville, TN.
   My plan for the future is to keep expanding and improving all of our tournaments. With input from our players and support and advice from the coaching staff of all teams, I believe there is a BIGGER AND BRIGHTER future out there for all women interested in slow pitch softball.
   I am always open to suggestions on how to improve the game and to help our senior women continue to play ball as long as they are able. You can email me or call me anytime with any suggestions. My door is always open to you.
   I want to thank Ridge Hooks for believing in our women’s program.

Nancy Veahman,
Asst. National Women's Director
Email: nancyspasoftball@outlook.com

    I have been involved in softball programs for more than 20 years as a player and supporter of my husband who still plays competitive softball. I was asked to join the SPA team in September 2013 as a Director and in January 2014 accepted the position of SPA Assistant National Women’s Director. From the moment I began working the logistical side of softball at my first tournament, I was hooked! A lot of work goes into running a tournament but seeing the joy and excitement expressed by the players reaffirms my commitment to SPA. I love being a part of an organization that helps them play the sport that they embrace so passionately.
   I incorporate another passion, action photography into the SPA tournaments. In addition to working all of the Women’s SPA tournaments. I also help with some of the Men’s SPA tournaments. I designed promotional materials for the 2014 Women’s tournaments and on occasion travel to new cities to help arrange additional SPA tournaments. I enjoy meeting and working with all =of the teams and have made some wonderful friendships along the way. I always look forward to the next tournament and working with all of the players. In addition, SPA has a great staff that I enjoy working with as a team. I look forward to being a part of SPA’s future as the organization continues to grow and provide the best senior softball program available in the United States.
   Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions or comments. I look forward to seeing each and every one of you at the next tournament.

Mike DeSorbo,
SPA Tournament Director
Email: mdesorbo37@gmail.com

Hi Ladies, I’m Mike DeSorbo one of the directors of SPA. Most of you know me from attending the Women’s SPA Spring Championship Tournament in Pensacola, Fl. Next year, 2017, will be our 8th year for the tournament. In our first year, 2009, we had a total of 12 teams participating, Over the next five years with your suggestions and support, I am proud to report 43 teams attended our tournament in 2015. Each year, you guys have done bigger and better things from pitching a perfect game to knocking the socks off that softball. I have been involved with softball as a player, manager, coach, and/or SPA director over the last 40 years and currently a member of the SPA Executive Board. Needless to say, I am totally committed to the SPA Women’s Program and will devote my efforts to advancing and growing this program in the future.

My wife, Millie, and I have been married for 58 years. We have two perfect (in our opinion) children and 4 grandchildren. We are excited about the SPA Women’s Program. Watch your email for up and coming news about next year’s SPA Women’s Spring Championship in Pensacola. Hope to see everyone there.

SPA Women's Tournament Schedule

Tournament Start Date End Date Entry Dead Line Location Contact Phone Email Description City St Entry Fee
Women's Spring National 04/05/17 04/09/17 03/23/17 Mike Desorbo Exchange Park, Pensacola, FL Mike DeSorbo (850) 572-4056 mdesorbo37@gmail.com Women 35+ - 75+ *Ring Option* Pensacola FL $495 / $475
SPA Twitty Senior Women's NIT 05/17/17 05/20/17 05/03/17 Drakes Creek Park Complex Hendersonville, TN SPA OFFICE (405)376-7034 spaoffice@softballspa.net Womens 35+ - 75+ Mustang OK $425/$450
Rocky Top Women's NIT 07/06/17 07/09/17 06/25/17 CASWELL PARK SPA (405) 376-7034 spaoffice@softballspa.net Women's 35+ - 75+ *RING OPTION* KNOXVILLE TN $425/$450
Women's SPA World Championship 09/20/17 09/24/17 09/06/17 Heritage Point Park, Dalton, GA SPA Nat'l Office (405) 376-7034 spaoffice@softballspa.com Womens 50+ - 75+ Dalton GA $550
Women's Masters World Championship 09/23/17 09/24/17 09/09/17 Heritage Point Park, Dalton, GA SPA Nat'l Office (405) 376-7034 spaoffice@softballspa.net Women's 35+,40+, 45+ Dalton GA $550
Womens SPA World Series 12/31/17 12/31/17 TBD SPA National Office (405) 376-7034 spaoffice@softballspa.net Women 35+ -- 75+ *RING OPTION* TBD TBD

Tournament	Start Date	End Date	Entry Dead Line	Location	Contact	Phone	Email	Description	City	St	Entry Fee
Women's Spring National	04/05/17	04/09/17	03/23/17	Mike Desorbo Exchange Park, Pensacola, FL	Mike DeSorbo	(850) 572-4056	mdesorbo37@gmail.com	Women 35+ - 75+ Ring Option	Pensacola	FL	$495 / $475
SPA Twitty Senior Women's NIT	05/17/17	05/20/17	05/03/17	Drakes Creek Park Complex Hendersonville, TN	SPA OFFICE	(405)376-7034	spaoffice@softballspa.net	Womens 35+ - 75+	Mustang	OK	$425/$450
Rocky Top Women's NIT	07/06/17	07/09/17	06/25/17	CASWELL PARK	SPA	(405) 376-7034	spaoffice@softballspa.net	Women's 35+ - 75+ RING OPTION	KNOXVILLE	TN	$425/$450
Women's SPA World Championship	09/20/17	09/24/17	09/06/17	Heritage Point Park, Dalton, GA	SPA Nat'l Office	(405) 376-7034	spaoffice@softballspa.com	Womens 50+ - 75+	Dalton	GA	$550
Women's Masters World Championship	09/23/17	09/24/17	09/09/17	Heritage Point Park, Dalton, GA	SPA Nat'l Office	(405) 376-7034	spaoffice@softballspa.net	Women's 35+,40+, 45+	Dalton	GA	$550
Womens SPA World Series	12/31/17	12/31/17		TBD	SPA National Office	(405) 376-7034	spaoffice@softballspa.net	Women 35+ -- 75+ RING OPTION	TBD	TBD

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Tournaments

"Get To Know Your Leaders"

Ridge Hooks, Executive Director Softball Players Association

Judy Schreiber, National Women's Director Email: spajudylee@msn.com

Nancy Veahman, Asst. National Women's DirectorEmail: nancyspasoftball@outlook.com

Mike DeSorbo, SPA Tournament DirectorEmail: mdesorbo37@gmail.com

Ridge Hooks, Executive Director
Softball Players Association

Judy Schreiber,
National Women's Director
Email: spajudylee@msn.com

Nancy Veahman,
Asst. National Women's Director
Email: nancyspasoftball@outlook.com

Mike DeSorbo,
SPA Tournament Director
Email: mdesorbo37@gmail.com