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Player Registrations & Replacement Cards Closed 5/17 - 5/23

May 11, 2025 ·   General

The Florida Half Century office of new player registration and replacement cards will be closed from May 17th until May 23rd.   If you have a new player who needs to sign up, please get his information to us before the 16th. We will be reopened for business on the 24th.    Mike Correa FHC Chairman

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Message from FHC Secretary Bob O'Brien

May 06, 2025 ·   General

Managers,   As many of you have heard already, I sustained a compound fracture of my left ankle last weekend while pitching.  The surgery went well, and I am home resting.  A long road to recovery is ahead, but I will be back.     It has been brought to my attention that a few of my friends decided to do a drawing for a few bats at last weekend's FHC Tournaments in Vero.  I want to thank all of you that contributed and participated in the drawing.  The winners of the 2 Short Porch Bats were Cra ...

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2025 Team Registrations and Rosters

Oct 21, 2024 ·   General

Managers, it is that time of the year to submit your 2025 Team Registration and Roster.  Go online to print the proper forms.  Your application and fees go to Al Melendez, and your Rosters go to Bob O'Brien.     Good luck,     Coach Mike KnowlesFHC Chairman

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The Art of Hitting in Softball

Mar 18, 2024 ·   General

The Art of Hitting in Softball: Balancing the 3T's with Linear and Rotational Techniques In the realm of softball, hitting is often described as an art form—a delicate balance between timing, technique, and technology. This concept, popularized by legendary Hall of Fame player Ed Rose, encapsulates the multifaceted nature of batting in a sport where split-second decisions can make all the difference. As players strive for excellence at the plate, they navigate between two primary hitting techniques: linear and rotational. Let's expl ...

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2023 60+ Teams of the Year announced

Jan 15, 2024 ·   General

The FHC Board of Directors is pleased to announce our 60+ Divisions Teams of the Year:   60's  -  Team Florida 65's  -  Ted Todd 70's  -  Florida Stingers

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Notes on canceling tournaments due to weather

Jan 10, 2024 ·   General

Managers, I know that you veterans know the drill about what goes on a full 2 weeks out from a tournament, but I feel our new Managers and Players deserve to know that we always want to play, but we also always look out for their safety.     At least 2 weeks out from a Tournament, we monitor the weather.  That means that we monitor the weather 12 months a year.  We check the local weather, incoming fronts, and the possibility of bad conditions caused by rain or wind.  One of our Board Members is a Government empl ...

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Announcing new FHC Board members

Jan 01, 2024 ·   General

Lester Lewis is appointed by FHC Board of Directors as the new Area 3 Director as of January 1, 2024.   Bob O'Brien is appointed by the FHC Board of Directors as the new Secretary as of January 1, 2024.

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50's Teams of the Year

Dec 23, 2023 ·   General

Managers, in an earlier post this week, I was incorrect in the naming of the 50's B Division Team of the Year.  Please except my apology for that mistake.   The 50's B Division "Team of the Year" for 2023 was the Roofing Pros, USA Team under the leadership of Donna Lefrancois.   Mike Knowles FHC Chairman

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Send 2024 Rosters to Mike Knowles

Dec 20, 2023 ·   General

I am requesting that all team Managers please send their 2024 rosters to his address, effective immediately.  Please send to: Mike Knowles3806 30th Lane EBradenton, FL 34208 Mike KnowlesFHC Chairman941-725-0790

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Hall of Fame Dinner

Nov 20, 2023 ·   General

Managers, please inform your Players that there are still tickets available for the FHC Hall of Fame.  The date is Friday December 1st, and will be held at the Springhill Suites in Lakeland, right next door to the Convention Center.  The tickets ate $35 per person, and the banquet starts at 6pm.  If you are interested, contact me at:   Mike Knowles 941-725-0790 makgolf11@aol.com

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