MEET THE 2026 WSSC COUNCIL

Ronda Hardcastle

 WSSC Secretary.

 Responsible to ensure WSSC members are informed of softball and meeting schedules. Receiving and collecting registrations from players and volunteers, disseminating them to coaches and volunteer coordinators. 

Ronda is also in her third year as a coach for the Diamond Gals.

Frances Ramos  
Treasurer

• I was elected to serve the WSSC as Treasurer for 2025. I have been a member of the WSSC since 2017, playing with the Diamond Gals. During this time, I have volunteered to assist in coaching the Diamond Gals, worked with the banquet committee, opening day committee, hall of fame committee, and currently work in the score booth. I also play on the Coed team I was elected to assist in the annual WSSC budget creation, pay all bills owed by the Club, receive and deposit all funds earned for the WSSC, reconcile monthly the Bank Statement, prepare monthly the financial reports of the WSSC, and send the required report each month to the WOA. I will also assist the WSSC Audit Review team in their annual review of the financials. 

1. I served for 3 years as Treasurer of the WOA Board and currently serve on the WOA Finance Committee, where I continue to review the financial activity of the Woodbridge Owners Association. 
2. I love the WSSC club, and this club has brought such joy to my life while living here at Del Webb! 

Ron Schmidt is the Silver Sluggers General Representative for the 2026 and ‘27 season.

My role includes consulting with the President, spokesperson for the

coaches, overseeing the assignment of players to teams, requesting funds and purchasing equipment.

My wife, Diana, and I moved to Del Webb in 2019 and I have enjoyed

being a part of the WSSC since that time. Acting as the General

Representative is my chance to give back to the club and to learn the ins

and outs of what makes it possible.

I love playing softball.  I was fortunate to have a new P.E. teacher for 7th and 8th grade who taught us the game and started a team at my school, so I played for those two years.  After college, I joined a coed team with people with whom I worked, and we played in a Fresno City league for many years.  I switched careers, became a teacher, and quickly assumed the role of coach for softball (and a number of other sports.)  I also coached my daughter’s team for a few years.

I began playing with the Diamond Gals in 2018, loved the women playing, and wanted to contribute.  I became a coach at the end of the following year and coached through 2025.  Besides coaching, I held the office of Diamond Gals Player Rep for four years on the WSSC board, and I now hold the office of Diamond Gals Representative.  I feel very fortunate to live in Del Webb where we have such wonderful people, and our own softball field! 

• My wife, Sue and I moved to Del Webb in September of 2020. I was chomping at the bit to start with the Silver Sluggers for 2021. Soon after playing I was asked to join the umpire crew which I loved to do. When John Cawley decided to move on, I took over as Head Umpire in the beginning of 2024. I take pride in my crew. My biggest objective is safety for all players and umpires.

The Snack Shack Manager oversees daily operations of the Snack Shack and serves as a member of the WSSC Council. Responsibilities include volunteer scheduling for the Snack Shack and BBQ, sourcing and purchasing produce, and managing overall operations. I have served in this role since 2025, during which time I defined Snack Shack positions and implemented an effective scheduling process. In 2026, I plan to introduce monthly specials, expand the menu, and offer flexible split shifts for volunteers as needed.

I previously held IT management roles and retired from McKesson Corporation (Fortune 9) in 2016 as a Senior Director.

Polly Smith   

• My name is Polly Smith.  I have lived in Del Webb for 12 years.  I grew up in Connecticut.  After many moves around the country we moved to  Pleasanton CA.  I lived in the same house for 38 years raising 2 daughters.  After a long career in Property Management I retired and moved to Manteca.  I enjoy sports and I have been a member of the Silver Sluggers for some time. I have been involved with the Club in many ways throughout the years. I play for the Diamond Gals, I was Vice President and Secretary of the WSSC Council.  I have volunteered for the Nominations and Election Committee (NEC) for a few years. I have organized & been a part of the Opening Day festivities and end of the year banquet. If the council secretary was going on vacation I stepped in to take the minutes of the Council Meeting. I have been involved in obtaining Sponsors for the WSSC. I am now Manager of the Score Booth. My responsibility as Score Booth Manager is to schedule the volunteers to work their shifts for every game Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

Mike Gard

• My name is Michael (Mike) Gard and I moved to Del Webb in 2018 and joined the softball team during the Spring of 2019. During the Spring of 2023, I accepted the position of Field Maintenance. My role as Field Maintenance allows me to positively serve my community. My duties include dragging the field, maintaining a smooth playing surface, and, in general, preparing the field for softball games. This commitment to field maintenance ensures the continued safety of all Del Webb softball players. I do this work as a way to support my hobby and to build a stronger, more welcoming community.