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| March 5, 2026 TimMcElroy | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Tidewater Classic I believe that they are currently calling any team that entered, but has not paid. From there, they will go to the waiting list. I'm sure the list will be posted soon. Any team in the Men's 40, 50, 55 or 60 age groups should expect a FULL weekend. Be prepared for 8am starts and a late SUN finish. on a somewhat related note... Any team planning to play in any of the MD, PA, VA tournaments should register now. They too are filling up quickly. |
| March 2, 2026 TimMcElroy | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Tidewater Classic Looks like registration closes on March 4th. Not sure which age group you fall into but history suggests that the older age groups have a comfortable Wed, Thur schedule. The 40-60 groups fill up the park on the weekend. Eight fields starting at 8am each day with 5pm "IF" games on Sunday. |
| Feb. 23, 2026 TimMcElroy | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: 75s and 80s at the Don Brooks / Crabtown Classic The Don Brooks / Crabtown Classic is shaping up to be another good tournament (in all age groups) again this year. Play in the older divisions is scheduled for May 27-29. Wed and Thur, with Fri being used if necessary. The Bachman Sports Complex will serve as the primary facility for the 75s & 80s division. It is a short drive from BWI Airport, two casinos, hotels, great restaurants, and Oriole Park @ Camden Yards (The O's will be home all week). Please reach out if your 75s or 80s team is looking for a place to play this spring. Tim McElroy PotomacSports1@gmail.com |
| Dec. 1, 2025 TimMcElroy | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Winter Worlds revised rules In my view, a scoring line is a bit safer than a scoring plate. I've seen more than a few runners land directly onto the plate and slip. In the east, when it rains. In the west, where fields are watered during the day. |
| Nov. 21, 2025 TimMcElroy | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: March 20-25 TOC Tournament -Homefield Sports Complex-KC KS Gents, There are a number of factors that come into play when scheduling. Most of the time it has to do with park availability rather than a desire on SSUSAs part to play on the worst possible weekend. Holidays (i.e. Easter) move around on the calendar, and that impacts all user groups. In the case of the Nashville tourney the folks that paid for new turf and new lights wanted the park on "our" weekend. They got it, and we were offered a few other dates. We aren't thrilled, but SSUSA opted to take the best available date. |
| Nov. 13, 2025 TimMcElroy | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Atta boys I believe that the system will be used for all events hosted by & scheduled by the SSUSA office. I run contract qualifiers and scheduling them myself. Once I've mastered the learning curve, I plan to use the system for Potomac Sports hosted events. Tim |
| Oct. 2, 2025 TimMcElroy | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Updated seeding Men's 50 50 AAA at Cheyenne ended approx 600pm. Seeding updates were sent a few minutes later. 50 AAA at Desert Breeze ended at approx 840pm. Seeding updates were sent a few minutes later. 50 AAA reminder.... If you played at Cheyenne on Thurs you play at Desert Breeze on Fri. If you played at Desert Breeze on Thurs you play at Cheyenne on Fri. |
| Sept. 25, 2025 TimMcElroy | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Bracket Updates This post coming from the guy who abbreviated his own name. |
| Sept. 18, 2025 TimMcElroy | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Game times for Friday 60 AAA Pelly Stix Check in with your coach, Kenneth. He gave us a different number. |
| Aug. 29, 2025 TimMcElroy | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Pump Fake I'd have to see it,, but it sounds like a deceptive motion to me. Illegal pitch. |
| Aug. 29, 2025 TimMcElroy | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Field assignments for Worlds in Vegas Rocky, If this question was asked for hotel booking purposes, my suggestion is that you book someplace central (Boulder Hwy, or the Downtown / Fremont Street area) Why? If you play in the larger divisions (AAA or Major), expect games to be spread around town at a handful of parks. Your bracket play assignament is dependent on your day one performance. No way to predict, but teams are split into pods (American & National) with games played at a few different parks. If you're fortunate enough to make it to Sunday, you could be at yet another park. |
| Aug. 24, 2025 TimMcElroy | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Confused by the Equalizer Rule The 55s team gives an equalizer for being younger. The AAA gives one back for being more talented. Net zero, so no equalizer required |
| Aug. 24, 2025 TimMcElroy | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Confused by the Equalizer Rule From the rulebook (a PDF version is available on this website) 1.21 • EQUALIZER When teams of a single unequal age or skill rating play, the older or lower-rated team receives an equalizer, at its election, of five runs (allocated at one run per inning played for innings two through six) OR an 11th defensive player. If the teams are two or more age or ratings levels unequal, the older or lower rated team will receive both the five-run equalizer and the 11th defensive player. In age divisions that already play 11 defensive players, the equalizer shall be five runs only for a single rating or age difference, and seven runs (allocated at one run for each of the first seven, only, innings played) in the case of two or more age or rating differences. EXCEPTION: Men’s 40 Masters division shall have a runs-only equalizer, and not an 11th defensive player option. NOTE: The team giving the equalizer shall be designated the home team. |
| Aug. 22, 2025 TimMcElroy | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Player classification Tom- This is one of those questions that is best answered by the classification folks at the national office because it depends on the player in question, the team in question, and what is already on their roster. The manager should contact them with specific questions rather than hypotheticals. If this is a question about a potential roster move for YOUR team for THIS season (i.e. the 2025 World Championships), the manager of record should send an email to the office with specifics. If it is anything other, please keep in mind that they are currently focused on all aspects of World Championship prep, including roster mods for 650+ teams. Tim |
| Aug. 19, 2025 TimMcElroy | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Giving runs to another team A 65 Major team is 1) younger and 2) more skilled than a 70 AAA team, so the double equalizer is legitimate. If you look at a pre-printed game card you'll see that 7 runs are listed as a potential equalizer option. |
| Aug. 19, 2025 TimMcElroy | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Pump Fake marcster- Appeals / protests need to occur before the next legal or illegal pitch. Once the batter walked (or was walked) the defensive team can't go back and appeal the handling of the original pump fake. That ship had already sailed. As to the actual rule: Rule 6.6 covers pump fakes and similar infractions that constitute illegal pitches. The ball remains live. Rule 6.11 (1) covers the penalty for illegal pitches. While verbalizing "illegal" the umpire should also extend his left arm parallel to the ground, letting the batter and players know. An illegal pitch is declared a ball unless the batter opts to swing at it. If the batter swings, the result of the play stands. |
| Aug. 13, 2025 TimMcElroy | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Did the umpire get it right? FWIW, I received a call from the onsite UIC and umpire as this situation unfolded on Friday, then again on Sunday. Then a lengthy email on Monday. During the Friday call, we walked through the play and I asked 2 questions of the umpire; 1) Did R1 and R2 leave their bases before the batted ball contacted the pitcher? 2) In your judgment, did either runner appear to process the deflection and think "first touch, I'm ok to advance"? In his mind, both runners had left on bat / ball contact, and neither seemed to have that thought in their mind during the 1/2 second where all of this took place. With that info, I agreed with the umpire and on-site UIC. Triple play. Tim |
| July 28, 2025 TimMcElroy | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Passing of an SSUSA legend In the face of a challenging and painful diagnosis, Doug could have faded into the background. He chose to create memories with his family, show up for his friends, advocate for his teammates, and help SSUSA and his fellow directors. Guys like Doug don't come around every day. Rest easy. |
| July 16, 2025 TimMcElroy | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: David Thompson looking to join a 40+ team There will be 14 of them playing in Westminster this weeekend. Stop out at the park and introduce yourself. |
| July 14, 2025 TimMcElroy | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Equalizer question I will go on record in saying that I feel like the established equalizer rules work fine. Always? No. Most of the time? Yes. The paperwork I'm seeing shows that 55 Major went 6-0 in crossover games vs 55 AAA in Syracuse this past weekend. There were two (2) 55 M teams that went 0-2 in seed play with all of those losses coming against other 55 M teams. There were two (2) 55 M teams that went 1-1 in seed play, with both of those losses coming aganst other 55 M teams. The "FREE RUNS GIVEN" weren't really a factor in determining the outcome for any 55 M team. Wins & losses were.... Once you got to bracket, it was all 55 Major teams, and the #5 seed (who did play a 55 AAA team, was only allowed 3 HRs, and was "penalized again" by giving up "Free Runs") won the tournament. |
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