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March 31, 2026 TimMcElroy	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Southwest Live Scoring Understood, but when will you post the Phoenix field assignments ? [I couldn't resist]
March 31, 2026 TimMcElroy	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: The Maryland Classic adds a 2nd complex for S2 Managers, There was a typ-o in the email and message board post that I made last night. I don't have the ability to edit posts here, so here goes- All teams playing in Session 2 of the Maryland Classic will play on SATURDAY (4/18) and SUNDAY (4/19). Adding the 2nd park created enough of a hardship for some teams. I won't double-down and also ask you to take more time away from work or family. My apologies for any confusion. Session 1; April 16-17 Men 65-75 will play on THU / FRI at Carroll County Sports Complex Session 2; April 18-19 Men 50-60 will play on SAT / SUN at Potomack Lakes Sportsplex Men 40 will play on SAT / SUN at Carroll County Sports Complex Women (all) will play on SAT / SUN at Carroll County Sports Complex Tim
March 30, 2026 TimMcElroy	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: The Maryland Classic adds a 2nd complex for S2 Coaches, I am happy to announce that we've added a 2nd complex for SSUSA's Maryland Classic, allowing most teams from the S2 Wait List to get into the tournament. We will use these 2 complexes- Carroll County Sports Complex 2225 Littlestown Pike Westminster, MD 21158 Potomack Lakes Sportsplex 20280 Cascades Parkway Sterling, VA 20165 TENTATIVE FIELD ASSIGNMENTS FOR SESSION 2 (April 17-18) Men's 50- Potomack Lakes Sportsplex Men's 55- Potomack Lakes Sportsplex Men's 60- Potomack Lakes Sportsplex Men's 40- Carroll County Sports Complex Women's (all)- Carroll County Sports Complex Managers receiving this email should consider their team to be "IN" for the Maryland Classic. If you need to send payment, please do so by the April 2nd deadline. If your team's status has changed and you are not playing, please let me know (via email) before Friday (April 3rd). Current team list for Session 2- MEN's 60s- Fantasies / Diverse Maryland Cougars Merchants 60s PHX Tube / Bob Johnson 60s (Chamberlain) Poughkeepsie Thunder MEN's 55s- Bob Johnson / PHX Tube 55s (Ferra) Maryland Classics 55 MEN's 50s- CSD 50s Deluxe Bakery Lost Boys 50 AST / QTI / CF / GPOA Gigantes 50s Heavy Hitters 50 MVP 50s Wilson's Blvd BOF Bum Rogers Crab House Mike & Them Warpath 50s MEN's 40s- Shoreline Marine Co / SMC Gigantes 40s Mix It Up / Groundbreakers Mugshotz 40+ Sake ShinBiscuits / PS Swing Mafia Adrenaline BBE 40s Flatline 40s Hard Knocks Softball / HKS Lead Foot Grays SARR / Amer. Legion #327 Y'all Next WOMEN's (all)- ADPTV B Elite Ballers Cherry Bomb Queen B's Lew's Crew / Exceeding Expectations Thank you ! Tim McElroy Tournament Director Senior Softball-USA
March 18, 2026 TimMcElroy	Topic: Product review Discussion: Baden Balls Used at Official SSUSA Tourneys The official ball for SSUSA qualifying tournaments is the Baden Fire ball, with a synthetic cover, red stitching and the actual SSUSA logo. Baden balls with black stitching, composite covers and the words "Senior Softball" exist, but ARE NOT approved for use in SSUSA qualifiers. Tim's advice... Buying something that you heard was approved, or looks similar is going to get you in a pickle down the line. If you want to buy the correct from SSUSA in bulk, call the office and ask for a quote.
March 16, 2026 TimMcElroy	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Midwest Championships SSUSA has a long standing policy on weather- SSUSA does not cancel based on forecast. All play / no play decisions are made at the park, at game time. Sometimes the weather stinks (as predicted), and sometimes the weatherman misses, and the conditions turn out to be fine.
March 16, 2026 TimMcElroy	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Midwest Championships Page 57 of the SSUSA rulebook TOURNAMENT PLAYED OR MODIFIED SSWC qualifiers or World Championships may be played in adverse weather conditions, much like a football game. Teams accept these conditions when entering. If it becomes necessary in the judgment of the tournament committee, playing procedures may be modified. If game times must be reduced because of time limitations due to inclement weather, or other acts of God, the following methods may be implemented, in priority order A. Games may be reduced to 5 innings, with the 5th inning being the "open" inning.... B. In severe time restrictions, the batter may be allowed only one pitch.
March 16, 2026 TimMcElroy	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: upcomng tournaments in VA, MD and PA Friendly reminder to all teams in the mid-Atlantic region- Tournaments are selling out before the advertised deadline. DO NOT WAIT to get into tournaments. Tidewater Classic in Virginia Beach, VA (Mar 27-29) is SOLD OUT on the weekend. First Responder tournament in Sterling, VA (Apr 4) has limited space available on Sat. Maryland Classic in Westminster, MD (Apr 16-17) has limited space available on Thu, Fri. (Apr 18-19) is SOLD OUT on the weekend. Battle of the Roses in York, PA (Apr 30 / May 1) has limited space available on Thu, Fri. (May 1-2) has limited space available on Fri, Sat. (May 2-3) has limited space available on Sat, Sun. Other tournaments in the region are trending in the same direction. - Do not wait to enter.
March 11, 2026 TimMcElroy	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: foul tip clarification In SSUSA play, we have an out when a batted ball goes over the batter's head, and is caught by the catcher. The catcher wearing, or not wearing protective gear is irrelevant. He just needs to secure the ball without letting it hit the ground.
March 11, 2026 TimMcElroy	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Bracket Placement On the ratings index, 60 Major + is equal to 55 Major. That's pretty standard practice for schedule.
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.

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