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| Jan. 12, 2025 softball4b | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Doc Metcalf schedule 2025 schedule went out to the managers 3 days ago |
| Oct. 19, 2024 softball4b | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Winter "Worlds" It is actually a fairly simple explanation. Most players have a general idea on what they are going to spend going to a tourney. In my opinion, most tourneys held 300+ miles from your home will cost you approximately between 300 and 700 per person. Plus wear and tear on your body if you try and save money and drive. 6-10 hrs both ways. Don't forget a larger number of players are working past 65. We vote on every tourney we play. We take into consideration the historical number of teams attending, cost per player, and of course our overall health. Overall the cost of attending a tourney has risen every year regardless of the governing party. We are blessed in being an Arizona based team, which gives us opportunity to play year round. My personal research when trying to go to tournaments east of Ms or over 500 miles, my personal costs would have been in excess of $750. Probably the only reasonable suggestion, would be rebranding and change the tournament names. Winter Nationals East and West would be more of an accurate statement of fact. Mike Adair Scorpions 70 |
| Oct. 13, 2024 softball4b | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Add a 69 yr old player to 70 roster https://seniorsoftball.com/?messageboard&viewby_thread=178563&message_topic_id=rules Download the rules change |
| Sept. 27, 2024 softball4b | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: 70 team Yes as long as they do not have 3 others turning 69 in same calendar year. |
| Sept. 24, 2024 softball4b | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Worlds 70 Results 70 Majors MN River Bats R&R Scrap Iron |
| Sept. 22, 2024 softball4b | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Session 2 Champs I can't believe I did not get called out for misnaming the MN team. Great team and people. I have played with and against some of those guys for 25 years. |
| Sept. 21, 2024 softball4b | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Session 2 Champs River Rats |
| Aug. 24, 2024 softball4b | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Timberworks Construction When a team tries to determine their potential and or success, you look at the very best and TRY to beat them. Timberworks and you have been the standard for our age group for years. We/I have enjoyed every interaction regardless of the outcome. Thank you for your contributions to our sport. If the grandkids weren't spoiled before, look out. Mike Adair |
| Aug. 20, 2024 softball4b | Topic: Bats Discussion: Soda Pop Point of order. NSA cannot exceed 1.20, ISA and SSUSA cannot exceed 1.21. If the bat does not exceed 1.20 then theoretically you could pay certification and buy a stamp from all 3. I am not sure, but since certification governing body changed I do not believe the NEW bats from multiple bat manufacturers have 1.21 on them just association sticker. Emphasis on NEW issue bats. No matter Soda Pop is my gamer and is a great bat. Mike Adair |
| Aug. 15, 2024 softball4b | Topic: Bats Discussion: failed bats Guys I was talking about this point in time. Over my 50+ years of softball I have seen hundreds of "not OTC" bats. But in my area in my age group not as prevalent. I quit playing kids league because there was not a legal bat there plus my diminishing ability. As hard as it is at my age I was trying to stay on point. It will take a couple of years for this to get worked out. |
| Aug. 14, 2024 softball4b | Topic: Bats Discussion: failed bats 36, maybe in the part of the country where you are, but in the southwest I have thought maybe 5 bats were "different" than OTC bats. We play 65 and 70 so a pretty good sampling. So a "lot" seems to be an exaggeration. I can see testing at worlds to be a logistic nightmare. 30-45 seconds each bat. Every player has 2+ bats, 20+ minutes per team, 6+ locations. Discussions regarding a particular bat pass/fail 15 minutes. Stickers for good bats, bats used in game, no sticker. Yep everyone is going to have to have patience, good luck with that. Tongue in cheek, I have 10 bats, I may bring them all just to get them tested. If they pass I may start selling them at the park. Mike Adair |
| Aug. 12, 2024 softball4b | Topic: Bats Discussion: failed bats NO ONE should be swinging a bat below 140. The 70+ player is focusing on getting on base not homeruns. The ones that can hit them can do it with a 140 bat. Mike Adair |
| May 4, 2024 softball4b | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Prescott Tournament Medical Update Hey it’s Hack!! Just wanted to let everyone know I’m doing really good Took some time, rest and fluids for me to get back to “normal” whatever that is !! I’m home now and going to rest and I have a big glass of water next to me. I just wanted to thank everyone for their love, concern and prayers for me!! This is a very special team and we all support and encourage each other at all times. I know a lot of us are hurt, injured or have medical and family issues but we all seem to pull together and help each other when needed. I am so privileged to be a part of this Scorpion team. Many blessings to you all ( and all the wives too!! ) Hack (and Vickie too) Today Hack had a medical event at the tourney in Prescott. The quick and successful resolution to this event started with our umpire Mike. He recognized Hack was struggling physically and mentally. Within moments fans and players with medical expertise stepped in. Hack was moved into the dugout, his vitals evaluated and valuable information gathered for when the medical personnel arrive. The active medical professionals did what they do and it was determined Hack was out of danger. Our softball family is as competitive as it gets between the lines, but once one of us down, caring compassion takes over. I counted members from 5 different teams caring for Hack. 2 retired nurses, retired EMT, retired paramedic and an er doc. These professionals were enabled by accurate medical information relayed by Victoria (wife) and others. We all should have our medications and significant medical information available within our ball bag and marked for information purposes. Thank you again for everyone's care, concerns, and prayers. Mike Adair Scorpion 70 |
| May 2, 2024 softball4b | Topic: Bats Discussion: Bat ckecks at tournaments that will not happen at 140....that is low |
| April 12, 2024 softball4b | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Southwest Championships -- Posted Game Results Thank goodness you don't post batting averages. The new scoring program being featured in the at the Midwest Championships should be interesting. |
| April 5, 2024 softball4b | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Changing a Number I know there is a rule change about only whole numbers. Question can we add a duct tape 1 to change a number from 3 to 31 or 13. |
| March 24, 2024 softball4b | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Bracket Updates 2 different topics. Brackets:13 different age levels so maybe 30 brackets. DD tries to arrange that teams play out of area teams play each other in Pool Play. That is plug and play not insert teams and hit send. Number of teams per division determines site because of local restraints. It has been 5 days since deadline closed. I am guessing end of week. I guess I would rather get team credit than stuff. IMO Mike Adair Scorpions 70 |
| March 24, 2024 softball4b | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Batting Box rule change Left handed player called out correctly, entirely within the box It is very simple, rules are for the majority of events and situations. The back foot and plate handle 99.9% of out of the front of the box issues. You can't legislate or dictate every instance or circumstance. Montanapnc obviously an exceptional hit, but in this instance an illegal one. Webbie with the size of your ego, the box is never big enough. Luv Ya |
| March 23, 2024 softball4b | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Batting Box rule change Left handed player called out correctly, entirely within the box You know the best part about your long and winding road/comment. You know the rule and the purpose behind it. SSUSA has defined the reasoning behind the change well. Boxes are usually not uniform, but the plate it. If your back foot is beyond plate. Out. Just about as simple as it can get. 53 years of playing softball. Mike Adair |
| Feb. 14, 2024 softball4b | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: A new Novel. A great read! Just finished, good read. Good job of explaining SSUSA rules. I have not had the same experience as this individual has had with SSUSA, even though not specifically naming SSUSA. |
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