So I attempted to get some clarification on the Mississippi River role that has been in place since the covid era. So I'm also looking at the new rules that were passed in the meeting. And I'm curious as to why there are no more touching State exemptions for double A and Triple A. However the major teams are permitted to have four players from everywhere or anywhere that they so choose. What is the rationale or basis behind this? Why are we penalizing lower classification teams but rewarding the higher classification teams? Why can it not be straight across the board? Is there an exception for players that have been on your roster prior to 2026? Can these players be grandfathered if they were on an existing roster prior to 2026 and moving forward no additions are to be made? I really don't think this rule is in the best interest of the ssusa. Unless of course it appears that there is an attempt to rub out the lower classification teams and bolster the major divisions. I know for a fact that my double 18 could not compete with the majors. Nor would we want to. It wouldn't be fun to get the hell beat out of us every single tournament. I'm merely giving credit to the major division teams that play because they are that good. We already accept the fact that when we go to tournaments we're kind of like the red-headed stepchildren. We're usually thrown together in a division to do our preliminary games against much stronger teams. And then in the finals it's usually a best of three or a double elimination tournament with possibly three teams. We don't really get Awards after it's over. We don't get all tournament team recognition. But we have a great time and enjoy ourselves. That's all we're looking to do here. But it seems as if after this season we're basically penalized and would have to lose two players who have been with us for a substantial period or decide to move to the major division. Does this seem fair to anyone?
And that should say double a team not double 18
TAKO88 ... Please carefully re-read the Official Minutes (at the bottom of page 2) from this year's rules sessions ... This item initially passed the National Rules Committee, but was re-opened by a Motion for Reconsideration the next morning ... It was then Tabled pending further study and analysis by the Office Staff ... In effect, nothing happened and it may be reconsidered depending on the results of the Staff report ... All of the votes were unanimous, at 10-0-0 ...
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§13.1.(3) A. 2. • TEAM REGIONS OF SSWC – Beginning with the 2026 Season, for Men’s 40+ through 60+ teams rated AA and AAA, the two (2) currently allowed “out of region” players are phased out. All players must be from the home state and bordering state(s) or must have a current year valid snowbird card. • PASSED: 10-0-0
MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION: • PASSED: 10-0-0
MOTION TO TABLE PENDING SSUSA STAFF REVIEW AND REPORT: • PASSED: 10-0-0
Thank you dave. I read that about it being reopened and tabled but wasn't sure exactly how that was to be received. It really wasn't 100% clear and I wasn't sure if the vote was Final and that the other two motions were prior to the final vote. I do hope that it is reconsidered and at a bare minimum becomes effective for the 2026 season and current players are grandfathered to those teams and those teams only without being able to move. I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to respond. The dedication and work that you all put in to this organization is greatly appreciated. Thank you again.
