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May 13, 2013 SSUSA Staff	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Equalizer rule question If the equalizer rules are applied correctly, you will play those two preliminary games as follows: • vs. 60-Major+ = You receive the 5-Run OR 11-Defensive-Player equalizer AND the HR rule is 3 per team per game, Outs • vs. 60-Major = Play straight up defensively, no runs given/taken AND the HR Rule is 3 per team per game, Outs Good luck!
May 13, 2013 SSUSA Staff	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: ROCK 'n RENO CHALLENGE CUP 2013 •TENTATIVE Field Assignments PRELIMINARY TEAM LIST • We have triggered publication of the Preliminary Team List (198 teams) for the Rock 'n Reno Challenge Cup 2013 ... The list is available from the "Teams Tab" on the Tournament Page of this web site ... IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING THIS YEAR'S EVENT, AND YOUR TEAM NAME IS NOT ON THAT LIST, PLEASE CONTACT THE SSUSA OFFICE AT (916) 326.5303 IMMEDIATELY ... Schedule preparation is underway for Session #1, the Men's 50's and 55's, today (05/13/2013) and the other sessions will follow shortly ... Thank you and Good Luck!
May 1, 2013 SSUSA Staff	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: BRICKYARD INVITATIONAL QUALIFIER 2013 • DRAFT Game Schedules and Brackets MANAGER MEETINGS • The Manager Meetings for the Brickyard Invitational 2013 are as follows: SESSION #1 • One hour before your first game of the day on Thursday. SESSION #2 • FRIDAY evening at the 2nd floor Restaurant/Lounge in the main building at the ball park. Manager check-in is 5:30-6:00 PM. The Manager Meeting is at 6:00 PM and should last no more than 30 minutes. NOTE: The Park has agreed to waive the normal entry fee for those attending the Manager Check-in and Meeting on Friday evening.
April 24, 2013 SSUSA Staff	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Seeding Games The message above was a 30-second cut and paste, Tim. The other thread has also been addressed.
April 24, 2013 SSUSA Staff	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: How can SSUSA possibly reclassify an established Major+ team Although ratings changes are generally team-specific and not a matter for public discussion in an unregulated public forum, we will make an exception this time and offer the following: The reclassification was proper and consistent with the rules and procedures based on roster re-composition following the departure of a large percentage of the team as formerly constituted last season. If Managers in the Southwest Championships might have any follow-up questions, please see the Tournament Director (Dave Dowell) in Las Vegas.
April 23, 2013 SSUSA Staff	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Seeding Games Seems like it's time to recycle this one again, for at least the fourth time - REPRINT OF MESSAGE BOARD POST FROM 2006, 2011 and 2012 ON TOPIC: There are three principal reasons SSUSA adopted (in 2006) the two Round Robin into Three-Game-Guarantee Bracket (2RR/3GG) format for brackets of five or more teams – 1. A strong majority of teams believe that the ‘real’ tournament begins only when the elimination bracket begins, regardless of its structure. The 2RR/3GG format gets teams into the brackets earlier and keeps them there longer, meeting that majority belief while still complying with the five game guarantee offered in SSUSA events. 2. The 2RR/3GG format requires less total games than the former 3RR/DE structure. With the growth in the number of teams being at a faster rate than the availability of new playing facilities, ‘every game counts’ in scheduling. 3. In any division with an odd number of teams playing a three-game seeding, one of those teams must play an “exhibition” game that doesn’t count in the standings, but constitutes that team’s fourth game prior to the bracket. Almost all teams that draw that extra game believe it is unfair. There are no “exhibition” games in the 2RR/3GG format. Remember that the 2RR/3GG format is not a triple-elimination bracket. This format simply does what its title indicates: It guarantees each team three games in the bracket, regardless of the outcome of their first two games. This guarantee is accomplished by feeding any potential loser of their first two games back into the Elimination Bracket, where they remain alive and eligible to win the Championship. Therefore, the timing of when games are won or lost, and their practical effect, is important. As is the case with any bracket type, the easiest path to the Championship is remaining ‘above the line’ in the Winner's Bracket, and in the 2RR/3GG format, after you have played two games in the Bracket, it’s an excellent idea to keep winning! Quirks can, and do, arise in any format, but this 2RR/3GG has been both efficient and almost universally well received since its introduction at the Cal Cup in 2006. The 3GG format is also the industry norm for the ASA, NSA, USSSA and almost all other significant softball associations.
April 20, 2013 SSUSA Staff	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: interpretaion Something like this happened on the SSUSA Message Board shortly after the terrorist attacks on 09/11/2001. Our best guess then, and today, is that when public events of the magnitude of the Boston Marathon bombings and related manhunt occur, internet spammers will search/target websites with the acronym "USA" as a potential recipient of their "message." Senior Softball USA possibly met their criteria. The messages were removed and the webmaster has been instructed to remove the poster's account. Hopefully, that's the end of it. Thanks, Pete.
April 13, 2013 SSUSA Staff	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Southwest Championships, Vegas Session #1 DRAFT schedule release should be by Tuesday or Wednesday, with Session #2 following by Thursday or Friday.
April 12, 2013 SSUSA Staff	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: rockin reno game sites Not true. Session #1 runs Friday thru Sunday to allow travel on either Sunday evening or Memorial Day Monday. The tournament is "dark" on Memorial Day, resuming with Session #2 on Tuesday thru Thursday and Session #3 the following Friday thru Sunday.
April 12, 2013 SSUSA Staff	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: rockin reno game sites All Session #1 (Men's 50's and 55's) and Session #2 (Men's 65+ and older) teams will be playing in the Reno/Sparks facilities, as Carson City/Centennial Park is not available to us until Session #3 (Men's 40's, 60's and all Women's divisions) ... The Reno/Sparks facilities include Golden Eagle Regional Park, Shadow Mountain Softball Complex and the Reno Softball Complex at Rancho San Rafael ... The Session #3 facility assignments will be forthcoming a little closer to the entry deadline ...
April 9, 2013 SSUSA Staff	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Have read different rules for the pitchers would like for ssusa to explain all new rules. In all of the SSUSA sanctioned events which we administer on-site, our Directors have a pre-tournament meeting with the site umpires in chief. During these meetings, "areas of emphasis" are covered as an instructional reminder of rules enforcement issues that may differ from association to association, are changes from the prior year, or may be simply something that should be called one way but, for whatever reason, is sometimes called in another way. This looks like a reasonable item to add to the agenda for upcoming events.
April 8, 2013 SSUSA Staff	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Have read different rules for the pitchers would like for ssusa to explain all new rules. Relevant pitch delivery rules: §6.4 • BEFORE STARTING THE PITCH C. The pitcher must come to a full and complete stop with the ball in front of the body. The front of the body must face the batter. This position must be maintained at least one second before starting the pitch. §6.5 • STARTING THE PITCH The pitch starts when the pitcher makes any motion that is part of his delivery after the required stop. §6.6 • LEGAL DELIVERY E. The pivot foot must remain in contact with the pitcher's box until the pitched ball leaves the hand. If a step is taken, it can be forward, backward, or to the side, provided the pivot foot is in contact with the pitcher's box and the step is simultaneous with the release of the ball. SUMMARY • § 6.4 C. requires the pitcher make a complete stop for at least one second. § 6.5 defines the start of the pitch § 6.6 E. limits the pitcher to one step (in any direction) AND requires the pivot foot to remain in contact with the pitcher's box. CONCLUSION • Wandering in the pitcher's box is not permitted.
April 8, 2013 SSUSA Staff	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Have read different rules for the pitchers would like for ssusa to explain all new rules. The Pitcher may deliver the ball from anywhere within the 2' x 10' Pitcher's Box. "Lines are in" for purposes of determining compliance with this pitch delivery area.
April 2, 2013 SSUSA Staff	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: You make the call YES (Softball rule application, presumably the same in baseball) - This is a "timing play" and the 3rd out of the ½-inning is not the result of a "force play", which would negate the run. A "force play" only occurs when the runner is advancing to the next base as the result of being required to advance. With the batter out on the catch, the force is removed, and throwing behind the runner to double him off is the circumstance by which the timing decision is made on scoring the run or not. Ruling: Run scores and ½-inning at bat is over.
March 28, 2013 SSUSA Staff	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Las Vegas TENTATIVE Field Assignments for the 2013 Southwest Championships in Las Vegas will be released shortly after the entry deadline of April 9th has passed, at which time we will know the number of teams entered and how they can best be accommodated with the available facility inventory.
March 28, 2013 SSUSA Staff	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Kansas City Legend Wes Weddle Dies Wesley B. Weddle, who formed one of the largest senior softball leagues in the country, passed away March 26, 2013. In 1989, Wes was the principal founder of the Kansas City Metropolitan 50+ Softball League, which grew to 700 players. Wes served as president of the organization for 17 years, thereafter becoming Chairman Emeritus. “Wes was a pioneer in developing senior softball in Kansas City and he set an example for the sport across the nation,” said Terry Hennessy, CEO of Senior Softball-USA. Wes was born in 1926 in Stewartsville, Mo., to parents Claudia E. and James A. Weddle. The family consisted of four sons and five daughters. Wes's wife of over sixty-four years Ethel I. Weddle and their son Zachary, age fifty-five, preceded him in death. Wes is survived by his sons Stanley J., of Denver, CO., Wesley T. of Kansas City; daughter-in-law Terri of Kansas City; and daughter Jane A. and husband Craig Langenberg, who reside in Brooksville, FL. He is also survived by his sister Donna and husband Joe Glenski of St. Joseph, MO.; grandsons Travis Weddle; Dr. Nicholas Weddle, wife Keri, great- granddaughter Solibel; granddaughter Leigh Ann Weddle; grandsons Brian Weddle, Brett and Tyler Langenberg. A visitation will be held from 6:00- 8:00 p.m. at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home on Friday, March 29. A Celebration of Wes's life will be conducted at the South-Broadland Presbyterian Church at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 1 at 7850 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO. Burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
March 27, 2013 SSUSA Staff	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Rudy Flores Memorial Fund Memorial Services for Rudy Flores have been scheduled as noted below: Date: Saturday, April 6, 2013 Time: 11:00am Calvary Chapel La Habra 1370 S. Euclid Street La Habra, CA. 90638 Phone: 714.446.6222 Email: info@calvarylahabra.org A reception will follow the Services at the church.
March 24, 2013 SSUSA Staff	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Team Raking A completely "new team", defined as one comprised of players who have never played in an SSUSA sanctioned event, starts as a AAA team, except for Men's 40-Masters teams, which start in Major. If the team is comprised of players that have played in SSUSA, the rating experience history of the individual players will determine the initial rating of the new team. If the team is a mix of former SSUSA players and new registrants, those new to SSUSA players will be considered as AAA, unless there is other available information that would indicate otherwise, such as being on an ASA or USSSA "Open Player" list, etc. The advice offered twice already is sound: Please contact the Sacramento office and submit a proposed roster for your team and ask for an initial ruling on probable rating classification. Good luck!
March 14, 2013 SSUSA Staff	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Bull Head City Tournament That's fine, we took no offense. However, if you have an interest in seeing improvement in the tournament's future, it would make some sense that you let them know where you believe they may have been deficient. It's unlikely they read this Message Board with any great frequency!
March 14, 2013 SSUSA Staff	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Bull Head City Tournament We're reasonably sure that event was run by the Bullhead City Parks & Rec. Dept., and not affiliated with any Sr. Softball Association or independent Tourney Director. It may be more productive for you to address your concerns directly with the Bullhead City folks rather than here. Their publicly disclosed contact information is: Contact: Ryan Fruhwirth • Email: rfruhwirth@bullheadcity.com • Phone: (928) 763-9400 x306

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