85-Year-Olds Division Launched

May 1, 2014

SACRAMENTO – In an historic move for the sport, Senior Softball-USA has launched an 85-year-old division.

“We have been discussing adding the 85 division - the oldest division in the sport – for the past year with Hugh Brotherton of the Center For Sight team in Florida,” said Terry Hennessy, chief executive officer of Senior Softball-USA. “This division extends the opportunity to play to the oldest seniors in the sport.”

In addition, SSUSA added a 75 Major-Plus division this year, citing the clear dominance of three 75 teams.

“Our goal is to ensure that teams in a division have at least a chance to win,” said George Moreno, SSUSA national director of ratings and tournaments. “The scores of games of three 75 Major teams last year clearly indicate the other Major teams did not have a realistic chance to win.”

The three teams raised to Major-Plus were the San Francisco Seals, Top Gun 75s and Joseph Chevrolet.

The first official 85 team, Center for Sight, played in the Spring Nationals in Polk County, Florida in April.

“We believe there will be more teams, as players hear about the 85 division,” said Hennessy.

The first year, the 85 teams will be allowed five 83-year-old players and five 84-year-old players. For more information, contact Moreno regarding the new division at 916-326-5303.