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May 12, 2026
TimMcElroy
Topic: Tournaments
Discussion: Missouri Open is full

Way to go, Donna.
May 12, 2026
TimMcElroy
Topic: Associations
Discussion: Player rating

Photo evidence of a guy wearing a jersey? I should have seen this coming. If you have a complaint about a player on an SSUSA roster, put it in writing and send to the SSUSA staff. Include facts rather than "a guy at the concession stand said" stories. You should also include your name and verifiable contact information.
May 10, 2026
TimMcElroy
Topic: Associations
Discussion: Player rating

Rosters rules vary by Association, and tournament rosters aren't shared from one group to another.
May 8, 2026
TimMcElroy
Topic: Tournaments
Discussion: 40s at the Don Brooks Crabtown Classic

I have a few spots open in the 40s division for the Don Brooks Crabtown Classic on May 30-31.

Currently 11 in 40 Major, can take 1 more.
Currently 5 in 40 AAA, can take 1 more.
Currently 9 in 40 Women, can take 1 more.

This tournament will be played in Glen Burnie & Westminster, MD (If not familiar, that is the Baltimore metro area)

If interested, send email to PotomacSports1@gmail.com
Thanks- Tim
April 17, 2026
TimMcElroy
Topic: Tournaments
Discussion: Battle of the Roses tournament (2026 edition)

Angelo,
I am still working to get your team into the Battle of the Roses and I don't mean to beat a dead horse.... just trying to illustrate my point about the mail system being an issue.

Poughkeepsie Thunder 60s entry fee check (dated 4/1), and postmarked (4/6) arrived at my house today (4/17).

Related note and not your concern, but I still haven't received 1st State 50s check that the coach tells me was sent in early March.


April 15, 2026
TimMcElroy
Topic: Tournaments
Discussion: Battle of the Roses tournament (2026 edition)

I am confident that the coach and I will get this worked out, but please be aware that teams are not officially entered into a tournament until payment is received.

For any tournament, I suggest that folks avoid using the USPS, as it has proven to be unreliable (particularly in the Baltimore metro area).
April 15, 2026
TimMcElroy
Topic: Tournaments
Discussion: Battle of the Roses tournament (2026 edition)

Managers,

In just a few short years, The Battle of the Roses tournament has quickly become a must attend event for teams in the mid-Atlantic region. Last year's schedule was packed and teams were left out. This year, we modified the dates, starting the 55-75s a day earlier to accommodate more teams on the weekend. Even with those changes, The Battle of the Roses has again SOLD OUT.

I thank you, the staff at Veterans Park thanks you, and the City of York, PA thanks you for supporting this tournament.


Scheduling this tournament will be a challenge. With so many teams and divisions, we cannot honor any special start / end time requests. All teams should be prepared for morning starts and late afternoon finishes. Please tell your players to plan their travel accordingly. If this is going to be an issue, please let me know (in writing) by 5pm on April 16th so that I can offer your spot to teams that are still on the waiting list.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES / PAYMENT DEADLINES / REFUNDS
The posted deadline for this tournament is Thursday, April 16th. Teams must submit their entry fee by 5pm to hold their spot.

Please understand that teams on the waiting list will be turned away. The scheduling process and staff planning (hotels, travel, etc) begins in earnest on Friday morning. Any team that drops out of the Battle of the Roses after April 16th will lose their entry fee.



TEAM LIST
A list of teams that are "IN" for the Battle of the Roses (2026 edition) can be found below-

** THURSDAY (Apr 30) and FRIDAY (May 1) **
The Bank 65s
Olympian Athletics 65s
Fat Nancy's 65s
Maryland Classics 65s
Team Riporti 65s
Promotion / PHX Tube 70s
Empire / Monroe 70s
Spring Ford 70s
Roadhouse Blues 70s
West Chester Wild 70s
Jersey Masters 75s
Yogi's Boys 75s
Hamels 80s

** FRIDAY (May 1) and SATURDAY (May 2) **
Bob Johnson / Phoenix Tube 55s
Harford Financial Group 55s
Maryland Classics 55s
Atlantic Sprinkler 60s
Fantasies / Diverse 60s
Maryland Cougars 60s
PHX Tube 60s (Scott)
PHX Tube / Bob Johnson 60s (Chamberlain)
Cadence Wealth Management 60s
Gaithersburg Rental / TC Backer 60s
Office Bar & Grill 60s
Steele City A's 60s

** SATURDAY (May 2) and SUNDAY (May 3) **
SMC 40s
Central Jersey Elite 40s
DD / Playmaker Athletics 40s
Gigantes 40s
HDI / She Gone Softball 40s
O.P.P. / Nimble Crane 40s
PDW / Savory / APC / The Hose 40s
Prime 40s / Proton / Treedem 40s
Sake 40s
Swing Mafia 40s
Adrenaline 40s
BBE 40s
HCX 40s
SARR Softball / American Legion 40s
BPA Sports 55s (playing 50s)
CSD 50s
Bears / SIS 50s
Heavy Hitters 50s
JWM BSB 50s
MVP 50s
Wilson's Boulevard 50s
1st State 50s
BOF 50s
GHI Construction 50s
Mike & Them 50s
Old Skool / Racehorse Tavern 50s
Stud Softball 50s
Fireballs 40 Women
Vintage 40s Women
ADPTV SnF 40 Women
B Elite Ballers 40 Women
Ladies Smokin' Aces 40 Women
Lady Legends 40s Women


If your team has not paid the entry fee yet, please get that to me ASAP-

Venmo- @Tim-McElroy-1
Paypal- PotomacSports1
Cashapp- $PotomacSports1

April 13, 2026
TimMcElroy
Topic: Tournaments
Discussion: The Maryland Classic adds a 2nd complex for S2

Staff will likely get a copy posted when they get to the office on Tuesday. Until then, reach out to your coach. He / she has a copy of it in their inbox.
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


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