SSUSA 2024-25 Rules apply, with the following exceptions.

Regulation Time Limit:

Bracket games shall be 65 minutes, plus the open inning. Subject to change to accommodate all teams during tournament play. Pool games will be 55 minutes.

Age Restrictions:

Men:
In the age 60+ division, a team is allowed a maximum of three (3) age 55 to 59 year olds. No more than three can be active on the field at one time.
In the age 70+ division, a team is allowed a maximum of three (3) age 68 to 69 year olds. No more than three can be active on the field at one time.
Younger (under 60) player, cannot run for an older player (60+). But older can run for younger.

Women: This tournament is for players age 50 and over. Count shall be one-one, with a foul to waste.

Runs Per Inning and Mercy Rule:

Five runs per inning.
Except for the final inning, which is an open inning.

If a team is ahead by 15 or more runs, after 5 innings have be completed or 4 ½ with the home team ahead, the game shall be declared a complete game.
Flip-flop Rule will be enforced.

Home Runs Over the Fence:

6 HRs is the maximum number of homeruns when majors team are playing. Any homerun over the limit is an out. All other AAA teams the home run limit is three (3). If playing against an AA team, the limit is 1 (one HR) homerun. Any fair ball hit over the fence over the limit will be considered an out.

Uniforms
Uniforms should be similar color.

Player Shortage
Because of the possibility of player shortage during the tournament caused by injury, adding another playing player will be allowed, with the following guidelines.
AAA can’t use an extra major player.
Major can add another AAA player, but can’t add another major still playing in the tournament.
Cannot add in the middle of a game. Finish the game with 9 unless it’s a AAA player and waiver form is signed.
Player addition must be approved by tournament chairs.

Senior Softball USA (SSUSA) rule book will be referenced for all other rule interpretations.
Effective Jan. 1, 2022, no alcohol during tournament play, and no loud music or artificial noise allowed, per umpire or director’s discretion.

Updated Jan. 14, 2025