3. At the discretion of the SSUSA staff, more teams may be moved up based on overall performance during the season, recommendations from directors and umpires-in-chiefs, and the team's performance at the Senior Softball Tournament Championships. 4.

Understanding the Context

Senior Softball-USA ratings staff will decide these skill-ratings changes and appeals. SSUSA Bat Policy Since 2014, Senior Softball-USA has licensed new senior bats and publish an Approved Bat List for all sanctioned SSUSA Tournaments. This policy was implemented for two reasons: First and foremost, it is designed to protect our players and the sport. In the past few years, several entities have begun developing senior bats.

Key Insights