I've been doing the Senior Texan Winter League games for about 10 years. The minimum age is 55. Average age is a little over 67. The league has 12 teams and is divided into 3 Divisions based on skills & athleticism. Differences in abilities and physical condition in the Divisions is quite apparent. The Competitive Division (which I do) is just that! A lot of the players also do summer ball when they return their northern homes.
They have always had written amendments to the rules.
- They started using the 10 foot maximum pitch height at the league's inception.
- ALL players must play 4 innings of defense.
- Games are 8 innings. (Makes math easier for above.
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In the Leisure & Recreational Divisions, runners are also allowed to "run past" 2B & 3B w/o being in jepoardy. This is to eliminate sudden stops on old muscles & remove the "crash" possibilities.
For those of you still froze in, league play started the first week January. Championship games are Tuesday. The U.S.A. / Canada game is Thursday.