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ZOOM Meeting Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2024 @ 6:30pm

Managers in attendance: (keep in mind all managers were invited. Managers who did NOT attend had no say and will need to follow what is voted on tonight) Walter Grizky, Walt Szwajkowski, Sammy S., Kevin Clements, Rick Jackson. Tom Hoskinz, Paul Grace, Hector, Steve Kaminski, Chris (Nats). Meeting lasted 57 Minutes

 Below are Universal Rules relating to all Divisions

45.     Universal Rule of the SJMSBL For all Divisions: The regular season will NOT be extended

2.     Universal Rule of the SJMSBL For all Divisions: Rules will NOT be changed during the regular or Playoff Season. If you have a rule change… Save it for next year’s Divisional Meeting. Managers will than have the opportunity to discuss and Vote on the rule.

3.     Universal Rule of the SJMSBL For all Divisions: The Playoffs will be completed before Labor Day

5.     Universal Rule of the SJMSBL For all Divisions: In a Regular season game, If a game is tied at the end of (9) innings (if game is scheduled for 9-innings), If a game is tied at the end of (7) innings (if game is scheduled for 7-innings) The game will be scored as a TIE in the standings. Each team will be awarded 2 Points.

In a Playoff Game, if a game is tied at the end of the game. The game will be played until there is a winner. The new MLB rule of starting an extra inning with a runner at second base does NOT apply to the SJMSBL.

7.     Universal Rule of the SJMSBL For all Divisions: Please do not include Lou or Neil in any group text or emails with your team and other teams. Make the determinations then let us know of any decisions

8.     Universal Rule of the SJMSBL For all Divisions: The maximum number of players on a roster is 20. Over 20 players on a roster cost is $100.00 per player. No deadline in adding a player but team must pay $100 per player if added after May 28

9.     Universal Rule of the SJMSBL For all Divisions: Player needs to play and or bat in at least 6 regular-season games to qualify for the playoffs. If a player only plays in the field as a defensive player or runner, it is the managers duty to have opposing manager write that players participate in the scorebook for that said game.

10.   Universal Rule of the SJMSBL For all Divisions: - All stats need to be entered no later than 7/16. Stats should be entered weekly to avoid confusion at the end. Games played are required in the stats.

11.   Universal Rule of the SJMSBL For all Divisions: Make-Ups need to be scheduled no later than 6/25 any rainouts that occur in the last month of the season need to be scheduled by the last Sunday of the season, failure to schedule make-ups will result in 0 points in the standings.

12: Universal Rule: Team with no Home field is always the away team

Waived Players

2025 Players below were waived in to the 45+ managers who attended. 

H. Rangers: Tom Pace (6-26-83) 42 in 2025. Can’t Pitch or Catch. & Bill Straub 43 (8-24-82) Can’t Pitch or Catch.

Nats: John Fine 7-4-81. Can’t Pitch or Catch

2024 Players below were waived in to the 45+ managers who attended. 

SJ Cards- Cory Thomas 41. Will Not Pitch or Catch

2023 Waived Players- All Players from 2023 waived in are waived in 2024

Waived players- Players waived last year are Grand Fathered in

Keven Clement- speaking for Joe Pancoast – the Rays

Brian Pecsi (Marc’s brother), he is 41 years old and played w/ us during the fall. He fits in well w/ the Rays- plays hard, nice guy and hits around .300.  WAIVED IN 2/8/23

SJ Cards: Frank Tees, 41. Infielder WAIVED IN 2/8/23

All Star Game Managers: Kevin Clements, Rick Jackson

45 One Division

1.       Oldtimers #1 Seed. Home Field NOT available during April/March

2.       Jersey Shore Shockers #2 Seed

3.       Haddon Twp. Rangers #3 Seed

4.       PBC Royals #4 Seed

5.       PBC Indians (new team)

6.       Nationals (new Team)

7.       Elk Twp. Rays #5 Seed  

8.       South Jersey Cardinals #6 Seed

9.       Cheltenham Athletics #8 Seed

10.   Hartford Rangers #9 Seed       

11.   Delaware Pirates #10 Seed  

Vipers (new Team) Vipers went to the 55 Division

13 Available Regular Season Sunday’s, 15 Games. 2 Dh’s

Schedules will be made and uploaded onto the website by March 24 Hopefully earlier

Regular Season Odd # of teams - Contingency Choices

1.       If 35 are uneven one team plays them every week

2.       Split Doubleheaders

RS = Regular Season

1.           RS-Week 1: Opening Day: Sunday March 30

2.           RS-Week 2: Sunday April 6

3.           RS-Week 3: Sunday April 13

4.           RS-Week 4: Sunday April 27

5.           RS-Week 5: Sunday May 4   DH

NO- SCHEDULED GAME. Mother’s Day Sunday May 11

6.           RS-Week 6: Sunday May 18   DH

NO – SCHEDULED GAME. Memorial Day weekend Sunday May 25

7.           RS-Week 7: Sunday June 1

8.           RS-Week 8: Sunday June 8

9.           RS-Week 9: Sunday June 15

10.         RS-Week 10: Sunday June 22

11.         RS-Week 11: Sunday June 29

NO – SCHEDULED GAME. July 4 is on a Friday

12.         RS-Week 12: Sunday July 13

13.         RS-Week 13: Sunday July 20 (Last Day to Play a regular Season Game)

•            PO = Playoffs

1.           PO-Week 1: Sunday July 27

2.           PO-Week 2: Sunday August 3

3.           PO-Week 3: Sunday August 10

4.           PO- Week 4: Sunday August 17

5.           PO- Week 5: Sunday August 24

American & National PLAYOFFS

There will be two Champions in the 45+ Division

SEEDS 1-6 make the American Playoffs

SEEDS 7-11 make the National Playoffs

Seeds will be posted on our website by Tuesday, July 22 @ noon

American Wild Card Round – one game playoff.

Sunday July 27

#1 & #2 get a BYE.

#3 Vs. #6

#4 Vs. #5

Stronger Seed Host and is Home Team (9) Inning Game

National Wild Card Round – one game playoff.

Sunday July 27

#7, #8 & #9 get a BYE.

#10 Vs. #11

Stronger Seed Host and is Home Team (9) Inning Game

American SEMI- Final     American- Best of 3

#1 Seed Vs. Weaker Wild Card Seed Winner

#2 Seed Vs. Stronger Wild Card Seed Winner

National SEMI- Final     American- Best of 3

#7 Seed Vs. Wild Card Seed Winner

#8 Vs. #9

Sunday August 3

Game #1 (9) innings

Weaker Seed Host and Weaker seed is the Home Team

Contingency: If August 3 Game(s) is rained out then Sunday August 10 is one Game. (9) inning Stronger Seed Host, Stronger Seed is Home Team. If August 3 game is stopped because of inclement weather, game is than continued from stoppage Aug. 10. Stronger Team Hosts. This continued game is a one Game winner takes all for the Semi’s.

Sunday, August 10

Double Header

Game #1 (7) innings

Stronger Seed Host and is the Home Team 

Game #2 (7) innings

Stronger Seed Host and Stronger seed is the Home Team

Contingency: If Aug 10 is rained out than winner of Aug 3 will be declared the Semi Winner.

Championship: Best of 3/ 2 (7) inning games   DH Aug 18- single (9) inning game Sunday, August 25

Winner of SEMI Vs. Winner of SEMI

Game #1 Sunday August 18

Weaker Seed Host and is Home Team (9) Inning Game

Contingency: If August 18 Game(s) is rained out then Sunday August 25 is one Game. (9) inning Stronger Seed Host, Stronger Seed is Home Team. If August 18 game is stopped because of inclement weather, game is than continued from stoppage Aug. 25. Stronger Team Hosts. This continued game is a one Game winner takes all for the Semi’s.

Sunday August 25

Game #2: Stronger Seed Host and is Home Team   (7) Inning Game

Game #3: Stronger Seed Host and is Home Team   (7) Inning Game

Contingency: If Aug 25 is rained out than winner of Aug 18 will be declared the Semi Winner

Each Division in 45+ will have a Championship. Each Championship Team will get a $500 Credit

See Terms and Conditions below:

·      Credit is NOT a check

·      Your credit is good for the 2025 Fall Season, 2025 Midweek Season and the 2026 Spring Season.

·      Your credit expires April 1, 2026

·      Your credit cannot be transferred to another team.

Umpire Fee Schedule:

2 umpires at each game

9 inning game $120.00 per umpire 7 inning game $105.00 per umpire

If Only One Umpire Shows- See Cost below

Cost per umpire per (9) inning Game @ $180 Cost per umpire per (7) inning Game @ $160

1.  Cancelling with less than one hour until game time- $70 per umpire (If umpires did not leave for the game yet, no fee will be charged)

2.  Umpires arrive at the field and no game due to weather: $70 per umpire

3.  Game 1 of DH Starts, no game two due to weather: No fee charged

4.  Originally scheduled DH turns into one-single 9 inning

game: Standard fee for 9 innings + $70 per umpire for second game

5.  Cancelling with less than one hour until game time for a scheduled doubleheader, each manager must pay one umpire $85. (Each umpire gets $85)

All Changes need in the schedule need to be sent

to LMarshall@unfi.com by Thursday. If umpires are not notified before the day of the game then #4 Rule goes into effect (. Originally scheduled DH turns into one-single 9 inning game: Standard fee for 9 innings + $70 per umpire for the second game)

John Gallante

Umpiring Director + Assignor

Tri-State Elite Umpires Association

E-mail is preferred unless it is a notification on

the day of the game.

E-mail: JohnGallante@hotmail.com cell: (856) 994-4400

Rainouts/Cancellations:

In the event of a rainout or cancellation it is the responsibility of the home field manager to notify John Gallante 856-994- 4400 johngallante@hotmail.com and also let Lou know as well 856-266- 7916 lmarshall@unfi.com all cancellations need at least 1-hour notice. If a cancellation is made any time after that the fee schedule will apply of $70.00 per umpire if the umpires are there or on their way.

Standings:

Shall be determined by A POINT SYSTEM

·        - 3 points for a Win

·        - 2 points for a Tie

·        - 1 point for a loss

·        - 0 Points for a loss by forfeit IMPORTANT

(Standings will show a team losing by forfeit getting 1 point. This is incorrect and will be properly calculated at the end of the season)

·        - 0 Points for a game not played