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DIVISION DESCRIPTIONS |
Division
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Description |
Really Rec |
In
this division, players need to come with an open
mind and a sense of humour. If the majority of
a team is new to Slo-Pitch and is not overly concerned
about wins and losses, then this is the right
division for them. Teams can learn the sport and
its rules, practice their skills, and move up
to higher divisions in future seasons. Better
players are expected to let up at times and there
should be no disagreements over whether a player
is safe, out, etc. Each player is only allowed
to hit one home run per game. There will be more
points awarded for sportsmanship in this division
and this will affect each team’s standings.
It is mandatory for teams to switch some players
and play for fun once the game has reached a mercy
score, which is a 15 run lead (as opposed to 20
in other Slo-Pitch divisions). In this division,
there are more sportsmanship points available
than in higher divisions and each team's cumulative
sportsmanship rating will have a significant impact
on the standings.
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Recreational |
This
division will feature teams that may have some
skilled players, but also many inexperienced players
and the team as a whole is just in it for the
fun. If several of the players are hard hitting
and quite competitive in nature then the team
should move up to a higher level. Teams in this
division must have a “fun first” approach
to every game. Note: Teams that register for Recreational
but have had good success in this level will likely
be moved up to a higher division before the season
starts. In this division, sportsmanship ratings
will have a more direct impact on each team's
standings than in higher divisions.
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Recreational Plus |
This
division is for more experienced and successful
teams. Players can hit, throw and catch with more
accuracy, and the team is looking for more challenge
than the Recreational (starter) level. Not all
players need to be highly skilled; it is more
about the average skill and competitiveness of
the team as a whole. Note: This is not a super
competitive division, it will just feature teams
that are better than starter level. Teams that
register for Recreational Plus but have had good
success in this level will likely be moved up
to a higher division before the season starts.
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Intermediate |
This
division is for teams that have more experience
or past success than an average team in Recreational
Plus. Intermediate teams are looking for a good
challenge each night and don’t want to play
weaker teams that will result in a blow out. Most
players on the team have experience playing Slo-Pitch
and are solid in the fundamentals, while the line-up
also includes a few very strong players. Note:
Teams that register for Intermediate but have
had good success in this level will likely be
moved up to a higher division before the season
starts.
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Intermediate
Plus |
This
division is for teams that consistently play at
a high level and would like to face strong competition
each week. Other leagues in the city will feature
far more competitive teams, but this is the SSC’s
highest level. Teams in this division will be
characterized by the following:
- The majority of players are experienced and
can place their hits
- Most female players consistently hit the ball
out of the infield
- There is an experienced pitcher who is able
to control ball movement for a variety of pitches
- Many players have been playing together for
several seasons
- Some or all players may have played in competitive
tournaments outside of the SSC |
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DIVISION NOTES |
(1)
SSC division offerings are based on the experience and
skill level of the teams - not on their competitive
behaviour. All SSC players are expected to play with
a ‘fun-first, winning second’ attitude regardless
of their division.
(2)
The SSC may move your team up or down a division based
on past results or the quality of other teams that have
registered this season. Seeding for 2-3 weeks is another
option the Club uses to re-align teams into the appropriate
level after registering.
(3)
Because the SSC does not host try-outs, teams/individuals/groups
are expected to read the division descriptions and place
themselves in the most appropriate division. If players
are unsure of which division to register for, they are
welcome to contact the office anytime for advice. |
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