55+ JIM MALIK Division Information
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ZOOM Meeting Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 @ 6:30pm Managers (10)
Meeting lasted 1 hours and 10 Minutes

Below are Universal Rules relating to all Divisions
1. 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 th 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
4. Universal Rule of the SJMSBL For all Divisions: 2023 MLB NEW pickoff rule & NEW pitch Clock rule will NOT apply to the SJMSBL.
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 0.5 equals Ties

Addendum for the 2026 Season Playoff Seeding

For the 2026 season, playoff seeding will be determined by Winning Percentage rather than a Point System. Winning Percentage will be calculated as follows:
Wins + (0.5 equals Ties) divided by Total Games Played

Example:

7 Wins + (1 Tie) = 7.5

7.5 divided by 12 Games Played = .625 Winning Percentage

Ties will count as half a win when determining playoff seeding.

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.

Addendum for the 2026 Season Playoff Seeding

For the 2026 season, playoff seeding will be determined by Winning Percentage rather than a Point System. Winning Percentage will be calculated as follows:
Wins + (0.5 equals Ties) divided by Total Games Played

Example:

7 Wins + (1 Tie) = 7.5

7.5 divided by 12 Games Played = .625 Winning Percentage

Ties will count as half a win when determining playoff seeding.


11. Teams without a home field will be the away team


Rules specific to the 55+ Division(s)
If we get more teams or if teams leave before the season starts, well conduct a Zoom meeting to vote and determine changes
In 2025 players aged 53 (during the calendar year) will be grandfathered into the 55+ Divi In 2022 players aged 53 (during the calendar year) will be grandfathered into the 55+ Division. Unless otherwise stated player will NOT be allowed to pitch or catch.
In 2026 players aged 54 (during the calendar year) will be grandfathered into the 55+ Divi In 2022 players aged 54 (during the calendar year) will be grandfathered into the 55+ Division. Unless otherwise stated player will NOT be allowed to pitch or catch.
Outfielder cannot throw a Batter out from Outfield.
Unlimited Courtesy Runners @ 1ST Base needs to be last batted out
Courtesy runners cannot steal. A courtesy runner is declared out for an official stolen base. Courtesy runners may advance on a wild pitch, passed ball or error, but NOT on any play that an official scorer would deem a stolen base.


For example, with runners on first and third base where the runner on third is a courtesy runner, the runner on first base can steal second, but the courtesy runner on third cannot try to score on the throw to second, as that would be scored a stolen base. The courtesy runner would be declared out for an official stolen base. If however, the throw to second goes into center field, the runner on third can try to score as that would be scored an error, not a stolen base.
Similarly, if a courtesy runner is on base and a pitcher tries to pick him off, the courtesy runner must return to that base. If the courtesy runner cannot get back safely and instead makes a move toward the next base, he would be declared out.
If the pitcher elects to pitch from a windup, a courtesy runner may advance (regardless of the score) because an official scorer would not award a stolen base. He would record the advance as defensive indifference. The first baseman is not required to hold the runner on base.

Penalty: Courtesy runners who attempt to steal a base are declared out immediately if the official scoring would record it as a stolen base. The ball is dead, all other runners return to the previous base (no pitch to the batter, even if the batter gets a hit). Any runner who attempts to steal a base with a lead of 10 or more runs is also declared out. Exception if the courtesy runner attempts a delayed steal, after the catcher receives the pitch, the pitch stands as called, and the courtesy runner is declared out.
Please note that pinch runners are different from courtesy runners. A pinch runner is a player not yet in the batting lineup who runs for another player and assumes that spot in the batting order. A pinch runner can steal, and the player he ran for is out of the batting lineup for the remainder of the game.


If a team is winning by 10 or more Runs. The winning team is not allowed to steal. Up by 10 Runs needs to be announced. If after announced, player still STEALS, He is out with no warning.
Please note the exception: Player can run (if up by 10) as soon as the ball pitched hits ground.
Waived Players:
Waived players cannot Pitch or catch unless they are turning 55 in calendar


2026 Waived Players
Fighten Phils- Fransisco Valdez, 50, Cannot Pitch or Catch Cinnaminson Reds: Tony Benedetto 52 cannot pitch or catch Riverton Rangers: Matthew Altomari, 52 cannot pitch or catch Vincentown Vipers: Adriano Duverge, 52 cannot pitch or catch Vincentown Vipers: Chris West, 52 cannot pitch or catch




2025 Waived Players
Vipers: Noel Moralles, Cannot Pitch or Catch Vipers: Matt Davis, 52 Cannot Pitch or Catch Vipers: Freddie Bruno, 51 Cannot Pitch or Catch Vipers: John Horner, 50 Cannot Pitch or Catch

2024 Waived Players
Players below were Waived in to the 55+ division unanimously by Managers who were present. Bill Greever- 12/2/1970 Montco Expos
Ed Kenney- 9/7/1971 Cinnaminson Reds


2023 Waived Players
Players below were Waived in to the 55+ division unanimously by Managers who were present.

Managers who want to Waive players in need to email said player to Lou Marshall @ LMarshall@unfi.com. Lou will than email your division Managers to vote as to let player in or NOT.
Gloucester County: Keith Sadowski 50. Waived in 2/9/23


Last day to complete a regular season Game: Sunday, July 27
Regular Season:

Format: 14-week season some teams will play more or less than 14 regular season games
Opening Day: March 29
Scheduling requirement: 7 of 13 teams volunteered to take:
o 1 scheduled split doubleheader, and
o 1 bye week
Split doubleheader definition: two 7-inning games vs two different opponents, both at the DH
teams home field (no travel to a second field)
o Each opponent plays only one 7-inning game that day
Operational concerns / objections already raised:
o Afternoon-only game required for someone (and there?s been strong opposition to earlier starts like 10:00 AM, never mind later 12:00 noon starts)
o Hosting team must have field permit to at least 2:00 through 2:30 PM
o Some teams have stated they only have their field until 12:00 noon (requiring very early starts like 9:00 AM)
o Injury/heat concern raised about playing past noon (sun/temperature peak), implying likely objections to afternoon DH formats



Important Note

Scheduling will be made as balanced as possible; however, these optional flexibilities (early starts, extra games, doubleheaders) will create some mathematical imbalance in the final schedule.

Standings / Playoff Qualification

Playoff seeding will be based on Winning Percentage.


Wins + (0.5 equals Ties)

= Winning Percentage

Total Games Played



Example: 7 Wins + (1 Tie) = 7.5/12 (Games played) = .625

Regular-Season Sundays
1. March 29 (Opening Day)
April 5 OFF (Easter)
2. April 12
3. April 19
4. April 26
5. May 3
May 10 OFF (Mothers Day)
6. May 17
May 24 OFF (Memorial Day Weekend)
7. May 31
8. June 7
9. June 14
10. June 21
11. June 28
July 5 OFF (July 4 on Saturday)
July 11 HT Rangers Vs. Vipers @ Vincentown
12. July 12
13. July 19
14. July 26


Playoffs (5 Weeks)
1. August 2
2. August 9
3. August 16

4. August 23
5. August 30
Playoffs conclude before Labor Day

Schedules will be made and uploaded onto the website by March 15th The Managers voted on and agreed to ONE division.
55+ Division
(A) Teams can only qualify in the American Playoffs
(M) Teams can play in American or National Playoffs (Depending on Points on winning percentage)
Teams can only qualify in the National Playoffs
1. Fighten Phils (A) (up to 3DH)
2. MC Yanks (A)
3. HT Rangers (A) (up to 3DH)
4. Giants (A)
5. Vipers (M)
6. Cinny Reds (M) (1 DH)
7. Panthers (M) (1 DH)
8. SJ Phils (M)
9. Braves (1 DH)
10. R. Rangers (1 DH)
11. PBC
12. Expos (1 DH)
13. Phils (Wayne)



American & National PLAYOFFS
There will be two Champions in the 55+ Division
SJMSBL pays for umpiring in the Championship. The teams playing pay for the umpires in all other playoff games
Standings / Playoff Qualification

Playoff seeding will be based on Winning Percentage.


Wins + (0.5 equals Ties)

= Winning Percentage

Total Games Played



Example: 7 Wins + (1 Tie) = 7.5/12 (Games played) = .625

SEEDS 1-6 make the American Playoffs SEEDS 7-13 make the National Playoffs
Seeds will be posted on our website by Tuesday, July 28 @ noon


American Wild Card Round one game playoff.
Sunday Aug 2
#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 Aug 2 #7 gets a BYE. #8 Vs. #13
#9 Vs. #12
#10 Vs. #11
Stronger Seed Host and is Home Team (9) Inning Game



Sunday August 9 American SEMI- Final one game playoff. Stronger Seed Host and is Home Team (9) Inning Game
#1 Seed Vs. Weaker Wild Card Seed Winner #2 Seed Vs. Stronger Wild Card Seed Winner

Sunday August 9 National SEMI- Final one game playoff Stronger Seed Host and is Home Team (9) Inning Game #7 Seed Vs. Weakest Wild Card Seed Winner
Two Remaining Wild Card Winners play each other





CHAMPIONSHIP Sunday August 16 (9) inning best SEMI- Final winner seed Host & is Home Team CHAMPIONSHIP Sunday August 23 (9) inning weaker SEMI- Final winner Seed Host & is Home team CHAMPIONSHIP Sunday August 30 (9) inning best SEMI- Final winner seed Host & is Home Team

Contingencies
Championship Weather (August 16 Cancellation Only)
If the August 16 Championship Game is cancelled due to weather:

August 23 will be played as a 9-inning game at the weaker seeds field.
The stronger seed will be designated as the home team for that game.

August 30 (if necessary) will be a Doubleheader consisting of two (2) 7-inning games:

Game 1: Stronger Seed hosts but is the visiting team.
Game 2 (if necessary): Stronger Seed is the home team.

Championship Weather (August 16 and August 23 Cancellation)
The Championship will be decided by one (1) 9-inning game. August 30
The higher (stronger) seed will host the game.
The higher seed will be designated as the home team.

The 55+ Division will have 2 Championships each will get a $500 Credit
See Terms and Conditions below:
Credit is NOT a check
Your credit is good for the 2026 Fall Season, 2026 Midweek Season and the 2027 Spring Season.
Your credit expires April 1, 2027
Your credit cannot be transferred to another team.


Bud LeMunyon Memorial All Star Game Managers. Anthony & Todd All Star team
Team Red seeds 1,4,5,8,9,12
Blue Team 2,3,6,7,10,11

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 Winning Percentage.


Wins + (0.5 ?equals Ties)

= Winning Percentage

Total Games Played



Example: 7 Wins + (1 Tie) = 7.5/12 (Games played) = .625
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