The following are general guidelines to aid the League Director or a Team Manager in selecting a classification. These are only guidelines and should be followed in any questionable situations.

"D" Classification:
League teams consisting of a majority of players playing two times a week and in no more than 15 tournaments a year with any team. Majority of players have softball tournament experience.

"E" Classification:
League teams consisting of a majority of players playing two time a week and in up to 10 tournaments a year with any team. Majority of players only play for this tournament team.

"Rec" Classification:
League teams which have been formed for two seasons or less in which the majority of players have participated in just a few tournaments. The majority of players play only once per week.

NOTE: SCMAF "Rec" Tournament teams are league teams which have been formed for two seasons or less or a team in the lower league in most agencies.

No "A" Tournament Teams with any organization will be allowed.

HOME RUN RULE
Over-The-Fence Home Run Rule for Men's and Co-ed Tournaments with fences a minimum of 275 Feet:

"D" Division:
"One up" Home Run, Batter Out
"E" Division:
"One up" Home Run, Batter Out
"Rec" Division:
No Home Runs, Batter Out

NOTE: The SCMAF Softball committees reserve the right to reclassify any team participating in their tournaments to maintain an even level of competition. Re-classification may come after a Qualifying Tournament.

50+, 55+ & 60+ - Teams must be entirely composed of players who are at least 50+, 55+ & 60+ years old anytime during the current year.

Southern CaliforniaMajor tournament players are not allowed to participate in any division.