NEW PLAYERS INFORMATION
Henderson Sports Group welcomes new players to our program at the beginning of each season.
The program consists of an Over 40 Men's League (Wednesday nights), and an Over 50 (Monday nights) Men's League. This spring we are also forming an Over 60 League (Thursday nights). New players are assigned to teams through a draft process that is held prior to each season.
Participants receive a team t-shirt and umpires are provided.
The leagues are somewhat competitive, but not at the expense of fun and enjoyment. Players of all skill levels are welcome.
In the Over 40 and Over 50 leagues, each participant pays $55 for the season, which covers the cost of fields, umpires and uniforms. Teams play doubleheaders each week with a 50-minute time limit per game. In the Over 60 league, each participant pays $45 and teams play one full 7-inning game each week with no time limit.
All players bat in each game, no one sits out. Generally, there are four seasons: Spring, Summer 1, Summer 2, and Fall. Each season lasts approximately 8 weeks plus a playoff week.
NEW PLAYERS FAQ:
WHAT MAKES OUR LEAGUES DIFFERENT FROM OTHERS?
Players are assigned to teams through a draft process. Before each season a new player's draft is held.
All new players take a few swings and field plays at their requested positions, allowing coaches to
evaluate them. After the draft workout, coaches then hold a draft and select players onto teams. Draft selections are based on
prior league records and vacancies. This process keeps the league talent balanced and promotes parity. At the end of each season, each player has the option to
re-enter the draft if they want to join a new team. Most leagues have full teams enter, while this league seeks individual players.
The leagues are for the enjoyment of all players- this is the fundamental rule of HSG Leagues.
To keep the games flowing, teams may score a maximum of 5 runs per inning. Each inning ends when
a team gets three outs or scores 5 runs. The exception to this rule is the final inning of each game,
where the inning will not end until a team accrues 3 outs. Final inning is called at 50 min. or 7 innings, whichever comes first. Teams play doubleheaders each game night.
League rules are tailored to prevent injuries. We use a double first base; the left half is for the fielders foot, and the
right half for the baserunner. Also, there is a second home plate placed approximately 5 feet to the right of home plate
that baserunners use to score. All plays at home are force outs, and there are no collisions.
On the base paths, runners must make every effort to avoid collisions, or will be called out.
Courtesy runners- In the Over 40 league, up to 2 courtesy runners are permitted each inning.
In the Over 50 league, there are unlimited courtesy runners.
All players who show up for games play; no one sits on the bench (barring injury). Teams may bat as many players as are present. Coaches
are instructed to fairly allocate time in the field so that everyone receives playing time there as well.
Playoffs- in most cases all teams make the playoffs, and are seeded by regular season records.
In the Over 40 league, the top half of the teams play in the American League, while the bottom half of
teams play in the National League. Each league has a seperate playoff tournament at the conclusion of the regular season. In the Over 50 League and Over 60 League, there is one playoff.
These leagues are run by the Players and Coaches. Between each season Commissioners and Managers meetings
are held. Players are always welcome to attend and propose rule changes or suggestions on how to
improve the league. The leagues are for the enjoyment of the players and after playing for a few years
you will feel like part of a fraternity. We also have an annual picnic for players and their families.
JOIN NOW! To join, download and print out an APPLICATION FORM. Mail the completed application form along
with $55.00 payment payable to HENDERSONS SPORTS GROUP at the address below. A league official will contact
you and instruct you to attend the next New Players Draft for a brief tryout. Once the draft is complete, you will
be assigned to a team and your coach will contact you with schedule information for the upcoming season.
For more information or questions, contact the Commissioner, Arthur Werner:
E-MAIL: arthur@hendersonsoftball.com
PHONE: (702) 837-0216
CELL: (702) 683-7700
FAX: (702) 837-9527
MAILING ADDRESS:
Henderson Sports Group
1608 Carlisle Court
Henderson, NV 89052