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 all HSG leagues, each participant pays $60 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. All players bat in each game, no one sits out. Generally, there are four seasons: Spring, Summer, Winter, and Fall. Each season runs 7 weeks plus a playoff week.

• The leagues are for the enjoyment of all players- this is the fundamental rule of HSG.
• HSG only accepts individual players, not teams.  Players are assigned to teams through a rating process. Before each season, all new players come to Selection Night, where they take a few swings and field plays at their requested positions, allowing coaches to evaluate them. After the rating workout, coaches then hold a draft and select players onto teams. All players are drafted on to teams.  At the end of each season, each player has the option to re-enter the draft if they want to join a new team.
• 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. 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 base runner.
  • There is also a second home plate placed approximately 5 feet to the right of home plate that base runners 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, unlimited courtesy runners are permitted, but an individual can only pinch-run once in 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, Over 55 League, and Coed League there is one playoff.
• These leagues are run by the volunteer 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, but wil be asked to leave during the management session.
• 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 payment payable to HENDERSON SPORTS GROUP at the address below. A league official will contact you and instruct you to attend the next New Players Selection 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: