Senior 3-Pitch play is the same as our Junior 3-Pitch league with respect to the following:
The following points highlight the major differences between our Junior and Senior 3-Pitch Leagues:
Senior 3-Pitch play is even more competitive than Junior 3-Pitch, especially for the season-ending wrap-up tournament.
Helmets, with chin strap fastened, are required to be worn by batters and base-runners. We supply batting helmets for use on a shared basis, but many players prefer to have their own.
Effective since 2015: Face-guards, such as the Rip-It mask shown, must be worn by all infielders; the pitcher and catcher must wear helmets with face-guards. (Helmets with face-guards are optional for the other infielders.) All necessary (This equipment is supplied by the league to all teams.) Chest protectors and shin pads are provided (and must be worn) by the catcher.
Effective since 2015: The offensive team's pitcher must wear face protection (supplied by the league). Other personal protection for the offensive pitcher's body is highly recommended.
Hitting sticks: For the 2017 season, with assistance of a grant from the Kitchener Sports Association, each team was offered the use of a "hitting stick" and improved results at the plate were evident. A hitting stick is now part of each team's equipment. Suggestion is that it be used, not only at team practises, but also for team members to borrow for use at home and, most usefully, to "warm up" the players as they wait their turn to bat!
Again this year, following through on the grant received in 2018 from the Healthy Kids Program, we're asking that each team arranging for shared post-game snacks, have a "healthy snack" coordinator). Hopefully some of the water jugs are still available as well!