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Team Classifications
     

The Illinois Board of Directors has collectively approved the Re-Classification of teams from the 2011 season. (The new definition of Class “B is listed below). Go to the hyperlink for a list of teams reclassified for the new season.

The main objective for team classification is allowing teams to play within their skill level and bring parity to the Illinois USSSA program. In all fairness to its members, Illinois USSSA will follow the below guidelines to insure that teams are placed into the class where they can compete.

The below will be in effect going into the 2012 season. Teams may appeal their team’s classification but must be submitted to their appropriate Roster Manager prior to participation in any USSSA tournament. 

Girls' Fast Pitch Class “A” – Any team considered to be a higher competitive level travel team within Illinois. This team has the higher skill level to compete in the Class A Division of the World Series/National Tournament. Also, any team that participates in another association as Class “A” must play this classification in USSSA. 

Girls' Fast Pitch Class “B” – These teams may lack the experience and number of skilled players and pitchers to compete on a National or State level with the higher skilled Class “A” teams. This classification may be for the first year team in their age group. Effective in 2012 season– Class “B” teams are allowed up to 3 former Class “A” players to their roster. Only one of these 3 additions can be a former Class “A” pitcher. These teams will be monitored closely by the Roster Managers. Note: Adding any “A” player to an already strong “B” team may result in a reclassification to “A” for the entire season. 

Girls' Fast Pitch Class “C” – This program is limited to any team that might have limited tournament experience and has no more than 2 Class “B” players and no Class “A” players on the roster. Also, these teams would not be very competitive in the Class “B” program. And, the program is open to In House League player/team or All Star League team/players. Teams may qualify for the Class “C” World Series. There is a Class “C” State Tournament but teams do not have to play to attend the World Series although we hope you do for valuable USSSA tournament experience. This is a restricted program and any team that does not meet the requirements will not be allowed to participate.

(NEW) - Odd Age Groups (11U, 13U or 15U) – If your current roster has more than 3 players that have been on an “A” roster during the current season as well as 2 previous years, your team in not allowed to play Class “B”. You must play in either Open or Class “A” tournaments. i.e. 

Appeal – Teams may appeal their team classification with their appropriate Roster Manager. Appeals can be made at any time during the season. This must be a written document in full detail with the reasons this team should not be classified at the higher classification. Some teams may have to play at the higher classification until it can be determined if the team can or cannot compete. An Appeal Form is available on this site.

A team can be reclassified at any time during the season.

Note: A team can be suspended from all USSSA if the team knowingly participated in a lower classification than what their team is classified