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USSSA Tournaments qualify
teams directly to the World Series.
No other tournament progression is required except ALL teams must
participate in an Illinois State Tournament. If they cannot participate
in their own age level they may play in a higher age/class State Tournament.
Note: If playing at 13U or 15U and played Class A the previous year,
and
wish to play up at 14U or 16U State Tournament, you must play in the “A”
State Tournament. Teams may play in more than one State Tournament.
Exception: No State Tournament is required to enter the Women’s World
Series or the Class C World Series.
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All teams must enter their team roster on the
www.usssa.com web site upon registering for the new season.
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World Series tournaments to
include; 6U T-Ball & 7U & 8U Coach/Pitch, 7U & 8U Machine Pitch, 9U, 10U,
11U, 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 18U and Women’s (18 and over).
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43’ pitching distance for 13U/14U/15U/16U/18U & Women’s programs.
40’ pitching distance for 11U & 12U. 35’ pitching for all Coach Pitch &
Machine Pitch & 9U and 10U programs.
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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.
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(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.
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(NEW) 16U Class “A” and 18U Class “A” and “B” – If you have a problem scheduling your season to include 3 IL USSSA tournaments, including a State Tournament to attend the World Series you can still participate in the World Series if you participate in an
IL USSSA State Tournament, only. We realize your weekends are limited due to Exposure Events and we want to be more accommodating. The 16A teams maybe also play in the 18U State Tournaments to fulfill this obligation. Note: This is not for the 16U “B” teams, only Class “A”. Also,
16A or 16B teams are welcome to play in the 18B World Series in Rockford, July 25-29.
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18 & Over program is now referred to Women’s Program – It is no longer
required that 18 & Over teams must play in their State Tournament prior to
participation in the World Series. Jewelry is allowed in the Women’s
program, only.
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Any player who is 17 years old shall be
eligible to participate in the Adult/Open Women’s Program (formerly 18 &
Over).
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Guaranteed 5 games for all
World Series play. 3 games of pool play and double elimination. Exception;
Women’s, 4 game guarantee.
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Any team may participate
outside their geographical area in World Series tournaments. You are not
restricted to your own Region.
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Teams are classified on
skill level not school district. See “Team Classification” for listing of
teams reclassified and requirements at
www.ilusssa.com.
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National Team Ranking points
for all Illinois USSSA Tournament & League participation. USSSA National
Ranking Points are used for seeding into World Series pool play.
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Many Illinois tournaments
have an automatic team medical insurance program for the weekend. (contact
Tournament Director)
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Affordable Team Insurance
program that is not restricted to USSSA only, tournaments and/or
practices. Discount for 6 teams or more that purchase the insurance. Teams do not have to be in the same league/age, etc. just purchase at the same time. Contact
www.USSSAinsurance.com for more info.
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New for 2012 – Recreational League Insurance for non-travel teams that only play in leagues. $500 deductible on medical and secondary coverage. This is a 5 month only, coverage from the day of purchase. Contact Lauren or Dalton at
www.USSSAinsurance.com for more info.
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Team yearly membership fee
is $25 if registered with the Tournament or State Director, otherwise $30 if
you register direct with
www.usssa.com. Season is from August 1st thru July 31st,
you pay this fee only once.
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Play – (Optional) –
DP/Flex, (replaces DH), and, up to 2 Additional Players for the 10th
& 11th batters, Re-entry, courtesy runner for the pitcher and/or
catcher.
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All Umpires who work a USSSA
league or tournament must be USSSA registered. All Umpires receive an
Accidental death, Dismemberment, Dental and Medical Expense Policy. Covers
all legal defense cost at no charge. Coverage is secondary but becomes primary if
no other insurance is in force. There is a $500 deductible for the medical
policy.
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USSSA sanctioned leagues may
qualify league Champions to the World Series if a minimum of 2 USSSA
tournaments is played and one of these is a State Tournament.
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Host teams of a USSSA
qualifier can advance to the World Series if they participate in at least 2
more Illinois USSSA tournaments and one of these is a State Tournament.
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Teams qualifying in
Fall/Winter Tournaments may advance the following season to their respective World
Series if they participate in at least 2 more Illinois USSSA tournaments
which must include a State Tournament.
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At
Large berths (bids) in each class and age group will be awarded to the World
Series to teams that have played in at least 3 Illinois USSSA sanctioned
tournaments and one of the 3 must be an Illinois State Tournament. This
is for teams to help better prepare themselves for attending a World Series
event. If you do not qualify by winning a tournament or receiving a passed
down berth you can still prepare by playing in the required amount of
tournaments.
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National web site (www.usssa.com)
for tournament entries, Rulebook, World Series and National tournament info,
adding roster on line, World Series location and packets, point rankings,
scores for all tournament play and tournament results with All Tournament
Teams, Best Offensive Players, MVP’s, etc can be posted.
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Visit the Illinois website (www.ilusssa.com)
for updated Illinois qualifying tournaments, Director listing with address
and phone numbers, Team and Tournament Registration Forms, At Large berth,
IL By-Laws, Rule & Policy updates, past and present State Champions with
All Tournament Teams, MVP’s, etc.
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Directors are accessible and
on-site at all tournaments.
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137 Illinois teams played in
the 2011 World Series Championship Tournaments.
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User friendly Illinois web
site at
www.ilusssa.com and National web site at
www.usssa.com
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The USSSA will provide a
wholesome yet competitive environment for your team. The players come FIRST
in USSSA.
