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  • USSSA Tournaments qualify teams directly to the World Series.
    No other tournament progression is required.

  • World Series tournaments for 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 18U, 18U Major and 18 and over.

  • New – 43’ pitching distance for 18U A World Series and 40' pitching distance for 18U A World Series.  Two separate World Series tournaments for 18U "A."  43' pitching distance and 40' pitching distance.  35’ pitching for 8U, 9U and 10U programs.  

  • Guaranteed 5 games for all World Series play. 3 games of pool play and double elimination. Except 18 & over, 4 game guarantee.

  • “B” division teams may participate outside their geographical area in World Series tournaments.

  • Teams are classified on skill level not school district.

  • National team ranking points for all Illinois USSSA tournament participation. 
    Points used for seeding into the World Series pool play.

  • Most Illinois tournaments have an automatic team medical insurance program for the weekend. (contact Tournament Director)

  • Affordable Team Insurance program that is not restricted to USSSA only, tournaments and/or practices.

  • 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.

  • Play –(Optional) – Designated Hitter, 2 Additional Players for the 10th & 11th batters, Re-entry, courtesy runner for the pitcher and/or catcher.

  • All Umpires who work a USSSA league or tournament must be USSSA registered. All Umpires receive a free Accidental death, Dismemberment, Dental and Medical Expense Policy.  Coverage is secondary but becomes primary if no other insurance is in force.  There is no deductible for this policy.

  • USSSA sanctioned leagues may qualify league Champions to the World Series if a minimum of 2 USSSA tournaments is played.

  • Host team in USSSA qualifiers can advance to the World Series if they participate in at least 2 more Illinois USSSA tournaments.

  • Teams qualifying in Fall State Tournaments may advance the following season to their respective World Series if they participate in at least 2 more Illinois USSSA tournaments.

  • 4 At Large berths (bids) in each class and age group to be awarded to the World Series to teams that has played in at least 3 USSSA sanctioned tournaments and have the highest accumulative points.

  • 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.

  • 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, All Star In House Program, Rule & Policy updates,  past and present State Champions with All Tournament Teams, MVP’s, etc.

  • Directors are accessible and on-site at all tournaments.

  • The USSSA will provide a wholesome yet competitive environment for your team. The players come FIRST in USSSA.

  • 77 Illinois teams played in 2007 World Series Championship Tournaments.

  • In House All Star State Championship for League teams and non-travel teams, only.

Play the best – Play USSSA