• USSSA Tournaments qualify teams directly to the World Series.
    No other tournament progression is required except in 11U & 13U. 11U & 13U must participate in a State Tournament. If they can absolutely not participate in their own age they may play in a higher age State Tournament.

  • World Series tournaments to include; 6U & 8U Coach/Pitch, 7U & 8U Machine Pitch, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 18U and Women’s (18 and over).

  • New – 43’ pitching distance for 15U/16U/18U & Women’s programs. 35’ pitching for 8U, 9U and 10U programs.  

  • New – 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.

  • New Any player who is 17 years old shall be eligible to participate in the Adult/Open Women’s Program (formerly 18 & Over).

  • Guaranteed 5 games for all World Series play. 3 games of pool play and double elimination. Except; Women’s, 4 game guarantee.

  • Any team may participate outside their geographical area in World Series tournaments. You are not restricted to your own Region.

  • Teams are classified on skill level not school district.

  • National Team Ranking points for all Illinois USSSA Tournament & League participation.  USSSA National Ranking Points are 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. Covers all legal defenses at no charge. 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 and one of these is a State Tournament.

  • 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.

  • 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 which include a State Tournament.

  • 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, IL By-Laws, Rule & Policy updates,  past and present State Champions with All Tournament Teams, MVP’s, etc.

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

  • 78 Illinois teams played in 2009 World Series Championship Tournaments.

  • New – Class C Program which includes In House/All Star State Championship for League teams and non-travel teams, only.

  • User friendly Illinois web site at ilusssa.com and National web site at usssa.com

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

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