National At-Large Berths

State At-Large Berths

Teams may qualify for the World Tournament in 4 ways: At Large, State Tournament Champion, Point System or Windy City Major Invitational. Teams must have 1,000 National Ranking points, played in a State Tournament and a National Tournament to receive an unpaid World Tournament berth. Class B tournaments are limited to 4 homeruns per game. No penalty for excessive homeruns. Teams that participate in any higher class event will automatically receive double the National Ranking points. All roster additions, deletions and tournament confirmations to Mike Peura. Teams must play in the State and National Tournament to be eligible to participate in the World Tournament.

Note: All teams must have their roster on ISTS (www.usssa.com) prior to participation in any Illinois tournament. Click the link to the left for instructions to “Add a Roster Online.”

Click here for Men's B/C NIT Travel Information
Click here for Awarding of Travel Money
 

2010 Tournaments

Date Tournament Location
April 24-25 5th Annual ShirtsandLogos.com - Men's B/C NIT
Entry fee: $315
Tournament contact: Ken Adams - 630-222-4527
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Inwood Sports Complex
Joliet, IL
June 11-13 Windy City Invitational - Men's Major NIT
Entry fee: $325
Tournament contact: Brenda Paulson - 815-964-3537
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Inwood Sports Complex
Joliet, IL
July 31 Men's Open State Championship
Entry fee: $250
Tournament contact: Mike Peura - 630-553-8378
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Sportscore Diamonds
Rockford, IL
Aug. 1 Men's B State Championship
Entry fee: $250
Tournament contact: Mike Peura - 630-553-8378
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Sportscore Diamonds
Rockford, IL

*Elite C teams receive double National Ranking points for participating in Class B.