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2008 Rule, Constitution & Policy Changes

  • A game may no longer end in a forfeit if a team cannot replace an ejected player.

  • Teams winning NIT’s with 25 or more teams is not automatically reclassified for the following season.

  • National Classification Committee has final authority on classification of all teams.

  • Teams that fail to participate the following year after being reclassified by the By-Laws remain at the new classification until such time as they participate and meet the necessary requirements.

  • Mixed Program – Many changes; refer to By-Laws and Rulebook.

  • New Softball specifications for 2009; Men’s and Mixed (12”) programs will be required to us .40 COR or less, 325 lb. compression or less ball; Women’s & Mixed (11”) will be required to use COR or .44 or less and compression of 400 lbs. or less.

  • Automatic suspension of persons who file a lawsuit against USSSA.

  • Base paths at 70’ or 65’ (not to be used for the Mixed or Women’s program) Also, diamond configuration may determine of 70’ is applicable.

  • .40 softballs will be used in the Men’s State Tournaments this season.

  • No longer printing the Tournament Guide Booklet. All info on ilusssa.com.

Check back to this website and National web site at www.usssa..com for more updates, rule & policy changes throughout the season.

Men’s Class B, C & D Programs –  (Class E teams are welcome to participate)

The Illinois USSSA Directors voted at their recent State Meeting to adapt a tournament payout system that will give sponsor money back to the teams. After all tournament expenses, National and State berths are paid, there will be a pool of money from the entry fees that will be awarded back to the teams. The amount of sponsor travel expense (STE) and the number of teams entered will determine this payout. The entry fees will be increased for the extra monies awarded. Teams entering tournaments should verify with the Tournament Director if this payout system is going to be used in said tournament. This is NOT mandatory in all Illinois tournaments. Also, this payout system will be available to Class D and above tournaments and Illinois teams, only.

This is NOT mandatory in all Illinois tournaments.  This payout system will be available to Class D and above tournaments and Illinois teams, only.