EVENT DETAILS

Mixed CC - Player Notes

Players / Managers,


We are looking forward to a great weekend!


I wanted to reach out and be sure that everyone had the right information, we have had our manager call and followed up with them but I know sometimes things do not get relayed.


Every person needs a ticket for admission each day. They must be purchased on Usssaspacecoast.com under ticketing.


The gates open tomorrow at 12pm. The two quads are available if people want to hit. You must have a wristband (ticket) but it's the same as what you need for the evening.


Every player must be in uniform. You can wear pants or shorts matching base color. Not everyone must choose pants or shorts, some can be in one or the other.


** Every player must have their government issued ID on them at all times in case of a player protest. No excuses will be accepted such as "I didn't bring it" or "its back at the hotel" or "I don't have one." **

All book rules for Mixed are in effect.


Teams MUST test bats as a team. No individual players will be tested unless late arrival. The Mixed C & D teams test at White Quad and Mixed E at Red Quad. You only need 2 or 3 people to bring bats. There is no "player check in."


Must be USSSA 240 stamped bats.


Thank you & good luck !!

International CC - Notes from Mgr Call

Managers,


Sending a recap of some of the high points of the call tonight


Thursday: no games, but teams can hit on the fields from 12pm - 4pm First come first serve and must pay the gate fee to enter

Stadium also has a bat manufacturer demo from 5pm - 7pm no charge


Bat testing Friday

You can test up to 25 bats, to pass a max of 20 bats

Must be USSSA 240 thumbprint bats or no good


This division will have bats in the bucket throughout


Pool play:

Umpires will announce 60 minutes, finish the inning plus one more

All games have a run cap per inning of 6 runs up until the last inning which is an Open inning (score as many as you can get)

In games with Comp vs Rec

The Rec teams will have choice of an equalizer - either 5 runs - one per inning - or an 11th defender

If you take the runs as a Rec team then you can score 5 for a total of 6 for the inning

The Comp team has the ability to score 6 to match


If it's Rec vs Rec there is no equalizer but it's a 6 run max per inning


If you have any questions please respond to my email or see me at the field

Mixed CC - Manager Notes from Call

Managers:


Here are some notes from the call tonight


Please be ready to test bats 60-75 minutes before you start playing


Mixed C and D test at White Quad no matter where you start

Mixed E test at Red Quad


You can test up to 25 bats to pass a max of 20 bats


All persons need a ticket / purchase at Usssaspacecoast.com before coming to the park



Thursday from 12pm to 3pm you can hit on the fields / must have a wristband (same one as for the evening)


Mixed rules = book rules for Coed


Protest is $100 for rule interpretation or player / you may not protest a roster but you can protest a player who is not on the roster


If you have any questions reply to this email and I will do the best I can to help you


Thank you and good luck


Jim Pilla
Conference USSSA

(201) 978-6042

Coed Manager Meeting

Topic: Mixed CC Manager Meeting
Time: Jan 29, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Mixed Manager Communication

COED Managers,


We wanted to reach out to everyone and give an update on the Mixed (COED) Challenge Cup:


First of all, we want to congratulate each of you who has been selected to represent your State at the "Olympics" of softball.


We had a very strong Mixed Worlds just last month and I hope to build on that for this event!


We have a new website for CC which contains all the guidelines for COED Cup.


https://challengecup.usssa.com/mixed-cc/


Please be sure to go over these items, and be aware of the uniform policy.


We are using all the book rules for Mixed program. We are using 2023 PRV's. Players should reside in your state. You need USSSA new stamped bats (240).


**I am asking that all managers start to put their roster online.** This does not mean you can not make adds later. Players can then do their 2024 waiver and accept to the team online. If you require assistance, you can either contact your State Director or myself.


Also, the payment for the event should be loaded into your Shopping Cart in your Team Manager account.


We are looking at starting the COED event Thursday evening with a 5pm start. The event is a 4-game guarantee. I am intending to do the pool play games on Thursday evening. I *hope* to finish the COED on Saturday. Sunday morning is in play if we have weather concerns or if the numbers spike. Our "plan" is not to be playing on Sunday.


Remember that the International Challenge Cup is in the Complex on the same weekend and we are sharing the fields with these folks.


Below is a link to some hotel options. You are not required to use any of these, but they are a few options.


https://groups.alliancereservations.com/group.aspx?id=71848&qa=false


If you have any COED specific questions, please do not hesitate to respond to this email.


Thank you & wishing all of you, and your families, a wonderful Holiday!

Challenge Cup Uniform Policy

CHALLENGE CUP UNIFORM POLICY

A. All teams representing each division for their State are requested to wear the same uniform and style.

B. All players on a team shall wear uniform shirts identical in color, trim and style, and all players’ uniforms shall include the State they represent across the front chest and minimal six-inch number on their backs.

B. The following is prohibited from being placed on a Challenge Cup team uniform:

Any non-USSSA softball sanctioning association name and/or logo.

Any sponsor and/or company not in good standing with USSSA.

C. The approved numbers are 00-09, 0-99. Duplicate numbers, alphabetical letters and/or roman numerals are not allowed. This is to comply with the professional standards of the Challenge Cup.

D. All players on a team shall wear uniform pants/knickers identical in color, trim and style in the Major Divisions.

E. All players on a team shall wear uniform pants/knickers and/or shorts identical in color, trim and style in all divisions except the Major Division.

F. Any part of an undershirt exposed to view shall be of a uniform solid color for all players on a team.

G. No player whose uniform does not conform to that of their teammates shall be permitted to participate in a game.

H. Each team shall wear a distinctive uniform at all times.

I. No player shall attach to their uniform tape or other material of a different color from his uniform.

J. All players on a team shall wear headwear identical in color. A player is not required to wear headwear. Bucket hats and bandanas are not allowed.

K. Challenge Cup teams may provide that the uniforms of its member teams include the names of its players on their backs. Any name other than the last name of the player must be approved by the Challenge Cup Committee. If adopted, uniforms for a team must have the names of its players. Exception: Sponsorship, or common statement above or below number.

L. The Challenge Cup Logo: It shall be displayed on the right sleeve.

M. The State Flag: It shall be displayed on the left sleeve.

N. All players on a team shall have the complete shirt tucked into their pants. Half-tuck is prohibited.

O. Managers, and Coaches:

P. Managers and Coaches: A Professional appearance with the option of full uniform or shorts; matching other coaches

Lodging Information

2/1/2024 Challenge Cup 2024 Wk 3 - Black/Native/Hispanic American & Mixed

https://groups.alliancereservations.com/group.aspx?id=71848&qa=false