EVENT DETAILS

Player Notes

Players/Managers,


We welcome you to the Challenge Cup at Space Coast Complex!


Managers have had their meeting and have been emailed Manager Notes.


I also wanted to highlight some very important information to the players for this event, so there is no confusion. I realize sometimes the managers do not communicate these items the way they should be doing. We want everyone to have a smooth week.


ALL PLAYERS must have their government-issued ID on them at ALL TIMES in case of a player protest or full team roster check.


ALL PLAYERS must have their correct uniform jersey reflective of your State. Matching or extremely similar, with non-duplicating uniform numbers. Teams need to have the same color pants or shorts for this week as well.  


ALL PERSONS must have a ticket for each day. Please do not try and handle this at the ballpark. You want to purchase these on the Space Coast stadium website at: www.usssaspacecoast.com so you can scan it and keep the line moving.


YOU MUST be ready to play 30 minutes before scheduled game time. 30 minutes prior is forfeit time except for the first game of the day which is game time. This is why you need to purchase tickets in advance.


The rules of game play are USSSA book rule with limited exceptions. We are using the mandatory pitcher runner only, no courtesy runners besides.


Bat testing. Test as a team at the Quad or place you begin playing. No exceptions. Tonight, we are testing only at Stadium for early arrivals.


All bats must be USSSA 240 stamped bats. If you aren't sure what that means, please find out.


Teams can test up to 20 bats or pass a total of 15 bats. We will not be testing bats individually; the team representatives bring the bats at one time. We will log the numbers internally. If people are coming late, mention when you come to the table.


We are NOT HOLDING UP GAMES for bats.

Each field will have a field bucket, and bats must be put in the bucket prior to the game.


Tonight, we have The Launch on all the fields, please come by. Sunday for teams not leaving until Monday we have the opening ceremonies for the First Defense program in the Stadium at 3pm. It should be amazing, again we encourage you to be part of it.


Later in the tournament we will do a re-test and the remaining teams will then have their own bucket with us holding the bats. We will re-test at some point in all divisions.


Thank you and wishing you safe travel to the Space Coast area and Brevard County.


USSSA Challenge Cup Staff

Manager Final Notes

Managers,

Welcome to the USSSA Challenge Cup. Some final reminders for this week's event.

Reminder that we are using the mandatory pitcher runner in all divisions and no other courtesy runners. If it was unclear on the manager Zoom, I sincerely apologize as it was 100% my fault.

ALL persons need a ticket to come to the complex each day. Please direct your team and traveling party to USSSASpacecoast.com to get tickets in advance.

ALL players need to be in correct uniform and ALL players must be not only on your team's roster but must be in the approved column. Managers with roster issues can see me tonight or tomorrow morning at the Stadium Concourse.

ALL teams need to be ready to play 30 minutes prior to your scheduled game time (the 8am games only, game time is forfeit time)

ALL teams need correctly stickered bats to play. Please be at field 90 minutes prior to your first game at the Quad you play at.


USSSA Challenge Cup Staff

Men's & Women's E & D - Manager Zoom

Manager Zoom for Men's & Women's E & D Challenge Cup

Sunday, January 19th
8:00 EST

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81101668949?pwd=ZNImJQBq7d6uaVrmpb9KSi95o26P1G.1?

Meeting ID:811 0166 8949

Please arrange for one person from your team to be dialed into this call

**Lodging Possibilities**

Week 2 

USSSA Challenge Cup

Please click the link for hotel and lodging possibilities

https://groups.alliancereservations.com/group.aspx?id=84134

Ticketing Week 2

Ticketing Week 2

https://www.etix.com/ticket/e/1048660/challenge-cup-menswomens-de-week-2-2025-viera-usssa-space-coast

CC 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

CC Website

Most if not all of the information for the Challenge Cup can be found at this website



https://challengecup.usssa.com/



Please be sure to look at the notes for your specific division of the event