EVENT DETAILS

Player Notes

Players/Managers,


We welcome you to the Men's D World Tournament at Space Coast Complex!


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


If any of you may want to read the same notes, I have copied them to the event feed at:

https://dc2.usssa.com/#/eventFeeds/375158



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 for these divisions. ?Matching or extremely similar, with non-duplicating uniform numbers.


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, and are highlighted in the manager notes for anyone who wants to check them over. There is NO mandatory runner for the pitcher in USSSA outside of the Conference. The runner must be in the lineup.



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



Jim Pilla
Conference USSSA

Manager Meeting Notes

Manager Meeting Notes


ALL PLAYERS MUST HAVE ID ON THEM AT ALL TIMES


ALL TEAMS MUST BE READY TO PLAY 30 MIN PRIOR TO ALL GAMES.   AFTER FIRST TIMESLOT OF THE DAY, 30 MIN PRIOR YOU CAN BE FORFEITED


ALL PERSONS BUY TICKETS ONLINE BEFORE COMING TO COMPLEX
USSSASPACECOAST.COM


ALL MANAGERS REVIEW ROSTER AND GET PLAYERS OUT OF PENDING



 Batting Cages

-- 1B side Stadium



Lightning Delay

--  Horn will sound, announcement be made, wil be down for 20 minutes from last strike.

-- must clear area

-- seperate chime and announcement when "all clear"





Cooler Tag

-- one per team, water/ice/towels only permitted in cooler



Dugouts

-- No children or outside person

-- 2 on deck batters and base coaches allowed outside dugout when hitting



Softballs

-- Property of USSSA must be returned

-- If caught stealing softballs, ejected from event





Follow online bracket at all times

-- Players/managers will be emailed if there are updates




Usssalive.com - games streamed



Manager check-in
5pm to 7pm
Wednesday
Stadium concourse
One person per team


Field buckets / place bats in them



Bat Testing
We will let teams know when they are playing into a bat testing game.
When this happens:

 Test bats at the Quad 60-90 min before game time

-- Teams can test up to 25 bats, or pass a maximum of 20 bats

-- Once either of these items happen, testing stops

-- 240 stamp only, your responsibility

-- If anyone is coming late, you must note at check-in and save spot






Rules of Game Play


30 MINUTES PRIOR


USSSA Book Rules


Jerseys only / pants or shorts fine


No duplicate uniform numbers
Triple digit numbers ok



Correct head-gear
No bucket hats
Face forward


Coaches dress code also in effect



NO Mandatory runner for the pitcher



Courtesy Runner
1 per inning, must be in the lineup



Flip-flop



3-2 count, no courtesy foul



Lineup card given to umpire at ground rules written correctly


Temporary fencing


Home Run limits
3 per game then inning ending outs
4 base award seperate



Protests:

$100 in umpire hand for any protest



Rules protest must be handled before next pitch



Interpretation only / no judgement



Rosters / pre-checked - no team eligibility protest is allowed.

You may not protest and say that "The NY Yankees are playing Men's B but we don't think they are a Men's B team."



Player protest is allowed.

For example: "Reggie Jackson is on the lineup card but that is not Reggie Jackson in right field."

Or. "Dave Winfield is in left field but Dave Winfield is not on the roster."

Early Manager Notes

Managers,


Good afternoon and I hope this email finds you well.


This is a first communication for next week's USSSA D Worlds.


We have approximately 130 teams. Bracket will be worked on tomorrow, and most likely posted Saturday. It must be approved by several individuals before it goes live.


We are starting Thursday morning at 9am.


No special start times will be given.


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The manager meeting is on Monday night on Zoom


Every team *must* have someone on the call


7pm *Eastern time*


Topic: Men's D World Tournament - Manager Meeting
Time: Oct 23, 2023 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87108651436

Meeting ID: 871 0865 1436


We intend to cover just about everything tournament related, on this call


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Team Check In - Only 1 person should attend

Wednesday Oct 25th

5pm - 7pm


Stadium Concourse


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Batting practice rentals


Usssaspacecoast.com


Tickets


90 minute slots


These will go QUICK please don't wait



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Rosters:


All players need to be on your online roster, and out of the Pending Column


We will be checking all rosters top to bottom


Note: players who were rostered for the USSSA C World Tournament last week are not allowed to drop down on another team for USSSA D World


Please do not add any player who was rostered last week in Viera, they will be removed


Any roster issue contact your State Director or myself



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** I am the Tournament Director for the E Worlds which started today and finished Sunday. Please do not call me during this time, unless it's an emergency. Email or text and I'll do my best to respond as fast as I am able to do so. I do not use Facebook message or social media for communications. **



Looking forward to seeing everyone and the winner will punch their ticket for Barcelona!




Jim Pilla
Conference USSSA

(201) 978-6042

Tournament Start Day/Time

All teams in this division need to be ready to play on Thursday morning with games starting any time after 8AM. No special requests for later start times can be given. Teams should be arriving in Brevard County on or before Wednesday evening.

Team Travel Form

This is the Team Travel Form. Each team should complete this form in advance of traveling to the Space Coast.



https://forms.office.com/r/LgzVbSYciq

Hotel link

Hotel link

http://groups.reservetravel.com/group.aspx?id=69182

Manager Meeting/Check-In

Information around all the manager meeting and Team check-in will be posted closer to the events and will be listed here.

USSSA Space Coast Complex Policies

Most information about the USSSA Space Coast Complex can be found on the Complex website at:

 

 

 

https://www.usssaspacecoast.com

 

 

 

Players, Coaches, and Fans can review information about the Complex, Ticketing Information, and general policies for Tournament Play. Ticketing will be available closer to the specific tournament you are playing in. It is recommended you purchase tickets in advance so that you can simply scan in at the gate. Some events will have batting practice slots available prior to the event, for purchase. These will be listed under the Ticketing menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

First-time Visitors may wish to review this specific link below.

 

 

 

https://usssaspacecoast.com/a-z-complex-policies/

 

Housing Information

Hotel and Lodging Info

 

 

 

In partnership with Brevard County, USSSA requires teams participating in World Tournaments to have accommodations in Brevard County.

 

Proof of stay will be required for any team that is registered outside of 75 miles from the Space Coast Complex by submitting housing information.

 

 

Teams are also advised to state they are a USSSA team when booking team accommodations.

 

Please be aware that USSSA has invested in our slow-pitch program by working directly with hotels, condos and homes in the area and contracting discounted rates!





Link with housing information to be shared in the upcoming weeks.

General World Tournament Information

General World Tournament Information

 

 

The USSSA/GSL Softball program will use the “double elimination” format in this World Tournament.

 

Please follow these procedures to complete your entry into the tournament.

 

ENTRY PROCEDURE- Teams with Unpaid Berths

All teams must be marked with “World Tournament Eligible” on the www.usssa.com site by their state director. Once a team has been marked “World Tournament Eligible”, the team can enter and pay for the event online at www.usssa.com. All entry fees must be paid online through the www.usssa.com website-NO EXCEPTIONS. Additionally, teams must complete their entry from and travel information sheet and submit to the Tournament Contact the Friday prior to event entry deadline. State Directors must also confirm the entries of all teams from their respective states into this World Tournament through the online approval process. State Directors must also ensure that each team’s approved roster is entered online at www.usssa.com. THIS IS MANDATORY!

 

TOURNAMENT ENTRY CONFIRMATION

 

Teams may confirm they have been entered into the tournament by checking the USSSA/GSL website at www.usssa.com. If your team is not on the website by the Friday prior to the entry deadline, CALL YOUR STATE DIRECTOR IMMEDIATELY.

 

ROSTERS

Each team’s qualified frozen and approved roster must be posted on the USSSA/GSL website at www.usssa.com. Changes may only be made in accordance with USSSA/GSL eligibility rules in Article IV, Section 5 of the Official USSSA By-Laws. Contact your State Director for assistance. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR OR USSSA NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS REGARDING ROSTER CHANGES!!

 

All players participating in USSSA/GSL tournament shall have photo ID available. Failure to do so will result in Rule 4, Section 11, A5 in the USSSA/GSL Rule Book to be applied. The offending team loses the game, is ejected from the tournament, placed last in the standing and forfeits all awards, sponsors travel money and tournament berths that would have awarded at the tournament.

 

Uniform Requirements:

In accordance with the USSSA/GSL Slow Pitch By-Laws, all teams must wear similar uniforms. This includes the same color and style jerseys, with or without the team sponsor’s name. Long pants and/or shorts may be worn. Leggings, when worn, must be similar on all team members. Caps are optional; however, when worn, they must be similar. In all programs non-duplicating numbers will be required at World Tournaments. The numbers must be a minimum of 4 inches in size and clearly visible. See Article V, Sec. 8c.

 

Uniform violations are not grounds for protest.