EVENT DETAILS

Manager Meeting

Jim Pilla is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: USSSA D World Manager Meeting
Time: Sep 22, 2024 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85647124820?pwd=TVnjYaayU1KWXg4t95eqB5aWRiVs9Q.1

Meeting ID: 856 4712 4820
Passcode: 766029

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Ticketing and BP link

Here are the ticket links for gate admission for the first week of worlds.

https://www.etix.com/ticket/e/1046677/usssa-worlds-d2024-viera-usssa-space-coast

 
The next link is the batting practice slots for 9-25. These tickets will hit online sales 1 week prior to, so they will be live starting 9/18.

https://www.etix.com/ticket/e/1032159/bp-field-rentals-viera-usssa-space-coast

 

Lodging Options!

9/26/2024 Slow Pitch World Tournament Men's D

Our Travel department has put together some possibilities for you coming to the Space Coast!

https://groups.reservetravel.com/group.aspx?id=80476

Special Roster Note

Please note that players who participate in the Men's D World Tournament will not be eligible to be moved to other rosters for the later weeks of the World Tournaments.  

Any exceptions would need to be sent by the State Director to the National Slow-Pitch Committee and there would need to be a legitimate reason to be looked at.

Tournament Start/End Time

Teams in this division need to be ready to play on Thursday morning at 8:00 AM EST.   

No special later start times can be accomodated.  

The tournament will likely finish early Sunday afternoon depending on final numbers and any weather items that arise.  

USSSA Space Coast Complex Information

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

 
https://www.usssaspacecoast.com


Players, Coaches, and Fans can find needed details here about the Complex, all Ticketing Information, and general policies for Tournament Play.  The Ticketing link 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 about 1 week prior to the start date.  

 

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

 

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

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 form and travel information sheet and submit to the Tournament Contact the Friday prior to the 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 been awarded at the tournament.


Please note from USSSA National Rulebook, Page 75, Sec. 5.

All World Tournament rosters will become frozen 72 hours prior to the World Tournament and remain frozen until the conclusion of all World Tournaments in that team’s respective program. Players will be bound to this team until the conclusion of
the World Tournament for their respective program with the exception of specialty and seasonal world tournaments. All roster additions must be made 72 hours prior to the start of a World Tournament. In case of an emergency, the National Slow Pitch
Committee may authorize these additions within 72 hours of a championship event.
 

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. The team without the correct uniform must conform once asked to do so by the Tournament Director.