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://www.usssa.com/slowpitch/event_feed/?eventID=402822


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.  You may want to make certain these items have been put in the team group chat.


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 rules, 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.


We are testing and stickering all bats prior to the start of games. Any/all teams can check in bats tomorrow night at the Stadium from 5pm to 7pm. You can do one test tomorrow and bring the rest on Thursday. Teams can test up to 25 bats, or pass a total of 20 bats. We will not be testing bats individually, the team representatives bring the bats at one time. We will log the numbers internally. Only one testing group tomorrow per team. Do not send people at different times.
Players need to strip stickers off the bats. if someone has 1 or 2 league night stickers on there we will work with you but you can not have a whole bunch of old stickers on the bat.  


Each field will have a field bucket and bats must be put next to the bucket to start each game. The umpires will check the stickers and place them in the bucket.


Schedule for bat testing on Thursday is below. If you come earlier that is fine but you will have to let teams go in front of you who are there in their scheduled time.

11am start time. 9am to 10am

1215 start time. 1015 am to 1115 am

130 start time. 1130 am to 1230 pm

245 start time. 1245 pm to 145 pm

4pm start time. 2pm to 3pm

515 start time. 315 pm to 415 pm

630 start time. 430 pm to 530 pm

745 start time. 545 pm to 645 pm


Later in the tournament we will do a re-test and teams will then have their own bucket with us holding the buckets.


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


Jim Pilla
Slow Pitch Coordinator
USSSA National Office

Manager Meeting Notes

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 on roster

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."

Manager Update

Managers,


I wanted to reach out and give you an update on the Men's D World Tournament.


The game times will most likely be posted tomorrow afternoon. Waiting on a go-ahead from two departments.



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Monday we will have the Virtual Manager Meeting at 7pm EST. Please be on the call or send someone else in your place. Would like to keep to one per team so we don't overload the Zoom.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87501336497?pwd=MwyjzgMomFk9wgglNWvNk8hSZU1IDX.1

Meeting ID: 875 0133 6497
Passcode: 717455

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Wednesday evening, we will have optional team check-in and bat testing at the Stadium Concourse. Teams can test one set of bats on Wednesday and the rest on Thursday, but it must be done one time together with the team. Players also need to strip stickers off their bats. If there is one or two league stickers you can leave them on but we can not test bats that are covered in stickers. We will go over bat testing procedure on the Monday night call.


There are BP slots available for Wednesday in a variety of slots but they will go fast.

https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15433/usssa-space-coast


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Thursday we start play. We will be testing bats on the concourse, not at the Quad.


General reminders: all players must be on your Approved roster, must bein correct uniform jersey, must have their government-issued ID on them at all times during the event.

Also: no players can play in this tournament and then be moved to another team for either the C or E World tournament.



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Important note. There is a playback tournament on Saturday in Titusville for teams who are interested that are out of the World tournament. Phil Blair and Ralph Calderon are handling it, they will be on-site Friday. This tournament is not part of the Worlds and there is an entry fee, however teams always love playing in this event.

https://www.usssa.com/slowpitch/event_home/?eventID=406197



Managers, if you have any questions please respond back to my email, or text me, and I will reply with the best answer I can. Please do not have the players contact me or message me on social media.

Virtual Manager Meeting

Topic: USSSA Men's D World Manager Meeting
Time: Sep 22, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87501336497?pwd=MwyjzgMomFk9wgglNWvNk8hSZU1IDX.1

Meeting ID: 875 0133 6497
Passcode: 717455

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.

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 Men's 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.

USSSA Space Coast Complex Info

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 WT 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.

Ticketing / BP Links

Men's D BP Slots - Go live on Etix on 9/17

https://www.etix.com/ticket/e/1053537/worlds-mens-d-bp-viera-usssa-space-coast


Men's D Ticket admission - Go live on 8/15

https://www.etix.com/ticket/e/1053537/worlds-mens-d-bp-viera-usssa-space-coast