EVENT DETAILS

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
1 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,


I wanted to reach out with some early notes for next week here in Viera


More details will be sent closer to event


#1 - the event is open thru tomorrow and teams can still sign up. we will probably put the bracket out over the weekend.


#2 - please make sure all players are on your roster and all players are in the "Approved" column. Any player in the "Pending" column is not good. They need to do the waiver and accept the team invite. Work with your State Director if needed. If there are players in "Pending" that are not coming to Worlds, please remove them.


#3 - the hitting slots for Wednesday will go on sale this Wednesday. Check the Space Coast website at: Usssaspacecoast.com and click on tickets.


#4 - reminder you must have 240 stamped bats for this event.


#5 - reminder you must have matching or extremely similar team jerseys with numbers. No exceptions can be made. There is no rule on pants or shorts in this division.


#6 - reminder ALL players must have their government issued ID on them at ALL times.


#7 - please contact me through email, text, or call if emergency. Do not send me a Facebook message please. I am not checking that at all. Also, I can only work with managers. I am working Week 2 of the Worlds this Thurs - Sun morning so I will respond as I am able.


#8 - the Zoom meeting for managers is Monday 8pm Eastern. Please be on the call or delegate it. The info is on the event website feed.


#9 - the team check-in is Wednesday next week at the complex from 5 - 7pm Only one person should come and check the team in.


#10 - the travel form is on the wevent website, it's a virtual form (web link). Please complete the travel form. One per team.



Thank you and looking forward to a great tournament next week!



Jim Pilla
Conference USSSA

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=69181

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!




Hotel link

http://groups.reservetravel.com/group.aspx?id=69181

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.