EVENT DETAILS

Player Email

Players/Managers,


We welcome you to the Mixed 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=390780


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. A man and a woman can wear the same number.


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 Mixed rules are in the rulebook and have been explained to managers.


Important change for 2024. 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. I understand it's Halloween and not everyone can come, but those who are in town should come so there is less waiting in line on Friday. 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.

ALL BAT TESTING THURSDAY is at the Stadium Concourse. Not the Quads.
ALL BAT TESTING FRIDAY is at the Quads. The MixD and MixC at White. MixE at Red.

ALL BAT TESTING is as a team.? Do not show up tomorrow or Friday with your one bat and then wonder why we can't test it.

We are NOT HOLDING UP GAMES for bats.

Each field will have a field bucket, and bats for MixD and MixE must be put in the bucket prior to the game. MixC we will hold onto the bats and have a bucket for just your team.


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



1030 start time. 9am to 10am

1145 start time. 10am to 11am

1pm start time. 11am to 12pm

215 start time. 12pm to 1 pm


445 start time. 3pm to 4pm

6pm start time. 4pm to 5pm

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

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 TIME SLOT OF THE DAY, 30 MIN PRIOR YOU CAN BE FORFEITED

ALL PERSONS BUY TICKETS ONLINE BEFORE COMING TO COMPLEX
USSSASPACECOAST.COM
No cash transactions

ALL MANAGERS REVIEW ROSTER AND GET PLAYERS OUT OF PENDING



 Batting Cages

-- 1B side Stadium
Blue Quad off limits
Red Quad may have one open field


Lightning Delay

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

-- must clear area
Stadium Concourse OK

-- 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 12 and 11 inch balls

-- 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 & bat testing
Thursday night 5 to 7 pm
Stadium concourse
One person per team for check in
Three person per team for bats

Friday MixD and MixC at White Quad
MixE at Red Quad
If you play at Stadium you need to go to Quad first

MixD and MixE
Field buckets / place bats in them



Bat Testing

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

--We are keeping a bat document

-- 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
Matching or extremely similar
No automatic home team


No duplicate uniform numbers
Triple digit numbers ok

A man and a woman can wear the same number

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 per sex, must be on the roster

Flip-flop

3-2 count, no courtesy foul


Run Rule
20/15/10 all programs

MIXED specific rules

Must have 5 women in the lineup to play or it's a forfeit

If a woman is ejected or has to leave the game and no sub, the man in the lineup behind her comes out also

Can play with 9 5 female and 4 male - hit female first and take out in 10th spot - can add man at any time

Can not add to 11/12 if start with ten

Walk rule

Appeal play on wrong ball

May not ask for other ball

Touch all the bases



Lineup card given to umpire at ground rules written correctly


Temporary fencing


Home Run limits
Mixed C - 5 HR per sex DBO
Mixed D - 3 HR per sex then IEO
Mixed E - 1 HR per sex then IEO

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."

Virtual Manager Meeting

Jim Pilla is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Mixed World Zoom Meeting
Time: Oct 28, 2024 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86020904198?pwd=mPAmMWhJYzZybbatPEA1MsgvOKl2d5.1

Meeting ID: 860 2090 4198
Passcode: 848792

Lodging Info!

11/1/2024 Slow Pitch World Tournament Mixed Major//B/C/D/E

Our Travel department has secured some lodging options for everyone coming to Space Coast.

https://groups.alliancereservations.com/group.aspx?id=80481

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 “3-Game Guarantee” format in the Mixed 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.