Tournament Rules and Information

Open to all states. This tournament has traditionally been a "Regional" tournament and open to all states. It will remain open to all states. However Illinois teams must play in this tournament to qualify for a National Tournament. It will not count as a state tournament for other states. You must play in your state tournament in order to qualify for a National Tournament.

This tournament had 54 teams last year and filled quickly. Don't wait to sign up!

Tournament is equivalent to a State Tournament. Teams who participate in this tournament are USSSA sanctioned and have participated in a State Qualifier will be eligible to participate in any USSSA National Tournament.

Teams participating in this tournament must have previously played in a USSSA State Qualifier. Any Qualifier after August 1 2015 counts.

THERE WILL BE FRIDAY GAMES!!!

If paid by check this tournament fee is $225 (plus a gate fee of $125). Please send payment to address below no later than the registration deadline. If paid online it is $237. This does not include the gate fee. $125 will need to mailed to the address below.

Entry fees and a copy of the team insurance must be received by May 27th 2016 or your team will be removed and replaced by teams on the waiting list.

USSSA rules will apply. All teams must provide proof of insurance and be USSSA sanctioned. Copies of birth certificates must be available for inspection. Team managers or representatives are to check in at least thirty minutes prior to the start of their first game.

All pool games will be seven innings or 65 minute -Finish the Inning-time limit and can end in a tie. Bracket Play will be 75 minute – Finish the Inning – ITB.

Pool Play and Bracket Play will be seeded by total points accumulated as of June 12th 2016.

This tournament will be a 2 Pool double elimination bracket format

In the event that teams tie going into bracket play teams will be seeded in the bracket or awarded placement by the following:

1. Winning Percentage - Descending

2. Number Wins - Descending

3. Number Loses - Ascending

4. Tied Teams (vs. each other) Winning Pct - Descending (Not valid if all teams have not played each other)

5. Average Points Allowed - Ascending

6. Average Points Differential with a maximum of (8) - Descending

7. Ranking Points - Descending

8. Date Team Entered USSSA Database

Once past a tie breaker do not return to previous

Ties in tournament games will be decided by using the international tie breaker (after time limit or in eighth inning).

REFUND POLICY: No refunds will be issued after June 3rd. In the event that a tournament is cancelled a full refund will be issued. In addition if teams do not receive the game guarantee due to weather you will be refunded per the number of games played.

Need a hotel? Tired of spending your time and energy scouring hotel sites for the best deals? Good news! We have done all the work for you. We have partnered with TRAVELING TEAMS to secure discounted room blocks at a variety of tournament approved hotels close to the venues. Traveling Teams will ensure that you are staying at the best hotels in the best locations at the best available rates! Click on the "Hotel" tab on www.kyusssa.com for details

Teams must send payment proof of insurance and a maximum of 3 coach’s names (for admission) to the below address no later than the registration deadline May 27th as annotated above. If payment is not received by registration deadline teams must pay online with credit card in order to guarantee a spot in tournament. An additional service fee is charged for all online payments.

Make checks payable to: USSSA KY

Send payment to: USSSA KY 8 Melody Ln Troy IL 62294

Please call text or email me with ANY questions!

Southern Illinois State Tournament - June 17-19 Marion IL