EVENT QUALIFICATION:

 

This section outlines qualifying processes & guidelines for post-season USSSA Illinois events (Ex. Great Lakes National Championships)

 

1) DIRECT QUALIFICATION:

 

At the conclusion of designated qualifying events (based on stature) the USSSA system will identify & award appropriate teams with a “Qualified” designation. Formulated under the following criteria:

  • “One-Day” Event:

    • Top 20% of teams that are unqualified will receive a berth

    • Team must be at or above .500 in the event

  • “Qualifier” Event:

    • Top 25% of teams that are unqualified will receive a berth Team must be at or above .500 in the event

  • “NIT” Event:

    • Top 30% of teams that are unqualified will receive a berth

    • Team must be at or above .500 in the event

  • “State” Event:

    • Top 30% of teams that are unqualified will receive a berth

    • Team must be at or above .500 in the event

 
 
 

2) At-Large Qualification:

 

There are two processes by which a team can gain an “At-Large” USSSA Post Season berth:

  • USSSA Points:

    • Teams can earn an At-Large by participating in USSSA events throughout the season. If a team earns 150 Points through USSSA participation they will automatically be granted an At-Large Berth.

  • USSSA Credits:

    • A team can apply for an At-Large Berth with their State Director. For a team to be given an At-Large Berth by their State Director, it is recommended that they accrue a minimum of 4 USSSA Event Credits. USSSA Event Credits are earned by Stature of the event:

      • League/One-Day Event/Qualifier = 1 Point

      • NIT = 3 Points

      • State Championship = 3 Points