Points & Rankings:

 

This section outlines awarded points & subsequent rankings for USSSA Illinois events.

 

1) Points By Event:

 

At the conclusion of events, the USSSA system will identify & award teams with “Points” for ranking purposes. Some (not all) events listed below:

*150 Points is the minimum for an “At-Large” berth to play in post-season events (Ex. Great Lakes National Championships)

  • "USSSA Qualifier" Event:

    1st Place - 100

    2nd - 80

    3rd- 60

    4th - 55

    5th/6th - 45

    7th/8th - 40

    9th Plus - See Link*

  • “State” Event:

    1st Place - 300

    2nd - 225

    3rd- 200

    4th - 175

    5th/6th - 155 (At-Large berth threshold)

    7th/8th - 130

    9th Plus - See Link*

  • “One-Day” Event:

    1st Place - 50

    2nd - 40

    3rd- 30

    4th - 25

    5th/6th - 25

    7th/8th - 20

    9th Plus - See Link*

  • "League" Event:

    1st Place - 100

    2nd - 100

    3rd- 100

    4th - 100

    5th/6th - 100

    7th/8th - 100

    9th Plus - See Link*

  • NITs, Qualifiers, & Global Qualifiers:

    These are events designated by the State Director(s) that have double the minimum assigned points and are intend to make an “At-Large” berth more attainable.

 
 
 

2) Points By Structure:

 

Points in events are structured by either “Pool Play” or “Bracket Play”

  • Pool Play Points:

    • Teams will receive 10 Points per Pool Flight Game Win

    • Teams will receive 10 Points as the Pool Winner

  • Bracket Play Points:

    Teams will receive Points per Bracket Flight Game Win (Based on the type of bracket)

    • Brackets will be designated Gold/Silver/Bronze based upon the ranking of the bracket

    • Additionally, Bracket Points are awarded differently for Championship Bracket game winners and Consolation Bracket Game winners.

    • Byes are awarded as a Bracket Win for Championship/Winner’s Brackets only

    Bracket Point Structures:

    GOLD (Designated Flights)

    • Championship Bracket Game Winners: 15 Points

    • Consolation Bracket Game Winners: 7 Points

    SILVER (Designated Flights)

    • Championship Bracket Game Winners: 7 Points

    • Consolation Bracket Game Winners: 3 Points

    BRONZE (Designated Flights)

    • Championship Bracket Game Winners: 3 Points

    • Consolation Bracket Game Winners: 1 Point