The USSSA World Series qualifying procedures are determined by each State Director. They may vary based on available tournaments, number of teams registered, and several other criteria that can be used by a State Director. We will list here to policies of each state and what the protocol is for teams in that State are for qualifying for USSSA World Series. Please be sure to check the state of your registration to see how your team can get to one of the USSSA World Series events.
Colorado
Iowa
For Iowa USSSA, teams can qualify in one or two possible scenarios: Direct Berth: Teams placing first or second in a WS qualifying tournament will be given a direct berth to the USSSA World Series that they are sanctioned for. To fulfill this berth, teams MUST participate in the Iowa USSSA State Tournament. At-Large Berth(change for 2009) : 10U-14U Teams: Teams that participate in four (4) USSSA qualifying tournaments (in any state, the Iowa State Tournament will count as one of these) will be awarded a USSSA World Series berth. To fulfill this berth, teams MUST participate in the Iowa USSSA State Tournament. 15U-18U Teams: Teams that participate in two (2) USSSA qualifying tournaments (in any state, the Iowa State Tournament will count as one of these) will be awarded a USSSA World Series berth. To fulfill this berth, teams MUST participate in the Iowa USSSA State Tournament.
Kansas
For Kansas USSSA, teams can qualify in one or two possible scenarios: Fall Qualifying Direct Berth: For direct berths in all fall Kansas USSSA Tournaments, one berth will be awarded up to 12 teams. Two berths for divisions greater than 12.To fulfill this berth, teams MUST participate in the Summer Kansas USSSA State Tournament. At-Large Berth (change for 2009) : For the 2008-09 season, the Fall tournaments will only give 1/2 credit for the at-large qualifying. Spring/Summer Qualifying Direct Berth: For direct berths in all Kansas USSSA Tournaments, a sliding scale will be used to determine the number of berths awarded per division. For 1-6 teams, one berth will be awarded. For 7-11 teams, 2 berths will be awarded. For 12 or more teams, 3 berths will be awarded. To fulfill this berth, teams MUST participate in the Kansas USSSA Summer State Tournament. At-Large Berth (change for 2009) : 10U-14U Teams: Teams that participate in four (4) USSSA qualifying tournaments (in any state) will be awarded a USSSA World Series berth. To fulfill this berth, teams MUST participate in the Kansas USSSA Summer State Tournament. 15U-18U Teams: Teams that participate in three (3) USSSA qualifying tournaments (in any state) will be awarded a USSSA World Series berth. To fulfill this berth, teams MUST participate in the Kansas USSSA Summer State Tournament.
Minnesota
Missouri
For Missouri USSSA, teams can qualify in one or two possible scenarios: Fall Qualifying Direct Berth: For direct berths in all fall Missouri USSSA Tournaments, one berth will be awarded up to 12 teams. Two berths for divisions greater than 12.To fulfill this berth, teams MUST participate in the Summer Missouri USSSA State Tournament. At-Large Berth (change for 2009) : For the 2008-09 season, the Fall tournaments will only give 1/2 credit for the at-large qualifying. Spring/Summer Qualifying Direct Berth: For direct berths in all Missouri USSSA Tournaments, a sliding scale will be used to determine the number of berths awarded per division. For 1-6 teams, one berth will be awarded. For 7-11 teams, 2 berths will be awarded. For 12 or more teams, 3 berths will be awarded. To fulfill this berth, teams MUST participate in the Missouri USSSA Summer State Tournament. At-Large Berth (change for 2009) : 10U-14U Teams: Teams that participate in four (4) USSSA qualifying tournaments (in any state) will be awarded a USSSA World Series berth. To fulfill this berth, teams MUST participate in the Missouri USSSA Summer State Tournament. 15U-18U Teams: Teams that participate in three (3) USSSA qualifying tournaments (in any state) will be awarded a USSSA World Series berth. To fulfill this berth, teams MUST participate in the Missouri USSSA Summer State Tournament.
Nebraska
For Nebraska USSSA, teams can qualify in one or two possible scenarios: Direct Berth: Teams placing first or second in a WS qualifying tournament will be given a direct berth to the USSSA World Series that they are sanctioned for. To fulfill this berth, teams MUST participate in the Nebraska USSSA State Tournament. At-Large Berth: Teams that participate in two (2) USSSA qualifying tournaments (in any state) will be awarded a USSSA World Series berth. To fulfill this berth, teams MUST participate in the Nebraska USSSA State Tournament.
North/South Dakota
