Top Asked Questions

What is the National All State Championship?

The USSSA National All State Championships were established in 2022 with the aim of providing increased opportunities for baseball players to demonstrate their abilities and represent their local areas at a national event. The program creates an environment where young athletes aged 8U to 14U are placed on all state teams from their respective states and are given opportunities to compete against other all state teams.

The ultimate goal of this program is to provide a pathway for individual athletes to build relationships and compete against the best that each state has to offer while proudly representing their state.

How are players nominated for the National All State Championship?

Players were nominated from teams that finished in the Top 25 of the Power Rankings from within their state or through a local USSSA All State program.

What are the financial responsibilities if my athlete is selected?

Cost Per Player: Coming Soon!

All attendees are responsible for their own travel expenses.

 

What is the event refund policy?

There are NO refunds issued for this event. Any player requesting to be removed from the event after registering will receive a credit toward a National Individual Event of their choosing. If a player is on the waitlist they will be placed on a team to ensure that all roster have adequate players to compete in the event.

Can payments be made in installments?

There is currently not an option for payments to be made in installments. The registration fee must be paid in full.

Can an athlete select a certain jersey number?

No. Numbers are randomly assigned and there is not an option for customization of jerseys.

What do athletes receive as part of the registration?

Coming Soon!

When is the registration deadline?

Deadline to register for the event is TBA or when the roster for your state/division is full.

Players who register after TBA will NOT receive the state specific jerseys. Jerseys for players who register after TBA will be generic National All State jerseys. There are NO exceptions.

What will athletes need to bring?
  • White Pants (No piping, Knickers are Fine)
  • Black Socks
  • Black Belt
  • Personal equipment (No metal cleats)
  • Catchers gear if applicable
How are coaches selected?

Coaches were nominated from teams that finished in the Top 25 of the Power Rankings from with their state or through a local USSSA All State program.

What if there are not enough athletes from a state to field a full team?

Our ultimate goal is for each state to be represented by a full team in each age and class. There are unforeseen obstacles that sometimes make this goal difficult to obtain, in these instances players from states that do not have a complete roster will be placed on a Team USSSA roster.

I completed registration but status did not change, why?

Please note that it is a manual process to “mark” players and a player’s status will not change instantaneously when completing the registration process.

What does it mean to be on the "Wait List"?

Any player that registers after a teams roster has been completed (between 12 to 14 players) they will be placed on a waiting list. In the case that a player is unable to attend the event the roster positions will be filled with players from the waiting list. If a player is on the waitlist and their state team is full they will be placed on a Team USSSA roster.

FAQs - Game Format

How many games will teams play?

The event is a 5 Game Guarantee. The event staff will do everything within their power to make sure that teams are able to play all scheduled games. Teams are guaranteed 3 pool games and 2 bracket games.

What is the game format for the event?
  • Pool Play Format: All teams will play three (3) pool games. If there are an odd number of teams in a division then one team will play four (4) pool play games. The team who plays four (4) pool play games will only have their best three (3) games counted toward seeding for bracket play.
  • Bracket Play Format: teams will be seeded into one Championship bracket based on pool play results.
    • Teams who lose their first bracket game will fall to a consolation bracket.
  • Championship games in all brackets are winner take all. There are NO if games.
Is the 8U age group split into two divisions?

No. All 8U athletes will play together in one division.

Is 8U kid pitch or coach pitch?

The 8U division of the event is Coach Pitch.

Is the 14U age group split into two divisions?

No. All 14U athletes will play together in one division.

What are the base distances and pitching distances for each division?
  • 8U
    • Base Distance = 60′
    • Mound Distance = N/A (this division is coach pitch)
  • 9U and 10U
    • Base Distance = 65′
    • Mound Distance = 46′
  • 11U and 12U
    • Base Distance = 70′
    • Mound Distance = 50′
  • 13AA
    • Base Distance = 80′
    • Mound Distance = 54′
  • 13 Open and 14 Open
    • Base Distance = 90′
    • Mound Distance = 60’6″

FAQs - General Information

When is check-in?

TBA

What facilities will host the event?

TBA

What facility will my athlete play at?

TBA

When do games start and how many games should we expect each day?

TBA

What are the gate fees for the event?

TBA

Is this a stay to play event?

TBA

How many players per team?

There will be between 12 to 14 players on a roster to ensure that each team has all positions covered, adequate pitching staff for the duration of the event and in case of players withdrawing late from the event.

What does (Confirmed) or (Pending) next to a player name mean?

Players who are marked (Confirmed) have completed the registration process and will have a spot on the team. Players that are marked (Pending) have been nominated but have not completed the registration process.

What do coaches receive?

One (1) team manager per team will receive the following:
One (1) hat
Two (2) shirts
More Items coming soon!

Two (2) additional coaches per team will receive the following:
One (1) hat
Two (2) shirts

When will coaches receive items?

Managers will receive the coaches items when they check in at the event. The manager of the team will be given the three (3) coaches hats and six (6) coupons that will be used by the coaches to have their shirts pressed by the onsite shirt vendor.

Is there a coaching stipend?

No. Team manager’s will receive the items in place of a coaches stipend.