You are entering Championship Play, so everything will be a little more formal this weekend. We play by the State Rules and the Official Rules of Softball. The local tournament rules do not apply. You will need a roster. Included in the packet is rules for coach pitch and fast pitch. I have included a roster that must be filled out and signed by the parents. All players must be USA Softball Individually Registered. The preferred method to register is online at: https://usasoftballsouthms.com/?page_id=1532
One coach must be ACE Certified; doesn’t have to be the head coach. It’s mandated by code and the U.S. Olympic Committee. The ACE training in available online at: http://registerusasoftball.com.
Coach Pitch plays one pool to double elimination. Teams will be seeded by blind draw at the coaches meeting. Based on the order of finish, teams will be seeded into either the Gold, Silver or Bronze bracket at the State Tournament depending on number of teams. If you team plans to compete in the Coach Pitch State Tournament in Ridgeland, then you’ll need to give us the entry fee this weekend before you leave ($250). The 10u and 12u brackets will play two pool to double elimination. Teams will be seeded based on pool play.
The tournament will be held at the Hood Fields in Wiggins. The address is 490 Mill Rd, Wiggins, MS. There is a map included in the packet. The weather forecast has a chance of showers, so you should be prepared for anything. Be sure your players hydrate to be able to handle the heat.
Good Luck to everyone. Most of all, we want the players to be safe and have a fun weekend.
Thanks for Playing USA Softball!