The Louisiana USSSA Baseball State Championship will have a three (3) game schedule guarantee. Number of entries will dictate the exact format. The Tournament Director in conjunction with the State Director will determine the format. Tournament format may be amended after the event begins due to weather or other acts of God.  Game guarantee is if weather permits or if other acts of God do not allow this to happen in the time frame given for the State Championship

Your team's ENTRY FORM,  ROSTER ON-LINE and cashier's check or money order for the entry fee MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE STATE HEADQUARTERS 10 DAYS BEFORE THE START OF THE EVENT. ALL ROSTERS MUST BE ENTERED ON-LINE FOR A TEAM TO BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE. All deadlines for the State Championship are 10 DAYS BEFORE THE START OF THE EVENT.

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM

All ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE STATE HEADQUARTERS USING THE OFFICIAL
ENTRY FORM

THE ROSTER IS REQUIRED TO BE INPUT ON-LINE AT WWW.USSSA.COM. IT MUST BE THE SAME ROSTER THAT YOU QUALIFIED WITH DURING THE SEASON. DROP/ADD GUIDELINES DO APPLY AND CAN BE DONE ON-LINE AND THEN APPROVED BY THE STATE HEADQUARTERS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RULE WILL RESULT IN YOUR TEAM'S SUSPENSION FROM PARTICIPATION IN THIS TOURNAMENT! PLAYERS MAY BE INDIVIDUALLY CHECKED IN AT EACH TOURNAMENT WITH PROPER USSSA APPROVED ID OR BIRTH CERTIFICATES IN HAND. 

Louisiana USSSA Baseball offers two(2) weekends for the "AAA" and "AA" State Championship Teams. One in the South part of the State and the other in the North part of the State. TEAMS MAY PLAY IN EITHER EVENT BUT NOT BOTH.

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT HOW TO QUALIFY

CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF QUALIFIED TEAMS

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM

All ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE STATE HEADQUARTERS USING THE OFFICIAL
ENTRY FORM

Please review the USSSA RULES OF CONDUCT.

 All players participating in USSSA Baseball tournament play shall have photocopies of their original birth certificates or USSSA approved ID in the possession of their team manager.  Failure to have a copy of the birth certificate or USSSA approved ID available upon demand will result in the offending team losing the game, being ejected from the tournament, being placed last in the standings and forfeiting all awards and tournament berths they would have been awarded at the tournament.  

Rainout / Refund Policy: If for some reason the event is cancelled completely an not able to be rescheduled due to rain/other, the following will apply. If no games are played, then there is a 25% refund. If the team has started their first game then there is no refund. If a team drops out after entering there is NO REFUND. If a team drops out after the schedules have been complete, there is no refund. No refunds are given unless the event is completely cancelled.

Rain Delay Policy: If the event receives rain and causes delays and/or suspended games, the following may happen but not limited to the following: Game Times/Innings Amended, Games Not Played, Days added to the Event, It may be moved to another weekend and location. Others depending on the circumstances. We will continue to schedule the event until it is played.

NOTE:

1.    The Cut-off Date for all ages is May 1 of the current season. Whatever age a player is on April 30 of the current season is the age the child must play.

2.    Any player can play in a higher age classification but cannot play in a lower age group.

3.    All players must be similarly dressed.

5.    Managers and coaches must wear a baseball cap with team insignia and will be properly dressed. (Coaches may wear coaches' shorts).

6.    While in the field, as a defensive player, team caps must be worn.

7.    Protest on uniforms will not be allowed.  It shall be the Tournament Directors responsibility regarding uniform legality.  Violation of the uniform rule will result in the violator being allowed to conform or be removed from the game.

8.    Metal spikes are prohibited in age groups 5-12.

9.    A full-use batting helmet which covers the top and back of the head and the side of the face must be worn by every player while in the on deck circle, when at bat and while on the bases.

10.  All bat boys/girls will wear full-use batting helmets when their team is at bat.

11.  Suspended games will be resumed from the exact point of suspension.

12.  Ages 7-18 - The catcher must wear protective gear: Mask, chest protector, shin guards, protective cup, catchers helmet and throat guard.  Ages 5-12 - Catchers must wear helmet that fully covers their ears. (Except T-Ball)

13.  All playing rules not specifically covered above shall be governed by the USSSA Baseball Handbook and the National League rules for Major League Baseball.  

Game Schedules WILL NOT be mailed out in advance.
Game times will be distributed to the Managers.

Awards to be Presented:

A. Team Trophies to 1st - 3rd Place Teams
(If more than 12 teams in the event then 4th Place will be Given)

B. Individual Awards to 1st - 3rd Place Teams
(If more than 12 teams in the event then 4th Place will be Given)

Admission during the tournament will be $5.00 per person per day.  For students the charge will be $2.00 per day.  This charge includes everyone except players and team coaches.  A maximum of 3 coaches passes will be issued.

Tentative Itinerary:

 Friday - Team Check In
Friday - Play Begins
Saturday - Play Resumes
Sunday - Championship Bracket