Challenge Cup / World Requirements

World, And Challenge Cup Eligibility requirements for North Carolina 2025

 USSSA  State Tournament eligibility requirements /USSSA State Aug 23/24,  Raleigh NC  Teams must have played in at least 1 USSSA event in North Carolina to be eligible for the USSSA State Tournament. (any exception must go through State Directors Office). Out of state teams may also play with the permision of their State Director but will not receive state points. (any exceptions must go through State Directors Office)

 USSSA  World Tournament    Any team that plays 5 USSSA events and plays in the State tournament, will be eligible for the USSSA World Tournament. (any exceptions must go thru the State Directors Office)

USSSA Challenge Cup 2025 Season 2026 Event          To be eligible to play in the 2025 Challenge Cup Players must have played in 6 USSSA events These events can be in any state. (Challenge Cup exceptions will be made only for Seniors, D divisions and above and for unusual circumstances (any division) and only at the discretion of the State Directors Office).State Tournament Teams are given bonus consideration. People who are not in good standing with USSSA will not be considered for Challenge Cup participation. Use good judgement when posting misinformation or distasteful comments on Social Media.  If you have concerns about anything softball related there are avenues for communication available to everyone. 

 Challenge Cup Coaches        Coaches will be named at the pleasure of the State Director. Participation in USSSA will be the primary factor in selecting a coach. Past coaches will not be exempt from thse guidlines. The Challenge Cup roster will be subject to the 2025 Challenge cup roster rules. 

Examples…….2025 Challenge Cup allowed only 4 players from the same team. Players must live in the state they represent.