EVENT DETAILS

38th Annual USSSA Capital City Classic

  • Tournament Date
    Apr 26 - Apr 27 2025
  • Entry Fee
    $420
  • Stature
    Qualifier - USSSA - Points
  • Admission
    TBA

Tournament Division

Division Entry Fee Gate Fee Max Entries Teams
Entered
Game
Guarantee
Format

Event Ballparks

Venue Name Address Maps link
Walnut Creek Athletic Complex 1201 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh, NC, 27610 Open in Maps
Worthdale Park 1001 Cooper Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27610 Open in Maps
Venue Name
Walnut Creek Athletic Complex
Address
1201 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Venue Name
Worthdale Park
Address
1001 Cooper Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27610

Event Lodging

Note: If you don't know which venue you'll be playing at and want to book in advance, click here to find hotels that are geographically centered between all venues.

Venue Name Address Dates Details
Walnut Creek Athletic Complex 1201 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh, NC, 27610 Apr 26-27 Find Hotels
Worthdale Park 1001 Cooper Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27610 Apr 26-27 Find Hotels
Venue Name
Walnut Creek Athletic Complex
Address
1201 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Dates
Apr 26-27
Venue Name
Worthdale Park
Address
1001 Cooper Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27610
Dates
Apr 26-27

Event Updates

Banned Bats & Balls / Legal Bats & Balls

All Onyx Balls are banned.... Any other USSSA or GSL Stamped Classic M, Pro M, or Classic Plus is legal for USSSA play.   GSL Balls may not be allowed in some events outside of the Carolinas and Virginia. Event Directors reserve the right to check any Bat and anytime for compression tolerance


240 Stamp   Old Stamp

ONLY 240 BATS ALLOWED

As you may know, there was a temporary ban on Suncoast and Juno Bats. They had testing issues and it was deemed a safety issue

the Juno bats have been reinstated,.........

The SunCoast banned models are listed below

Suncoast | SR12MUCETE
Suncoast | SRM12AASE
Suncoast | SR12MUCE
Suncoast | SRMAASE
Suncoast | SRMAASB
Suncoast | SRMUSE
Suncoast | SR12MUSE
Suncoast | SRMUSB
Suncoast | SR12MUSB

April 22, 2025 - 06:31pm

HALO Photos

?Halo Photos by ADM will be joining us capturing all the action next weekend at the Capital City Classic in Raleigh. Offering photo & video packages with spots open for both teams and individuals to book. Be sure to visit the link  below to secure your spot to get those moments captured. Just select a random available day/time and fill out the required info.

?https://calendly.com/halophotosbyadm/usssa-capitalcityclassic?

Have questions?

Text Angel directly at (910)516-8502

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April 17, 2025 - 03:27pm

SENIOR Home Run & Equalizer Rules

We will be using National Rules for Home Runs and Equalizers.

6. HOME RUN RULES
6.1. Major Plus=DHH+10 HR’s /  Major=DHH+8 HR’s  /  AAA=DHH+6 HR’s  / AA=DHH+2 HR’s
6.2. If divisions are combined, the HR rule will be the lower classification.
The team granting the equalizer will be HOME TEAM.
6.3. Homeruns over the limit are an out.

8. EQUALIZER RULES
8.1. When a lower-class or older age group team is playing a higher-class or
younger age group team, lower or older team will have one of two
options:
8.1.1. OPTION 1 - Five (5) runs per game (Awarded one (1) run an
inning for the first 5 innings)
8.1.2. OPTION 2 - 11th defensive player
8.1.3. When there is a 2 (or more) classification or age group difference
in the opposing teams, the tournament director reserves the right
to implement both Option 1 and Option 2 to make the game
competitive.

April 14, 2025 - 08:05am

Host Hotel CLARION

                                                                                                       

    2910 Capital Blvd Raleigh NC 29704 Group Rate Link Below Book Host Hotel-$79 Rate w/ Breakfast https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/PD87W5
March 26, 2025 - 05:08pm

HOST HOTEL Comfort Inn

                                                                        

                

Host Hotel Comfort Inn 1001 Wake Towne Dr. Raleigh NC 27609

Beautiful and Accommodating Facility

919-828-1813

   Rates for  a King is $119.95 and for 

    Rates  with 2 Queens is $129.95  it 

Please feel free to contact the Hotel directly if you have any questions. 919-828-1813

March 26, 2025 - 05:03pm

PLAYERS and COACHES Please Read!

We appreciate your participation in this event. We value your patronage to USSSA.  Therefore............

If at any time during a game in this event, you feel the need to speak with a director, for any reason, please inform your umpire. He or She has been instructed to grant your request. This request needs to come from the coach. Do NOT let the game continue. We cannot fix anything after play has continued. This does not mean anything other than you will be able to speak with a director. Erroneous rule interpretations may be corrected. Judgement calls are always at the discretion of the Umpire.

Johnny Blizzard 919-988-3869

Thank you and Good Luck to all of you and Thank you for playing USSSA!

January 01, 2025 - 07:56am

HOST HOTEL INFO COMING SOON

HOST HOTEL INFO COMING SOON

January 01, 2025 - 07:53am

MENS HOME RUN RULES /TIME LIMITS

Home Run Rules

Mens OPEN 8 Home Runs
Mens D 1 DHH + 3 HRs
Mens E 1 DHH + 2 HRs
Mens Rec 2 HRs

All Pool games will be Time Limit.   After 50 minutes, we will finish the current inning ONLY 

Pool games tied after 7 innings or Time Limit will end in a tie. 

All Bracket  games will be Time Limit.   After 50 minutes, we will finish the current inning and play one more.

Courtesy Runner Rule                                                                                                                                              

The Bandit Runner may be anyone on the roster. He must be designated before the game begins. He will be the Bi Bandit Runner for the remainder of the game. He may run for anyone at any time. If he is also in the batting lineup, and his turn at bat occurs while he/she is on base, his position in the batting order will be an out. There shall be no other penalty.

    The  Bandit role may not be substituted.  A Bandit Runner may be replaced on the base only by the player he/she is running for at the time. The Bandit Runner role is then lost for the remainder of the game. As stated earlier……..if his “turn at bat” occurs and he is ON BASE, an out will be recorded for his/her position in the batting order. There are NO exceptions. His turn at bat occurs when the previous batters turn at bat has ended. “Play Ball” or “Batter Up” need not be indicated for his turn at bat to occur.  If a  runner other than the proper designated runner assumes the base an out will be recorded in the book and the runner will be removed from the base. The correct runner may not assume that base at that point. 

January 01, 2025 - 07:52am

WALNUT CREEK RULES & ADMISSIONS

ADMISSIONS

$10 for Adult    $5 Senior  Children under age of 10 are Free  

PLAYERS AND COACH DO NOT PAY

FACILITY RULES:
• NO alcohol or firearms are permitted on City of Raleigh property
• NO pets are allowed
• NO bikes, skates, skateboards, or rollerblades permitted inside of the park
• DO NOT leave children unattended without adult supervision
• NO smoking in plaza or surrounding areas (only permitted in parking lot area)
• NO overnight camping
• NO grilling, open flames, or portable generators
• NO games will be scheduled to start after 11 p.m.
Acceptable forms of payment at the gate are credit card, check, and cash. Credit card is preferred.

Tournaments of this type bring together a variety of individuals from many cities within North Carolina and outside the state. The WCAC staff wants to ensure that you enjoy your experience at our facility. Your tournament director has reserved our facility for your tournament and has agreed to WCAC’s stipulations governing the facility use. WCAC and USSSA Softball expect all players and spectators to follow the rules and guidelines of the complex.

January 01, 2025 - 07:49am

WOMENS RULES

BALLS FURNISHED  as Always......

Homeruns 1

All Pool games will be Time Limit. After 50 minutes, we will finish the current inning ONLY.

Pool games tied after 7 innings or Time Limit will end in a tie.
All Bracket games will be Time Limit. After 50 minutes, we will finish the current inning and play one more.


Courtesy Runner Rule
The Bandit Runner may be anyone on the roster. She must be designated before the game begins. She will be the Bandit Runner for the remainder of the game. She may run for anyone at any time. If she is also in the batting lineup, and her turn at bat occurs while she is on base, her position in the batting order will be an out. There shall be no other penalty.
The Bandit role may not be substituted. A Bandit Runner may be replaced on the base only by the player she is running for at the time. The Bandit Runner role is then lost for the remainder of the game. As stated earlier……..if her “turn at bat” occurs and she is ON BASE, an out will be recorded for her position in the batting order. There are NO exceptions. Her turn at bat occurs when the previous batters turn at bat has ended. “Play Ball” or “Batter Up” need not be indicated for her turn at bat to occur. If a runner other than the proper designated runner assumes the base an out will be recorded in the book and the runner will be removed from the base. The correct runner may not assume that base at that point.
January 01, 2025 - 07:48am

SENIOR HOME RUN RULE TIME LIMIT

POOL PLAY 50 MINUTES and Finish the Inning only

Bracket 50 minutes finish the inning and Play 1 More....


Senior Rules
Home Run Rule
1 DHH + 2 and 1 UP

January 01, 2025 - 07:47am

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