USFA of Georgia

National Meeting Information & Rule Changes

- World Series Dates:
Panama City Beach, FL - July 12-18,2009
6U / 8U / 10U A & B / 12U B / 14U B
Panama City Beach, FL - July 19-25, 2009
12U A / 14U A / 16U A & B / 18U 40' - 43'

Eastern National - (All Ages)
Savannah, GA - July 7-12

Southern National - (All Ages)
Gulf Shores AL - July 21-26

Northern National - (All Ages) - TBA

Western National - (All Ages)
Mesquite, TX - TBA

Rule Changes:
- Metal Cleats will now be allowed for all USFA sanctioned events for the 16U / 18U &  HS  Divisions

- Extra Players allowed in the line-up increased from 2 EPs  to 3 EPs. You may now bat up to 12 batters.

- World Series Qualification - Teams must now earned at least 100pts or they must have played in at least 2 USFA events including the State Tournament.
See complete qualification requirements

- Team MUST play in the State Tournament within their own state in the class and age groups they intend to compete at the World Series or National events.

- Team MUST age-up in the fall and re-register.

3003: The season will run from September 1st to August 31st.  Tournaments and leagues played after September 1st will qualify teams for the following summer’s State and World Series Tournaments.  All teams playing between September 1st and December 31st must play by the following year’s eligibility classifications.

 NOTE: Teams may request a waiver to this rule from the Eastern or Western Regional VP only.