Classification Breakdown
USSSA and Texas Tournament Baseball works very hard and spends a great deal of time trying to classify teams in an effort to bring parity of tournament baseball.
Prevention of SANDBAGGING IN ALL CLASSIFICATIONS IS OUR TOP PRIORITY! Since every team's ability is subjective, USSSA reserves the right pursuant to Rule 2.06 to reclassify a team up or down at ay time which demonstrates a skill level and ability, which in the sole opinion and discretion of USSSA, is over or under qualified for a specific classification of play.
Although classification will always have a level of subjectivity, we have several comparative tools such as USSSA Points and Power Ranking. In addition, we may use current information from USSSA and other sanctioning bodies.
Example, if a team is playing Super Series National and have chosen to play Triple Crown D1, then we expect that team to play USSSA Major.
Texas Tournament Baseball reserves the right to make classification changes at any time we deem necessary for the overall integrity of the event. We will make every effort to make those changes in a timely manner; however, if a "mid" event reclassification needs to be make, we will do so.
USSSA provides a skill based recreation style T-Ball program for players 4 years old. Developing basic baseball skills is the priority of this rookie division.
5U & 6U
USSSA provides two (2) distinct classifications of play for 5 & 6 year olds in single age divisions. This format allows players of ALL skill levels to enjoy competing against teams (players) of like ability.
Coach Pitch Competitive: The Coach Pitch Division uses an offensive team's coach pitching overhand to the batters. No batting tee is used in the 5U & 6U Coach Pitch Divisions.
Coach Pitch All-Star (Recreation League Based): The Coach Pitch Division uses an offensive team's coach pitching overhand to the batters. No batting tee is used in the 5U & 6U Coach Pitch Divisions.
7U & 8U
USSSA provides three (3) distinct classifications of play for 7 & 8 year olds in single age divisions. This format allows players of ALL skill levels to enjoy competing against teams (players) of like ability. In addition, USSSA provides two (2) styles of competition based on how the ball is delivered to the batter.
Kid Pitch Competitive: The Kid Pitch Division uses a defensive team's player pitching to the batters. No pitches are thrown by a coach in the 7U & 8U Kid Pitch Division.
Coach Pitch Competitive: The Coach Pitch Division uses an offensive team's coach pitching overhand to the batters. No pitches are thrown by a player in the 7U & 8U Coach Pitch Divisions.
Coach Pitch All-Star (Recreation League Based): The Coach Pitch Division uses an offensive team's coach pitching overhand to the batters. No pitches are thrown by a player in the 7U & 8U Coach Pitch Divisions.
9U
USSSA provides four (4) distinct classifications of play for 9 year olds in a single age division. This format allows players of ALL skill levels to enjoy competing against teams (players) of like ability.
9U: The 9U classification is a "catch all" for the 9 year old age division. Because teams play 8U in so many varieties, the 9U classification is for all competitive type teams and acts like a combination of the Major & AAA classifications. For 9 year olds, this is our most talented division.
9U AA: The AA classification is designed for those teams which cannot attain qualification at the 9U level. If USSSA finds AA teams consistently winning within the AA class, we reserve the right (Rules Section 3.00) to elevate such teams to 9U.
9U A: The A classification is designed for those teams which cannot attain qualification at the AA level. If USSSA finds A teams consistently winning within the A class, we reserve the right (Rules Section 3.00) to elevate such teams to AA.
9U All-Star (Recreation League Based): The All-Star classification is designed for those "recreation level" teams which are bound by geographic league boundaries and restricted rosters that choose All-Star teams at the end of their regular season.
10U - 14U
USSSA provides five (5) distinct classifications of play for 10 - 14 year olds in single age divisions. This format allows players of ALL skill levels to enjoy competing against teams (players) of like ability
10U - 14U Major: The Major classification is designed for the most competitive teams. Players on these teams may be recruited from any state. This is our most talented and highly skilled division, and provides outstanding teams, who take great pride in competing day in and day out against the best competition available.
10U - 14U AAA: The AAA classification is designed for those teams which cannot attain qualification at the Major level. If USSSA finds AAA teams consistently winning within the AAA class, we reserve the right (Rules Section 3.00) to elevate such teams to Major.
10U - 14U AA: The AA classification is designed for those teams which cannot attain qualification at the AAA level. If USSSA finds AA teams consistently winning within the AA class, we reserve the right (Rules Section 3.00) to elevate such teams to AAA.
10U - 14U A: The A classification is designed for those teams which cannot attain qualification at the AA level. If USSSA finds A teams consistently winning within the A class, we reserve the right (Rules Section 3.00) to elevate such teams to AA.
10U - 14U All-Star (Recreation League Based): The All-Star classification is designed for those "recreation level" teams which are bound by geographic league boundaries and restricted rosters that choose All-Star teams at the end of their regular season.
Prevention of SANDBAGGING IN ALL CLASSIFICATIONS IS OUR TOP PRIORITY! Since every team's ability is subjective, USSSA reserves the right pursuant to Rule 2.06 to reclassify a team up or down at ay time which demonstrates a skill level and ability, which in the sole opinion and discretion of USSSA, is over or under qualified for a specific classification of play.
Although classification will always have a level of subjectivity, we have several comparative tools such as USSSA Points and Power Ranking. In addition, we may use current information from USSSA and other sanctioning bodies.
Example, if a team is playing Super Series National and have chosen to play Triple Crown D1, then we expect that team to play USSSA Major.
Texas Tournament Baseball reserves the right to make classification changes at any time we deem necessary for the overall integrity of the event. We will make every effort to make those changes in a timely manner; however, if a "mid" event reclassification needs to be make, we will do so.
USSSA provides a skill based recreation style T-Ball program for players 4 years old. Developing basic baseball skills is the priority of this rookie division.
5U & 6U
USSSA provides two (2) distinct classifications of play for 5 & 6 year olds in single age divisions. This format allows players of ALL skill levels to enjoy competing against teams (players) of like ability.
Coach Pitch Competitive: The Coach Pitch Division uses an offensive team's coach pitching overhand to the batters. No batting tee is used in the 5U & 6U Coach Pitch Divisions.
Coach Pitch All-Star (Recreation League Based): The Coach Pitch Division uses an offensive team's coach pitching overhand to the batters. No batting tee is used in the 5U & 6U Coach Pitch Divisions.
7U & 8U
USSSA provides three (3) distinct classifications of play for 7 & 8 year olds in single age divisions. This format allows players of ALL skill levels to enjoy competing against teams (players) of like ability. In addition, USSSA provides two (2) styles of competition based on how the ball is delivered to the batter.
Kid Pitch Competitive: The Kid Pitch Division uses a defensive team's player pitching to the batters. No pitches are thrown by a coach in the 7U & 8U Kid Pitch Division.
Coach Pitch Competitive: The Coach Pitch Division uses an offensive team's coach pitching overhand to the batters. No pitches are thrown by a player in the 7U & 8U Coach Pitch Divisions.
Coach Pitch All-Star (Recreation League Based): The Coach Pitch Division uses an offensive team's coach pitching overhand to the batters. No pitches are thrown by a player in the 7U & 8U Coach Pitch Divisions.
9U
USSSA provides four (4) distinct classifications of play for 9 year olds in a single age division. This format allows players of ALL skill levels to enjoy competing against teams (players) of like ability.
9U: The 9U classification is a "catch all" for the 9 year old age division. Because teams play 8U in so many varieties, the 9U classification is for all competitive type teams and acts like a combination of the Major & AAA classifications. For 9 year olds, this is our most talented division.
9U AA: The AA classification is designed for those teams which cannot attain qualification at the 9U level. If USSSA finds AA teams consistently winning within the AA class, we reserve the right (Rules Section 3.00) to elevate such teams to 9U.
9U A: The A classification is designed for those teams which cannot attain qualification at the AA level. If USSSA finds A teams consistently winning within the A class, we reserve the right (Rules Section 3.00) to elevate such teams to AA.
9U All-Star (Recreation League Based): The All-Star classification is designed for those "recreation level" teams which are bound by geographic league boundaries and restricted rosters that choose All-Star teams at the end of their regular season.
10U - 14U
USSSA provides five (5) distinct classifications of play for 10 - 14 year olds in single age divisions. This format allows players of ALL skill levels to enjoy competing against teams (players) of like ability
10U - 14U Major: The Major classification is designed for the most competitive teams. Players on these teams may be recruited from any state. This is our most talented and highly skilled division, and provides outstanding teams, who take great pride in competing day in and day out against the best competition available.
10U - 14U AAA: The AAA classification is designed for those teams which cannot attain qualification at the Major level. If USSSA finds AAA teams consistently winning within the AAA class, we reserve the right (Rules Section 3.00) to elevate such teams to Major.
10U - 14U AA: The AA classification is designed for those teams which cannot attain qualification at the AAA level. If USSSA finds AA teams consistently winning within the AA class, we reserve the right (Rules Section 3.00) to elevate such teams to AAA.
10U - 14U A: The A classification is designed for those teams which cannot attain qualification at the AA level. If USSSA finds A teams consistently winning within the A class, we reserve the right (Rules Section 3.00) to elevate such teams to AA.
10U - 14U All-Star (Recreation League Based): The All-Star classification is designed for those "recreation level" teams which are bound by geographic league boundaries and restricted rosters that choose All-Star teams at the end of their regular season.
