Frequently Asked Questions

What is USSSA?
United States Specialty Sports Association

Why USSSA Fastpitch of Southern California?
USSSA Fastpitch of Southern California provides quality events for Fastpitch teams throughout the area.  USSSA will provide another avenue of opportunity for teams to compete at championship level events locally, regionally, and nationally.  The opportunity for teams to compete successfully will be offered for competitive as well as recreational teams.  The program will strive to meet the needs and desires of Fastpitch teams in Southern California.

How do I enter a tournament?
You must first register your team online. Your registration will run from August 1st through July 31st.  You must enter your roster online.  Then you must send all tournament entry fees to the director running the event, by the deadline OR enter on line at www.usssa.com.  Keep in mind that many events will close early and it is best to enter as early as possible.  Always send an email to the tournament director letting them know that you have mailed entry, roster and are checking the status of the tournament.

When will Brackets be posted?
Brackets are usually posted on the Sunday night before the tournament.

What is the refund policy?
Once brackets are posted, there are no refunds given, unless cancellation of the tournament.  If there is a waiting list available, once the replacement team has paid, a refund will be made.

Rain Outs?
Credit towards a future event will be given, if the tournament is started but not completed.  A full refund will be given or payment moved to a future event,  if the tournament is completely cancelled and can not be rescheduled.

Entry Deadlines and Entry Guarantees?
A team may call or email to be penciled in on the list for the event, however, entry is not guaranteed.  An entry is only guaranteed when payment is received in full.  This payment must be received prior to the posted deadline date and is subject to space availability at the time of receipt.  Some events will sell out prior to the posted deadline.

On-line Entry?
A team may enter on-line at www.usssa.com.  There are two types of on-line entry, paid and non-paid.  A non-paid on-line entry does not guarantee entry into the tournament, it is simply penciling you into the list.  A non-paid on-line entry, please refer to "Entry Deadlines and Entry Guarantees" for details.  All entries are subject to space availability at the time of receipt.