RULE 14.00 – “A” CLASSIFICATION DRAFTED LEAGUE PROGRAM
14.01 The “A” Classification Drafted League program gives traditional league based teams the opportunity to compete
amongst teams formed by a similar system. The “A” Classification is a playing level for actual drafted league
teams from USSSA Sanctioned Leagues. Age divisions include 5U – 18U.
14.02 Any league that meets the below guidelines and registers one hundred percent (100%) of their league teams will
be allowed to participate. State Directors may approve others with the approval of the Association’s Executive
Vice President of Baseball.
14.03 Qualifying for the “A” Classification:
14.03.A Teams will qualify through their approved Drafted League.
14.03.B Each State Director will approve leagues in their respective state based on the criteria set forth by the
USSSA Baseball National Committee.
14.03.C Leagues must have an approved draft system for league play. This system must include no more than
four (4) protected / frozen players per team.
14.03.D Leagues must submit their complete rules, by-laws, and schedules for approval.
14.03.E A league must consist of at least an eight (8) game schedule.
14.03.F Eligible players must compete in at least seventy five percent (75%) of the scheduled games.
14.04 Each State Director will set guidelines for teams to qualify for the “A” Classification State Championships.
14.05 Each State Director will set guidelines for teams to advance form their State Championships to the World Series.
14.06 Drafted League (A & All-Star) Specific Rules of Play:
14.06.A 9U Age Division ONLY - Runners cannot lead-off but can advance at their own risk (steal) once the
pitch is released by the pitcher.
14.06.A.1 When a runner tries to advance prior to a released pitch, the following will apply:
14.06.A.1(a) If the runner is called safe, the runner returns to the base legally occupied
at the time of the pitch.
14.06.A.1(b) If the runner is called out, the runner is out.
14.06.A.1(c) If the ball is hit, the defensive team has the option of the result of the play
or a no-pitch.
14.06.B 9U Age Division ONLY - Runners may not advance from third (3rd) base to home unless the runner is
batted home or forced by a base on balls, hit batsman, or award from the umpire. Runners may not
advance from third (3rd) base on passed balls or wild pitches.
RULE 15.00 – DRAFTED LEAGUE ALL-STAR PROGRAM
15.01 The Drafted League All-Star program gives traditional league based All-Star teams the opportunity to compete
amongst All-Star teams formed by a similar system. The “A” Classification is a playing level for actual drafted
teams to participate amongst themselves. Players may play with an All-Star team and be on an AA, AAA or Major
team, but must comply with Rule 3.20. There are two (2) divisions within the All Star Program to help insure that
teams are competing against like opponents from similar leagues. Age divisions include 5U – 18U.
15.02 Any league that meets the below guidelines and registers one hundred percent (100%) of their league teams will
be allowed to participate. State Directors may approve others with the approval of the Association’s Executive
Vice President of Baseball.
15.03 Qualifying for All-Stars:
15.03.A Leagues must meet all the qualifications set forth under Rules 14.03.A – 14.03.F.
15.03.B All-Star teams may be chosen by any method.
15.03.C Leagues may have multiple All-Star teams in any age division.
15.03.D Only State Directors can register and enter an Official On-Line Roster for All-Star teams.
15.03.E The League President (or Highest Officer) must submit an official roster form to the State Director for
approval to be eligible to compete as an All-Star team.
15.04 There are two divisions of play for All-Star teams, National and American.
15.04.A National Division: All-Star team players cannot have participated on a travel baseball team after April
1st of the current year. All-Star team players that have participated on a travel baseball team between
January 1st and April 1st of the current year must not have participated on a team of higher
classification than AA. Players may continue to play in the AA program after April 1st. National
Division teams may have no more than three players on their roster that have participated on a
tournament team during this time period. National Division All-Star teams cannot begin playing
together before Memorial Day weekend. With the assistance of the USSSA League National Director,
States may adopt guidelines to have two (2) divisions on the state level.
Rule 15.04.A Note: All-Star team players that have participated on a travel baseball team between
January 1st and April 1st of the current year that have participated on a team of higher classification
than AA (i.e.; AAA, Major), are ineligible for National Division participation but are eligible for American
Division participation as defined by these rules.
Rule 15.04.A Comment: For the purpose of this rule, Memorial Day weekend is defined as starting at
6:00 P.M., the calendar Friday before Memorial Day as observed by the Federal Government.
15.04.B American Division: All-Star teams that do not meet the requirements set forth under Rule 15.04.A but
still meet the requirements set forth under Rules 15.01 – 15.03.
Rule 15.04.B Note: If an American Division tournament does not make, American Division teams must
participate in the classification the team would otherwise be eligible.
15.05 Each State Director will set guidelines for teams to qualify for the All-Star State Championships.
15.06 Each State Director will set guidelines for teams to advance form their State Championships to the World Series.