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NEW FOR 2007:

1. Illegal/Altered Bat : If a batter hits the ball with an illegal or altered bat, the batter may be suspended from further USSSA play. (See National Rule Book, Rule 7, Section 2B). USSSA Washington will enforce the National USSSA By-Laws.

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Home Run Rules

 TOURNAMENT POLICY:

1.        All teams must submit a USSSA Tournament Roster upon entering a sanctioned tournament.

2.        All Masters teams that have players on their rosters who played during the current season on Major, class ‘AA’, class ‘A’, or class ‘B’ teams shall be required to compete in the Masters Major Division.

QUALIFYING FOR STATE & WORLD TOURNAMENTS:

1.        Berths are awarded through USSSA leagues, tournaments and participation points.

2.        State berths won are seeded into the State Tournament.

3.        Teams that have been awarded a berth to the World tournaments are required to participate in the State Championships.

STATE & WORLD TOURNAMENTS

Official USSSA Slow Pitch Rule Book and National By-Laws changes: Add Rule 16, Section 14: All participants in a Master’s World Tournament must have a photo ID, with proof of age, and check in prior to participating. Add Rule 16, Section 15: A men’s 45, 50, 55, 60, 65 and over team may only have players on its roster that live in the state that the team is registered in or any bordering state. Any exception to this rule must be approved by the State Director, Division Vice President and National Director.

MASTERS PROGRAM DIRECTOR: State Office (206) 789-9133