December 27 - December 30, 2008
Gilbert - Glendale - Mesa - Peoria, Arizona

The USSSA Winter Nationals Super NIT is the nation's premiere winter event.  This is a First-Class tournament which will have 250 or more teams competing in ages 8's thru 18's at the best game venues in sunny Arizona.

The Tournament Festivities will begin on Friday, December 26th from Noon-6pm at Victory Lane Sports Park. Free Open individual Skills contest will be conducted on fields #4,#5,#6. Skills contest will include a Home Run Contest, Run around the bases contest, Throwing accuracy contest. Prizes will be awarded for each winner in every age group. Wiffle Ball Field will be available for a fun afternoon at the park. Park will be serving Lunch/Dinner Specials. Great opportunity to trade pins and socialize with other teams.

NOTE: Home Run Contest rules
1. Max of 3 participants per team due to time constraints.
2. Participants must bring shaggers, pitcher and baseballs. An L-screen will be provided.
3. 15U-18U players must use a wood/composite bat.
4. One round of 8 swings per player only, furthest hit balls will be marked in younger age groups.

The Festivities continue into the night from Noon-10pm at Castles and Coasters, Unlimited Rides for $14.50 (Regular Price $26.75, Savings of $12.25)

The tournament will feature a 4-game minimum in all age divisions, Winners in 9U-15U Majors will be awarded a USSSA Super Elite World Series Berth and Quadruple Points will be awarded in all divisions.

 

USSSA Winter Nationals Qualification

None Required but the following restriction apply:

Majors Division - Open to all teams that have registered a roster with USSSA for the Aug 1, 2008 – July 31, 2009 Season.

AAA Division - Open to all teams that have registered a roster with USSSA for the Aug 1, 2008 – July 31, 2009 Season and have participated within AAA/AA Divisions during a USSSA Sanctioned Tournament in the current season.

AA Division - Open to all teams that have registered a roster with USSSA for the Aug 1, 2008 – July 31, 2009 Season and have participated within AA Division during a USSSA Sanctioned Tournament in the current season.

If there are no Fall USSSA events in your state, you can request an at-large entry without playing in a USSSA event.  At-large entries are granted in our Majors Division Only.

All Entries for proper classification will be verified upon entry by State Directors and USSSA Online System. No Sandbagging into a lower Division will be tolerated. Teams are subject to being reclassified before and during the tournament

The following Divisions will be offered for competition and individual championships for the 2008 USSSA National Championships

8U KP Division
9U Division
9U AA Division
10U Majors - AAA - AA Divisions
11U Majors - AAA - AA Divisions
12U Majors - AAA - AA Divisions
13U Majors - AAA - AA Divisions
14U Majors - AAA - AA Divisions
15U Majors Division
16U Majors Division 
18U Majors Division

 

USSSA Baseball uses the May 1st age cut-off. To determine your team's age, in all divisions, determine the age of your oldest player on April 30th, 2009, and that is the age your team should play.

 

All teams will be assured of a 4-game minimum.  Teams will have 3-4 pool play games for seeding in to a single-elimination championship bracket.  Most teams will play more than four games.

Pools will be seeded based on national qualifying points earned at our qualifying events. 

Following pool play, bracket seed will be based on: (1st) won-loss record in pool play; (2nd) runs allowed; (3rd) runs scored.

 

All national qualifying points earned during the regular Fall-Winter season will be used in making pool assignments.  The teams with the most points will receive the highest seeds in pool play.

 

8U KP = $600
9U to 12U Team  = 
$625.00
13U to 14U Teams  =  $650.00
15U to 18U Teams  =  $675.00

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP AND VIEW YOUR PAYMENT OPTIONS

 

All teams will be required to check-in and present your paperwork to your event director on Sat Dec. 27th at least 1 hour prior to your scheduled game.

Managers need to bring copies of all player birth certificates or USSSA ID Card or State Issued ID Card or Driving License or U.S. Passport; a copy of your USSSA registration/roster with parent signatures; and a copy of your Team Insurance.

US Sports Official Photographer for Top Choice Baseball

 

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Available on Dec 27th

 

8U KP Division
9's AA Division
10's AAA/AA Divisions
12’s AAA/AA Divisions

Rio Vista Community Park
8866 West Thunderbird Road
Peoria, Arizona 85381



11's AAA/AA Divisions
13’s AAA/AA Divisions

Victory Lane Sports Park
22603 North 43rd Avenue
Glendale, Arizona 85310


9U Division
10U Majors Division
11U Majors Division
12U Majors Division
13U Majors Division


Big League Dreams Park
4536 E. Elliot Road
Gilbert, Arizona 85234



14U Majors/AAA/AA Divisions
15U Majors Division


Peoria Sports Complex
(Spring Training Home of the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners)
16101 North 83rd Ave.
Peoria, Arizona 85382


16U Majors Division
17-18U Majors Division


Gene Autry Park
(Minor League Training Complex
of the California Angels)
4125 East McKellips
Mesa, Arizona

Red Mountain Sports Park
7745 E. Brown
Mesa, Arizona

 

Fri. Dec. 26th 12pm-6pm   Opening Day Festivities
Free Player Open Skills Contest on fields #4,#5,#6

Play against the Baseball Pros in Charity Whiffle Ball Games from 1pm-4pm on the whiffle ball field. Players/Parents v.s. the Pros in 2 inning games with teams of 5 players. Cost is $5 per player or $25 per team with all proceeds going to Pink Ribbon Tour www.pinkribbontour.com

People affected by cancer will get an opportunity to sign the pink fire truck at the park.

Homerun Contest-Max of 3 players per team
Run around the bases Contest
Throwing Accuracy Contest

Whiffle Ball Field
Volley Ball Sand Courts
Pin Trading
Lunch/Dinner Specials

Victory Lane Sports Park
22603 North 43rd Ave.
Glendale, Arizona 85310

Fri. Dec. 26th Noon-10pm
Castles 'N Coasters
Click here for a special Top Choice Baseball Coupon

There are GREAT DISCOUNTS for players and family members who wish to enjoy the exciting rides and miniature golf. There is FREE ADMISSION for parents and non-riding guests!

Normal Park Admission - $26.75

USSSA Opening Night
Unlimited Rides:
JUST $14.50
(Save $12.25)

Castles 'N Coasters Directions & Web Site

Castles 'N Coasters
Click here for a special Top Choice Baseball Coupon

 


RECOMMENDED BLD - Gilbert HOTELS
9U-13U Majors


RECOMMENDED PEORIA HOTELS
8U KP, 9U AA, 10U AAA/AA, 12U AAA/AA, 14U Majors/AAA/AA, 15U Majors


RECOMMENDED GLENDALE HOTELS
11U AAA/AA and 13U AAA/AA


RECOMMENDED MESA HOTELS
16's, 18's

 

DAILY GATE ADMISSIONS:

Glendale/Peoria/Mesa Facilities
Adults 18 or Over   $5.00
Students 13 to 17  $3.00
Children 12&Under  Free
Players in Uniform   Free
Coaches (3 Max)      Free

Big League Dreams Facility
Adults 18 or Over   $5.00
Students 13 to 17  $3.00
Coaches (3 Max)     $3.00
Players                   $1.00
Patrons 12&Under  Free
All Paying Patrons will receive a $1 Token
redeemable at BLD Stadium Club Restaurants

 

Pin trading is a huge feature of all USSSA National Championship events.  We recommend that all teams bring team pins for trading

 

National Championship Quality Team Trophy and
Individual Awards for Members of the 1st and 2nd Place Teams.

Most Valuable Player Award for Championship Team.

Team Trophy for 3rd and 4th Place Teams.

 

The USSSA Winter National Championships require the highest level of integrity from both participants and spectators. Harassment of opponents, trash talking, and/or the use of profanity by players, coaches, or fans will result in ejection and/or disqualification.

 

USSSA will provide 2 National Championship game baseballs per game.  If this supply of baseballs is exhausted due to non-return of foul balls or home runs, the teams playing shall be required to replace the baseballs not returned to the game.