HOW TO QUALIFY

State Tournaments: All North Carolina tournaments qualify top two teams in each age and class for the State championship. If the winner or runner-up has already qualified then the berth will be passed down. Teams with a losing record are not eligible for the passed-down berth. All teams can play in the state tournament as long as they play in a minimum of 3 USSSA tournaments.


World Series: North Carolina Teams can qualify only through an NIT or our State Tournaments. The top two teams in each age and class qualify for the World Series. If the winner or runner-up has already qualified then the berth will be passed down. Teams with a losing record are not eligible for the passed-down berth.


Elite World Series: Teams can qualify only through a Super NIT Tournament. The top two teams in each age 11U, 12U, 13U and 14U Major Teams qualify form this tournament for the Elite World Series. The National office determines whether or not berths are passed down.