USSSA is excited to announce the fifth annual USSSA All American Fastpitch Program. The program’s goal is to bring athletes together from all over the country to learn, compete and succeed on the softball diamond.
The USSSA All American Fastpitch Program created an environment where athletes are evaluated by the top players and coaches in softball based on the athlete’s skill level and athleticism. Athletes who are selected to their regional teams will then compete against the other Regional teams in the USSSA All American Games. The games will be held July 22-27, 2019 and will be located in the brand new USSSA Space Coast Complex in Viera, Florida. The eight regions include the Far West, Northwest, Midwest, Central, Great Lakes, Southeast, Atlantic, and Northeast.
USSSA Space Coast Complex will open for events in January 2018. The 50 million dollar state-of-the-art complex underwent an entire year of renovation. The complex has 15 AstroTurf fields, on-site covered batting cages, live streaming, Flightscope tracking radar, fully operating score boards on every field, three HD video boards, stadium field suites, Musco LED lighting, 4k capable control room and dining packages.
Our 1.3 million square feet of AstroTurf easily handles 8 inches of rain and requires zero field maintenance after a rain delay to prep the field, maximizing your playing experience. Brevard County attracts tourists from all over the world. Our 72 miles of coastline and beaches, Kennedy Space Center and proximity to major theme parks and beautiful weather all help to create a perfect outdoor sports sanctuary on the east coast of central Florida.
The USSSA All American Fastpitch Program will host numerous tryouts throughout eight regions around the country. The top 26 athletes will be selected to represent their respective region to create two teams per age group (9u-14u) with 13 players on the rosters. The 14u age group will only have one team of 13 players selected per region. All tryouts will allow each player an equal opportunity to showcase their skills in hitting, throwing, fielding, pitching/catching, and athletic testing. Participants will be evaluated on two positions, primary and secondary.
The remaining roster selections will be released after the conclusion of the last tryout of the season. Each roster will be publicly announced according to the USSSA All American Selection Show. The selection show will be aired on http://www.usssalive.com/ Players and parents will not be notified prior to the airing of the Selection Show. Participants will be given 48 hours to accept a position on one of the regional USSSA All American Teams. We will not announce the American and National Team Rosters until a week before the Futures All American Games.
Registration can be done online at a discounted rate of $150 prior to the event or as a walkup at the field for $200. Online registrations will close 2 days (12 midnight) prior to the event start. We will only be accepting walkups if there are openings available.
In addition, the USSSA has joined efforts with the National Professional Fastpitch league to provide a unique experience for players and parents. As part of the tryout, players and parents will be educated about colleges recruiting, Professional Fastpitch and the core values of USSSA.
Participants who are chosen for an USSSA All American team will be charged a fee of $175 to play in the USSSA All American Games. The games will include two team jerseys and a five-game guarantee (weather permitting).
It is each individual player’s responsibility for transportation, lodging, etc. during the culminating event. The USSSA Space Coast Complex is a Stay-To-Play venue and we have partnered with Anthony Travel to offer you housing options for the Event. All participants must book through Anthony Travel to be eligible to participate in the USSSA All American Games.
Space Coast AAG Lodging Information
Anthony Travel is steadily working at adding more locations and additional rooms. So, if you don’t see something that fits your need please do not hesitate to reach out to them directly via email at USSSA@anthonytravel.com or via phone at 855-501-7114.
If you have any further questions about housing/accommodations please contact Stephanie Taylor at USSSA National HQ either via email at stephanie.taylor@usssa.com.