The Elite World Series will expand in 2009 to 32 teams in each age group 9-14 and go from a 4 game guarantee to a 5 game guarantee. There will also be new Super NIT's around the country. For the first time, the Elite World Series will be split over two separate weeks. Even ages (10,12,14) will play the week of 7/12-19 and Odd ages (9,11,13) will play the week of 8/2-9.
Again in 2009, the winners of the Elite World Series in the 10's and 12's, will qualifiy to represent USSSA at the National Youth Championship in August. Teams must win a Super NIT to qualify
Major World Series
The Major World Series is for teams that did not qualify for the Elite World Series. Teams are not allowed to play in both the Major World Series and the Elite World Series. In ages 10-14 teams may choose either the East or West WS. Open to Major Teams or Below.
AAA World Series
AAA World Series is open to all AAA Teams or Below
AA World Series
AA World Series is Open to All AA Teams or Below
All-Star / A World Series