Age Cutoff Change for 2007
The USSSA Baseball National
Committee has met and discussed the numerous communications with coaches,
parents, league directors and tournament directors regarding the proposed age
cutoff change by USA Baseball.
After serious consideration USSSA Baseball will change from a August 1 cutoff
date to a May 1 cutoff date to take effect for the 2007 season. The 2007 season
will start on August 1, 2006. This means whatever age a player is on April 30,
2007, will be their age for the 2007 season. USSSA allows all players to play
"up" in a higher age bracket.
USSSA is also in the process of looking at pitching distances in regards to the
age change. A change in pitching distance is likely for the 2007 season. It is
the belief of USSSA Baseball that these changes will enhance the opportunities
for all players to play the game of baseball in a fun and exciting atmosphere.
USSSA encourages all national organizations to follow our lead.
The 2007 season will start on August 1, 2006. This means whatever age a player
is on April 30, 2007, will be their age for the 2007 season.
Age Cutoff Change
for ages 15 thru 18 for 2005
WE ALWAYS GO BY AGE FIRST!! THEN THE FOLLOWING BELOW.
In an effort to promote High School age baseball and in response to a majority
of our teams, the age cutoff has been changed to the following:
14 or Pre-High School Freshman-Can't turn 16 before April 30,
2007
15 or High School Freshmen-Can't turn 17 before
April 30, 2007
16 or High School Sophomore-Can't turn 18 before
April 30, 2006
17 or High School Junior-Can't turn 19 before
April 30, 2007
18 or High School Senior-Can't turn 20 before
April 30, 2007
Any player that does not meet the age requirement must play in the next highest level.
In a situation like 1 of these
you would be required to have an up to VALID date report card ALONG WITH A BIRTH
CERTIFICATE !
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