EVENT DETAILS
USSSA OPENING DAY – ALL GAMES ON TURF
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Tournament DateMar 16 - Mar 17 2024
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Entry Fee$195 - $300
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StatureState Qualifier
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Age Groups7U - 14U
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Event Details
USSSA OPENING DAY is the first Ohio Valley Sports event in 2025! All games will be played on turf at Ceraland Sports Complex in Columbus, Indiana.
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Admission
DAY PASS
- $15 (Cash Only)
WEEKEND PASS
- $20 (Cash Only)
FREE ADMISSION
- Children 12 & Under
- Three Coaches Per Team
- All Players
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Additional Note
SCHEDULE RELEASE
- The schedule for this event will be released by Tuesday, March 12th
- Coaches can visit www.ohiovalleysp.com and select “2024 Event Schedule Request” to request game times for your pool play games
PAYMENT DEADLINE
- When a division sells out, coaches will receive an email with a payment deadline
- If you do not receive an early payment deadline email for a sold out division, the payment deadline for this event is Friday, March 8th
Tournament Division
Division | Entry Fee | Gate Fee | Max Entries | Teams Entered |
Game Guarantee |
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Event Ballparks
Venue Name | Address | Maps link |
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Ceraland Sports Complex | 3989 South 525 East, Columbus, IN, 47203 | Open in Maps |
Event Lodging
Note: If you don't know which venue you'll be playing at and want to book in advance, click here to find hotels that are geographically centered between all venues.
Venue Name | Address | Dates | Details |
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Ceraland Sports Complex | 3989 South 525 East, Columbus, IN, 47203 | Mar 16-17 | Find Hotels |
Merchandise
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USSSA OPENING DAY – ALL GAMES ON TURF Dry Fit T-Shirt
$24.99
Rules / Pitching Restrictions
Event Format
7u OPEN
- SATURDAY ONLY round robin
- First and second place teams receive awards
10u OPEN
- Each team will play two pool play games on Saturday, followed by a single elimination bracket on Sunday
- Champions and finalists receive awards
11u OPEN
- SATURDAY ONLY round robin
- First and second place teams receive awards
Pool Standings Tiebreakers
- [1] Winning Percentage (Descending)
- [2] Number of Wins (Descending)
- [3] Number of Losses (Ascending)
- [4] Tied Teams Winning Percentage Against Each Other (Descending)
- NOT VALID IF ALL TIED TEAMS HAVE NOT PLAYED EACH OTHER
- [5] Average Runs Allowed
- [6] Average Run Differential (Maximum of 8 Run Differential Per Game)
- [7] USSSA Points (Descending)
- [8] Date Team Entered USSSA Database
- ONCE PAST A TIEBREAKER, DO NOT RETURN TO PREVIOUS
- TEAMS THAT HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED A FORFEIT LOSS WILL BE PLACED AS THE LOWEST SEED IN THEIR TIED-TEAM GROUP
Awards
CHAMPIONS
- Each player receives:
- Champion ring
- Invitation to the All-State Showcase
- Team receives:
- Championship banner
FINALISTS
- Each player receives:
- Finalist ring
- Invitation to the All-State Showcase
Park Info / Field Surfaces
CERALAND SPORTS COMPLEX
HOURS
- Diamonds will be unlocked 1 hour prior to the first scheduled game of the day
FIELD SURFACES
- All infields are turf
- No metal spikes, chewing gum or sunflower seeds are permitted on any turf diamonds
- Failure to follow this rule will result in the player being ejected from the tournament
CONCESSIONS
- Located near diamond 1 and diamond 7
- Card only
DIAMOND NUMBERS & PARKING LOCATIONS
Time Limits
COACH PITCH & 9U A
- 1 Hour 30 Min
- 1 Hour 40 Min (Championship Game)
ALL OTHER KID PITCH
- 1 Hour 40 Min
- 2 Hours (Championship Game)
Game Scorecards
The scorecard below is used by umpires in every game to record innings pitched by each player and the score of the game. Umpires will verify with the scorekeeper for each team throughout the game. At the end of the game, each coach is required to sign the scorecard, confirming the final score of the game and the innings pitched by each individual player that pitched. It is the responsibility of each coach to ensure all information on the scorecard is correct.
- Once the card has been signed, it is official
Scoring Games on the USSSA App
Visit this link (iScore Tutorial) to learn how to use iScore to score your team’s games! Using iScore allows you to take advantage of many new features that are now available within the USSSA App, including:
- Players have the ability to earn PLAYER BADGES for outstanding statistical achievements and milestones
- STATISTICAL LEADERS within an event are are shown on the “Leaderboard” to highlight the top individual performances in each event
- TEAM ROSTERS & GUEST PLAYERS for your team and the opponent are AUTOMATICALLY LOADED from the USSSA database into the game (you do not need to manually enter players)
- LIVE BOX SCORES & COMPLETE SEASON STATISTICS are available to view on your team page
- LIVE-STREAM GAMES directly from the USSSA app (using Mevo streaming devices)
USSSA Points Race
- All teams participating in USSSA events earn USSSA Points based on their placing in each tournament. The top team in each division per state will receive a 2024 USSSA State Points Race Championship Ring. The top team in each age group per region will receive a 2024 USSSA Regional Points Race Championship Chain.
- The number of points a team earns in an event varies based on the stature of the event. The image below shows the points earned based on placing in every type of event. Tap on the image to view the current 2024 standings and learn more about the USSSA Points Race!
Weather
Ohio Valley Sports consults with professional meteorologists to make informed decisions when severe weather events occur. The safety of our participants is our top priority. We do everything in our power to play all scheduled games. When weather causes delays or schedule changes, we communicate updates throughout the process. In the event of cancellations, please view the Indiana USSSA Rules Packet for information regarding the refund policy.
Weather updates for this event will be provided via:
- USSSA App
- USSSA Email System
- Ohio Valley Sports Productions Facebook
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