EVENT DETAILS
2026 USSSA Winter Worlds – Week 1
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Tournament DateJan 02 - Jan 04 2026
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Entry Fee$500
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StatureWorld - Seasonal
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Entry Fee
$500
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Gate FeeTBA
Tournament Division
| Division | Entry Fee | Gate Fee | Max Entries | Teams Entered |
Game Guarantee |
Format |
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Event Ballparks
| Venue Name | Address | Maps link |
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| South Strand Complex | 9650 Scipio Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29588 | Open in Maps |
| Buddy Styers Athletic Complex | 1011 Crabtree Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Strand Complex | 9650 Scipio Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29588 | Jan 2-4 | Find Hotels |
| Buddy Styers Athletic Complex | 1011 Crabtree Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577 | Jan 2-4 | Find Hotels |
Event Updates
TIME LIMITS
We will be using a Time limit in this event.
ALL GAMES 50 Minutes.......finish the inning play + 1 More
CORRECT BAT STAMP 240 vs 220
240 Stamp Old Stamp
ONLY 240 BATS ALLOWED
Banned / Legal Bats and Balls
https://www.usssa.com/slowpitch/slowpitch-licensed-softball-bat-ball-manufacturers
LICENSED AND APPROVED SOFTBALL BAT MANUFACTURERS AS OF 11/23/25
Anarchy Bat Company
Axe Bats
Combat
DeMarini
Dudley
Easton
Elite Sports/Onyx Bats
Juno Athletics
Louisville Slugger
Marucci
Miken
Monsta Athletics
Proton Sports
Pure Sports
Short Porch
Suncoast
Victus
Worth
SOFTBALL BAT MANUFACTURERS NO LONGER LICENSED WITH USSSA (as of 2/13/25)
Anderson Bat Company
NON-COMPLIANT SOFTBALL BATS AS OF 5/25/23
(Non-compliant bats are not permitted in USSSA or GSL sanctioned play)
Suncoast bat models listed below are Non-Compliant and are not permitted in USSSA or GSL sanctioned play, effective May 25, 2023.
Suncoast | SR12MUCETE
Suncoast | SRM12AASE
Suncoast | SR12MUCE
Suncoast | SRMAASE
Suncoast | SRMAASB
Suncoast | SRMUSE
Suncoast | SR12MUSE
Suncoast | SRMUSB
Suncoast | SR12MUSB
All approved models must comply, at all times, with the USSSA 1.20 BPF Bat Performance Standard and with the USSSA Protocol for Testing Slowpitch Bat Performance. Any unit that fails to comply with this Standard or the Protocol is Non-Compliant and is not permitted in USSSA-sanctioned play.
In addition to the requirement that a model must comply, in all respects, with the USSSA 1.20 BPF Bat Performance Standard, and with the Protocol, to be eligible for USSSA sanctioned play, the USSSA Certification Mark and other graphics on the bat must be applied permanently, and may only be applied by a current USSSA-licensed manufacturer. The use of stickers or decals is prohibited, and no additional graphics may be added to a bat after manufacturing. Using a bat with graphics not applied by the licensed manufacturer is an “altered bat”, subject to suspension under the USSSA Altered Bat rules.
Any unauthorized use, creation, or application of a USSSA mark without written permission from USSSA is a violation of federal trademark law and may result in prosecution by USSSA.
LICENSED AND APPROVED SENIOR SOFTBALL BAT MANUFACTURERS AS OF 11/23/25
Adidas
Anarchy Bat Company
Anonymous Athletics
Axe Bats
California Bat Company
Combat
DeMarini
Dudley
Easton
Elite Sports / Onyx Bats
Ikonic
Juno Athletics
Louisville Slugger
Marucci
Miken
Monsta
Proton Sports
Pure Sports
Short Porch
Spartan Bat Co.
Suncoast
Victus
Worth
*SENIOR SOFTBALL BAT MANUFACTURERS NO LONGER LICENSED WITH USSSA (as of 2/13/25)
NON-COMPLIANT SENIOR SOFTBALL BATS AS OF 5/14/25
(Non-Compliant senior softball bats are not permitted in USSSA or GSL sanctioned play)
The bats listed below are not permitted in USSSA, GSL or Senior USSSA Sanctioned play, effective immediately.
Pure Sports | Strike Eagle Bats
Miken | Original Gray Miken Ultra
All approved models must comply, at all times, with the SSUSA Bat Performance Standard and Testing Protocol and must also maintain, at all times, Certified status with SSUSA. If an approved model is decertified by SSUSA or is otherwise not permitted in SSUSA-sanctioned play, it will also be immediately prohibited from USSSA sanctioned play.
In addition to the requirements that a senior model must comply, at all times, with the SSUSA Bat Performance Standard and Testing Protocol, and maintain certified status with SSUSA, all senior bats must have the USSSA Certification Mark — and other graphics on the bat — applied permanently by a current USSSA-licensed manufacturer. The use of stickers or decals is prohibited, and no additional graphics may be added to a bat after manufacturing. A bat with graphics not applied by the licensed manufacturer is an “altered bat”, subject to suspension under the USSSA Altered Bat rules.
Any unauthorized use, creation, or application of a USSSA mark without written permission from USSSA is a violation of federal trademark law and may result in prosecution by USSSA.
USSSA/GSL/SPECIALTY PROGRAM SLOWPITCH RULEBOOKS
Please reference the respective rulebook for all additional guidelines, rules and regulations by clicking a link below:
USSSA/GSL Slowpitch Rulebook
Senior Slowpitch Rulebook
Military Program Slowpitch Rulebook
Hispanic-Latin American Program Slowpitch Rulebook
USSSA LICENSING AND APPLICATION INFORMATION
Banned / Legal Softballs
?https://usssa.com/slowpitch/slowpitch-licensed-softball-bat-ball-manufacturers LICENSED AND APPROVED SOFTBALL BALL MANUFACTURERS AS OF 6/16/25A.D. Starr?Baden Sports
Bownet
BSN Sports
Champro Sports
DeMarini
Diamond Sports
Dudley
Pro Nine Sports
Rawlings
Short Porch
Worth
*SOFTBALL BALL MANUFACTURERS NO LONGER LICENSED WITH USSSA (as of 6/16/25)
- Decker Sports
- Elite Sports/Onyx
(Non-compliant balls are not permitted in USSSA or GSL sanctioned play)
Elite Sports/Onyx softballs listed below are Non-Compliant and are not permitted in USSSA or GSL sanctioned play, effective as of February 11, 2025.
- Elite Sports/Onyx | Energy Slowpitch Softballs USSSA 12? Pro M
- Elite Sports/Onyx | Energy Slowpitch Softballs USSSA 11? Pro W
All approved models must comply, in all respects, with the USSSA Ball Performance Standards. Any unit that fails to meet these standards is noncompliant and is not permitted in USSSA or GSL sanctioned play.
In addition to the requirement that a model must comply, in all respects, with the USSSA Ball Performance Standards, to be eligible for USSSA Sanctioned play, the USSSA Certification Marks and all other graphics must be applied permanently, and may only be applied by a current USSSA-licensed manufacturer. The use of stickers or decals is prohibited, and no additional graphics may be added to a ball after manufacturing. A ball with graphics not applied by the licensed manufacturer is an “altered ball”, is Non-Compliant and is subject to suspension under the USSSA Altered Ball rules.
Any unauthorized use, creation, or application of a USSSA Certification Mark without written permission from USSSA is a violation of federal trademark law and may result in prosecution by USSSA.
SOFTBALLS 4 SALE On Site
We will have Dudley Hardcore for $120 per dozen. No shipping, no tax.DIRECT SPORTS DUDLEY HARD CORE pricing below https://www.headbangersports.com/collections/shop-baseballs-and-softballs/products/dudley-thunder-zn-12-pro-m-usssa-slowpitch-softballs-dozen-4u12hWe will have Worth Super Duper for $100 per dozen. No shipping, no tax. DIRECT SPORTS pricing below https://worth.rawlings.com/product/MLSDB.html
Thank you for playing USSSA!
Banned / Legal Bats and Balls
https://www.usssa.com/slowpitch/slowpitch-licensed-softball-bat-ball-manufacturers
LICENSED AND APPROVED SOFTBALL BALL MANUFACTURERS AS OF 6/16/25
A.D. Starr
Baden Sports
Bownet
BSN Sports
Champro Sports
DeMarini
Diamond Sports
Dudley
Pro Nine Sports
Rawlings
Short Porch
Worth
*SOFTBALL BALL MANUFACTURERS NO LONGER LICENSED WITH USSSA (as of 6/16/25)
Decker Sports
Elite Sports/Onyx
NON-COMPLIANT SOFTBALL BALLS AS OF 2/11/25
(Non-compliant balls are not permitted in USSSA or GSL sanctioned play)
Elite Sports/Onyx softballs listed below are Non-Compliant and are not permitted in USSSA or GSL sanctioned play, effective as of February 11, 2025.
Elite Sports/Onyx | Energy Slowpitch Softballs USSSA 12? Pro M
Elite Sports/Onyx | Energy Slowpitch Softballs USSSA 11? Pro W
All approved models must comply, in all respects, with the USSSA Ball Performance Standards. Any unit that fails to meet these standards is noncompliant and is not permitted in USSSA or GSL sanctioned play.
In addition to the requirement that a model must comply, in all respects, with the USSSA Ball Performance Standards, to be eligible for USSSA Sanctioned play, the USSSA Certification Marks and all other graphics must be applied permanently, and may only be applied by a current USSSA-licensed manufacturer. The use of stickers or decals is prohibited, and no additional graphics may be added to a ball after manufacturing. A ball with graphics not applied by the licensed manufacturer is an “altered ball”, is Non-Compliant and is subject to suspension under the USSSA Altered Ball rules.
Any unauthorized use, creation, or application of a USSSA Certification Mark without written permission from USSSA is a violation of federal trademark law and may result in prosecution by USSSA.
CROWN REEF HOTEL OCEANFRONT
https://www.crownreef.com/Compete, Play and Enjoy the Best Winter Weather
Oceanfront Resort in Myrtle Beach!
We are ranked #3 on Trip Advisor out of 36 Resorts here in Myrtle Beach.
HEATED & ENCLOSED POOLS, SPAS, AND LAZY RIVER
LOCO GECKO BAR AND GRILL
OCEANFRONT STANDARD ROOMS
$52 plus taxes and fees
OCEANFRONT EFFICIENCY ROOMS WITH KITCHENS
$62 plus taxes and fees
OCEANFRONT 1 BEDROOM 8 OCCUPANCY SUITES WITH KITCHENS
$72 plus taxes and fees
Contact Samantha Today to Set Up Your Team Block
Samantha-843-282-4125 [email protected]
OR
Book Underneath the USSSA Block
Call 844-827-2434
Use Code USSSA Winter Worlds Week 1 or 2
GATE FEE
$5 for Spectators and Players
The gate fee payment options are Debit and Credit (Visa and Mastercard only).And also Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.
Hotel Crown Reef Resort Oceanfront
https://www.crownreef.com/
Compete, Play and Enjoy the Best Winter Weather
Oceanfront Resort in Myrtle Beach!
We are ranked #3 on Trip Advisor out of 36 Resorts here in Myrtle Beach.
HEATED & ENCLOSED POOLS, SPAS, AND LAZY RIVER
LOCO GECKO BAR AND GRILL
OCEANFRONT STANDARD ROOMS
$52 plus taxes and fees
OCEANFRONT EFFICIENCY ROOMS WITH KITCHENS
$62 plus taxes and fees
OCEANFRONT 1 BEDROOM 8 OCCUPANCY SUITES WITH KITCHENS
$72 plus taxes and fees
Contact Samantha Today to Set Up Your Team Block
Samantha-843-282-4125 [email protected]
OR
Book Underneath the USSSA Block
Call 844-827-2434
Use Code USSSA Winter Worlds Week 1 or 2
CROWN REEF HOTEL (Ocean Front Rooms)
- USSSA Winter Worlds
Offering a $15 resort credit for January for guest to use in all Resort Outlets. Also, we are ranked #3 on Trip Advisor out of 36 Resorts here in Myrtle Beach.
01/01/25-01/03/25
And
01/08/25-01/10/25
CROWN REEF RESORT
1.5 MILES TO THE GRAND PARK FIELDS
NEW STARBUCKS & GRAB N GO CENTER/ARCADE
LOCO GECKO BAR & GRILL
ALL 15 POOLS & HOT TUBS HEATED YEAR-ROUND
OCEANFRONT ROOMS AT UNDER $69 INCLUDING TAX & FEES
OCEANFRONT EFFICIENCIES AT UNDER $79 INCLUDING TAX & FEES
KING EFFICIENCIES AND SUITES AVAILABLE
PLEASE CALL 844- 827-2434
Group code: USSSA WW (for 01/01/25-01/03/25)
Group code: USSSA WW2 (for 01/08/25-01/10/25)
HOST HOTEL RED ROOF INN
(843) 203-0809 2801 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
ROOM ACCOMMODATIONS AND RATES:
Must book using VP+623808 for the rates listed below.
https://www.redroof.com/deals/partner/nc-usssa-winter-worlds-26December 6-8 @ $44.00-Standard Double Room / $49.00- Deluxe Double /$49.00 Superior King
January 3-5 @ $44.00-Standard Double Room / $49.00- Deluxe Double /$49.00 Superior King
January 10-12 @ $44.00-Standard Double Room / $49.00- Deluxe Double /$49.00 Superior King
March 7-9 @ $54.00-Standard Double Room / $59.00 Deluxe Double / $59.00 Superior King
(843) 203-0809
Buddy Styers Park Rules and Regulations
https://www.officialmyrtlebeachsports.com/upcoming-tournament-information3.html?
FACILITY RULES AND REGULATIONS.
COOLERS are PROHIBITED.
- Pets are PROHIBITED inside gated areas and playing fields.
- Littering is PROHIBITED.
- Smoking and/or the use of tobacco products in the gated area of the complex is PROHIBITED
- Alcoholic beverages are PROHIBITED in the complex or parking lots.
- Tents/Canopys are allowed in grass areas within the complex.
- Park only in designated areas within the parking lots. Vehicles parked on the grass and/or curbsides are subject to ticketing or towing
- Food, gum and sunflower seeds are PROHIBITED inside gated area.
- Grilling or open fires are PROHIBITED.
- Bicycles, skateboards, roller blades or scooters are PROHIBITED in gated areas.
- Climbing on fences, bleachers, trees or railings is PROHIBITED.
- Throwing or hitting balls of any kind into the fences is PROHIBITED.
- Hitting of golf balls is PROHIBITED inside the complex
- Driving stakes into the field is PROHIBITED.
- Weapons are PROHIBITED on the property.
- Trespassing after hours is PROHIBITED.
Home Run Rules / Courtesy Runner Rule
Men's E 1 DHH plus 2 HR's all additional "over the fence untouched" HR's are outs only
Mens Rec 2 HR's all additional "over the fence untouched" HR's are outs only
Women's D 1 Home Run all additional "over the fence untouched" HR's are outs only
We will be using the National Courtesy Runner Rule in the past we have used a different rule. However the national rule was changed from "anyone in the lineup" to "anyone on the roster" .
Sec. 13. COURTESY RUNNERS: One courtesy runner per inning (one time) may be used.
The courtesy runner can be any player ON THE ROSTER. Once the courtesy runner occupies the
base, the selected courtesy runner may not be exchanged for any other desired courtesy runner.
If the courtesy runner is still on base at the time her/her turn at bat comes up, that spot in the
batting order will be an out. In the Mixed Program, any male player in the lineup may run for
any male, and any female player in the lineup may run for any female. Both a male and female
player may opt for a courtesy runner in each inning.
Live Stream Link
ENJOY and Happy New Year!
https://www.officialmyrtlebeachsports.com/live-streaming.html?
ROSTERS and Roster Eligibility
All Rosters must be online.
The database will not allow an illegal player (classification) to be added to a roster including the pending players, therefore in the event of a roster protest, any pending player will be ruled eligible as long as he can provide ID that matches his rostered name. The only protest that will be allowed is that a player that is in the game is NOT on the roster.
Time Limits
We will be using a Time limit in this event.
BRACKET GAMES 50 Minutes.......finish the inning play + 1 More
Players and Coaches PLEASE READ
We appreciate your participation in this event. We value your patronage to USSSA.
If at any time during a game in this event, you feel the need to speak with a director, please inform your umpire. He has been instructed to grant your request. This request needs to come from the coach. Do NOT let the game continue. We cannot fix anything after play has continued. This does not mean anything other than the fact that you will be able to speak with a director. Erroneous rule interpretations may be corrected. Judgement calls are always at the discretion of the Umpire.
Thank you and Good Lick to all of you and Thank you for playing USSSA!
SC State Rules that will be used in this event.
- Floating Rubber Pitchers will not be required to “toe” the pitching rubber. They may be up to 6’ behind the pitching rubber and within the pitching box.
- Starting lineups Teams may start with 8 players. Teams starting with 8 or 9 do not have to take an out for the missing players. Teams starting with less than 10 may add up to 10 when available but they must be added to the bottom of lineup.
- A Batter who “bats” a ball, Fair or Foul, with an illegal bat will be declared out. This is an “APPEAL PLAY” which must be appealed by the defense before the next pitch is thrown
Park Adresses
Buddy Styers Athletic Complex (GRAND PARK) Address: 1011 Crabtree Lane Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
South Strand Park
Address: 9650 Scipio Lane Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29588
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