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Team Classifications

For 10,12, 14, 16, 18 & Under

     There will be two classifications for 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 & Under Teams.

          'A' Classification

     The following will require that a team to be classified as an 'A' Division team:

          1.  A team of five (5) or more players from the previous year that were registered as an 'A' Team.

          2.  A returning team of five (5) or more players from the previous year that was in a lower Division last year that had placed 1st in two or more tournaments.  This also includes tournaments in an ASA, NSA, USSSA, ISA or PONY Governing bodies of softball in Maryland and surrounding areas.

         3.  A returning team of five (5) or more players from the previous year that placed 1st in one tournament and/or 2nd in 2 or more tournaments.  This also includes tournaments in an ASA, NSA, USSSA, ISA or PONY Governing bodies of softball in Maryland and surrounding areas.

         4.  A team that plays in a season long league that wins the league and at least 1 tournament.

         5.  A team that has sponsors that carry the teams financial burden.

         6.  A team with no direct affiliation with a local Recreation Group.  (they do not play local Rec. ball)

         7.  All Club Teams.

          'B' Classification

      The following will require that a team to be classified as a 'B' Division team:

         1.  A team that is not a Club Team.

         2.  A team with no sponsors.

         3.  A team that is formed from a local Recreation Council.

         NOTE:  Any team that is classified as a 'B' team is allowed to play in an 'A' tournament, however, if this team wins 50% or more of the games in the tournament, then the team will be reclassified as an 'A' team.