HOW TO QUALIFY FOR THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Teams must play in at least two (2) Events (A combination of a complete MCFFU/USSSA sanctioned league season and/or MCFFU/USSSA tournament) between January 1st and August 1st.
One (1) of the events must be in state in which the State Championship is being held; the other can be an NIT or other sanctioned MCFFU/USSSA tournament. If a team plays their first event after June 1, they are subject to being bumped in classification if warranted.
In order to be eligible to receive a berth, a team must have their roster on-line prior to the event in which they qualified or have a hard copy submitted to the Tournament Director that is printed from the USSSA website. If their roster is not properly submitted before the given deadline, the berth will be awarded to the next team.
NOTE: In an event that the MCFFU/USSSA program is new to your area, different terms may apply. Consult with the listed State Director or the MCFFU office mc ... @mcffu.com to receive the details of the State Championship.
League Play - In a MCFFU/USSSA Sanctioned League, all participating teams in all divisions receive State Championship Berths.
Tournament Play - in a MCFFU/USSSA Sanctioned Tournament (including State Level 2 tournaments and NIT’s), all teams in every division will receive a State Championship Berth in their respective state.
Tournament Participation - If a team has made a legitimate attempt to Qualify and has fallen short, they may request an “At-Large Berth” from the State Headquarters or the MCFFU office.
At-Large Berths - With the guidance of the local MCFFU/USSSA State Director, Berths may be awarded that are deemed to perpetuate the MCFFU/USSSA Flag Football Program.
NOTE: ALL ELIGIBLE TEAMS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE STATE DIRECTOR OR THE TOP HEAD MCFFU/USSSA OFFICIAL IN WHICH THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IS BEING HELD.
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSIFICATIONS:
The State Championships will offer different divisions for: "PRO (A)", "COMP (B)" and "REC (C)". Teams will be notified if a bracket has to be combined; A and B in one group, or B and C based on the total number of teams per division.
SEEDING:
Teams will be seeded based on the amount of points received competing in MCFFU/USSSA sanctioned events (leagues or tournaments). To view the MCFFU/USSSA points system visit either www.mcffu.com or www.usssa.com (Flag Football section)
STYLES OFFERED:
• 9-MAN INELIGIBLE (LIMITED AREAS)
• 8-MAN ELIGIBLE
• 8-MAN SEMI-CONTACT (NO DOWN FIELD BLOCKING)
• SCREEN (8-MAN AND 7-MAN)
• 6-MAN (LIMITED AREAS)
• 5-MAN
• 4-MAN
• CO-ED
• WOMEN (LIMITED AREAS)
• YOUTH (AGES 6-18) (CHECK WITH STATE DIRECTOR FOR DETAILS)
Other styles maybe added to your State Championship if approved by the State Director or MCFFU office. New styles MUST guarantee a minimum of 8 teams and have existing leagues or events offering the style in question for a full year to be approved.
YOUTH OR HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS:
For ALL Youth/High School teams, the State Championship is an open event. Any team may enter this event regardless of recent activity. Any team that participates in the State Championship will qualify for the World Series and/or National Championships in the age groups offered at these events only.
(Check with your State Director for questions regarding age groups and styles for Youth/High School)
Any item may be changed at the State Headquarters discretion.
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