- Nov 18, 2013
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We have a travel org in our area that won the 18U tournament last year. Their goal is to win ASA nationals. I followed them this year at nationals and was surprised at two things. One was that college players (even sophomores) are allowed to play at ASA nationals. Seems kinda pointless to allow college players to play in what should be a travel tournament. Also, I was surprised at the level of talent. I did not know many of the teams in the bracket but began to check in game changer and saw a lot of .500 clubs. Seems to me like PGF has really taken away the "Nationals" from everyone else.
College players are eligible for ASA/USA A Nationals, and USSSA World Series events as long as they still meet the age requirements. They’re not allowed in ASA/USA Gold or any other sanctions I’m aware of.
Summer after freshman year of college DD played on an 18U team. She got roughed up pretty good that season and it helped her work through some things. Facing college players gives girls who will be playing college ball the following year a chance to see what they’re in for.