The USSSA Mid-Atlantic Rec Open, an USSSA sanctioned recreation-caliber team tournament (Class C) , is in its fourth consecutive year. This tournament is held July 12 through July 13, 2008 at Fairland Regional Park in Laurel, MD.

The tournament features a 3 game guarantee, team and individual awards for 1st and 2nd place , fabulous playing fields and facilities and concessions. Age groups will be 10U, 12U, 14U, and 16/18U (combined). Cost of the tournament is $360 and all teams must be USSSA registered, send their USSSA Team Roster and proof of insurance to the USSSA Maryland State Youth Office one week prior to the tournament (See www.usssa1.com).

All team acceptance into the tournament is subject to review by the tournament director and the USSSA State Youth Director.

All teams must be USSSA registered and carry liability insurance of $2M. To register your team with USSSA, please go to the USSSA Maryland Web Site and following the instructions about registering and insuring your team. Be aware that USSSA Registration may take a couple of weeks and no team will be allowed to play if they are not properly registered and insured prior the tournament. Registration for the tournament is on a first paid basis.

10U Specific Playing Rules

No college players are allowed in USSSA Rec-Level tournaments.

All tournament information (rules, schedules, code of conduct, directions, motels/hotels, results, etc.) will be distributed/available at the Maryland STARS web site and/or emailed to each team.

Your team must have a point of contact who reads email daily and has access to the internet.