2026 Firecracker AA/AAA World Series F.A.Q.
- What qualifying events do I need to play?
- None, it is an open registration event. There are no qualifying events required.
- Is it a stay to play?
- No, you are welcome to stay in whatever fits your budget.
- I see it is “AA/AAA” event, can majors team play up in age?
- No this event is intended for the AA/AAA teams only.
- How many games am I guaranteed?
- All teams are guaranteed 5 games (of course weather permitting). You will play 3 pool then into a modified double elimination bracket.
- Brackets, can you explain how they work?
- It is a modified double elimination bracket. There are NO IF GAMES, IT’S A WINNER TAKES ALL! The largest bracket will be seven (7) teams. Each bracket will have a champion, runner up, and 3rd place award.
- Do you take time requests?
- Short answer, NO. All teams should be prepared to play every day!
- What park will I play at?
- All teams will play ONLY at the USSSA Space Coast Complex which is an all TURF complex. Therefore, NO METAL CLEATS-ALL AGES!
- It’s a 5 day event, are the pitching rules different?
- See pitching faq. There is no “reset” to your pitching, it is a “rolling three (3) days” that we look at.
- Rosters? Can we bring guest players?
- Rosters will lock at coach check in. Teams are allowed a total of three (3) guest players.
- Do I need baseballs?
- No, we supply both baseballs and umpires.
- I don’t play much USSSA, can we participate and what class should I register for?
- It is open to all USSSA registered teams. If we can not verify your roster, we reserve the right to move you to the next higher class.
- Payments?
- All payments will go through the USSSA online system.
- Can I register and pay later?
- Yes, we will require all teams to make a deposit of $500 by Feb 1 with the balance due April 30. Once a deposit is placed it is NON-REFUNDABLE!
- Will there be gate fees?
- Yes, once the complex sets the gate fee, we will update this FAQ
- When do schedules come out?
- Expect all schedules about 14 days prior to the start.
- Skills competitions
- We start every event with a skills competition, see itinerary and skill comp info page.
- Do you have a complex map of the park?
- Can I bring my pets?
- The complex is a pet friendly park
- Outside food & beverage?
- Each team will receive a team cooler tag for water and ice towels only. NO PARENT COOLERS ARE ALLOWED!
- Tents/Canopies
- They are allowed, you just can not set them up behind the backstop of each field or anytime blocking the sidewalks.
