National Softball Association's
RECLASSIFIED or UPGRADED TEAMS FOR 2009
  Last Updated: 07/02/09

NSA National UPGRADE Rules

 Click button above to SAVE the Appeal Form to your computer to be able to
type in the information and then email to your State Director - Excel Format.
 -OR- Click Here for a PDF Version - You Can Print & WRITE in info to Mail or Fax

For a listing of teams click below:

This list may change at any time due to State Directors or Zone VP's Reclassifying the Teams.
The bylaws for reclassification may change at this years convention and may affect the teams UPGRADED (moved up) for the following year.

2008 Team Reclassification List - UPGRADED or Moved UP Teams for 2009

NSA National Rules for Reclassification: 2009
The entire roster of the Super World Champions must ALL be UPGRADED (moved up) in classification.
Individual Players from the Super World Champions MUST play UP in Class the following year.
No matter if they have 5 or more players returning.
Click Here for Player Listing of Super World Champions

UPGRADES or Move Up Rules for 2009 teams:

Important Note:
Players and/or teams not participating in the NSA program for one (1) or more seasons will retain the
Classification they were upgraded to prior to taking an absence from the National Softball Association.

Teams that are a mandatory UPGRADE must play in a Qualifier, STATE and either the
Super Regional or World Series in order to be eligible to appeal their classification the following year. 
Failure to do all of the three validations will result in the team being ineligible to appeal their UPGRADE.

The State Director and/or Zone Vice-President have the authority to move any team up or UPGRADE in
Class at any time, due to the advanced play of the team in question.
 

TEAMS  on a MANDATORY Upgrade with NO APPEAL must move up at least one (1) classification.
Note: If they have 5 or more returning players or any combination of 5 players from upgraded teams from
preceding years rosters.  The coach’s name should also be included on the roster. 
               
            Note: If you have LESS than 5 players returning or combination of 5 upgraded players, you still MUST appeal
            in writing to be allowed to stay in the same classification.  See How to Appeal.

ALL PLAYERS on a MANDATORY Upgraded team can move up with their team at least one (1)
 Classification –OR- if leaving the team MUST REMAIN AT THEIR CURRENT LEVEL of CLASSIFICATION.
 Individual Players from a MANDATORY UPGRADED team can ONLY participate at the SAME or HIGHER Class for the following year. 
            Players on Mandatory TEAM on the Upgrade list CANNOT move down in Class the following year!
            If your team participated in “D” and is upgraded to “C” next year (without an appeal), Individual Players from this team
            Can ONLY participate in the “D” or Higher Class programs next year.

              The entire roster of the Super World Champions must ALL be UPGRADED (moved up) in classification.
              Individual Players from the Super World Champions MUST play UP in Class the following year.
                        If your team WON the 2008 Super World Series and are moved UP in CLASS,
                        ALL Individual players MUST move up, you cannot stay the same class as in 2008.

The following teams must UPGRADE (move up) at least one (1) classification
            (a)    Each Super NIT Champion
            (b)    All State Champions
            (c)     Super Regional – Top two (2) finishers or Top 10% whichever is greater
            (d)    World Series – Top three (3) finishers or Top 10% whichever is greater
            (e)    Super World Series – All qualifying teams accepting a berth to the Super World Series. (Includes All At-large teams) 
                Note: Teams that have played as an At-large team will have their Classification reviewed by the
                Zone Vice-President and/or the State Director before their classification is changed.

        Note: Teams that are a mandatory UPGRADE must play in a Qualifier, STATE and either the Super Regional or World Series
        in order to be eligible to appeal their classification the following year. Failure to do all of the three validations will
        result in the team being ineligible to appeal their UPGRADE.
 

Teams that may Appeal their UPGRADE in WRITING:
            1.  State Championships - Winner may appeal in writing.
            2.  NIT Tournament - ONLY with the provision that there were LESS than sixteen (16) teams that participated in the NIT.
            3.  Super Regional Tournament - Top two or Top 10% whichever is greater ONLY with the provision that there were LESS than sixteen (16) teams that participated in the Regional.
            4.  World Series Tournament - Top Three or Top 10% whichever is greater ONLY with the provision that there were LESS than sixteen (16) teams that participated in the World.      
            5.  Teams that finished the Super World Series with records of 0-2 or 1-2  -OR-  with a 2-2 record with one or more of the wins
                 were from a forfeit or failure for a team to show up for the Super Worlds.
            Not all teams can appeal their reclassification.  See below for teams that have NO CHANCE OF APPEAL…..
                                               
                 How to APPEAL to be DOWNGRADED:    
                    Teams must appeal your classification upgrade in writing or via email to your State Director with the following information:
                        1.  Completely Fill Out the Official APPEAL FORM - include Reason you should be Downgraded and Rationale and documentation to support your being Downgraded.
                        2.  Roster of players you will have on NEXT YEARS Team.  If players are coming from another team besides the team you are appealing for reclassification,
                             please include what team they played for and team class.
 NEW for 2009!    3.  STATE DIRECTOR WILL then include a letter/email with your application and forward it to the National Reclassification Committee.
                                ALLOW THE STATE DIRECTOR at least 10 days for review of the appeal!  DO NOT WAIT A FEW DAYS BEFORE A TOURNAMENT!
                      ANY TEAM RECEIVING AN APPROVED APPEAL will be based on this information.  
                      Additions or changes to your approved roster could result in reclassification at ANY TIME!    
                                                   
                               Click button above to SAVE the Appeal Form to your computer to be able to
                                   type in the information and then email to your State Director - Excel Format.
                               -OR- Click Here for a PDF Version - You Can Print & WRITE in info to Mail or Fax
                        The State Director and/or Zone Vice-President have the authority to reclassify a team at any time.   

NO APPEAL

Teams that are required to upgrade with NO CHANCE TO APPEAL in CLASS “B” are:
            (a)  World Series Winners with sixteen (16) or MORE teams have no appeal.
            (b)  Top ten percent (10%) of the Super World Series Winners have no appeal.

 Teams that are required to upgrade with NO CHANCE TO APPEAL in CLASS “C” – “D” – “E” are:
            (a)  Winner of Super NIT with sixteen (16) or more teams have no appeal.
            (b)  Top two (2) teams in Super Regional with sixteen (16) or more teams have no appeal.
            (c)  Top three (3) teams in World Series with sixteen (16) or more teams have no appeal.
            (d)  Super World Series -  Class “C” - Top eight (8) finishing teams have no appeal.
            (e)   Super World Series – Class “D” and “E” – All teams that finish 2-2 or better have no appeal unless with a 2-2
                              record one of the wins was from a forfeit or a team that did not show up.

       Note: Teams that are a mandatory UPGRADE must play in a Qualifier, STATE and either the Super Regional or World Series
        in order to be eligible to appeal their classification the following year. Failure to do all of the three validations will
        result in the team being ineligible to appeal their UPGRADE.

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UPGRADES FOR 2009 SEASON
Teams with - NO APPEAL must move up - If team breaks up, Individual Players Stay @ 2008 Class or Higher
Teams that CAN APPEAL must do so in writing for DOWNGRADING to stay at current class  - See Appeal Form
Teams UPGRADED (moved up) to Class "OPEN" for 2009

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Teams UPGRADED (moved up) to Class "B" for 2009