Billy Austin is who told me this. I have sent him an email to be clear about his statement. I have also asked him if he had a facility with a non conflicting date would he host a 6u & 8u state for you guys. I understand the desire to defend a title so therefore I am trying to see what I can from my end.
Dirt Devils; I have no doubt that Dirt Devils or any other team are ready for world series play, I was just reflecting on his statement that "goals for the team have always been to win our district and compete for a state championship." Some teams have different goals and that is fine. I respect any team’s decision on their own goals.
USSSA forcing one to choose; being forced by USSSA to choose, choose what? Choose between ASA and USSSA? I can't do anything about that as a World Series event, it affects many different states and schedules, it would be easier for a state to change a date than a World Series change a date. You may want to get with ASA and explain your dilemma and see if they are willing work with you at the state level. This will allow all the Arkansas teams to support ASA-state and the NIT that they offer and support USSSA as well.
If you or any other teams want to talk about this please email me
m-jennings@cox.net or call me @ 405-413-3808 and I will be happy to talk to you and see if we can get you guys the best of both worlds by playing ASA and USSSA.
Thank you for your questions and I look forward to working with you guys.
Have a great season.