Not every event on your league schedule works the same way, and the differences matter. Each tournament carries an event type designation that determines what your team earns from it: season stats, points towards team rankings, a national event berth, or all three.
This page walks you through what each event type means for your team and athletes, where those events fit into the bigger picture of a season, and how each Alliance League sets its own standards for how tournaments are classified.
Alliance Event Types
All tournaments on Alliance League Schedules require teams to use the AGL Event ID and score and stream their games with AthletesGoLive. That requirement is what makes it possible for Alliance to track verified stats, update team rankings, and build the athlete profiles that college coaches use during recruiting evaluation.
Within that framework, tournaments are designated as one of three event types: Stats-Only, Points & Stats, or Qualifiers. Some tournaments qualify for more than one designation. Each type determines what your team and athletes earn from that weekend of competition.
If your tournament is not listed on an Alliance League Schedule and you would like your players' stats included in their Alliance season totals, submit your tournament info here and we can add it to our schedule.
Stats-Only Events
Stats-Only events are tournaments where your athletes' individual performance is captured and added to their Alliance season stat totals, even if the tournament does not meet the requirements for team ranking points. These stats feed directly into each athlete's Alliance Profile, appear on national leaderboards, and count toward Player Awards and Recognition.
Any youth softball tournament can qualify for a stats-only event — submit yours here.
For coaches newer to Alliance, Stats-Only events are a great entry point. Your athletes' stats are building from day one, regardless of whether the tournament also earns team points. There are typically no minimum requirements on game time length or finishing the inning for a tournament to carry a Stats-Only designation.
Points & Stats Events
Points & Stats Events do everything a Stats-Only event does, and they also contribute to your team's Alliance Team Rating. Your Alliance Team Rating determines your team's national ranking, League ranking, and plays a role in your National Event seedings.
Game results are pulled directly from AthletesGoLive to the Alliance following the tournament, approved by your League Admin, and applied to your Team Profile. Your Alliance Team Rating is influenced by both the outcome of each game (win/loss/tie) and the strength of your opponent, so strong finishes against competitive teams carry more weight.
Points & Stats events are the backbone of a well-built season schedule. Because of the game length requirements, they also better prepare athletes for the pace and structure of college softball. Each Alliance League sets its own requirements for game time minimums and finishing the inning for a tournament to be classified as a Points Event. Check your league's standards in the table below.
Qualifiers
Qualifiers are the highest-stakes regular season event type in the Alliance network. In addition to accumulating stats and team ranking points, a strong finish at a Qualifier earns your team a berth to a national event, either the Alliance Fastpitch Championship Series (AFCS) or the Super Cup Finals.
College coaches frequently attend Qualifier events, particularly at the 16U and 18U levels, making these weekends valuable both for postseason advancement and recruiting exposure.
Each Alliance League designates which tournaments function as Qualifiers and sets its own requirements around format, game time minimums, and finishing the inning.
View AFCS Qualifiers on the tournament schedule →National Events
National events are what your team is working toward all season. They sit at the top of the Alliance competitive calendar, with higher stakes, championship competition, and the greatest concentration of college coaches. Alliance offers several national event options to accommodate different competition levels and team goals.
Regional Events
Regional events offer competitive, championship-style experiences within your region, and for many teams they are exactly the right fit depending on your athletes' age, goals, and recruiting timeline. Regional events are typically drivable but provide the same competitive experience.
League Championships
Similar to Conference Championships in NCAA Softball, Alliance League Championships offer competitive formats and regional or state bragging rights. Each regional league hosts its own League Championship in the fall, summer, or both. Most leagues use their League Championship as an AFCS Qualifier, and fall League Championships frequently fall within the Division I recruiting period, making them a high-value recruiting event for teams with 16U and 18U athletes.
Regional Championships
Regional Championships give regional teams a competitive end-of-season event with a national championship feel. These are open-entry, non-qualifying events that mirror the AFCS in format, off-field activities, and awards, bringing the full championship experience to a regional stage. From a recruiting perspective, Regional Championships are a strong option for teams looking to stay closer to home, as these events attract meaningful regional college coach attendance.
Event Standards by League
Each Alliance League sets its own standards for how tournaments impact player stats, team points, and qualifier eligibility. The table below outlines the Event Standards for every Alliance League. You can also use the League Map to find your region.
| League | Stats-Only | Points & Stats | Qualifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACFL | Open to all teams. Must score & stream with AGL. No time minimum. | 14U–18U: ACFL registered teams only.10U–12U: 75 min, finish inning. 14U–18U: 90 min, finish inning. | 14U–18U: ACFL registered teams. 10U–12U: open; highest-finishing registered team earns berth. Non-Alliance winners have 10 days to register.10U–12U: 75 min. 14U–18U: 90 min. Finish inning. |
| CFL | Open to all teams. Must score & stream with AGL. No time minimum. | 14U–18U: CFL registered teams only.10U–12U: 60 min, finish inning. 14U–18U: 80 min, finish inning. | 14U–18U: CFL registered teams. 10U–12U: open; highest-finishing registered teams earn berths.10U–12U: 75 min. 14U–18U: 90 min. Finish inning. |
| HFL | Open to all teams. Must score & stream with AGL. No time minimum. | 14U–18U: HFL registered teams only.10U–12U: 75 min, finish inning. 14U–18U: 90 min, finish inning. | 14U–18U: HFL registered teams. 10U–12U: open; highest-finishing registered team earns berth. Non-Alliance winners have 10 days to register.10U–12U: 75 min. 14U–18U: 90 min. Finish inning. |
| NEFL | Open to all teams. Must score & stream with AGL. No time minimum. Not required to finish the inning. | 16U–18U: at least 1 registered NEFL coach required. 10U–12U: open to all.10U–12U: 75 min. 14U–18U: 90 min. No inning finish required. | Open to all teams.10U–12U: 75 min. 14U–18U: 90 min. Finish inning. |
| NWFL | Open to all teams. Must score & stream with AGL. No time minimum. Not required to finish the inning. | Open to all teams.10U–12U: 75 min, finish inning. 14U–18U: 80 min, finish inning. | Open to all. Highest-finishing registered team earns berth. Non-Alliance winners have 10 days to register.10U–12U: 75 min. 14U–18U: 90 min. Finish inning. |
| PCFL | Open to all teams. Must score & stream with AGL. No time minimum. Not required to finish the inning. | Open to all teams. No time minimum. No inning finish required. | Open to all. Highest-finishing registered team earns berth. Non-Alliance winners have 10 days to register.All ages: 90 min minimum, finish inning (goal: 105 min game). |
| RMFL | Open to all teams. Must score & stream with AGL. No time minimum. Not required to finish the inning. | Open to all teams.75 min minimum, finish inning. | RMFL registered teams. Non-RMFL event winners have 10 days to register RMFL and Alliance to accept berth.75 min minimum, finish inning. |
| SEFL | Open to all teams. Must score & stream with AGL. No time minimum. Not required to finish the inning. | 14U–18U: SEFL registered teams only. 10U–12U: open.10U–12U: 75 min, finish inning. 14U–18U: 80 min, finish inning. | 14U–18U: SEFL registered teams. 10U–12U: open; highest-finishing registered team earns berth.10U–12U: 75 min. 14U–18U: 90 min. Finish inning. |
| TFL | Open to all teams. Must score & stream with AGL. No time minimum. Not required to finish the inning. | 14U–18U: TFL registered teams only. 10U–12U: open.10U–12U: 75 min, finish inning. 14U–18U: 90 min, finish inning. | 14U–18U: TFL registered teams. 10U–12U: open; highest-finishing registered team earns berth. Non-Alliance winners have 10 days to register.10U–12U: 75 min. 14U–18U: 90 min. Finish inning. |
Find Your Event
Ready to find the right tournaments for your team's season? Browse the full Alliance tournament schedule to explore events by type, division, and region, or filter directly for AFCS Qualifiers if earning a national berth is the goal. If you want to learn more about exposure tournaments, please click here.
From local league events to national championships, there is a clear pathway for every age division and competition level.
Remember if you want tournaments added to the schedule, whether you're a coach or tournament operator, you can submit a tournament here.
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