
The Alliance Fastpitch Championship Series
The AFCS is the culminating event for the top teams in each Member League. A true National Championship Series designed to mimic the NCAA Post Season and name a National Champion at each age level and Tier. Teams must earn a Tier I or Tier II berth to the AFCS through League Championship and Qualifying Events.
Where will the AFCS be hosted?
The Alliance Fastpitch will utilize Triple Crown Sports (TCS), USA Softball, and USSSA to execute each AFCS. Host sites for each age division will rotate locations (West, Central, East) through the various partners each year.
To view each event page, click on the EVENT LINK and Register Here. This page will take you directly to the Event Host site.
Dates, locations, event hosts and the event link are in the table below.
Age/Tier | Start Date | End Date | Location | Event Host | Total Berths | Event Link |
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10U Tier I | Monday, July 26, 2021 | Friday, July 30, 2021 | Southern Cal | Triple Crown Sports | 48 | Register Here |
10U Tier II | Tuesday, July 27, 2021 | Saturday, July 31. 2021 | Southern Cal | Triple Crown Sports | 48 | Register Here |
12U Tier I | Monday, July 26, 2021 | Saturday, July 31. 2021 | Southern Cal | Triple Crown Sports | 64 | Register Here |
12U Tier II | Tuesday, July 27, 2021 | Saturday, July 31. 2021 | Southern Cal | Triple Crown Sports | 64 | Register Here |
14U Tier I | Monday, July 26, 2021 | Saturday, July 31, 2021 | Viera, FL | USSSA | 64 | Register Here |
14U Tier II | Tuesday, July 27, 2021 | Sunday, August 1, 2021 | Viera, FL | USSSA | 64 | Register Here |
16U Tier I | Sunday, July 25, 2021 | Friday, July 30, 2021 | Oklahoma City, OK | USA Softball | 64 | Register Here |
16U Tier II | Wednesday, July 28, 2021 | Monday, August 2, 2021 | Oklahoma City, OK | USA Softball | 80 | Register Here |
18U Tier I | Saturday, July 24, 2021 | Thursday, July 29, 2021 | Oklahoma City, OK | USA Softball | 64 | Register Here |
18U Tier II | Tuesday, July 27, 2021 | Sunday, August 1, 2021 | Oklahoma City, OK | USA Softball | 80 | Register Here |
How do teams qualify for the AFCS?
Teams will have to earn their way to the AFCS through League play in one of our Member Leagues
Teams qualify for the AFCS by earning a berth through their League Championship or AFCS Qualifying events.
Teams accrue points in their League season by playing in League events which are made up of existing events from various hosts including TCS, USA Softball, USSSA and unsanctioned events. Earned points from League events will seed teams into League Championships. Read more about Point Calculations HERE.
The League Championship and Qualifying events are listed below as well as how many Tier I and Tier II berths are available at each event. If you have questions about your League Championship events and berths, please contact your League Administrator.
**Note: Teams who earned a Tier II berth in the Fall may still try and qualify for a Tier I berth in the Spring or Summer.
League | Event Name | Start Date | End Date | Location(s) | Ages | Tier I/Tier II Berths | Event Link |
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PCFL | PCFL Winter Championship | January 8, 2021 | January 10, 2021 | Lake Havasu, AZ | 10U, 12U | 4/4 | Event Link |
PCFL | PCFL Winter Championship | January 22, 2021 | January 24, 2021 | Lake Havasu, AZ | 14U | 8/8 | Event Link |
PCFL | PCFL Winter Championship | January 29, 2021 | January 31, 2021 | Lake Havasu, AZ | 18U | 8/8 | Event Link |
HFL | Mid Atlantic National | February 5, 2021 | February 7, 2021 | Myrtle Beach, SC | 14U, 16U, 18U | 1/1 | Event Link |
PCFL | PCFL Winter Championship | February 13, 2021 | February 15, 2021 | Bullhead City, AZ | 16U | 8/8 | Event Link |
HFL | Top Club Spring Invite | March 26, 2021 | March 28, 2021 | Oklahoma City, OK | 10U, 12U | 1/1 | Event Link |
PCFL | PCFL Spring Championships 16u | April 9, 2021 | April 11, 2021 | Lake Havasu, AZ | 16U | ||
PCFL | PCFL Spring Championships 12u & 18u | April 10, 2021 | April 11, 2021 | Las Vegas, NV | 12U, 18U | ||
NEFL | 10U Spring Celebration | April 17, 2021 | April 18, 2021 | Westampton, NJ | 10U | 1/1 | Event Link |
HFL | Spring Alliance National Qualifier | April 24, 2021 | April 25, 2021 | Columbia, MO | 10U, 12U | 1/1 | Event Link |
PCFL | PCFL 14u Spring Championships | April 23, 2021 | April 25, 2021 | Bullhead City, AZ | 14U | ||
NEFL | Welcome to Our Nightmare | April 24, 2021 | April 25, 2021 | Westampton, NJ | 10U, 12U, 14U | 1/1 | Event Link |
NEFL | NJ State Championship | May 8, 2021 | May 9, 2021 | Westampton, NJ | 10U, 12U | 1/1 | Event Link |
HFL | Alliance National Qualifier | May 14, 2021 | May 16, 2021 | Kansas City, MO | 10U, 12U, 14U | 2/2 | Event Link |
HFL | Hustle City Invite | May 28, 2021 | May 31, 2021 | Chesterfield, MO | 10U, 12U | 1/1 | Event Link |
NEFL | USA/NEFL Last Girls Standing | June 5, 2021 | June 6, 2021 | Cape May, NJ | 14U, 16U | 0/2 | Event Link |
SEFL | SEFL Qualifier | June 9, 2021 | June 10, 2021 | Atlanta, GA | 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U | TBD | Event Link |
SEFL | SEFL Qualifier | June 9, 2021 | June 10, 2021 | Athens, AL | 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U | TBD | Event Link |
RMFL | RMFL Summer Championship | June 11, 2021 | June 13, 2021 | Metro Denver, CO | 10U, 12U, 14U | 3/7 | Event Link |
HFL | HFL Michigan Qualifier | June 18, 2021 | June 19, 2021 | Northville, MI | 16U, 18U | 1/1 | Event Link |
HFL | Top Club Summer Championship | June 23, 2021 | June 26, 2021 | Oklahoma City, OK | 12U | 1/1 | Event Link |
SEFL | SEFL Qualifier | June 23, 2021 | June 24, 2021 | Chattanooga, TN | 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U | TBD | Event Link |
NEFL | TNJ Summer Classic | June 23, 2021 | June 26, 2021 | Edison, NJ | 14U, 16U, 18U | 1/2 | Event Link |
RMFL | RMFL Summer Championship | June 24, 2021 | June 26, 2021 | Northern CO | 16U, 18U | 3/7 | Event Link |
NEFL | NE College Showcase | June 25, 2021 | June 27, 2021 | Devens, Mass | 18U | 0/2 | Event Link |
NEFL | NEFL Summer Championship | July 2, 2021 | July 4, 2021 | Voorhees, NJ | 10U, 12U, 14U | 1/1 | Event Link |
NEFL | 4th of July Fireworks | July 2, 2021 | July 4, 2021 | Edison, NJ | 16U, 18U | 0/1 | Event Link |
TFL | TFL Summer Championship | July 8, 2021 | July 11, 2021 | Plano, TX | 14U, 16U, 18U | 8/8 | Event Link |
HFL | HFL Summer Championship | July 7, 2021 | July 11, 2021 | Columbia, MO | 10U, 12U | 3/3 | Event Link |
HFL | HFL Summer Championship | July 7, 2021 | July 11, 2021 | Columbia, MO | 14U, 16U, 18U | 9/9 | Event Link |
How many berths are awarded for each age division?
AFCS berths for each Tier and age division were divided amongst the Member Leagues by The Alliance Fastpitch and League leadership. Berths will be reallocated at the start of each season.
HFL | NEFL | PCFL | RMFL | SEFL | TFL | TOTAL | |
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18U Tier I | 14 | 3 | 18 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 62 |
18U Tier II | 16 | 7 | 20 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 80 |
16U Tier I | 14 | 3 | 18 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 62 |
16U Tier II | 16 | 7 | 20 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 80 |
14U Tier I | 14 | 3 | 18 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 62 |
14U Tier II | 14 | 3 | 18 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 62 |
12U Tier I | 14 | 3 | 18 | 3 | 10 | 16 | 64 |
12U Tier II | 14 | 3 | 18 | 3 | 10 | 16 | 64 |
10U Tier I | 12 | 4 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 64 |
*Two berths at 14U/16U/18U Tier I have been held aside and will be distributed in a National partner event.
Which teams have qualified for the AFCS?
The following teams have earned a berth to the 2021 AFCS
18U
Tier | League | Team Name | Tier | League | Team Name |
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Tier I | NEFL | Conklin Raiders | Tier II | HFL | Oklahoma A's 18U Premier |
Tier I | HFL | Aces Fastpitch National | Tier II | HFL | Iowa Premier Gold 03 |
Tier I | HFL | Gametime Stars Premier Self | Tier II | HFL | OK Bombers Gold Aud |
Tier I | HFL | Iowa Premier Dickel | Tier II | TFL | Premier Fastptich Paulson 18U |
Tier I | TFL | Texas Bombers Gold 18U | Tier II | TFL | Illusions Gold National-Hoyt |
Tier I | TFL | 18U Texas Glory | Tier II | TFL | Louisiana Bombers 18U |
Tier I | TFL | Texas Bombers Gold Nationals CTX | Tier II | HFL | Bombers Gold National STX 18U |
Tier I | TFL | 18U Texas Glory Gold | Tier II | HFL | Excel Elite Menefee |
Tier I | HFL | Williamsburg Starz Bunn | Tier II | SEFL | GA Impact Premier Caymol |
Tier I | HFL | Wichita Mustangs | Tier II | SEFL | EC Bullets Prairie |
Tier I | SEFL | Louisville Lady Sluggers-Huecker | Tier II | SEFL | EC Bullets - Hecklinski |
Tier I | SEFL | EC Bullets Schnute | Tier II | SEFL | Team Kentucky Gold R/W |
Tier I | SEFL | Lady Dukes Lamar | Tier II | PCFL | PowerSurge Walling/Perez |
Tier I | SEFL | Fury Platinum 18U | Tier II | PCFL | Corona Angels Howard 18 Gold |
Tier I | PCFL | USA Athletics 18 Gold | Tier II | PCFL | OC Batbusters 18U Lara |
Tier I | PCFL | Batbusters Stith | Tier II | PCFL | Firecrackers Wallace 18G |
Tier I | PCFL | Firecrackers Rico | Tier II | PCFL | West Bay Warriors 18 Gold |
Tier I | PCFL | Firecrackers Brashear | Tier II | PCFL | Dirtdogs 18 Gold |
Tier I | PCFL | Athletics Mercado/Smith | Tier II | PCFL | Arizona Hotshots Gold - Davis/Downes |
Tier I | PCFL | Firecrackers Brashear/Smith | Tier II | PCFL | Athletics Jendro Premier |
Tier I | PCFL | Corona Angels Tyson 18U | Tier II | HFL | Turnin2- Robeson/Long |
Tier I | PCFL | Oro Valley Suncats - Judge | Tier II | HFL | Virgina Glory Fastpitch |
Tier I | HFL | LLG DPS Corn |
16U
Tier | League | Team Name | Tier | League | Team Name |
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Tier I | NEFL | Empire State Huskies | Tier II | HFL | Epic FP 04 Smith |
Tier I | HFL | Iowa Premier National | Tier II | HFL | Aces Fastpitch Black |
Tier I | HFL | Tulsa Elite National 2023 | Tier II | HFL | Iowa Premier 16U Gold |
Tier I | HFL | Aces Fastpitch National | Tier II | HFL | LLG Wools |
Tier I | HFL | Hanover Hornets National Grizzard | Tier II | HFL | LLG Nova |
Tier I | HFL | Lady Lightning Gold Elite | Tier II | TFL | Glory Adkins Gold 16U |
Tier I | TFL | Prolific 16U | Tier II | TFL | Illusions Premier Sessum |
Tier I | TFL | Texas Blaze United Prinzo/Cain | Tier II | TFL | Texas Blaze Gold 16U |
Tier I | TFL | 16U Texas Glory Naudin South | Tier II | TFL | Texas Blaze-KTX 16U |
Tier I | TFL | Impact Gold National-Rodriguez | Tier II | SEFL | Lady Dukes 16U Lamar |
Tier I | SEFL | Tampa Mustangs Maguire | Tier II | SEFL | Fury Platinum - Polk |
Tier I | SEFL | Fury Platinum-Brown | Tier II | PCFL | Explosion Sanchez Berouty |
Tier I | SEFL | Louisville Sluggers 16u Murphy | Tier II | PCFL | American Pastime GOLD Velasquez/Farnworth |
Tier I | SEFL | GA Impact Gold Caymol | Tier II | PCFL | 16U Corona Angels Howard |
Tier I | PCFL | Corona Angels Slye | Tier II | PCFL | AZ Hotshots Zamora |
Tier I | PCFL | Athletics Mercado Greg/Tidd 16U | Tier II | PCFL | Batbusters - Serrano |
Tier I | PCFL | FC Brashear/Smith RB | Tier II | PCFL | Corona Angels FTS 16U |
Tier I | PCFL | firecrackerhawaii-hanawahine | Tier II | PCFL | AASA-Pikas |
Tier I | PCFL | LTG - Henderson/Lively | Tier II | PCFL | Breakers Labs 16U Vega |
Tier I | PCFL | Firecrackers Brashear | Tier II | HFL | Midwest Speed National Holt |
Tier I | PCFL | Firecrackers Holcomb/Robinson 16U | Tier II | SEFL | Fury Fastpitch Kropp |
Tier I | PCFL | So Cal Athletics Briggs | Tier II | SEFL | EC Bullets '05 Bilz |
Tier I | HFL | Finesse 16U Kish |
14U
Tier | League | Team Name | Tier | League | Team Name |
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Tier I | HFL | OK Athletics 2024 Madden/Clemmer | Tier II | HFL | Aces 14 |
Tier I | HFL | Iowa Premier | Tier II | HFL | Heartland Havoc 07 |
Tier I | HFL | Epic National 2024 | Tier II | HFL | OK Athletics Premier Madden |
Tier I | HFL | LLG Elite Futures | Tier II | TFL | Hotshots Premier 2025 HTX |
Tier I | TFL | Impact Gold National Hays | Tier II | TFL | Illusions Gold National - Plocheck |
Tier I | TFL | Impact Gold National - Smith | Tier II | TFL | Diamond Fury Elite |
Tier I | TFL | 14U Texas Glory Naudin | Tier II | TFL | Texas Bombers CTX Gold 2025 - Villegas |
Tier I | TFL | Riptide | Tier II | SEFL | EC Bullets - Pace |
Tier I | SEFL | Tampa Mustangs Viruet | Tier II | SEFL | GBSA Lady Rays Scout Team |
Tier I | SEFL | Fury Platinum 07 Sharpe | Tier II | SEFL | Fury Platinum - Morrison |
Tier I | SEFL | Tampa Mustangs Bo | Tier II | SEFL | EC Bullets Grant |
Tier I | SEFL | Tampa Mustangs Green | Tier II | PCFL | OC Batbusters Lastrapes - Sasaki |
Tier I | PCFL | OC Batbusters Stith | Tier II | PCFL | Power Surge Walling Perez |
Tier I | PCFL | Firecrackers Brashear Brunetti 2024 | Tier II | PCFL | Firecrackers Witt |
Tier I | PCFL | Athletics Mercado Valencia | Tier II | PCFL | Corona Angels Vasquez Slye |
Tier I | PCFL | Athletics Mercado 2024 | Tier II | PCFL | Athletics Jendro/Messic |
Tier I | PCFL | So Cal Athletics Siofele/Mulipola | Tier II | PCFL | Athletics Mercado Walker |
Tier I | PCFL | Corona Angels Tyson/Perez | Tier II | PCFL | OC Batbusters Alvarez |
Tier I | PCFL | USA Athletics Rogers/Mathis 2024 | Tier II | PCFL | Firecrackers Kingery/Media |
Tier I | PCFL | Corona Angels FTS |
12U
Tier | League | Team Name | Tier | League | Team Name |
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Tier I | TFL | Texas Glory 2K26 | Tier II | PCFL | Athletics Mercado RC 2026 |
Tier I | TFL | Texas Glory 2526 | Tier II | PCFL | USA Athletics Ding / Uyeda |
Tier I | PCFL | So Cal Choppers Franco | Tier II | PCFL | OC Batbusters Hudson |
Tier I | PCFL | OC Batbusters Glantz | Tier II | PCFL | Sorcerer Yoder |
Tier I | PCFL | Athletics Mercado Berni | |||
Tier I | PCFL | So Cal Athletics Fitz/Briggs |
10U
Tier | League | Team Name |
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Tier I | PCFL | Corona Angels Dre |
Tier I | PCFL | OC Batbusters Bracamonte/Juarez |
Tier I | PCFL | Corona Angels May |
Tier I | PCFL | StrikeForce Jensen |