If you are having a hard time getting your hands around what bat you can or can not use you are not alone. There is conflicting information out there. This page is an attempt to help gather all the information together in one place and make sense out of it. USSSA for 15U and up will follow NFHS (High School) Rules Michigan High School rules follow NFHS Rules also Michigan High School Rules BESR Bats Allowed & Banned See the List Belo NFHS Bat Rules Memo (July 7, 2010) NFHS BESR Composite Bats Approved for HS Use AABC (Battle Creek League is an AABC league) The AABC will follow Little League Standards for bats this year. HOWEVER, the Battle Creek league will allow composites for league play - but don't count on it for post-season AABC tournaments. USSSA Bat Performance Standards (In short 15U + follow HS Rules: All other ages no change for 2011 but will change for 2012) BPA: 15U+ Bats must be BESR certified |