Carol,
We have tentatively entered a Michigan ASA/USA Qualifier for the weekend of States based upon the hope we are lucky enough to win a berth this coming weekend at the Region 9. They are permitting us to play in their tournament even if we win our berth earlier. If we don't win it in Toledo this weekend, they will refund our money. It is also a regional tournament, but he also indicated that they will allow all Michigan teams to play in their State tourney even if they have won berths.
Seems kind of silly at any level not to have the best teams at the State tournament. They'll be at least 4 at the 14U level that have won berths that don't go to State this year.
I've emailed Warren my thoughts, but never got a response.