Tournament Info
April 30 – May 2, 2027 · Anderson Township, Cincinnati, OH
At a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | Friday–Sunday, April 30 – May 2, 2027 |
| Divisions | 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U |
| Level | Gold / Silver |
| Format | 3 games guaranteed: pool play followed by single-elimination bracket play |
| Fields | All turf, lighted fields at Riverside Park and Juilfs Park (Brennaman Field) |
| Umpires | Diamond Pro Umpires (pay at the plate) |
| Awards | Rings for champion and runner-up teams |
| Entry fee | $400 (8U–12U) · $500 (13U–14U) |
| Deposit | $100 due at registration; balance due by January 31, 2027 |
| Spectators | No gate fees, no parking fees, no stay-to-play |
| Concessions | Available on-site |
Fields & Location
All games are played on turf fields in Anderson Township on Cincinnati's east side.
Field Dimensions
| Age Group | Pitching | Base Paths |
|---|---|---|
| 8U | 44′ | 60′ |
| 9U / 10U | 46′ | 65′ |
| 11U / 12U | 50′ | 70′ |
| 13U | 54′ | 80′ |
| 14U | 60′ 6″ | 90′ |
Entry Fees
A $100 deposit holds your spot at registration. The remaining balance is due by January 31, 2027.
8U – 12U
$400
per team
13U – 14U
$500
per team
Deposit
$100
due at registration
Before the Tournament
Insurance
Upload an insurance certificate listing Anderson Park District, 6915 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45230 as additional insured.
Roster
Team rosters will be compiled based on individual player registration and waivers. Keep birth certificates available.
Waivers
Each team and parent signs a waiver before the tournament.
Upload links and waiver forms: Coming soon
Rules Summary
Highlights from the most recent tournament rules. Full 2027 rules: Coming soon
General
- All rules follow National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) rules, with the tournament exceptions below.
- Team rosters will be compiled based on individual player registration and waivers.
Age Eligibility
- Age divisions are based on player age as of May 1, 2027 (May 1 thru April 30 age cutoffs). For example, a 12U player must be 12 or under on May 1, 2027.
- Exceptions (e.g., grade-level players) must be approved by the Tournament Director before the team's first game.
Format & Seeding
- Two pool play games followed by bracket play.
- Bracket seeding will be adjusted to avoid repeat opponents.
- Pool play: 2 points for a win, 1 for a tie, 0 for a loss. Teams are then seeded into single-elimination brackets.
- Tiebreakers: most points, head-to-head (two-team ties only), fewest runs allowed, most runs scored, coin toss.
Game Length & Run Rule
- 8U: 5 innings. 9U–12U: 6 innings. 13U–14U: 7 innings.
- No new inning after 1 hour 45 minutes (2 hours for championship games).
- Run rule: 10 runs after 4 innings (8U–12U); 8 runs after 5 innings (13U–14U).
Lineups & Pitching
- Teams may bat as many players as they wish, including the entire roster; one DH may be used.
- Intentional walks are awarded without pitches.
- Teams are expected to follow MLB Pitch Smart guidelines; details to be announced.
Bats
- BBCOR and wood bats are allowed at all ages. 14U and under may use 1.15 BPF stamped bats (up to 2 3/4" barrel).
- 13U: maximum drop of -8.
Turf Field Rules
- No metal spikes on turf fields.
- No gum or sunflower seeds on turf. Violations result in ejection of the head coach.
Other
- Home team: coin flip in pool play; higher seed in bracket play.
- Parents and fans are expected to respect umpires and tournament staff. Coaches are responsible for their parents' conduct.