4 games format

Gate Fees - $15/day - $25/tournament pass

Senior - $8/day - $10/tournament pass

Youth (13-17) - $8/day - $10/tournament pass

12 & Under Free

  *ETS Sports VIP Passes are NOT good for the BPA World Series

THURSDAY - JULY 16TH

8am-4pm - Pool Play Games (Everyone should plan to play 1 game that day)

9am-4:30pm - SKILLS COMPETITION  - Byers - Field 5 (Outside Hub-Westside)

Opening Ceremonies sponsored by Visit South Bend - Click here for things to do and places to eat during your down time!

Opening Ceremonies at South Bend Cubs Four Winds Field

All World Series Apparel is 20% OFF Thursday ONLY at the Opening Ceremonies (limited inventory available)

Four Winds Field Field Suite Dinner Packages - LIMITED AVAILABILITY! - https://shop.etssports.com/products/four-winds-field-suite-dinner-package

5:00pm-5:45pm - PIN TRADING -  near the right-field splash pad

5:45pm - Teams lineup for the parade on the field at Four Winds Field (Right field near the splash pad)

6:00pm-7:00pm (approximate start after the completion of the first game) - Parade of teams, opening ceremonies, and announcement and award presentation of skills challenge winners.

7:00pm-8:00pm - PIN TRADING -  near the right-field splash pad

Tournament Rules

• BPA Rules will be followed with a few exceptions. See the rulebook at https://thebaseballplayersassociation.com/pages/cms/rules-eligibility

9U A/AA Specific rules:

• No Leadoffs: A player can leave the base after it crosses the plate.

• No Dropped 3rd Strike: The Player is out regardless on a 3rd strike.

• Be at your field ready to play 30 minutes before your scheduled game time. Games may start early.

Time Limits

Pitching Limits

*A single pitch constitutes an inning pitched

-These pitching limits are very liberal as structured and don’t consider pitch counts.

Coaches and parents are ultimately responsible for player pitch counts and arm health. We strongly recommend that teams and parents consider the MLB Pitch Smart Guidelines.

Pool Play Tie Breakers

1. Head-to-Head

2. Runs Allowed

3. Runs Scored

4. Coin Flip

   • For 3+ teams tied, tiebreakers are reset after determining the #1 seed.

• Pool play games can end in a tie.

• The higher seed is the home team in bracket play.