ETS Sports World Series
ETS Sports World Series
07/15/2027 - 07/18/2027
Lakeville/South Bend/Nappanee - Indiana
Weather / Event Updates
ALL EVENTS
HR Derby & Skills Challenge Info Northwood Field of Dreams Facility Information Northwood Team Usage Agreement -TEAMS MUST SIGN PRIOR TO PLAYING*
REGISTRATION
  • DIVISION:
    • 9U
    • 10U
    • 11U
    • 12U
    • 13U
    • 14U
    • A
    • AA
    • AAA
  • SPECIAL: $560.00 - $610.00
    Expires: 05/05/2027
    COST: $610.00 - $660.00

Description

ETS Sports sanctions its events with BPA.  ALL TEAMS must be sanctioned with BPA to participate in an ETS Sports event.  You can complete your sanctioning at playbpa.com and forward your team sanction #/registration email to director@etssports.com

*FREE ENTRY FOR ETS SPORTS CLUBHOUSE GOLD or PLATINUM MEMBERS* (more details here)

$50 Discount if paid 60 days prior to the tournament start date.
Additional $15 Discount if your team has BPA Westpoint Insurance

3 Game Format with awards for 1st & 2nd place.

*ETS Sports may combine classes if we don't get enough teams in a division/class

Games at Newton Park, Byers Sports Complex (*NEW* Park Updates at Byers!), & Northwood HS Turf Fields (Other facilities as needed)

4 Game Format with awards for 1st & 2nd place.


4-game format

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

Senior - $10/day - $15/tournament pass

12 & Under Free

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


THURSDAY - JULY 15TH

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 downtime!

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

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

Division

Time Limit

9U & 10U

1 Hour 30 Minutes

11U-16U

1 Hour 45 Minutes

Pitching Limits

Division

Pitching Limit

9U & 10U

8 innings in 2 consecutive days - No more than 6 in any 1 day.  No more than 4 to pitch the next day.

11U & 12U

10 innings in 2 consecutive days - No more than 6 in any 1 day.  No more than 4 to pitch the next day.

13U & Up

12 innings in 2 consecutive days - No more than 8 in any 1 day.  No more than 6 to pitch the next day.

*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.

PRICE LIST
  • 9U A  -  $610.00
  • 9U AA  -  $610.00
  • 9U AAA  -  $610.00
  • 10U A  -  $610.00
  • 10U AA  -  $610.00
  • 10U AAA  -  $610.00
  • 11U A  -  $660.00
  • 11U AA  -  $660.00
  • 11U AAA  -  $660.00
  • 12U A  -  $660.00
  • 12U AA  -  $660.00
  • 12U AAA  -  $660.00
  • 13U A  -  $660.00
  • 13U AA  -  $660.00
  • 13U AAA  -  $660.00
  • 14U A  -  $660.00
  • 14U AA  -  $660.00
  • 14U AAA  -  $660.00
CHECKLIST
10 Team Attending
  • - 4 Game Format Game Guarantee
  • - Grass Fields
  • - Awards: 1st & 2nd Place
LOCATION
  • Lakeville/South Bend/Nappanee - Indiana
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