ETS Sports BPA World Series
07/17/2025
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07/20/2025
South Bend Area (Lakeville, Nappanee)
South Bend Area (Lakeville, Nappanee)
HR Derby & Skills Challenge Info
Four Winds Field Lunchtime VIP Experiece
Four Winds Field Opening Ceremony Field Suite Experience
Northwood Field of Dreams Facility Information
Northwood Team Usage Agreement -TEAMS MUST SIGN PRIOR TO PLAYING*
REGISTRATION
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DIVISION:
- 9U
- 10U
- 11U
- 12U
- 13U
- 14U
- 15U
Select division -
- A
- Open
Select Subdivision -
X Registered
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COST: $550.00 - $700.00
Description
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
WEDNESDAY - JULY 16TH
6pm-9pm HR Derby - Newton Park
THURSDAY - JULY 17TH
8am-4pm - Pool Play Games (Everyone should plan to play 1 game that day)
9am-4:30pm - SKILLS COMPETITION (Home-to-Home Relay, Around the Horn) - Newton Park
11am-9pm - Four Winds Field VIP Experience Opportunities (More details to follow)
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)
4:30pm-5:30pm - Meet the Directors @ Four Winds Field Performance Center Patio (overlooking right field) - Opportunity for coaches to stop by and meet the ETS Sports team. This informal setting is provided for coaches to ask questions regarding the tournament and learn more about plans for 2026.
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
Northwood High School Usage Agreement - Each team participating in games at Northwood High School will be required to sign the usage agreement before playing. You can find a link to the agreement at the top of this page. Northwood staff will visit with coaches before games and ensure you understand the expectations of the coaches and players regarding the responsibility of protecting the facility from unnecessary damage.
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
Head-to-Head
Runs Allowed
Runs Scored
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 Open - $550.00
- 10U A - $550.00
- 10U Open - $550.00
- 11U A - $625.00
- 11U Open - $625.00
- 12U A - $625.00
- 12U Open - $625.00
- 13U A - $650.00
- 13U Open - $650.00
- 14U A - $650.00
- 14U Open - $650.00
- 15U Open - $700.00
CHECKLIST
96 Teams Registered
LOCATION
- South Bend Area (Lakeville, Nappanee)