EVENT DETAILS

USSSA BATTLE FOR THE BELTS – 12u A/AA 13u A/AA

  • Tournament Date
    May 24 - May 26 2024
  • Entry Fee
    $375
  • Stature
    State Qualifier
  • Age Groups
    12U - 14U
  • Event Details

    This USSSA BATTLE FOR THE BELTS event takes place in Bloomington, IN. Teams in each division compete to win championship belts! Visit www.ohiovalleysp.com/upcoming-events/ to view Battle for the Belts events for other age divisions.

  • Admission

    DAY PASS

    • $15 (Cash Only)

    WEEKEND PASS

    • $20 (Cash Only)

    FREE ADMISSION

    • Children 12 & Under
    • Three Coaches Per Team
    • All Players
  • Additional Note

    SCHEDULE RELEASE

    • The schedule for this event will be released by Tuesday, May 21st
    • Coaches can visit www.ohiovalleysp.com and select “2024 Event Schedule Request” to request game times for your pool play games

    PAYMENT DEADLINE

    • When a division sells out, coaches will receive an email with a payment deadline
    • If you do not receive an early payment deadline email for a sold out division, the payment deadline for this event is Friday, May 17th

Tournament Division

Division Entry Fee Gate Fee Max Entries Teams
Entered
Game
Guarantee
Format

Event Ballparks

Venue Name Address Maps link
Twin Lakes Complex 2350 W Bloomfield Rd, Bloomington, IN, 47403 Open in Maps
Winslow Sports Complex 2800 S Highland Ave, Bloomington, IN, 47401 Open in Maps
Venue Name
Twin Lakes Complex
Address
2350 W Bloomfield Rd, Bloomington, IN, 47403
Venue Name
Winslow Sports Complex
Address
2800 S Highland Ave, Bloomington, IN, 47401

Event Lodging

Note: If you don't know which venue you'll be playing at and want to book in advance, click here to find hotels that are geographically centered between all venues.

Venue Name Address Dates Details
Twin Lakes Complex 2350 W Bloomfield Rd, Bloomington, IN, 47403 May 24-26 Find Hotels
Winslow Sports Complex 2800 S Highland Ave, Bloomington, IN, 47401 May 24-26 Find Hotels
Venue Name
Twin Lakes Complex
Address
2350 W Bloomfield Rd, Bloomington, IN, 47403
Dates
May 24-26
Venue Name
Winslow Sports Complex
Address
2800 S Highland Ave, Bloomington, IN, 47401
Dates
May 24-26

Reigning Champions

2023 USSSA 13U BATTLE FOR THE BELTS CHAMPION

 

  • 13u AA – MUDCATS 13U DEUSER

  • 13u A – 2023 WOLVES 13U

Event Format

  • Two pool play games followed by a single elimination bracket
  • Three game guarantee
  • Further details regarding event format will be provided when the schedule is released

Pool Standings Tiebreakers

  • [1] Winning Percentage (Descending)
  • [2] Number of Wins (Descending)
  • [3] Number of Losses (Ascending)
  • [4] Tied Teams Winning Percentage Against Each Other (Descending)
  • NOT VALID IF ALL TIED TEAMS HAVE NOT PLAYED EACH OTHER
  • [5] Average Runs Allowed
  • [6] Average Run Differential (Maximum of 8 Run Differential Per Game)
  • [7] USSSA Points (Descending)
  • [8] Date Team Entered USSSA Database

 

  • ONCE PAST A TIEBREAKER, DO NOT RETURN TO PREVIOUS
  • TEAMS THAT HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED A FORFEIT LOSS WILL BE PLACED AS THE LOWEST SEED IN THEIR TIED-TEAM GROUP

Awards

CHAMPIONS

  • Each player receives:
    • Championship belt
    • Champion helmet decal
    • Invitation to the All-State Showcase
  • Team receives:
    • Championship banner

FINALISTS

  • Each player receives:
    • Finalist ring
    • Finalist helmet decal
    • Invitation to the All-State Showcase

Park Info / Field Surfaces

  • COMING SOON!

Time Limits

COACH PITCH & 9U A

  • 1 Hour 30 Min
  • 1 Hour 40 Min (Championship Game)

ALL OTHER KID PITCH

  • 1 Hour 40 Min
  • 2 Hours (Championship Game)

Scorecards

The scorecard below is used by umpires in every game to record innings pitched by each player and the score of the game. Umpires will verify with the scorekeeper for each team throughout the game. At the end of the game, each coach is required to sign the scorecard, confirming the final score of the game and the innings pitched by each individual player that pitched. It is the responsibility of each coach to ensure all information on the scorecard is correct.

  • Once the card has been signed, it is official

 

Scoring Games on the USSSA App

Visit this link (iScore Tutorial) to learn how to use iScore to score your team’s games! Using iScore allows you to take advantage of many new features that are now available within the USSSA App, including:

  • Players have the ability to earn PLAYER BADGES for outstanding statistical achievements and milestones
  • STATISTICAL LEADERS within an event are are shown on the “Leaderboard” to highlight the top individual performances in each event
  • TEAM ROSTERS & GUEST PLAYERS for your team and the opponent are AUTOMATICALLY LOADED from the USSSA database into the game (you do not need to manually enter players)
  • LIVE BOX SCORES & COMPLETE SEASON STATISTICS are available to view on your team page
  • LIVE-STREAM GAMES directly from the USSSA app (using Mevo streaming devices)

USSSA Points Race

  • All teams participating in USSSA events earn USSSA Points based on their placing in each tournament. The top team in each division per state will receive a 2024 USSSA State Points Race Championship Ring. The top team in each age group per region will receive a 2024 USSSA Regional Points Race Championship Chain.  

 

  • The number of points a team earns in an event varies based on the stature of the event. The image below shows the points earned based on placing in every type of event. Tap on the image to view the current 2024 standings and learn more about the USSSA Points Race!

 

Weather

Ohio Valley Sports consults with professional meteorologists to make informed decisions when severe weather events occur. The safety of our participants is our top priority. We do everything in our power to play all scheduled games. When weather causes delays or schedule changes, we communicate updates throughout the process. In the event of cancellations, please view the Indiana USSSA Rules Packet for information regarding the refund policy.

Weather updates for this event will be provided via:

  • USSSA App
  • USSSA Email System
  • Ohio Valley Sports Productions Facebook

Upcoming OVSP Events

TOURNAMENTS

INDIVIDUAL PLAYER EVENTS

  • COMING SOON!

 

 

Event Updates

All remaining games at Twin Lakes Sports Park have been canceled for today (5/26)
May 26, 2024 - 12:12pm
Visit the "Additional Info" tab on the app to view 2023 Champions, Rules, Park Details, Awards and more!
December 06, 2023 - 12:44pm

Leaderboard

For more information in regards to this event, please contact:

Ohio Valley Sports

[email protected]

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