Upcoming USA Preps Events
2023-2024 Schedule
Las Vegas, NV
Host Team: Firecrackers Brashear
Dates:
January 12-15, 2024
Age Groups:
14U/16U/18U
College Coaches:
64
Min # Games:
5
Palmdale/Lancaster, CA
Host Team: Firecrackers Brashear
Dates:
May 24-26, 2024
Age Groups:
14U/16U/18U
College Coaches:
0
Min # Games:
5
Las Vegas, NV
Host Team: Firecrackers Brashear
Dates:
May 31-June 2, 2024
Age Groups:
14U/16U/18U
College Coaches:
1
Min # Games:
6
Las Vegas, NV
Host Team: Firecrackers Brashear
Dates:
June 7-9, 2024
Age Groups:
14U/16U/18U
College Coaches:
1
Min # Games:
6
Tri-Cities, WA
Host Team: Washington Angels Gold - Bob Benson
Dates:
June 7-9, 2024
Age Groups:
14U/16U/18U
College Coaches:
1
Min # Games:
5
Las Vegas, NV
Host Team: Firecrackers Brashear
Dates:
June 27-30, 2024
Age Groups:
14U/16U/18U
College Coaches:
3
Min # Games:
5
Lancaster/Palmdale, CA
Host Team: Firecrackers Brashear
Dates:
July 17- 21, 2024
Age Groups:
14U/16U/18U
College Coaches:
1
Min # Games:
5
Palmdale, CA
Host Team: Firecrackers Brashear
Dates:
July 26-28, 2024
Age Groups:
14U/16U/18U
College Coaches:
0
Min # Games:
5
Best of the Best
| This is the Largest Tourney on the West Coast to Start the Year! This Year's Event will Feature a Recruiting Seminar for Attending Club Coaches and Parents. |
| Dates/Location: January 12-15, 2024, Las Vegas, NV. Age Groups: 14U, 16U, & 18U Event Format: (5) Game Guarantee - Saturday-(2) Pool Play, Sunday-(2) Pool Play, Monday-(1) Pool Play |
| Attendance of college coaches "WORKING" the event is based on the amount of players that register for the camp. Not all college coaches listed are guaranteed to work the camp, however, they may still be in attendance and present throughout the event. |
| Please Note: Final Game on Monday is scheduled to end at 4:00pm. All teams entering this event should be prepared to play the last game time on Monday. Please plan travel arrangements accordingly. |
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (Times are subject to change)
SATURDAY (Games)
SUNDAY (Games)
MONDAY (Games)
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
| Event Awards: | Teams that finish in the top 25% of their age group will receive an invitation to the USA Preps 2024 West Coast World Series. *If you qualify at this event for the 2024 West Coast World Series, 50% of your roster must remain the same when participating at the event. |
Age Cutoff Date: 12/31/2023
Game Times: WILL BE POSTED NO LATER THAN THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE EVENT.
Make Checks to: USA Preps 5021 Verdugo Way #339, Camarillo, CA 93012
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
Contact: Mike West
Call: 805-377-6435 Email: mike@usapreps.com
Contact: Mike Crowder
Phone: 702-720-0227 Email: crowder@usapreps.com
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Circus Circus Adventuredome, Cirque Du Soleil, High Roller Observation Wheel, Shark Reef Aquarium, Wet n Wild Las Vegas, M&M's World, Big Shot at the Stratosphere, Tournament of Kings, Slotzilla Zip Line, Bodies Exhibit.
Memorial Day
DURING THE TOURNAMENT, COLLEGE COACHES WILL BE PRESENT AND HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WATCH YOUR GAMES IF THEY CHOOSE, BUT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GIVE INSTRUCTION TO YOUR PLAYERS!
| Dates/Location: May 26-28, 2023 Palmdale, CA. Age Groups: 14U, 16U, & 18U Event Format: 4 Pool Play Games into Single Elimination Bracket Quaifier for Monyball - 16U/18U Winners gets Paid entry into $50,000 Money Ball tournament. No Camper Requirement Pool Play Games 1:30 Drop Dead Bracket Games 1:30 no new inning This is a Pay at the Plate Event In Case Your Curious: High School softball in California and Arizona ends a week before this tournament. |
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (Times are subject to change)
SATURDAY (Pool Play Games)
SUNDAY (Bracket Play Games)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Gate Fee Information: $10 for the entire weekend. Club Coaches (3 per team),
Kids 12 and younger, Senior Citizens, and Military are FREE.
| Event Awards: | Teams that finish in the top 25% of their age group will receive an invitation to the USA Preps 2023 West Coast World Series. *If you qualify at this event for the 2023 West Coast World Series, 50% of your roster must remain the same when participating at the event. |
Age Cutoff Date: 12/31/2022
Game Times: WILL BE POSTED NO LATER THAN THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE EVENT.
Make Checks to: USA Preps 5021 Verdugo Way #339, Camarillo, CA 93012
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
Contact: Mike Crowder
Phone: 702-720-0227 Email: crowder@usapreps.com
Contact: Mike West
Phone: 805-377-6435 Email: mike@usapreps.com
Summer Kickoff
| Dates/Location: May 31 - June 2, 2024, Las Vegas. NV Age Groups: 14U, 16U, & 18U Event Format: 6 Game Guarantee with College Coaches present throughout each day. Winners play winners and losers play losers each round. |
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (Times are subject to change)
Saturday (Instructional Games)
Sunday (Instructional Games)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Event Awards: | Teams that finish in the top 25% of their age group will receive an invitation to the USA Preps 2024 West Coast World Series. *If you qualify at this event for the 2024 West Coast World Series, 50% of your roster must remain the same when participating at the event. |
Age Cutoff Date: 12/31/2023
Game Times: WILL BE POSTED NO LATER THAN THE TUESDAY BEFORE THE EVENT.
Make Checks to: USA Preps 5021 Verdugo Way #339, Camarillo, CA 93012
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
Contact: Mike West
Call: 805-377-6435 Email: mike@usapreps.com
Summer Kickoff #2
| Dates/Location: June 7 - 9, 2024, Las Vegas. NV Age Groups: 14U, 16U, & 18U Event Format: 6 Game Guarantee with College Coaches present throughout each day. Winners play winners and losers play losers each round. |
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (Times are subject to change)
Saturday (Instructional Games)
Sunday (Instructional Games)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Event Awards: | Teams that finish in the top 25% of their age group will receive an invitation to the USA Preps 2024 West Coast World Series. *If you qualify at this event for the 2024 West Coast World Series, 50% of your roster must remain the same when participating at the event. |
Age Cutoff Date: 12/31/2023
Game Times: WILL BE POSTED NO LATER THAN THE TUESDAY BEFORE THE EVENT.
Make Checks to: USA Preps 5021 Verdugo Way #339, Camarillo, CA 93012
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
Contact: Mike West
Call: 805-377-6435 Email: mike@usapreps.com
11th Annual Kate Austin Memorial
| Dates/Location: June 7 - 9, 2024, Richland/Pasco, WA Age Groups: 14U, 16U, & 18U Event Format: 5 Game Guarantee with College Coaches present throughout each day. All games 1:30 drop dead. This is a Pay at the Plate Event |
Please Note: Graduating Seniors attending this event are eligible for the Kate Austin Scholarship Award. USA Preps, the Washington Angels, and the Austin Family have been able to donate over $17,000 to deserving student-athletes.
Graduating Seniors should send a short essay (500-750 words) to wangels96@gmail.com explaining their love for the game, any outstanding community achievements, and other information they'd like to include. The essays are due by the Wednesday prior to the tournament. Scholarship recipients need to be present for the Scholarship Ceremony taking place at the event.
The ceremony will take place at Columbia Playfields, field 1 (the last field Kate played on) between 1:15 PM and 1:30 PM (Sunday).. Drew and Cindi Austin will determine and present the winners.
For more info on Kate Austin please CLICK HERE to view the Kate Austin Memorial Page.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (Times are subject to change)
SATURDAY (Instructional Games)
SUNDAY (Instructional Games and Kate Austin Scholarship Ceremony)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Gate Fee Information: A $10 gate fee will be enforced at the TRAC and Horn Rapids complexes only but will cover all locations for the entire weekend. Club Coaches (3 per team),
Kids 17 and younger, Senior Citizens, and Military are FREE.
| Event Awards: | Teams that finish in the top 25% of their age group will receive an invitation to the USA Preps 2023 West Coast World Series. *If you qualify at this event for the 2023 West Coast World Series, 50% of your roster must remain the same when participating at the event |
Age Cutoff Date: 12/31/2023
Game Times: WILL BE POSTED NO LATER THAN THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE EVENT.
Make Checks to: USA Preps 5021 Verdugo Way #339, Camarillo, CA 93012
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
Contact: Mike West
Call: 805-377-6435 Email: mike@usapreps.com
Contact: Mike Crowder
Phone: 702-720-0227 Email: crowder@usapreps.com
Stars and Stripes Championship
DURING THE TOURNAMENT, COLLEGE COACHES WILL BE PRESENT AND HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WATCH YOUR GAMES IF THEY CHOOSE, BUT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GIVE INSTRUCTION TO YOUR PLAYERS!
| Dates/Location: June 27 - 30, 2024,Las Vegas, NV Age Groups: 14U, 16U, & 18U Event Format: 5 game guarantee. 3 Pool Play Games Followed by 2 or more Bracket Games. The 1st bracket play game will be (Bracket Designation Game). Winners go into Diamond Bracket. Losers go into Elite Bracket. After the first game, Both brackets are single elimination. All Games 1:30 no new inning This is a Pay at the Plate Event |
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (Times are subject to change)
FRIDAY (Pool Play)
SATURDAY (Bracket Play)
SUNDAY (Bracket Play)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Event Awards: | 1st and 2nd place in each bracket will receive individual and team awards. *If you qualify at this event for Nationals, 50% of your roster must remain the same when participating at Nationals in November. |
Age Cutoff Date: 12/31/2022
Game Times: All teams must be prepared to play as late as 2:40pm on the final day of the event. Schedule will be posted no later than the Monday before the event.
Make Checks to: USA Preps 5021 Verdugo Way #339, Camarillo, CA 93012
NO GATE OR ENTRANCE FEE!
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
Contact: Mike West
Call: 805-377-6435 Email: mike@usapreps.com
Contact: Mike Crowder
Phone: 702-720-0227 Email: crowder@usapreps.com
Event History
This is the 11th annual Stars and Stripes Tournament. Over 100 teams have participated each year with an average of over 60 College Coaches present throughout the event.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Circus Circus Adventuredome, Cirque Du Soleil, High Roller Observation Wheel, Shark Reef Aquarium, Wet n Wild Las Vegas, M&M's World, Big Shot at the Stratosphere, Tournament of Kings, Slotzilla Zip Line, Bodies Exhibit.
Easton Summer Nationals
DURING THE TOURNAMENT, COLLEGE COACHES WILL BE PRESENT AND HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WATCH YOUR GAMES IF THEY CHOOSE, BUT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GIVE INSTRUCTION TO YOUR PLAYERS!
| Dates/Location: July 17- 21, 2024, Palmdale/Lancaster, CA Age Groups: 14U, 16U, & 18U Event Format: 4 Pool Play Games, Single Elimination Bracket (Blind Draw) Pool Play 1:30 drop dead / Bracket play 1:30 no new inning Championship Games 7 Innings This is a Pay at the Plate Event: Each team is responsible for paying umpires $60 at the beginning of each game, up to (5) games. If more than (5) games are played, USA Preps will pay for those games. |
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (Times are subject to change)
Friday (Pool Play Games)
Saturday (Pool Play Games) - (Bracket Games)
Sunday (Continue Bracket Games) - (Championship Games)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Gate Fee Information: $10 for the entire weekend. Club Coaches (3 per team),
Kids 12 and younger, Senior Citizens, and Military are FREE.
| Event Awards: | 1st and 2nd place in each bracket will receive individual and team awards. |
Age Cutoff Date: 12/31/2022
Game Times: WILL BE POSTED NO LATER THAN THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE EVENT.
Make Checks to: USA Preps 5021 Verdugo Way #339, Camarillo, CA 93012
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
Contact: Mike West
Call: 805-377-6435 Email: mike@usapreps.com
Contact: Mike Crowder
Phone: 702-720-0227 Email: crowder@usapreps.com
Summer Windup
| Dates/Location: July 26-28, 2024, Palmdale, CA. Age Groups: 14U, 16U, & 18U Event Format: 5 Game Guarantee with College Coaches present throughout each day. This is a Pay at the Plate Event: Each team is responsible for paying umpires $60 at the beginning of each game, up to (5) games. If more than (5) games are played, USA Preps will pay for those games. |
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (Times are subject to change)
SATURDAY (Instructional Games)
SUNDAY (Instructional Games)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Gate Fee Information: $10 for the entire weekend. Club Coaches (3 per team),
Kids 12 and younger, Senior Citizens, and Military are FREE.
| Event Awards: | Teams that finish in the top 25% of their age group will receive an invitation to the USA Preps 2024 West Coast World Series. *If you qualify at this event for the 2023 West Coast World Series, 50% of your roster must remain the same when participating at the event. |
Age Cutoff Date: 12/31/2023
Game Times: WILL BE POSTED NO LATER THAN THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE EVENT.
Make Checks to: USA Preps 5021 Verdugo Way #339, Camarillo, CA 93012
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
Contact: Mike West
Call: 805-377-6435 Email: mike@usapreps.com
Contact: Mike Crowder
Phone: 702-720-0227 Email: crowder@usapreps.com
Sanctioned Partner Events
2023 Schedule
Richland and Pasco WA
Columbia Playfileds in Richland
Columbia Playfields Richland WA
Richland and Pasco WA
Richland and Pasco WA
Richland and Pasco WA
Mothers Day Invite 2024
Richland and Pasco WA
Age Groups: 10U, 12U, 14U
FORMAT: 4 Game Guarantee, 3 pool games on Saturday, Single Elimination Sunday Championship bracket
Tournament Fee: $650
DEADLINES
Entry Deadline: 4/29/24
Payment Deadline: 4/29/24 (All-Tournament fees need to be paid 30 days prior to the event!)
Roster: Completed through your team administration page by 4/29/23
Insurance: Uploaded through your team administration page by 4/29/23
Age Cutoff Date: 12/31/2023
Game Times: WILL BE POSTED NO LATER THAN THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE EVENT.
Make Checks to D-BAT Columbia Basin, 6416 West Hood Place Suite A-150 Kennewick WA 99336
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
Contact: Robert Benson
Call: 509-539-4811, Email: Robert@dbatcolumbiabasin.com
D-BAT/WAGM Spring Series #goldenglove
May 18 - Sunday, May 19th, 2024
Richland and Pasco WA
Age Groups: 10U, 12U, 14U
FORMAT: 4 Game Guarantee, 3 pool games on Saturday, Single Elimination Bracket on Sunday
Tournament Fee: $600
DEADLINES
Entry Deadline: 5/3/24 (EVENT COULD SELL OUT PRIOR TO DEADLINE!)
Payment Deadline: 5/13/24 (All Tournament fees need to be paid 30 days prior to the event!)
Roster: Completed through your team administration page by 5/13/24
Insurance: Uploaded through your team administration page by 5/13/24
Age Cutoff Date: 12/31/2023
Game Times: WILL BE POSTED NO LATER THAN THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE EVENT.
Make Checks to D-BAT Columbia Basin, 6416 West Hood Place Suite A-150 Kennewick WA 99336
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
Contact: Robert Benson
Call: 509-539-4811, Email: Robert@dbatcolumbiabasin.com
D-BAT Summer Series #Sluggers&Dingers
Saturday, July 13 - Sunday, July 14th, 2024
Richland and Pasco WA
Age Groups: 14U,16U, 18U
This event will be an invite-only. We are only taking 8 teams in each age division. If interested please contact Bob Benson, robert@dbatcolumbiabasin.com
FORMAT: 5 Game Guarantee, 5 pool games on Saturday and Sunday
DEADLINES
Entry Deadline: 7/1/24 (EVENT COULD SELL OUT PRIOR TO DEADLINE!)
Payment Deadline: 7/1/24 (All-Tournament fees need to be paid 30 days prior to the event!)
Roster: Completed through your team administration page by 7/1/24
Insurance: Uploaded through your team administration page by 7/1/24
Age Cutoff Date: 12/31/2023
Game Times: WILL BE POSTED NO LATER THAN THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE EVENT.
Make Checks to: D-BAT Columbia Basin, 6416 West Hood Place Suite A-150 Kennewick WA 99336
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
Contact: Robert Benson
Call: 509-539-4811, Email: Robert@dbatcolumbiabasin.com
D-BAT Fall Series #borderbattle
Tournament Games: Saturday, September 7 - Sunday, September 8, 2024
Richland and Pasco WA
Age Groups: 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U
FORMAT: 4 Game Guarantee, 3 pool games on Saturday, Single Elimination on Sunday
Tournament Fee: $600
DEADLINES
Entry Deadline: 9/1/24 (EVENT COULD SELL OUT PRIOR TO DEADLINE!)
Payment Deadline: 9/1/24 (All Tournament fees need to be paid 30 days prior to the event!)
Roster: Completed through your team administration page by 9/1/24
Insurance: Uploaded through your team administration page by 9/1/24
Age Cutoff Date:12/31/2023
Game Times: WILL BE POSTED NO LATER THAN THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE EVENT.
Make Checks to: D-BAT Columbia Basin, 6416 West Hood Pl Suite A-150, Kennewick WA 99336
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
Contact: Robert Benson
Call: 509-539-4811, Email: robert@dbatcolumbiabasin.com
D-BAT Fall Series #fallclassic
Saturday, September 28 to Sunday 29th 2024
Richland and Pasco WA
Age Groups: 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U
FORMAT: 4 Game Guarantee, 3 pool games on Saturday, Single Elimination on Sunday
Tournament Fee: $600
DEADLINES
Entry Deadline: 9/15/24 (EVENT COULD SELL OUT PRIOR TO DEADLINE!)
Payment Deadline: 9/15/24 (All Tournament fees need to be paid 30 days prior to the event!)
Roster: Completed through your team administration page by 9/15/24
Insurance: Uploaded through your team administration page by 9/15/24
Age Cutoff Date: 12/31/2023
Game Times: WILL BE POSTED NO LATER THAN THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE EVENT.
Make Checks to: D-BAT Columbia Basin, 6416 West Hood Pl Suite A-150, Kennewick WA 99336
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
Contact: Robert Benson
Call: 509-539-4811, Email: robert@dbatcolumbiabasin.com
D-BAT Fall Series #bestofthewest
Tournament Games: Saturday, October 12 - Sunday, October 13 2023
Richland and Pasco WA
Age Groups: 14U, 16U, 18U
FORMAT: 5 Game Guarantee, 3 pool games on Saturday, 2 games on Sunday (1s vs 1s, 2s vs 2s etc)
Tournament Fee: $800
DEADLINES
Entry Deadline: 10/1/24 (EVENT COULD SELL OUT PRIOR TO DEADLINE!)
Payment Deadline: 10/1/24 (All Tournament fees need to be paid 30 days prior to the event!)
Roster: Completed through your team administration page by 10/1/24
Insurance: Uploaded through your team administration page by 10/1/24
Age Cutoff Date:12/31/2023
Game Times: WILL BE POSTED NO LATER THAN THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE EVENT.
Make Checks to: D-BAT Columbia Basin, 6416 West Hood Pl Suite A-150, Kennewick WA 99336
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
Contact: Robert Benson
Call: 509-539-4811, Email: robert@dbatcolumbiabasin.com
USA Preps National Team Rankings - 2023 Season
| 18U Rankings | Wins | Losses | Ties | RA | RF | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Washington Angels 18U Premier Benson/Sitsler View Game Logs | 10 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 92 | ||
| 2. Athletics Mercado View Game Logs | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 101 | ||
| 3. Saber Sports View Game Logs | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 31 | ||
| 4. Crossfire Fastpitch Dwyer View Game Logs | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 49 | ||
| 5. Extreme Orta 18u View Game Logs | 4 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 31 | ||
| 6. OC Batbusters Lara View Game Logs | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 37 | ||
| 7. ZT - Del Campo View Game Logs | 7 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 93 | ||
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| 16U Rankings | Wins | Losses | Ties | RA | RF | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. ThunderCats NXT (AZ) View Game Logs | 8 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 71 | ||
| 2. Whatcom Wolverines Bakker View Game Logs | 5 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 62 | ||
| 3. Wicked 2627 View Game Logs | 5 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 49 | ||
| 4. Firecrackers Peck View Game Logs | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 72 | ||
| 5. Mountain West Softball View Game Logs | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 25 | ||
| 6. AZ Bombers 16U View Game Logs | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 33 | ||
| 7. Lil Rebels Vern/Koenig View Game Logs | 18 | 1 | 0 | 43 | 186 | ||
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| 14U Rankings | Wins | Losses | Ties | RA | RF | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Preps Academy 14U - Hansen/Crowder View Game Logs | 18 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 210 | ||
| 2. Rogue FC Camacho View Game Logs | 7 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 80 | ||
| 3. Crossfire Fastpitch Griggs View Game Logs | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 38 | ||
| 4. Absolute Blast - Rafferty View Game Logs | 9 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 78 | ||
| 5. Lady Knights Black Hawaii View Game Logs | 5 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 53 | ||
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