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!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (Times are subject to change)
FRIDAY (Showcase Games)
SATURDAY (Showcase Games) - (Team Check-in)
SUNDAY (Showcase Games / Bracket Play Begins)
MONDAY (Continue Bracket Play - Championships)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Age Cutoff Date: 8/31/2025. The age of a player on August 31, 2025 determines which division they can play in.
Game Times: SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED NO LATER THAN THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE EVENT.

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, Atomic Golf, Area15, M&M's World, Cowabunga Bay, Tournament of Kings, Slotzilla Zip Line, Hoover Damn.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS  (Times are subject to change)
SATURDAY (Instructional Games)
SUNDAY (Bracket Play Games)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Toy Drive Information: All attending families are encouraged to bring a new unwrapped toy to the event. Club Coaches (3 per team),

Age Cutoff Date: 8/31/2025. The age of a player on August 31, 2025 determines which division they can play in.
Game Times: WILL BE POSTED NO LATER THAN THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE EVENT.

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, Atomic Golf, Area15, M&M's World, Cowabunga Bay, Tournament of Kings, Slotzilla Zip Line, Hoover Damn.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (Times are subject to change)
SATURDAY (Games)
SUNDAY (Games)
MONDAY (Games)

Age Cutoff Date: 8/31/2025. The age of a player on August 31, 2025 determines which division they can play in.
Game Times: WILL BE POSTED NO LATER THAN THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE EVENT.

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, Atomic Golf, Area15, M&M's World, Cowabunga Bay, Tournament of Kings, Slotzilla Zip Line, Hoover Damn.

COLLEGE COACHES ARE GUARANTEED AT THE 14U/16U/18U COMPLEXES THROUGHOUT EACH DAY AND CAN WALK INTO DUGOUTS AND ONTO FIELDS TO GIVE HANDS-ON INSTRUCTION TO TEAMS & PLAYERS

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 collectively donated over $26,000 to deserving student-athletes.

Any Senior softball player wishing to be considered should submit a one-page essay about themselves, their softball career, accomplishments, and goals for the future to wangels96@gmail.com. The essays are due by the Wednesday before the tournament. Scholarship recipients are required to be present at the Scholarship Ceremony, which will take place during the event.

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 (Games)
SUNDAY (Games and Kate Austin Scholarship Ceremony)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Gate Fee Information: A $10 gate fee will be enforced at the Pasco Sporting Complex (TRAC) and Lawrence Scott 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.

Age Cutoff Date: 8/31/2025
Game Times: WILL BE POSTED NO LATER THAN THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE EVENT.

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
Contact: Mike West
Call: 805-377-6435 Email: mike@usapreps.com
Contact: Mike Crowder
Phone: 702-720-0227 Email: crowder@usapreps.com

DURING THE TOURNAMENT, COLLEGE COACHES ARE GUARANTEED AND WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WATCH YOUR GAMES IF THEY CHOOSE, BUT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GIVE INSTRUCTION TO YOUR PLAYERS!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (Times are subject to change)
FRIDAY (Pool Play)
SATURDAY (Bracket Play)
SUNDAY (Bracket Play)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Age Cutoff Date: 8/31/2025
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.
NO GATE OR ENTRANCE FEE!

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
Contact: Mike West
Phone: 805-377-6435 Email: mike@usapreps.com
Contact: Mike Crowder
Phone: 702-720-0227 Email: crowder@usapreps.com

Event History
This is the 13th 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, Atomic Golf, Area15, M&M's World, Cowabunga Bay, Tournament of Kings, Slotzilla Zip Line, Hoover Damn.

Tournament Overview:

• Dates/Location: May 9-10, 2026, Tri-Cities, WA
• Game Length: All games are 1:40, no new inning after this time.
• Age Groups: 10U, 12U, 14U

Format:

• 5 Game Guarantee:
  • Saturday: 3 pool games
  • Sunday: Single Elimination after the first round, with both the Championship and Consolation brackets.

Tournament Fees:

• $500 early fee, $575 after April 12st, 2026

Stay and Play Policy:

• Mandatory for teams from more than 80 miles away.
• Post-registration, teams will get a welcome email from EventConnect with a personalized link for hotel bookings.

Umpires:

• Pay at the Plate: Teams pay $60 in cash to umpires at the start of each game.

Quality and Cost Adjustments:

• Due to the increased cost of securing quality umpires:
  • We've introduced 'pay at the plate' but have lowered the tournament fee to balance costs for teams.
  • Increased game time to 1:40 for a better playing experience.
• Field Maintenance: Full grooming between games to maintain excellent field conditions.

Deadlines:

• Entry Deadline: April 12, 2026
• Payment Deadline: All tournament fees must be paid 30 days prior to the event.
• Roster: Must be completed through your team administration page by April 29, 2026.
• Insurance: Uploaded through your team administration page by April 29, 2026.

Additional Information:

• Age Cutoff Date: August 31, 2025
• Game Times: Will be posted no later than the Wednesday before the event.

Payment Instructions:

• Make checks payable to: D-BAT Columbia Basin Address: 6416 West Hood Pl Suite A-150, Kennewick, WA 99336

• Online Payment: You'll be directed to the D-BAT Hub portal. Create an account:

  • Add your Team Name under the "Managed Profiles" option.
  • Use the "First Name" field for the Team Name.
  • Use the "Last Name" field for Age and Coach's Last Name.

Contact for Additional Questions:

• Robert Benson Call: 509-539-4811, Email: dbatcolumbiabasin@gmail.com

Golden Glove

Tournament Overview:

• Dates/Location: May 16-17, 2025, Tri-Cities, WA
• Game Length: All games are 1:40, no new inning after this time.
• Age Groups: 10U, 12U, 14U

Format:

• 5 Game Guarantee:
  • Saturday: 3 pool games
  • Sunday: Single Elimination after the first round, with both Championship and Consolation brackets.

Tournament Fees:

• $500 if paid by April 15th, 2026
• $550 after April 15th, 2026

Stay and Play Policy:

• Mandatory for teams from more than 80 miles away.
• Post-registration, teams will receive a welcome email from EventConnect with a personalized link for hotel bookings.

Umpires:

• Pay at the Plate: Teams pay $60 in cash to umpires at the start of each game.

Quality and Cost Adjustments:

• Due to the increased cost of securing quality umpires:
  • We've introduced 'pay at the plate' but have lowered the tournament fee to balance costs for teams.
  • Increased game time to 1:40 for a better playing experience.
• Field Maintenance: Full grooming between games to maintain excellent field conditions.

Deadlines:

• Entry Deadline: : April 16th, 2026 (Event could sell out prior to deadline!)
• Payment Deadline: April 16th, 2026 (All tournament fees must be paid 30 days prior to the event).
• Roster: Must be completed through your team administration page by May 1, 2025.
• Insurance: Uploaded through your team administration page by May 1, 2025.

Additional Information:

• Age Cutoff Date: Augsust 31, 2025
• Game Times: Will be posted no later than the Wednesday before the event.

Payment Instructions:

• Make checks payable to: D-BAT Columbia Basin Address: 6416 West Hood Place, Suite A-150, Kennewick, WA 99336
• Online Payment: You'll be directed to the D-BAT Hub portal. Create an account:
  • Add your Team Name under the "Managed Profiles" option.
  • Use the "First Name" field for the Team Name.
  • Use the "Last Name" field for Age and Coach's Last Name.

Contact for Additional Questions:

• Robert Benson Call: 509-539-4811Email: Robert@dbatcolumbiabasin.com

Tournament Overview:

• Dates/Location: July 11-12, 2026, Tri-Cities, WA
• Game Length: All games are 1:40, no new inning after this time.
• Age Groups: 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U

Format:

• 5 Game Guarantee:
  • Saturday: 3 pool games
  • Sunday: Single Elimination post-first round, with both Championship and Consolation brackets.

Tournament Fees:

• $500 if paid by June 10^th, 2026
• $575 after June 10th, 2026

Stay and Play Policy:

• Mandatory for teams from more than 80 miles away.
• Post-registration, teams will get a welcome email from EventConnect with a personalized link for hotel bookings.

Umpires:

• Pay at the Plate: Teams pay $60 in cash to umpires at the start of each game.

Quality and Cost Adjustments:

• Due to the increased cost of securing quality umpires:
  • We've introduced 'pay at the plate' but have lowered the tournament fee to balance costs for teams.
  • Increased game time to 1:40 for a better playing experience.
• Field Maintenance: Full grooming between games to maintain excellent field conditions.

Deadlines:

• Entry Deadline: June 29, 2026
• Payment Deadline: All tournament fees must be paid 30 days prior to the event.
• Roster: Must be completed through your team administration page by June 29, 2025.
• Insurance: Uploaded through your team administration page by June 29, 2025.

Additional Information:

• Age Cutoff Date: August 31, 2025
• Game Times: Will be posted no later than the Wednesday before the event.

Payment Instructions:

• Make checks payable to: D-BAT Columbia Basin Address: 6416 West Hood Pl, Suite A-150, Kennewick, WA 99336
• Online Payment: You'll be directed to the D-BAT Hub portal. Create an account:
  • Add your Team Name under the "Managed Profiles" option.
  • Use the "First Name" field for the Team Name.
  • Use the "Last Name" field for Age and Coach's Last Name.

Contact for Additional Questions:

• Robert Benson Call: 509-539-4811, Email: robert@dbatcolumbiabasin.com

Border Battle

Tournament Overview:

• Dates/Location: September 12-13, 2026, Tri-Cities, WA
• Game Length: All games are 1:40, no new inning after this time.
• Age Groups: 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U

Format:

• 5 Game Guarantee:
  • Saturday: 3 pool games
  • Sunday: Single Elimination after the first round, with both Championship and Consolation brackets.

Tournament Fees:

• $500 if paid by September 1st, 2026
• $575 after September 1st, 2026

Stay and Play Policy:

• Mandatory for teams from more than 80 miles away.
• Post-registration, teams will get a welcome email from EventConnect with a personalized link for hotel bookings.

Umpires:

• Pay at the Plate: Teams pay $60 in cash to umpires at the start of each game.

Quality and Cost Adjustments:

• Due to the increased cost of securing quality umpires:
  • We've introduced 'pay at the plate' but have lowered the tournament fee to balance costs for teams.
  • Increased game time to 1:40 for a better playing experience.
• Field Maintenance: Full grooming between games to maintain excellent field conditions.

Deadlines:

• Entry Deadline: September 1, 2026
• Payment Deadline: All tournament fees must be paid prior to the event.
• Roster: Must be completed through your team administration page by August 29, 2025.
• Insurance: Uploaded through your team administration page by September 5, 2025.

Additional Information:

• Age Cutoff Date: August 31, 2025
• Game Times: Will be posted no later than the Wednesday before the event.

Payment Instructions:

• Make checks payable to: D-BAT Columbia Basin Address: 6416 West Hood Pl, Suite A-150, Kennewick, WA 99336
• Online Payment: You'll be directed to the D-BAT Hub portal. Create an account:
  • Add your Team Name under the "Managed Profiles" option.
  • Use the "First Name" field for the Team Name.
  • Use the "Last Name" field for Age and Coach's Last Name.

Contact for Additional Questions:

• Robert Benson Call: 509-539-4811, Email: Robert@dbatcolumbiabasin.com

Fall Classic

Tournament Overview:

Dates/Location: October 3-4, 2026, Tri-Cities, WA

• Game Length: All games are 1:40, no new inning after this time.
• Age Groups: 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U

Format:

• 5 Game Guarantee:
  • Saturday: 3 pool games
  • Sunday: Single Elimination after the first round, with both Championship and Consolation brackets.

Tournament Fees:

• $500 if paid by September 15th, 2026
• $575 after September 15th, 2026

Stay and Play Policy:

• Mandatory for teams from more than 80 miles away.
• After registering, teams will receive a welcome email from EventConnect with a personalized link for hotel bookings.

Umpires:

• Pay at the Plate: Teams must pay $60 in cash to umpires at the start of each game.

Quality and Cost Adjustments:

• Due to the increased cost of securing quality umpires:
  • We've introduced 'pay at the plate' but have lowered the tournament fee to offset this cost.
  • Increased game time to 1:40 for a more comprehensive game experience.
• Field Maintenance: Full grooming between games for optimal playing conditions.

Deadlines:

• Entry Deadline: September 15, 2026
• Payment Deadline: All tournament fees must be paid prior to the event.
• Roster: Must be completed through your team administration page by September 15, 2026.
• Insurance: Uploaded through your team administration page by September 15, 2026.

Additional Information:

• Age Cutoff Date: August 31, 2025
• Game Times: Will be posted no later than the Wednesday before the event.

Payment Instructions:

• Make checks payable to: D-BAT Columbia Basin Address: 6416 West Hood Pl, Suite A-150, Kennewick, WA 99336
• Online Payment: You'll be directed to the D-BAT Hub portal. Create an account:
  • Add your Team Name under the "Managed Profiles" option.
  • Use the "First Name" field for the Team Name.
  • Use the "Last Name" field for Age and Coach's Last Name.

Contact for Additional Questions:

• Robert Benson Call: 509-539-4811Email: Robert@dbatcolumbiabasin.com

Haunted Diamond Classic

Tournament Overview:

• Dates/Location: October 24-25, 2026, Tri-Cities, WA
• Game Length: All games are 1:40, no new inning after this time.
• Age Groups: 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U

Format:

• 5 Game Guarantee:
  • Saturday: 3 pool games
  • Sunday: Single Elimination after the first round, with both Championship and Consolation brackets.

Tournament Fees:

• $500 if paid by October 1st, 2026
• $575 after October 1st, 2026

Stay and Play Policy:

• Mandatory for teams from more than 80 miles away.
• Post-registration, teams will get a welcome email from EventConnect with a personalized link for hotel bookings.

Umpires:

• Pay at the Plate: Teams must pay $60 in cash to umpires at the start of each game.

Quality and Cost Adjustments:

• Due to the increased cost of securing quality umpires:
  • We've introduced 'pay at the plate' but have lowered the tournament fee to balance costs for teams.
  • Increased game time to 1:40 for a better playing experience.
• Field Maintenance: Full grooming between games to maintain excellent field conditions.

Deadlines:

• Entry Deadline: October 1st, 2026
• Payment Deadline: All tournament fees must be paid prior to the event.
• Roster: Must be completed through your team administration page by October 15, 2026.
• Insurance: Uploaded through your team administration page by October 15, 2026.

Additional Information:

• Age Cutoff Date: Augst 31, 2025
• Game Times: Will be posted no later than the Wednesday before the event.

Payment Instructions:

• Make checks payable to: D-BAT Columbia Basin Address: 6416 West Hood Pl, Suite A-150, Kennewick, WA 99336
• Online Payment: You'll be directed to the D-BAT Hub portal. Create an account:
  • Add your Team Name under the "Managed Profiles" option.
  • Use the "First Name" field for the Team Name.
  • Use the "Last Name" field for Age and Coach's Last Name.

Contact for Additional Questions: