ABOUT THE FUTURES SERIES
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The USA Baseball Futures Series are 11U and 13U championship events featuring the top youth players in the nation. The three-day, championship-style tournaments will allow teams to compete against programs from all over in order to showcase their talents.
USA Baseball may use the Futures Series to identify athletes for national team programming in 2022. A task force of national team coaches and scouts will be present at the tournament.
Teams may email [email protected] with inquiries or to be considered for future events.
Futures Series Irvine
Details coming soon.
General Information
Age limits:
The 2022 USA Baseball Futures Series age limits are:
- 11U: Born January 1, 2010 or later
- 13U: Born January 1, 2008 or later
Bat Specifications:
The 11U Futures Series is a USABat-certified event. Bats that are not USABat certified are strictly prohibited. For the USABat specifications as well as the guidelines for the 13U Futures Series click here.
Field Dimensions
Field dimensions for the USA Baseball Futures Series are:
- 11U: 50' mound to plate, 70' bases
- 13U: 60' mound to plate, 90' bases
National Team Identification
USA Baseball may use the Futures Series to identify athletes for national team programming in 2022. A task force of national team coaches and scouts will be present at the tournament.
Roster Limits:
Rosters should include a minimum of 13 players and no more than 20 players, as well as a minimum of two (2) coaches.
Schedule:
Teams are guaranteed four games at the Futures Series; however, teams that advance into the championship bracket may play five games (weather permitting).
Registration Package:
The registration fee covers the following items for the team and each participant included on the roster:
- All event registration-related costs: baseballs, fields, line-up cards, umpires, etc.
- USA Baseball player package inclusive of a player bag filled with products from official USA Baseball sponsors
- Free admission for players, coaches and parents at all Futures Series games
- Free admission to events held at the host complex through the duration of the tournament
- A personalized team banner for each participating team in the event
- Medals will be presented to the first-, second- and third-place teams, and a trophy and a banner will also be presented to the gold medal winners
Hotel Information:
USA Baseball Travel Services is the official housing bureau for all USA Baseball tournaments. Non-local teams (located 100+ miles from the tournamnent facility) are required to use USA Baseball’s hotel partners. Travel Services works directly with local hotel properties to secure the lowest group rates for our participants and their families. In addition, Travel Services offers other discount travel codes.
The Travel Services department is committed to providing you with outstanding service and support for your travel experience. If you have travel questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to them via phone at (919) 433-9759 or email at [email protected]. Office hours are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. ET.