ABOUT THE NATIONAL TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS NORTH CAROLINA
The USA Baseball National Team Championships are elite championship events which serve as the primary identification vehicle for players to be considered for the 15U National Team, as well as the 13U/14U Athlete Development Program (ADP) and the 16U and 17U National Team Development Programs (NTDP). Through these events, USA Baseball provides an opportunity for more than 300 teams the chance to showcase their talents against teams from all across the nation and players an opportunity to be selected to represent their country.
The USA Baseball National Team Championships North Carolina will be held at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina.
USA Baseball will no longer charge processing fees for consumers who make payments using a credit card for its National Team Championships registration. Additionally, USA Baseball's Travel Services department will continue to provide its hotel placement services free of charge for event participants; however, a hotel rebate will no longer be available to teams. For more information on the USA Baseball Travel Services department and its services, read more in the "General Information" section below.
13U National Team Championships
This event is invitation-only and will have a maximum of 16 teams per age group. If your organization is interested in receiving an invitation to the 13U National Team Championship in North Carolina, please email USA Baseball.
When: July 17-20, 2023
Cost: $2,450- see the "General Information" section below for deposit requirements.
Eligibility: Players with an anticipated graduation year of 2028 or later OR born May 1, 2009 or later are eligible to compete in the 13U National Team Championships. PLEASE NOTE: All players, whether born in 2009 or 2010 will be eligible to be selected to the 13U/14U National Team Development Program.
14U National Team Championships
This event is invitation-only and will have a maximum of 16 teams per age group. If your organization is interested in receiving an invitation to the 14U National Team Championship in North Carolina, please email USA Baseball.
When: July 6-9, 2023
Cost: $2,950 - see the "General Information" section below for deposit requirements.
Eligibility: Players with an anticipated graduation year of 2027 or later OR born May 1, 2008 or later are eligible to compete in the 14U National Team Championships. PLEASE NOTE: Only players born January 1, 2009 or later will be eligible to be selected to the 14U Athlete Development Program and players born January 1, 2008 or later will be eligible to be selected to the 15U National Team Trials.
15U National Team Championships
This event is invitation-only and will have a maximum of 16 teams per age group. If your organization is interested in receiving an invitation to the 15U National Team Championship in North Carolina, please email USA Baseball.
When: July 13-16, 2023
Cost: $2,950 - see the "General Information" section below for deposit requirements.
Eligibility: Players with an anticipated graduation year of 2026 or later OR born May 1, 2007 or later are eligible to compete in the 15U National Team Championships. PLEASE NOTE: Only players born January 1, 2008 or later will be eligible to be selected to the 15U National Team and players born January 1, 2007 or later will be eligible to be selected to the 16U/17U National Team Development Program.
16U National Team Championships
This event is invitation-only and will have a maximum of 16 teams per age group. If your organization is interested in receiving an invitation to the 16U National Team Championship in North Carolina, please email USA Baseball.
When: June 20-23, 2023
Cost: $2,950 - see the "General Information" section below for deposit requirements.
Eligibility:
Players with an anticipated graduation year of 2025 or younger are eligible to compete in the 16U National Team Championships in North Carolina. PLEASE NOTE: All players, whether born in 2006 or 2007, will be eligible to be selected to the 16U/17U National Team Development Program.
17U National Team Championships
This event is invitation-only and will have a maximum of 16 teams per age group. If your organization is interested in receiving an invitation to the 17U National Team Championship in North Carolina, please email USA Baseball.
When: June 13-16, 2023
Cost: $2,950 - see the "General Information" section below for deposit requirements.
Eligibility:
Players with an anticipated graduation year of 2024 or younger are eligible to compete in the 17U National Team Championships. PLEASE NOTE: Only players born January 1, 2006 or later will be eligible to be selected to the 17U National Team Development Program.
General Information
Location:
The National Team Championships North Carolina will be held at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina.
Roster Limits:
Rosters should include a minimum of 15 players and no more than 25 players. Rosters can be edited until the mandatory coaches’ meeting the night before the event.
Schedule:
Teams are guaranteed to play five games at the 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, and 17U National Team Championships (weather permitting) and will not play more than six scheduled games.
Cost:
A $750 deposit is due upon registration and the remaining team registration fee is due by May 1. Deposits and fees not submitted by the aforementioned due dates will have their tournament invites rescinded. Accepted team's deposits and full payments are not refundable after May 1.
Hotel Information:
USA Baseball has partnered with Team Travel Source for all of your hotel needs! All non-local teams (located 100+ miles from the tournament facility) are required to go through TTS to book your rooms for USA Baseball events. For questions or assistance with booking, please reach out to Team Travel Source at [email protected] or 502.354.9103 Monday-Friday 9 a..m. – 6:30 p.m. ET or Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET. You can also click HERE to chat with a Guest Experience Specialist during normal business hours. TTS is looking forward to working with you!