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UPCOMING EVENTS MENTIONED BELOW!
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NEW FOR 2021, IBT WILL OFFER 2 TYPES OF EVENTS! IBT "STANDARD" RULES AND IBT "PURE" RULES! THE "STANDARD" RULES OF IBT ARE THE SAME RULES WE HAVE ALWAYS PLAYED! WHILE IBT ARE "PURE" OPEN EVENTS WITH RULES DESIGNED AND DEDICATED FOR TEAMS THAT LOOK PLAIN AND PLAY PURE AND SIMPLE BASEBALL WITH MINIMAL RULES!
IBT"STANDARD"RULES = AGE OF PLAYERS AS OF MARCH 1, 2023!
IBT"REIN"RULES = DURING THE FALL AND WINTER SEASON AGE OF PLAYERS ON TOURNAMENT STARTING DATE! DURING THE SPRING AND SUMMER SEASON PLAYERS AGE STARTING ON MARCH 1, 2023!
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ALL TEAMS IN THE STANDARD DIVISION PLAY IN THEIR 2023 AGE GROUP! THIS AGE GROUP IS BASED ON THE AGE OF THE PLAYERS AS OF MARCH 1, 2023!
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STARTING SEPTEMBER 1, 2022, ALL TEAMS MUST BEGIN PLAY AS OF THE 2023 AGE GROUP! THIS IS BASED ON THE AGE OF PLAYERS AS OF MARCH 1, 2023!
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JANUARY 22 = STARTING 2023 IN BENBROOK!
RING-EVENT!
Also for this event we are awarding 1 MVP ring to a player from the referees you select for each winning team during the group/eliminator matches that helped your team win and advance.
This event is a Sunday event with 3 games guaranteed. This event will take place onBenbrook Sports Park / 1891 Winscott Rd. Benbrook, TX 76126. Dates for this event will be posted no later than the Thursday before the event. As always, we will do our best to avoid any scheduling requests from the team.
TO REGISTER OR INQUIRE ABOUT THIS EVENT, EMAIL JAMES AT
BASEBALL TOURNAMENTS INDEPENDIENTES@GMAIL.COM
REGISTRATION ENDS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 AT 6 PM!
$75 ENTRY FEE!
THE DEADLINE FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE GOAL FEE IS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 AT THE LATER THAN 19:00! TEAMS THAT ARE NOT PAYED BY DATE WILL BE ABANDONED FROM SCHEDULES!
ALL FINAL ATTENDEES ARE DUE WHEN REGISTERING FOR THIS EVENT!
6U MODIFIED - $330 START "STANDARD" RATE
7U - $340 "STANDARD" ENTRY FEE
8U - $340 ENTRY FEE "STANDARD"
9U - $360 "STANDARD" ENTRANCE FEE
10U - $360 ENTRY FEE "STANDARD"
11U – $385 “STANDARD” ENTRY FEE
12U - $385 ENTRY FEE "STANDARD"
1 p. m. - ENTRANCE FEE OF $410 "STANDARD"
2pm - ENTRANCE FEE OF $410 "STANDARD"
HIGH SCHOOL - $490 ENTRANCE FEE "PURE"
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JANUARY 29 = SNOWBALLS IN BENBROOK!
RING-EVENT!
Also for this event we are awarding 1 MVP ring to a player from the referees you select for each winning team during the group/eliminator matches that helped your team win and advance.
This event is a Sunday event with 3 games guaranteed. This event will take place onBenbrook Sports Park / 1891 Winscott Rd. Benbrook, TX 76126. Dates for this event will be posted no later than the Thursday before the event. As always, we will do our best to avoid any scheduling requests from the team.
TO REGISTER OR INQUIRE ABOUT THIS EVENT, EMAIL JAMES AT
BASEBALL TOURNAMENTS INDEPENDIENTES@GMAIL.COM
REGISTRATION ENDS ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 AT 6:00 PM!
$75 ENTRY FEE!
THE DEADLINE FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE GOAL FEE IS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 AT THE LATER THAN 19:00! TEAMS THAT ARE NOT PAYED BY DATE WILL BE ABANDONED FROM SCHEDULES!
ALL FINAL ATTENDEES ARE DUE WHEN REGISTERING FOR THIS EVENT!
6U MODIFIED - $330 START "STANDARD" RATE
7U - $340 "STANDARD" ENTRY FEE
8U - $340 ENTRY FEE "STANDARD"
9U - $360 "STANDARD" ENTRANCE FEE
10U - $360 ENTRY FEE "STANDARD"
11U – $385 “STANDARD” ENTRY FEE
12U - $385 ENTRY FEE "STANDARD"
1 p. m. - ENTRANCE FEE OF $410 "STANDARD"
2pm - ENTRANCE FEE OF $410 "STANDARD"
HIGH SCHOOL - $490 ENTRANCE FEE "PURE"
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FEBRUARY 5 = BATTLE THE COLD IN BENBROOK!
RING-EVENT!
Also for this event we are awarding 1 MVP ring to a player from the referees you select for each winning team during the group/eliminator matches that helped your team win and advance.
This event is a Sunday event with 3 games guaranteed. This event will take place onBenbrook Sports Park / 1891 Winscott Rd. Benbrook, TX 76126. Dates for this event will be posted no later than the Thursday before the event. As always, we will do our best to avoid any scheduling requests from the team.
TO REGISTER OR INQUIRE ABOUT THIS EVENT, EMAIL JAMES AT
BASEBALL TOURNAMENTS INDEPENDIENTES@GMAIL.COM
REGISTRATION ENDS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 AT 6PM!
$75 ENTRY FEE!
THE DEADLINE FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE GOAL FEE IS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, NO LATER THAN 7 PM! TEAMS THAT ARE NOT PAYED BY DATE WILL BE ABANDONED FROM SCHEDULES!
ALL FINAL ATTENDEES ARE DUE WHEN REGISTERING FOR THIS EVENT!
6U MODIFIED - $330 START "STANDARD" RATE
7U - $340 "STANDARD" ENTRY FEE
8U - $340 ENTRY FEE "STANDARD"
9U - $360 "STANDARD" ENTRANCE FEE
10U - $360 ENTRY FEE "STANDARD"
11U – $385 “STANDARD” ENTRY FEE
12U - $385 ENTRY FEE "STANDARD"
1 p. m. - ENTRANCE FEE OF $410 "STANDARD"
2pm - ENTRANCE FEE OF $410 "STANDARD"
HIGH SCHOOL - $490 ENTRANCE FEE "PURE"
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FEBRUARY 11 = SUPERBOWL WARM UP AT BENBROOK!
RING-EVENT!
Also for this event we are awarding 1 MVP ring to a player from the referees you select for each winning team during the group/eliminator matches that helped your team win and advance.
This event will only take place on Saturday and will guarantee 3 games. This event will take place onBenbrook Sports Park / 1891 Winscott Rd. Benbrook, TX 76126. Dates for this event will be posted no later than the Thursday before the event. As always, we will do our best to avoid any scheduling requests from the team.
TO REGISTER OR INQUIRE ABOUT THIS EVENT, EMAIL JAMES AT
BASEBALL TOURNAMENTS INDEPENDIENTES@GMAIL.COM
REGISTRATION ENDS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 AT 6 PM!
$75 ENTRY FEE!
THE DEADLINE FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE GOAL FEE IS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, NO LATER THAN 7 PM! TEAMS THAT ARE NOT PAYED BY DATE WILL BE ABANDONED FROM SCHEDULES!
ALL FINAL ATTENDEES ARE DUE WHEN REGISTERING FOR THIS EVENT!
6U MODIFIED - $330 START "STANDARD" RATE
7U - $340 "STANDARD" ENTRY FEE
8U - $340 ENTRY FEE "STANDARD"
9U - $360 "STANDARD" ENTRANCE FEE
10U - $360 ENTRY FEE "STANDARD"
11U – $385 “STANDARD” ENTRY FEE
12U - $385 ENTRY FEE "STANDARD"
1 p. m. - ENTRANCE FEE OF $410 "STANDARD"
2pm - ENTRANCE FEE OF $410 "STANDARD"
HIGH SCHOOL - $490 ENTRANCE FEE "PURE"
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FEBRUARY 19 = LOVE BASEBALL IN BENBROOK!
RING-EVENT!
Also for this event we are awarding 1 MVP ring to a player from the referees you select for each winning team during the group/eliminator matches that helped your team win and advance.
This event is a Sunday event with 3 games guaranteed. This event will take place onBenbrook Sports Park / 1891 Winscott Rd. Benbrook, TX 76126. Dates for this event will be posted no later than the Thursday before the event. As always, we will do our best to avoid any scheduling requests from the team.
TO REGISTER OR INQUIRE ABOUT THIS EVENT, EMAIL JAMES AT
BASEBALL TOURNAMENTS INDEPENDIENTES@GMAIL.COM
REGISTRATION ENDS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 AT 6 PM!
$75 ENTRY FEE!
THE DEADLINE FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE GOAL FEE IS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, NO LATER THAN 7 PM! TEAMS THAT ARE NOT PAYED BY DATE WILL BE ABANDONED FROM SCHEDULES!
ALL FINAL ATTENDEES ARE DUE WHEN REGISTERING FOR THIS EVENT!
6U MODIFIED - $330 START "STANDARD" RATE
7U - $340 "STANDARD" ENTRY FEE
8U - $340 ENTRY FEE "STANDARD"
9U - $360 "STANDARD" ENTRANCE FEE
10U - $360 ENTRY FEE "STANDARD"
11U – $385 “STANDARD” ENTRY FEE
12U - $385 ENTRY FEE "STANDARD"
1 p. m. - ENTRANCE FEE OF $410 "STANDARD"
2pm - ENTRANCE FEE OF $410 "STANDARD"
HIGH SCHOOL - $490 ENTRANCE FEE "PURE"
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FEBRUARY 26 = WINTER IS OVER IN BENBROOK!
RING-EVENT!
Also for this event we are awarding 1 MVP ring to a player from the referees you select for each winning team during the group/eliminator matches that helped your team win and advance.
This event is a Sunday event with 3 games guaranteed. This event will take place onBenbrook Sports Park / 1891 Winscott Rd. Benbrook, TX 76126. Dates for this event will be posted no later than the Thursday before the event. As always, we will do our best to avoid any scheduling requests from the team.
TO REGISTER OR INQUIRE ABOUT THIS EVENT, EMAIL JAMES AT
BASEBALL TOURNAMENTS INDEPENDIENTES@GMAIL.COM
REGISTRATION ENDS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 AT 6 PM!
$75 ENTRY FEE!
THE DEADLINE FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE GOAL FEE IS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, NO LATER THAN 7 PM! TEAMS THAT ARE NOT PAYED BY DATE WILL BE ABANDONED FROM SCHEDULES!
ALL FINAL ATTENDEES ARE DUE WHEN REGISTERING FOR THIS EVENT!
6U MODIFIED - $330 START "STANDARD" RATE
7U - $340 "STANDARD" ENTRY FEE
8U - $340 ENTRY FEE "STANDARD"
9U - $360 "STANDARD" ENTRANCE FEE
10U - $360 ENTRY FEE "STANDARD"
11U – $385 “STANDARD” ENTRY FEE
12U - $385 ENTRY FEE "STANDARD"
1 p. m. - ENTRANCE FEE OF $410 "STANDARD"
2pm - ENTRANCE FEE OF $410 "STANDARD"
HIGH SCHOOL - $490 ENTRANCE FEE "PURE"
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MARCH 5 = MARCH ON BENBROOK!
RING-EVENT!
Also for this event we are awarding 1 MVP ring to a player from the referees you select for each winning team during the group/eliminator matches that helped your team win and advance.
This event is a Sunday event with 3 games guaranteed. This event will take place onBenbrook Sports Park / 1891 Winscott Rd. Benbrook, TX 76126. Dates for this event will be posted no later than the Thursday before the event. As always, we will do our best to avoid any scheduling requests from the team.
TO REGISTER OR INQUIRE ABOUT THIS EVENT, EMAIL JAMES AT
BASEBALL TOURNAMENTS INDEPENDIENTES@GMAIL.COM
REGISTRATION ENDS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 AT 6PM!
$75 ENTRY FEE!
THE DEADLINE FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE GOAL FEE IS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 AT 7 PM AT THE LATER! TEAMS THAT ARE NOT PAYED BY DATE WILL BE ABANDONED FROM SCHEDULES!
ALL FINAL ATTENDEES ARE DUE WHEN REGISTERING FOR THIS EVENT!
6U MODIFIED - $330 START "STANDARD" RATE
7U - $340 "STANDARD" ENTRY FEE
8U - $340 ENTRY FEE "STANDARD"
9U - $360 "STANDARD" ENTRANCE FEE
10U - $360 ENTRY FEE "STANDARD"
11U – $385 “STANDARD” ENTRY FEE
12U - $385 ENTRY FEE "STANDARD"
1 p. m. - ENTRANCE FEE OF $410 "STANDARD"
2pm - ENTRANCE FEE OF $410 "STANDARD"
HIGH SCHOOL - $490 ENTRANCE FEE "PURE"
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MARCH 12 = BEAUTY IN BENBROOK!
RING-EVENT!
Also for this event we are awarding 1 MVP ring to a player from the referees you select for each winning team during the group/eliminator matches that helped your team win and advance.
This event is a Sunday event with 3 games guaranteed. This event will take place onBenbrook Sports Park / 1891 Winscott Rd. Benbrook, TX 76126. Dates for this event will be posted no later than the Thursday before the event. As always, we will do our best to avoid any scheduling requests from the team.
TO REGISTER OR INQUIRE ABOUT THIS EVENT, EMAIL JAMES AT
BASEBALL TOURNAMENTS INDEPENDIENTES@GMAIL.COM
REGISTRATION ENDS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 AT 6 PM!
$75 ENTRY FEE!
THE DEADLINE FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE GOAL FEE IS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 AT 7 PM AT ALL! TEAMS THAT ARE NOT PAYED BY DATE WILL BE ABANDONED FROM SCHEDULES!
ALL FINAL ATTENDEES ARE DUE WHEN REGISTERING FOR THIS EVENT!
6U MODIFIED - $330 START "STANDARD" RATE
7U - $340 "STANDARD" ENTRY FEE
8U - $340 ENTRY FEE "STANDARD"
9U - $360 "STANDARD" ENTRANCE FEE
10U - $360 ENTRY FEE "STANDARD"
11U – $385 “STANDARD” ENTRY FEE
12U - $385 ENTRY FEE "STANDARD"
1 p. m. - ENTRANCE FEE OF $410 "STANDARD"
2pm - ENTRANCE FEE OF $410 "STANDARD"
HIGH SCHOOL - $490 ENTRANCE FEE "PURE"
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25./26. MARCH = DOWN SYNDROME EXPLOSION!
RING-EVENT!
NATIONAL DOWN SYDROME AWARENESS DAY IS MARCH 21! 3-21 RECOGNIZING TRISOMY 21 WHICH IS THE 3RD AND ADDITIONAL COPY OF CHROMOSOME 21 THAT CAUSES DOWN SYNDROME! IN HONOR THIS EVENT IS FOR OUR SPECIAL FRIENDS AND FAMILY WITH DOWN SYNDROME WHOM WE ALL LOVE SO MUCH AND WHO MAKE OUR WORLD A MUCH HAPPIER PLACE!
For this event, the judges award an IBT token every time they think a player has made a great game and done something worth a little special recognition.
Also for this event we are awarding 1 MVP ring to a player from the referees you select for each winning team during the group/eliminator matches that helped your team win and advance.
This event will be a guaranteed 3 game event on Saturdays and Sundays. This event will take place onBenbrook Sports Park / 1891 Winscott Rd. Benbrook, TX 76126. Dates for this event will be posted no later than the Thursday before the event. As always, we will do our best to avoid any scheduling requests from the team.
TO REGISTER OR INQUIRE ABOUT THIS EVENT, EMAIL JAMES AT
BASEBALL TOURNAMENTS INDEPENDIENTES@GMAIL.COM
REGISTRATION ENDS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22 AT 6 PM!
$150 ENTRY FEE!
THE DEADLINE FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE GOAL FEE IS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22 AT 7:00 PM AT THE LATER! TEAMS THAT ARE NOT PAYED BY DATE WILL BE ABANDONED FROM SCHEDULES!
ALL FINAL ATTENDEES ARE DUE WHEN REGISTERING FOR THIS EVENT!
6U MODIFIED - $340 ENTRY FEE "STANDARD"
7U - $350 "STANDARD" ENTRY FEE
8U - $350 "STANDARD" ENTRY FEE
9U - $375 "STANDARD" ENTRY FEE
10U - $375 ENTRY FEE "STANDARD"
11am - ENTRANCE FEE OF $400 "STANDARD"
12U - $400 ENTRY FEE "STANDARD"
1pm – “STANDARD” ENTRY FEE OF $425
2pm - ENTRANCE FEE OF $425 "STANDARD"
HIGH SCHOOL - $525 ENTRANCE FEE "PURE"
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COMING SOON MORE TOURNAMENTS!!
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LIABILITY DISCLAIMER: PLEASE NOTE THAT ANYONE WHO ATTENDS ALL IBT-SANCTIONED EVENTS ASSUMES LIABILITY. IBT AND ITS EVENT VENUES ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYONE WHO MAY GET SICK OR INJURED WHEN ATTENDING ANY EVENT! EVERYONE IS FULLY AWARE OF THE RISKS THAT ACCOMPANY PARTICIPATING IN AN EVENT WITH A LARGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE! BY ATTENDING AN IBT EVENT, YOU ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE RISKS AND CANNOT HOLD IBT OR ITS VENUES LIABLE IN ANY WAY FOR ANY ILLNESS OR INJURY.
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ALL TOURNAMENTS WILL AWARD ONLY 12 PRIZES FOR 1ST PLACE AND 12 PRIZES FOR 2ND PLACE! IF MORE
NECESSARY THEN YOU CAN ASK FOR MORE FOR THE COST OF THE PRIZE IF AVAILABLE!
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LOCATIONS AND ADDRESSES:
CITY OF HALTOM – BROADWAY PARK / 4839 BROADWAY AVE, CITY OF HALTOM, TX 76117
BENBROOK - BENBROOK BASEBALL PARK /1891 WINSCOTT RD., BENBROOK, TX 76126
ARLINGTON - CRAVENS PARK / 400 CRAVENS PARK DRIVE, ARLINGTON, TX 76018
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WE DO NOT ACCEPT PAYMENTS BY CHECK OR ELECTRONIC CHECK!!
Coachand managers remember
1) Show proof of insurance and 2)Pay the entrance in CASH
before your first game! THIS MUST BE DONE AT LEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE
YOUR FIRST GAME! THANKS A LOT, James Helms - Founder - IBT - 972-674-0531
torneosdebeisbolindependiente@gmail.com
Lee Gonzalez - Principal Director
Everett Johnson - Director
Russell Newsome - Regisseur
Daniel Winford - Director
Steve Wheeler - Director
Tony Giese - Director
Bryson Campbell - Regisseur
*DISCLAIMER: WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY TEAM OR INDIVIDUAL TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY TOURNAMENT FOR ANY REASON. BY PARTICIPATING IN ANY TOURNAMENT, YOU AGREE THAT YOU MAY BE PLACED ON A NO-PLAY LIST ON THE SITE FOR SUCH REASONS AS NON-PAYMENT OR SPORTSMANSHIP OR MISCONDUCT ON THE SITE.
**DISCLAIMER: IBT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE LOCATION AT ANY TIME IF NECESSARY!
FAQs
What are the best youth baseball tournaments? ›
Perhaps the most well-known youth baseball tournament, Little League World Series America's most visible youth baseball spectacle. Starting with district play in each state the tournament branches out to crown state, regional, national and finally world champions.
Where is the 2022 USSSA World Series? ›LOCATION. This event will be hosted at the USSSA Space Coast Stadium and Complex in Viera, FL.
What are the best baseball tournaments? ›- MLB Playoffs (World Series)
- World Baseball Classic.
- Olympics.
- College World Series.
- Caribbean Series.
- Women's Baseball World Cup.
- Little League Baseball World Series.
- WBSC Premier 12.
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- Minor League – Ages 5-11.
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