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Sioux Falls Baseball Tournaments

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We have a great facility – the Sanford Diamonds – that opened late in 2022. All playing surfaces are FieldTurf and every field has lights, a scoreboard and live-streaming cameras. Every tournament has a four-game guarantee. Umpires will be provided for all games. Age determination date is May 1. Sanford Health certified athletic trainers provide coverage at all tournaments.

Registration for all tournaments is OPEN. Registration does not guarantee entry.

You will receive confirmation once payment is received. Teams are accepted in the order their payments are received.

Summer Slugfest Baseball Tournament: May 9-11

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Pastime Classic Baseball Tournament: June 6-8

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Turf Showdown Baseball Tournament: June 20-22

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Diamond Days Baseball Tournament: July 11-13

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Each field at the Sanford Diamonds is equipped with two MuscoVision live-streaming cameras.

MuscoVision has established the rates below: 

1-day pass $6.99
3-day pass $14.99
7-day pass $19.99
30-day pass $24.99

For technical support, call MuscoVision at (844) 434-0587.

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Tournament Policies

  • All payment must be made with this registration/online. Your team will not be allowed to participate in the tournament until payment is received.
  • Registration and payment deadlines: Three weeks prior to a tournament date. No teams will be accepted past this point unless decided upon by the tournament director in order to fill divisions.
  • Refunds will be made up to the tournament deadline (three weeks prior to the event). If a tournament is canceled due to inclement weather teams will be fully refunded.
  • Weather: Any delays or cancellations will be made by the tournament director. If a tournament is cancelled due to weather, refunds will be issued.
  • Based on the number of teams registered, divisions may be combined.
  • Tournaments will start at 8 a.m. Please be prepared to play at any time. We try to make accommodations for traveling teams, but we do not guarantee meeting scheduling needs.
  • Umpire(s) will be provided for all games.
  • Baseballs will be provided for games. Teams are permitted to bring their own warm-up balls.
  • Bats: Please refer to the NFHS rules for 15U-18U and USSSA rules for 14U and younger.
  • A certified trainer will be available at the ticket building.
  • No metal spikes allowed.
  • Baseball will play six inning games for 12U and younger with a time limit of one hour and forty minutes (finish the inning).
  • 14U and younger will play seven innings with a time limit of 1 hour 40 minutes (finish the inning).
  • 15-18U will play seven innings with a time limit of 1 hour 50 minutes (finish the inning).
  • Bracket play still untimed for divisions as listed. No time limit for championship play in any age division.

POOL PLAY TIE BREAKER

  1. Head-to-head
  2. Runs allowed ratio: The number of runs allowed divided by the number of innings played.

EACH TEAM MUST PROVIDE

  • Their own uniforms with clearly marked numbers.
  • An official score keeper or timer/scoreboard operator for each game.

AGE DETERMINATION

  • Age date is May 1 of the current year. Example, in the 14U division, if a player turns 15 prior to May 1 of the current season would not be eligible for the 14U division (unless they are in 8th grade). Please refer to USSSA Baseball Age Classification Chart.
  • Teams and athletes must be registered in the grade division that their oldest athlete was enrolled during the current school year.
  • Athletes must have been in the grade this year to play in a designated division.
  • Athletes may move up a division but may not play in a lower grade division if they were not enrolled in that grade during the school year.

HEAT POLICY

  • When the heat index is in the extreme danger category (red), games and warmups will be suspended. We will resume game activities only when it is safe and appropriate to do so.
  • When the heat index is in the danger category (orange), there will be a 5-minute break at the end of the 2nd and 4th innings.
  • We will use NOAA temperature, relative humidity and heat index readings from the nearest available location.

RESPECT THE REFS

Referees ensure every game is played safely and by the rules. Without officials, games simply could not happen. Please always treat these professionals with respect and good sportsmanship.

Sanford Diamonds Policies

  • No outside food/drink (refillable water bottles and coffee are allowed)
  • All coolers are subject to be checked at the gate. Coolers must only contain ice and water.
  • Alcohol and tobacco are prohibited at the Sanford Diamonds (including e-cigarettes and vapes).
  • All game balls will be provided. Teams are allowed to bring in their own warm-up balls.
  • Metals spikes are not allowed. All players must have molded cleats or turf shoes.
  • Live video streaming and photography are not prohibited, but it must be done in a respectful manner. We ask you not to obstruct the view of any spectators. Streaming devices are not allowed to hang on the backstop netting.
  • Photography is prohibited in team dugouts.
  • WiFi access is available for no charge on the Sanford Guest network. No password is required.
  • The Sanford Diamonds offers a live stream through Muscovision
  • Lost children will be escorted to the main ticket building located directly at the main Diamonds entrance. 
  • Lost and found items will be kept at the ticket building.
  • Animals are permitted at the Sanford Diamonds. Pets must be leashed and cleaned up after.
  • Strollers and chairs (stadium and bag) are permitted.
  • Portable AED units are located at the ticket office and both concessions buildings.

Code of Conduct
The Sanford Diamonds will strive to provide a competitive, safe, and quality atmosphere for players, coaches, fans, and umpires. It is expected that everyone will follow the rules of the game, respect referees and opposing teams, and maintain good sportsmanship. If a patron is causing a disturbance to the game or other spectators, at the discretion of the event supervisor, they may be asked to exit the facility.

Certified Athletic Trainers
Sanford Health certified athletic trainers provide coverage at all tournaments. The training room is located inside the main ticket booth at the front entrance.

Please call (605) 312-7900 for more information.

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Send us a message or give us a call at (605) 312-7900.