Dꓘ Fest
Dꓘ Fest 08/29/2025 - 08/31/2025
Waxahachie Sports Complex
REGISTRATION
  • DIVISION:
    • 8U
    • 9U
    • 10U
    • 11U
    • 12U
    • 13U
    • 14U
    • Kid Pitch
    • Open
  • SPECIAL: $0.00
    Expires:
    COST: $650.00 - $795.00
Description


What We Do-

We're committed to promoting the Game of Baseball! We promote the game and the players through our Championship Events. By providing teams and their supporters with high quality venues and well managed tournaments, teams compete with the best amateur baseball clubs in the Nation. 


Team event registration fee

$795


Gate Fee
 $10 per person 12yrs and under free

No refunds on gate


When do I pay the tournament entry fee? 
All Premier Prospects tournaments are first pay/first play. Your entry into an event is not complete until you have paid the entry fee or the gate fee. The division may sell out prior to the payment deadline. The number of available spots in a division may fluctuate depending on the needs of all divisions that share the same field size. If you choose to mail a check to avoid online credit card fees please call us and let us know, do not leave a message!
Mail to: Southern DFW Events, 127 Bowling Green Ave Red Oak Tx 75154

Do we supply our own baseballs? 
Yes, Coaches are responsible for providing game balls 

Rules
We play exclusively by the rules listed on the playpps.com website.
We play all 13u events at 54/80 unless otherwise noted
We do not allow metal cleats on any turf fields or temporary mounds.

Awards
All Gold Bracket Champions and Finalist will receive PPS Championship Rings
All Silver Bracket Champions and Finalist will receive PPS Medals or Rings
All Brackets receive team Championship Banners


How do I submit a schedule request?
Please submit all schedule request using the schedule request tab on the event menu. We will take schedule request until the Tuesday evening prior to the event. You can block out a 4 hour block on Friday or Saturday that you cannot play only! Schedule request that are more restrictive than a 4 hour "no play" block will be difficult to accommodate but we will do our best!.
Example of a schedule request we will accept: We cannot play between 10am and 2pm on Saturday.
Example of a schedule request that we will have trouble accommodating: We cannot play before 4pm.
Teams must be prepared to play from Friday evening until Sunday evening, we will do our best to accommodate request.

Can we bring outside food and coolers?
Yes, participants and fans are allowed to bring outside food and coolers excluding alcohol. Some parks may not allow them. 

Can we bring our pets or comfort animals to the tournament?
NO, you will be asked to leave the premises if you bring pets to a PPS event regardless of the facilities policies. PLEASE LEAVE YOUR PETS AT HOME!

Emotional Support animas are not Service dogs and are not permitted in the playing areas.


When are our rosters locked and what do I do if a parents forgets/neglects to sign the waiver prior to the cutoff?
All rosters are locked on the Thursday evening prior to the event. All players must be listed on the public view teams page by the cutoff. Players that do not have signed waivers by the cutoff are not eligible to play! 

Behavior at the events
PPS has a zero tolerance policy towards disrespectful and adverse behavior. Any fan, parent, player or coach will be ejected from the event for adverse behavior towards a tournament official or umpire. 

Where will we play? 
PPS utilizes full turf, half turf, grass and skinned fields in and around the listed locations

Do I need team insurance?
Yes, if you did not buy your policy through Premier Prospects Sports you must add PPS (entity below) as an additionally insured. You can do this free of charge by contacting your insurance provider. We must receive your insurance by the Thursday prior to the event. Insurance must be uploaded prior to Friday at 2pm or you will be removed from the event. PPS only accepts PDF format. 

Premier Prospects Sports

5000 Riverside Dr 

Building 6 Suit 100E

Irving Tx 75039


Refund Policy 

https://playppstx.com/refund-policy/

Thursday, June 12th - Coaches Meeting, TBD

Players and coaches will receive Swag Bags with Gifts, these will be handed out at Coaches meeting. 

Mandatory Coaches Meeting and Team Check-In will take place @TBD 7pm (BRING PRINTED ROSTER) (BIRTH CERTIFICATES ARE NOT REQUIRED AT TEAM CHECK-IN)(Players do not need to attend Team Check-In)

IF YOU MISS THIS MEETING YOU WILL BE PULLED FROM THE EVENT!

IMPORTANT: ALL TEAMS MUST BRING A TEAM ROSTER (FULLY COMPLETE AND PRINTED) TO TEAM CHECK-IN. DO NOT WRITE/MAKE ANY MARKS ON THE ROSTER OR WE CANNOT ACCEPT.

Gate fees will be due at check-in. Gate fees are $85 per player on roster. If you have a player on your roster that will not be participating in the event, please remove them prior to check-in so you will not have to pay a gate fee for them.


Friday, June 13th - Skills Competitions and Pin Trading; 5PM to 8PM

Parade of teams starting at 8pm Fireworks 9pm

@ Waxahachie Sports Complex

(No set times for Skills Competitions. Please show up between 5PM – 8PM) (Pin trading among teams takes place throughout the day; between 1pm-5pm.)


Skills Competition Field Locations 

Field 7- 14U Home Run Derby

Field 7 - 14U Around the Horn and Fastest Man

Field 1- 13U Home Run Derby

Field 1- 13U Around the Horn and Fastest Man

Field 10 - 12U Home Run Derby

Field 10 - 12U Around the Horn and Fastest Man

Field 2 - 11U Home Run Derby

Field 2 - 11U Around the Horn and Fastest Man

Field 8 - 9U Home Run Derby

Field 8 - 9U  Around the Horn and Fastest Man

Field 9 - 8U Home Run Derby

Field 9 - 8U Around the Horn and Fastest Man


The winners will be announced Friday evening on all PPS Social Media Pages


Tournament Schedule 

 Saturday - Pool Play

@Waxahachie Sports Complex 

Sunday - Bracket Play

@ Waxahachie Sports Complex


Skills Competition 

 Friday , 6/13

@ Waxahachie Sports Complex: 6pm - 9pm

(We will not have set times; please show up no later than 5:30PM)


What competitions will your team be participating in?

Home Run Derby (max of 2 players)

Around the Horn Squad (6 players required)

Fastest Man (max of 2 players)


Infield Around the Horn:

Each team gets two (2) attempts.

The Pitcher will start from the pitching position.

The clock will start when he releases the ball.

The Pitcher will throw to the catcher.

The Catcher must step on Home Plate and then throw to 2nd Baseman

The 2nd Baseman must step on 2nd Base and then throw to the 1st Baseman.

The 1st Baseman must step on 1st Base and then throw to the 3rd Baseman.

The 3rd Baseman must step on 3rd Base and then throw to the Shortstop.

The Shortstop must step on 2nd Base and then throw to the Catcher.

Once the Catcher receives the ball and steps on Home Plate the clock will stop.

Six (6) players per team will be allowed to participate.


Team Home Run Derby:

Each team will be comprised of three players.

The team provides pitcher and balls.

Each player gets 10 outs.

No swing counts as an out.

Swing and a miss is an out.

Anything not hit over the fence/home run line in fair territory is an out.

Once the batter is in the batter’s box the pitcher cannot take warm-up pitches. All warm-up pitches must be before the batter gets in the box.


Fastest Man:

Each contestant will start at home plate with their lead foot on the plate. Time will start on the official’s mark. The contestant will run the bases with time stopping when the contestant crosses the plate. Each contestant will get 1 attempt.


In the event of a tie, PPS points rankings will be used as the tiebreaker in any skills contest.

There is no cost to participate.

Winners will be awarded prizes following the competition.

One entry allowed per team/per event.

Winners will be announced on Friday on all PPS Social Media Pages .





PRICE LIST
  • 8U Kid Pitch  -  $650.00
  • 9U Open  -  $795.00
  • 10U Open  -  $795.00
  • 11U Open  -  $795.00
  • 12U Open  -  $795.00
  • 13U Open  -  $795.00
  • 14U Open  -  $795.00
CHECKLIST
5 Teams Registered
  • - 4GG Double Elimination Game Guarantee
  • - Grass/Turf Fields
  • - Awards: MVP, All Tournament Team, Rings, Banners
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