Easton Hype Alabama Super NIT

Wetumpka / Millbrook, AL– Easton/Rawlings Hype Tour

Here’s what’s happening on site:
• Brand New 2026 Hype Fire demo bats will be placed in select dugouts
• Hit a home run over the fence with an Easton or Rawlings bat?
👉 Head to the Easton booth with video proof
👉 Get an exclusive helmet decal
👉 Get entered to win 1 of 10 FREE Hype Fire bats (drawn at the end of the weekend)
• All Gold Bracket Champions will receive a brand-new Hype Fire bat
• The Easton Mobile HitLab will be on site all weekend

This is more than a tournament — it’s a marquee event, a demo experience, and a chance to win elite gear all in one weekend.

Get ready to bring the juice.
Wetumpka / Millbrook, AL – Easton/ Rawlings Hype Tour is going to be LOUD.

8U KID PITCH

8U Kid Pitch
Coaches and Parents,

Below is the current 8U Kid Pitch schedule along with important rule highlights for the upcoming season.

You can easily search for division-specific events by selecting “8 & Under Kid Pitch” in the search settings under Class. Please note that dates and locations are subject to change. Use the app search for the most up-to-date listings.


8U Kid Pitch Schedule

April

  • April 11 – Calera / Alabaster
  • April 18 – Oxford
  • April 18 – Prattville
  • April 25 – Clay
  • April 25 – Enterprise

May

  • May 2 – Clay / Irondale
  • May 2 – Wetumpka
  • May 9 – Wetumpka / 17 Springs
  • May 9 – Albertville / Boaz / Rainbow City
  • May 16 – Vestavia / Clay / Irondale
  • May 16 – Muscle Shoals
  • May 23 – Vestavia / Irondale
  • May 23 – Wetumpka
  • May 30 – DIAMOND CUP STATE TOURNAMENT (Vestavia area)

June

  • June 6 – Oxford / Lincoln
  • June 13 – Boaz / Gadsden / Rainbow City
  • June 13 – Wetumpka
  • June 20 – Clay / Irondale
  • June 20 – Enterprise
  • June 26–28 – BATTLEGROUND WORLD SERIES: THE LAST STAND (Wetumpka area)

July

  • July 25 – Gardendale

8U Kid Pitch – Rule Highlights

Official rules can be found here.
8U Kid Pitch is Rule 11 on page 10. Below are key highlights:

• 60’ base paths
• Pitching distance: 40’
• 75-minute time limit
• 7-run limit per inning
• 9 defensive players on the field
• Baserunners may not leave the base until the pitch reaches home plate
• Runner on 3rd may only advance on a ball put in play or a base award
• Batter is out on strike three, even if the pitch is not caught


If you have any questions, please contact your Alabama USSSA Baseball staff or use the app for event details and updates.

We look forward to a great 8U Kid Pitch season!

Alabama USSSA Baseball

POINTS RACE

POINTS RACE

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The POINTS RACE isn’t over! As part of our commitment to LEVELING UP, we are continuing the POINTS RACE throughout the spring/summer season for the 1st time ever in Alabama! Points Champions in every division will be awarded champion rings after the final event of the 2026 season in July.

We have several opportunities to earn BONUS POINT MULTIPLIERS.

April 11 weekend – Battleground Super Regional: WAR ZONE will be a DOUBLE POINT tourney at all locations!

May 2 weekend – Cinco de Mayo NIT – This popular event sold out early last year, and it’s back and even better this year as a USSSA NIT event which means up to 6X POINTS!

May 16 weekend – Battleground Super Regional: THE GAUNTLET will be another chance to earn DOUBLE POINTS!

May 15-17 – EASTON HYPE SUPER REGIONAL NIT! This event is 1 of only 8 offered in the entire country! A rare chance to earn 12X POINTS!!

May 30 weekend – The Diamond Cup Alabama State Tournament – The PREMIERE state tournament in Alabama for 10 consecutive years and a chance to earn 20X POINTS!!

June 26-28 – Battleground World Series: THE LAST STAND – This massive event will be held in 2 of the top locations in the entire southeast – Sand Mountain Park in Albertville and Elmore County at 17 Springs and the NEW TURF at Wetumpka. THE LAST STAND is your last chance to earn a BONUS MULTIPLIER of 30X POINTS!!!

Make plans to get on the field early and often to let your team prove how they stack up against the competition!

Searchable rankings can be found here and follow us on Facebook – Alabama USSSA Baseball.

Important Info

Important Info

10th Anniversary of The Diamond Cup – State Tournament

May 30-31 • Birmingham Area

The biggest event of the season is returning for its 10th Anniversary-and your team can be part of it!

How to Qualify

It’s simple:

Play a minimum of 3 USSSA events during the 2026 season.
The 2026 season began in August, so fall events count toward your 3-tournament minimum.

That’s it. No complicated requirements. No favoritism. No unrealistic hoops to jump through.

Qualify for The Battleground World Series: THE LAST STAND

Want a spot in one of the most exciting events of the summer?
Your team needs to play in the State Tournament-and you’re in.
Just one requirement. Easy.

IMPORTANT PAYMENT UPDATE – Effective Dec. 10

Beginning December 11, team entry fees may ONLY be paid by:

  • USSSA Online Payment System
  • Cash or check at the park

Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, and similar payment apps will no longer be accepted for team entry.

TOURNAMENTS