As we talk to teams, many of the same questions keep coming up; therefore, I have put together a FAQ list.  I have emailed these to all registered contacts and will UPDATE it as necessary on the website -  www.texastournamentbaseball.com           

  1. Are you keeping the original birth certificate?  

    NO.  The coach is required to bring the original, raised-seal birth certificate and a COPY.  We will match the original to the copy and hand back to the coach the original certificate.
  1. On Skills and Drills, how will “Around the Horn” be performed? 

    It will be based on the fastest time. The sequence will be pitcher to catcher; catcher to third, third to second; second to short; short to first; first to home.  The time will begin and end with the catcher.
  1. Home Run Derby – will it be a machine or a live arm pitching? 

    There will be two participants per team. The coach will pitch to his own batter.  The batter will get 7 pitches. The batter(s) who have the most homeruns will advance to next round.  "Rounds" will continue until we have a winner. 
  1. Accuracy Throw – how will it work?  A container will be placed at home plate. 

    The throw will come from mid-left/center and mid right/center field and the throw that is the closest to the container wins.  There will be two participants per team. 
  1. Fastest Player – Runner will go from home plate through all bases and back to home.

    Runner with fastest time wins.  Two participants per team or as many as it takes to get everyone involved.
  1. When you win your state tournament, can the cash be passed down? 

    Yes, it can be passed down.  Talk with the tournament director where you participated.
  1. Will check-in be by appointment? 

    Yes, we will consider requests if you are traveling. 
  1. How long will check-in take? 

         It will take anywhere from15 minutes to 30 minutes per team.  We  will also have a special area for souvenirs. 
  2. How many copies of my roster must I bring to check-in?

         Each team must bring two (2) copies of their roster to check-in.  One roster will be considered your “official” roster, the other will be a working copy to be used for late check-in, etc.
  1. Do our players have to be in uniform? 

    Yes, all players must be in uniform.
  1. Will the coaches get passes? 

    There will be three (3) passes issued to coaches per team; HOWEVER, if they are lost, they will NOT be replaced.
  1. Can a player come late to the tournament? 

    Yes, he can come late, but he/she will be considered ineligible if they have not checked in by the end of the third (3rd) pool game. 
  1. What are the rules governing this tournament?

    Unless specifically stated, Texas Tournament Baseball will strictly adhere to the Super Series National rules.  A rule book will be given to each team at check-in.
  1. What is the physical address of Desoto’s Town Center ?

Desoto Town Center
211 E. Pleasant Run Road
Desoto , TX . 75115.  

It is at the corner of Hampton Road and Pleasant Run.  The city’s league will also be having league registration for football and soccer.  PLEASE LOOK FOR THE SIGNAGE.

  1. What will the Opening Ceremonies consist of?

Teams need to arrive at 1:00pm for staging.  Details on how we will stage will be covered in the coaches meeting.  Basically, the players will parade through the park on to the Championship Field (#1).  The teams will be introduced  and taken to a designated place on the field. After the short ceremony, we will offer a hamburger/hot dogs with chips, beans and a drink at the BMX track located directly behind Grimes Park.  Cost is $5 per person.  After a BMX show, Skills and Drills will begin about 5:30 .  

  1.  Are all coaches required at the coaches meeting?

No, but we would suggest having more than one (1). With that said, sitting space will be somewhat limited.