Top Tier Season Opener

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We are excited to begin outdoor play this weekend with Top Tier Season Opener February 28 and March 1. Be sure to share the app and give the tournament a favorite/follow to receive real-time updates.

Cold Weather Advisory
This is an early season event, which means we could see cold and wet conditions. Please make sure your team comes prepared with appropriate cold-weather gear.

Weather Updates, as they become known, will be communicated through the app and posted under "MESSAGES"

All of the fields in play, with the exception of Dacca 3, Dacca 4, and Heritage 4 are turf. Metal spikes will not be allowed on turf fields.
All of the turf fields will be played as scheduled, with final decisions by Site Supervisor at each location as well as umpires.

Stevens 1-2: Turf Infield, Grass Outfield
Rac 1-5: Turf Infield, Grass Outfield (no pets)
PRC 1-3: Turf Infield, Turf Outfield
Heritage 4: Dirt Infield, Grass Outfield
Heritage 5: Turf Infield, Grass Outfield
Hogan 1: all turf
Peck 1: all turf
Dacca 3-4: Dirt infield, grass outfield
Ft Steilacoom 2-4: Turf infield grass outfield
Lincoln HS: All Turf
Kent Meridian FP: All Turf
Hunt Middle: All Turf

Bat Rules
Top Tier Sports will allow the following bats:
BPF 1.15 stamp (13u and younger)
USA stamped bats (13u and younger)
BBCOR (14u mandatory)

GameChanger
We will be using GameChanger to track stats throughout the event and to help determine All-Tournament Teams. GameChanger links/invites have been sent out. If you have any questions, please reach out. We will post the schedules to gamechanger once the final teams join. If you haven't done so, please complete asap.

Award Packages
Gold / Single Bracket
1st Place: Championship Rings, Championship Banner, and Tournament MVP Award
2nd Place: Top Tier Medals
Silver Bracket
1st Place: Top Tier Medals

Hotel Information
For your convenience, we encourage teams to use our travel partner, Lucid, for hotel bookings. They offer competitive rates and convenient options for our teams. The booking link for this event is provided below:
Hotel Booking Link
That said, we do not operate as a “Stay to Play” event — you are welcome to book accommodations through any provider of your choice.

Gate Fees
There will be no gate fees for this tournament — families and fans can enjoy the weekend without additional entry costs.

Tournament Rules
Tournament rules can be accessed using the link below. Please note the following key points:
9U–12U: No New Inning after 1 hour 45 minutes
13U-14U: No New Inning after 2 hours
Mercy Rules:
12 runs after 3 innings
10 runs after 4 innings
8 runs after 5 innings
All other rules follow the Top Tier Sports Rulebook, supplemented by Official Baseball Rules (MLB) for anything not covered in our rulebook.
Top Tier – Tournament Rules – Top Tier Sports

Rosters & Waivers
All players must be added to your active roster and have a completed waiver signed prior to the event.
Players not listed on the roster with a completed waiver will not be eligible to participate.

Zero Tolerance Policy on Alcohol
Top Tier Sports maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy on alcohol at all events. If alcohol is seen or consumed at any of our complexes, it will result in immediate ejection from the event. Please ensure your teams, families, and fans are aware of this policy.

Umpires
There will be two umpires assigned to every game. We ask that all coaches and teams remain respectful toward our officials. Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. Let’s keep the focus on the players and the game.
Players Play, Coaches Coach, Parents Cheer

Coaches
We have released the schedule for Top Tier Season Opener
We have managed to get almost all games on turf. If weather is looking "iffy" week of the tournament, we will see if we can get any more.

Gamechanger
We will be emailing link to join the tournament on gamechanger. Coaches, be on the lookout.

Click the link below to access rules
https://toptiersports.net/rules

Rosters/Waivers
Please make sure to update your roster and waiver on exposure

More info to follow in the coming weeks leading up to the tournament!

Hello all,

As we are getting ready for the Top Tier Season Opener that is fast approaching, we are ready to get your teams added into the tournament GameChanger. Please find the links to the different divisions below:

8u/9u Division - https://web.gc.com/organizations/f6MUzq7JzZDC/join

10u AA - https://web.gc.com/organizations/42kvYawjQHSn/join

10u AAA - https://web.gc.com/organizations/Rmy5btp4FVGj/join

11u AA - https://web.gc.com/organizations/SdWP2yLZNz9B/join ‘

11u AAA - https://web.gc.com/organizations/oQ8fhd0HjRCb/join

12u AA - https://web.gc.com/organizations/yDjNjdUMxqkF/join

12u AAA - https://web.gc.com/organizations/AdcMRpsAWVR6/join

12u Majors - https://web.gc.com/organizations/BH4jpEcQGpXc/join

13u AA - https://web.gc.com/organizations/eneyFMstQVvq/join

13u AAA - https://web.gc.com/organizations/e312sln50iY5/join

14u Division - https://web.gc.com/organizations/JBQOmFjT7SSZ/join


Please ensure your team is in the proper division no later than Friday, February 13th. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out!


All the best,
Sammi Kennedy

Reminder

Payment deadline TOMORROW 1/28 for Top Tier Season Opener.
Schedule is going to be put out in the next couple of days. We have found a few more turf fields so hoping to put as many games as possible on turf.

For 13u and 14u we may look to start with a game Friday evening. If that is problematic for your group, please let me know.

After the payment deadline we will post age locations but need to get the numbers dialed.

Turf Fields in Play:
Rac - Lacey
Stevens, Olympia (no 13u or 14u)
Puyallup Rec, Puyallup
Heritage 5, Puyallup
Browns Point Elementary, Tacoma (no 13u or 14u)
Lincoln HS, Tacoma
Ft Steilacoom, Lakewood
Peck, Tacoma
Hunt Middle School BB and FP, Tacoma
Marymoor 2, Redmond
Foss HS, Tacoma