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Hello All,
We are so excited to have you all out for the Top Tier Aaron Pointer Classic next weekend, April 18th - 19th! Below are the GameChanger division links for you to join for the tournament. To confirm your division, please check the Top Tier website or app! Please ensure your team is in their proper division by Monday April 13th.
9u: https://web.gc.com/organizations/YlHf8Ywzof9j/join?utm_campaign=org_invite_link&utm_source=copy
10u AA: https://web.gc.com/organizations/NFABl9DmhJBV/join?utm_campaign=org_invite_link&utm_source=copy
10u AAA: https://web.gc.com/organizations/QmAaAVRWIWPd/join?utm_campaign=org_invite_link&utm_source=copy
11u AA: https://web.gc.com/organizations/mf5u8DxGg1Lp/join?utm_campaign=org_invite_link&utm_source=copy
11u AAA: https://web.gc.com/organizations/N5XGHE4lwYsj/join?utm_campaign=org_invite_link&utm_source=copy
11u Majors: https://web.gc.com/organizations/xWNBnVW3DtzB/join?utm_campaign=org_invite_link&utm_source=copy
12u AA: https://web.gc.com/organizations/9mZWGENSAcgt/join?utm_campaign=org_invite_link&utm_source=copy
12u AAA: https://web.gc.com/organizations/fzwllpWjWDRY/join?utm_campaign=org_invite_link&utm_source=copy
12u Majors: https://web.gc.com/organizations/1U3jZiJ6KkE2/join?utm_campaign=org_invite_link&utm_source=copy
13u AA: https://web.gc.com/organizations/mSU36H6rUrNz/join?utm_campaign=org_invite_link&utm_source=copy
13u AAA: https://web.gc.com/organizations/WRGNJf1baCrT/join?utm_campaign=org_invite_link&utm_source=copy
14u AA: https://web.gc.com/organizations/PDjw38NFH4HY/join?utm_campaign=org_invite_link&utm_source=copy
14u AAA: https://web.gc.com/organizations/Im2Qqxu2Fp7k/join?utm_campaign=org_invite_link&utm_source=copy
14u Majors: https://web.gc.com/organizations/qd3gZHX8nn34/join?utm_campaign=org_invite_link&utm_source=copy
Please note that games cannot be uploaded into the division until all participating teams are in the division!
If you have any issues, please send an email with your teams GameChanger name (exactly as it appears on GameChanger) and we can assist in getting you in the right place.
Don't hesistate to reach out if you have any questions!
Thank you,
Sammi Kennedy
Schedules have been released for the 2026 Aaron Pointer Classic
Tournament Rules
About Aaron Pointer
Aaron Pointer, who has lived in Tacoma since 1968, is the last professional baseball player to hit .400 in affiliated, professional baseball with a single team. Something no major league batter has been able to do since WWII!
In 1961, Aaron Pointer signed a contract with the National League expansion franchise, the Houston Colt .45s. He was sent from spring training that year to the Salisbury Braves in North Carolina. It was during that season that he achieved this record that has yet to be beaten. The record alone is worthy of celebration but when you consider the circumstances he was in when he achieved that success, it makes it even more profound. Aaron endured overt, extreme racism during that season including being shot at with BB Guns while playing in the outfield, being banished to the team bus during meals at “whites-only” restaurants and so much more.
Beyond Baseball
Beyond baseball, Aaron Pointer has generously engaged in a long career of community service and development for many years in the PNW and accomplished many other noteworthy things:
Brother of the Pointer sisters, first black football referee in the Pac-10, NFL official for over 15 years, served for 29 years as employee of Pierce County Parks and Recreation, currently serves on the Metropolitan Parks of Tacoma Board of Commissioners, serves on the Executive Board of the Tacoma Athletic Commission, he was inducted into the Tacoma Hall of Fame in June of 2008, and he is an incredible husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.
Scholarships
Proceeds from this tournament will be invested back into the community and into our youth athletes. Top Tier will be allocating funds to sports based youth development and community based organizations serving youth. Additional proceeds will be allocated to equipment and player fee grants.
Awards will be named after Aaron Pointer and recipients will be identified for embodying Aaron Pointer’s three core principles:
1. Consistently demonatrates positive sportsmanship
2. Engages in Community service or regularly helps others
3. Gives above and beyond effort athletically
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Aaron Pointer Classic – Top Tier Cares
All
We have begun splitting divisions into compettive flights. Please check out your placements and ensure you are placed appropriately.
This week we will begin posting locations inside the division names.
Example: 18u - Kent, Wa
The event is full
Unpaid teams were sent payment reminders this morning.
We plan to post schedules in early April at least 2 weeks prior to the event. Unpaid teams will be removed from schedule 3/28
If you know you are not participating, please let us know so we can remove you and open your spot to another team.
Any questions can be directed to matt.creaser@toptiersports.net
Thanks,
Top Tier Staff
Description
Welcome to the Aaron Pointer Classic. This event is about celebrating a living legend in the Tacoma sports world! While Aaron had a tremendous baseball career, what he has achieved and been a part of since retiring is remarkable. As a valued member of the Tacoma Baseball community, this event is about raising funds for Tacoma based programming in need of financial assistance. All Top Tier events focus on the overall experience with a heavy emphasis on competitive games. While registering, teams will self-recommend / evaluate a division to participate in and we will split each age group into what WE believe to be balance. The top division does not mean that you are a top team in the entire age group for all teams in the NW, it means that during this event, you are one of the top teams participating. If we do our job, everyone would go 2-2 with a 0 run differential. Competition is one of the biggest factors in growth and we will always do our best to make sure this is happening. To learn more about our ranking / evaluation systems, you can view or rankings page.
- Tournament (State Qualifier)
- All teams
- Boys: 14U-8U
- Ability: AA/AAA/Major
- $650.00-$750.00 entry fee
- 3 game guarantee
- Exposure Certified
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General Information
2026 Top Tier Season Opener
Registration NOW OPEN!
Make a donation to Top Tier Cares Foundation in honor of Aaron Pointer Classic
1st and 2nd Place will qualify for the Top Tier Washington State Championships June 26-28th.
The Majors division of the State Championships will be part of the King of the NW - Invite only Series! All other divisions will include 8 teams in double elimination bracket who have all qualified or are participating in the "Open" division of state. Qualified divisions will include bigger prize packages and guaranteed double elimination brackets!
Tournament Details
Game Guarantee: 3 games
Roster Rules: All players must be rostered/sign a waiver prior to the first pitch of an event. Any unrostered player will be removed for the duration of the event. Rostering Support Page - How to Roster
Game Changer: Teams are required to score in the game changer event that we create. You will received an invitaiton upon registration for an event. Game Changer Support Page
Baseballs: Provided by Top Tier Sports. Teams are expected to help return foul balls. We will not throw additional baseballs into a game if they are not being chased down.
Bat Rules
14U: BBCOR
8U - 13U: BPF 1.15 (USSSA)
Tournament Start Dates
13U - 14U: Teams could potentially start Friday evening
8U - 12U: Teams should be ready to play starting at 8:00 AM on Saturday
Prizes & Awards
1st place teams in every division (Majors, AAA & AA) will receive a team and individual awards. 2nd place teams will receive individual awards. 1st place in silver brackets will receive individual awards as well.
All-Tournament Teams & Tournament MVPs
All tournament teams are selected by our staff based on how players performed at the event. It is vital that games are scored correctly within the Top Tier Game Changer event that is set up in order for a players stats to count. While we cannot guarantee representation from each team, this is something considered. Players who are selected for the All-Tournament teams will be invited to the All-State Games at the end of the season.
All event related questions should be directed to Matt Creaser at matt.creaser@toptiersports.net or call 253-576-3101.
