Top Tier Aaron Pointer Classic Franklin Jacobs

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