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Dakota Selects Youth Baseball 2026 Program Information

Partnerships & Player Development

Dakota Selects is proud to partner with the Diamond Allegiance network, including:

  • Sioux Falls Empire Baseball Association (SEBA)

  • Pitch2Pitch 

 

Tentative 2026 Schedule by Age Group (11–14)

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Thursday, August 6 Fundraising Drive - Courts & Pints/Virtual Fundraising Drive - Courts & Pints/Virtual Fundraising Drive - Courts & Pints/Virtual Fundraising Drive - Courts & Pints/Virtual 
August 21 - 23 
Sioux Falls InviteSioux Falls Invite
August 28 -30AFBL #2 - MinneapolisAFBL #2 - MinneapolisAFBL #2 - MinneapolisAFBL #2 - Minneapolis
September 11 - 13AFBL #3 - MinneapolisAFBL #3 - MinneapolisTBD: AFBL, KC, or IATBD: AFBL, KC, or IA
September 18 - 20TO Fall League Champ - MinneapolisTO Fall League Champ - MinneapolisTO Fall League Champ - MinneapolisTO Fall League Champ - Minneapolis
 October 2 - 4 KC Fall ChampionshipsKC Fall Championships   
  
** Most tournament games will be played on Saturday & Sunday. 

Tryouts:

Dakota Selects Baseball is excited to announce tryouts for the 2026 fall season. Players should attend the tryout location that best fits their region, but may attend either session if needed. Age groups are based on the 2027 Age Chart.

Tryouts will include evaluations in hitting, fielding, throwing, running, and pitching. Players should arrive at least 20 minutes early for check-in and warm-up. Please bring all necessary baseball equipment, including glove, bat, helmet, cleats/turf shoes, and water bottle. Catchers should bring full gear.

Dakota Selects West Tryout (Bismarck)

Date: Thursday, June 25
Location & Time: Sanford Sports Complex (3406 East Calgary Ave)
  • Ages 11-13: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
  • Ages 14-15: 12:00 – 1:30 PM
  • Ages 16-18: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM


Dakota Selects East Tryout (Fargo)

Date: Tuesday, June 30
Location & Time: Fargo Parks Sports Complex (6100 38th St S)
  • Ages 15-18: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
  • Ages 11-12: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
  • Ages 13-14: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM


We look forward to seeing athletes compete and showcase their skills as we build Dakota Selects teams for the 2026 season.



Updated Registration Link

If the new schedule works for you and you are able to attend tryouts, please use the updated registration link below:
https://playmetrics.com/signup?clubToken=TG9naW4tQ2x1Yi52MS0xNzg4LTE3ODI1MDc0NTJ8M3dLeWs0Tkw3UlFtTzlXcjEyaURPR1MvMXVBcTRDdXdwRzg1MS9MdmlEbz0=&program_id=102191

Important for Pitchers:

If you are a pitcher and are not eligible to throw at tryouts due to rest requirements under MLB Pitch Smart Guidelines, please email a game video (if available) to:

[email protected]

This includes pitchers who:

  • Have thrown in the days leading up to tryouts and require rest

  • Are scheduled to pitch in a game shortly after tryouts and need to remain on rest

We want to make sure you're evaluated fairly without risking arm health.



Registration Fee's

  • Ages 11 - 12 -- Estimated Cost $900 (Includes: 4 - Tournaments, 2 Jerseys, Hat, Team Equipment, and Field Rental.)

  • Age 13 - 14 -- Estimated Cost $1,800 - $1,900 (Includes: 4 - 5 Tournaments, 2 Jerseys, Hat, Team Equipment, Field Rental, Coaches' Salaries and Travel Expenses)

  • Additional Programing -- For any player that is interested in participating in Sanford Performance Training or Remote training program additional fee's will apply 

  • Fundraising Opportunities to offset costs -- Fundraising Drive (Tuesday, August 11), Sponsor a Player Opportunities, Diamond Allegiance Scholarship Program (Must qualify)