Partnerships & Player Development
Dakota Selects is proud to partner with the Diamond Allegiance network, including:
Dakota Selects Competitive Structure
Our goal is to field East and West teams at each age group. The season will conclude with:
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Dakota Selects World Series — East vs. West to crown a Dakota Selects champion
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All-Star Team Selection — top players from the season earn the opportunity to compete in a Spring Tournament in Arizona, Florida, or Las Vegas
Tentative 2026 Schedule by Age Group (11–14)
| Dates: | | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | | August 21 - 23 | | Dakota Selects Invite | Dakota Selects Invite
| Sioux Falls Invite | Sioux Falls Invite | | August 28 -30 | | AFBL #1 - Minneapolis | AFBL #1 - Minneapolis | AFBL #1 - Minneapolis | AFBL #1 - Minneapolis | | September 11 - 13 | | AFBL #2 - Minneapolis | AFBL #2 - Minneapolis | AFBL #2 - Minneapolis | AFBL #2 - Minneapolis | | September 18 - 20 | | TO Fall League Champ - Minneapolis | TO Fall League Champ - Minneapolis | TO Fall League Champ - Minneapolis | TO Fall League Champ - Minneapolis | | September 25 - 27 | | DS World Series - East v West | DS World Series - East v West | DS World Series - East v West | DS World Series - East v West |
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** Most tournament games will be played on Saturday & Sunday.
Key Highlights
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Player Development Focus - Players will be evaluated through Full Swing Technology to help guide parents an avenue on which areas need improvement.
Season Finale — Dakota Selects World Series determines the East vs. West champion.
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All-Star Opportunities — top performers earn a chance to compete nationally in a spring tournament prior to your summer season.
Tryouts:
To receive information regarding tryout dates, times, and program news please fill out the following form: Player Interest Form - Click Here
Registration Fee's
Ages 11 - 12 -- Estimated Cost $1,000 (Includes: 4 - 5 Tournaments, 2 Jerseys, Hat, Player Development Year-Round Program, Team Equipment, and Field Rental.)
Age 13 - 14 -- Estimated Cost $1,800 - $1,900 (Includes: 4 - 5 Tournaments, 2 Jerseys, Hat, Player Development Year-Round Program, Team Equipment, Field Rental, Coaches' Salaries and Travel Expenses)
Additional Programing -- For any player that is interested in participating in Sanford Performance Training additional fee's will apply
Fundraising Opportunities to offset costs -- Fundraising Drive, Sponsor a Player Opportunities, Diamond Allegiance Scholarship Program (Must qualify)
