Partnerships & Player Development
Dakota Selects is proud to partner with the Diamond Allegiance network, including:
Dakota Selects Competitive Structure
Our goal is to field teams at each age. Based on numbers and competitiveness age groups could be combined.
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College Series Tournaments: Tournament games that bring players to college campuses and near by facilities.
Kernal's Foundation Team: Top players from across the state will be invited to participate in the Kernals Foundation Tournament in Cedar Rapids, IA.
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Midwest Yeti's — Top players from across a 4 state region will have the opportunity to compete in the Upper Midwest Labor Day Classic and Perfect Game World Series in Jupiter, FL. Evaluations will be conducted at the College Series - Sioux Falls on August 14 - 16. Players MUST be part of either the College Series teams or the Kernal Foundation Team to be eligible for this team.
Tentative 2026 Schedule by Age Group (15 - 18) * Ages based on the 2027 Age Chart
| Dates: | | 15U | 16U | 18U | | August 14 - 16 | | College Series - Sioux Falls | College Series - Sioux Falls
| College Series - Sioux Falls | | August 21 - 23 | | | | College Series - Mankato | | August 28 -30 | | AFBL #1 - Minneapolis | AFBL #1 - Minneapolis | | | September 11 - 13 | | AFBL #2 - Minneapolis | College Series - Fargo | College Series - Fargo | | September 25 - 27 | | TO Fall League Champ - Minneapolis | TO Fall League Champ - Minneapolis | TO Fall League Champ - Minneapolis |
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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.
College Series Tournaments — Gives players an opportunity to play in front of colleges across the region
All-Star Opportunities — top performers earn a chance to compete at a national level
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
Estimated Cost $ 1,800 - $2,000 (Includes: 4 Tournaments, Uniform, Player Development Year-Round Program, Team Equipment, Field Rental, and coaches' salary and travel.)
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)