Eleven age divisions from 8U through 17+, most split into A / B / C tiers so every team lands in a bracket that matches its competitive level. Pick your age group, pick your tier, and come survive the weekend.
Youth baseball only. Every division fields a team at the Armed Forces SlugFest, June 5–6 and June 12–13, 2027.
Most divisions split into A, B, and C tiers by ability, so a first-year rec team never has to line up against a stacked travel roster. When you register, you pick the tier that fits your team — the tournament director confirms placement before pools are set.
The event runs the same battle plan: two pool-play games Saturday to seed the field, then a Sunday single-elimination bracket — win or get eliminated. Every team is guaranteed a minimum of three games, weather permitting, with two umpires and game baseballs provided.
The Armed Forces SlugFest goes further: for most age groups (8U excepted) it runs three championship brackets so more teams play meaningful Sunday baseball with hardware on the line. The brackets carry the event's service-honoring names —
Every bracket crowns a champion and a runner-up — military-issue team trophies plus individual dog tags for the top players.
Standard youth-baseball dimensions by division. Confirm the exact surface at your assigned complex — fields are set to these distances.
| Division | Pitching Distance | Base Path | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8U | 46 ft | 60 ft | Coach/machine pitch common; smaller diamond |
| 9U | 46 ft | 60 ft | Kid-pitch introduced; 60-ft bases |
| 10U | 46 ft | 65 ft | Bases stretched to 65 ft |
| 11U | 50 ft | 70 ft | Leading & stealing typical at this level |
| 12U | 50 ft | 70 ft | Last year on the intermediate diamond |
| 13U | 54 ft | 80 ft | Transition year — 54/80 stepping toward the big field |
| 14U | 60 ft 6 in | 90 ft | Full-size diamond |
| 15U | 60 ft 6 in | 90 ft | Full-size diamond |
| 16U | 60 ft 6 in | 90 ft | Full-size diamond |
| 17U | 60 ft 6 in | 90 ft | Full-size diamond |
| 17+ | 60 ft 6 in | 90 ft | Full-size diamond; oldest bracket |
Pitching distance is measured from the rubber to the back point of home plate; the 14U and up standard is 60 ft 6 in. Distances follow typical youth-baseball rule sets.
A player's division is set by league age — determined by a standard youth-baseball age chart as of the season's cutoff date, not simply a birthday on tournament weekend.
Register your team in its league-age division. A / B / C tier placement is confirmed by the tournament director once entries are in, so teams land in a fair, competitive bracket. Questions on where a team belongs? Reach out before you register and we'll sort it.
See the Info page for the full age chart and tournament rules.