2023 WWBA World Championship (2024)

Tournaments

How do I contact the event director?

If you scroll down a little more than half way on the event main page, you will find the directors contact info.

My player information for a tournament is not correct, how do I fix it?

Perfect Game does not enter this data, please see your coach first to correct it. If that does not work, send an email including your player name, graduation year, city, state, player ID, the email you use to login, and corrections needed to one of the Tournament Management Assistants listed on the contact page.

What is difference between WWBA and BCS?

The WWBA is PG’s wood bat division. The BCS is PG’s metal bat division.

Is there a coaches check-in/meeting prior to tournament?

No, PG does not have coaches check-in/meeting prior to tournament. They will receive their coaches packet at their first game.

Is there a player check-in prior to the tournament?

PG does not have any player check-in for tournaments.

Are teams required to have birth certificates for each player?

PG doesn’t require any proof of age unless a team protests a game due to an illegal player.

When will games start?

Games of all tournaments will begin as early as 8:00 AM on the first date listed on a tournament unless otherwise noted.

How do I get my roster listed online?

The team contact will receive an emailed link to click on to update the roster online. This can also be located under the pre-event team checklist on the account team page.

What is the tournament format?

Each tournament will have a different format, depending on how many teams and how many games will be played. It will be noted on the specific tournament page prior to the event.

How do I get into the WWBA World Championship in Jupiter?

The WWBA World Championship, which is held annually in Jupiter, FL in late October is a strict invite-only event. It is our oldest and most prestigious event we run. It is limited to 85 teams, with well over 200 wanting in. There are 7 spots for Qualifier winners. The only way to get a new team into this event that doesn’t win a Qualifier is if a team drops out, which doesn’t happen very often.

How are invitations processed for the 16u and 17u WWBA Championships?

For the 16u & 17u WWBA, the orders of invitations go as follows:1. Teams that want to return to the 17u WWBA that participated in the event last year.2. Teams that finished well in last year's 16u WWBA.3. New teams that have requested invitations online.

My player information for a tournament is not correct, how do I fix it?

Perfect Game does not enter this data, please see your coach first to correct it. If that does not work, send an email including your player name, graduation year, city, state, player ID, the email you use to login, and corrections needed to one of the Tournament Management Assistants listed on the contact page.

I am having trouble signing the Participant and Media Releases. How do I do this?

Sign into your account on www.perfectgame.org, If you do not have an account, please create one by clicking "Create Account" in the upper right corner. Click My Account. On the "My Account" page, click the red Associate Player to your account button, or click here. Fill out the form. Once the association request is approved, you will receive an email notifying you that it has been approved. Sign into your account on the Perfect Game website and there will be a red notification box with two links to sign the releases. If your player does not appear in a search, it is because your player has not yet attended a Perfect Game event, their coach has not rostered them for an event, or they have not been approved on a roster yet. If you have questions related to signing the Participant & Media releases, please contact eventopsmgmt@perfectgame.org.

Who to contact if you need further help with tournaments?

For questions related to tournaments, please email PGYouthNational@perfectgame.org (7u-14u Tournaments) or PGHSNational@perfectgame.org (15u-18u Tournaments).

HOTELS - Are hotels mandatory for Perfect Game Tournaments?

For any Perfect Game nationally run tournaments (red flag tournaments), it is mandatory to stay in a hotel provided by the PG housing partner. Any PG Affiliate run events, it is up to the directors of those tournaments to decide on housing. All housing contact information, with links, can also be found on each event's specific page. For more information please contact EventConnect at Support@EventConnect.io.

JOBS/INTERNSHIPS - Where can I find available jobs within the Perfect Game organization?

All of our positions are posted on Teamwork Online and can be searched by looking for Perfect Game or by using this link https://www.teamworkonline.com/baseball-jobs/perfect-game/perfect-game-jobs

JOBS/INTERNSHIPS - Who to contact if you have further questions about posted jobs/internships?

Please refer to TeamworkOnline for questions about open positions:https://www.teamworkonline.com/baseball-jobs/perfect-game/perfect-game-jobs.

What types of payment do you accept for tournament fees?

We accept direct withdrawals from checking and savings accounts as well as most major credit cards. You can save 3.5% by using a bank withdrawal instead of a credit card.

How do I get My child's name out there to guest play in tournaments?

Every tournament has a Player/Team Bulletin Board where you can sign him up as an individual so if a team needs an extra player, they can contact him to play. You will need to go to the tournament page that you are interested in and press the "Event Info" button on the tournament homepage. This will open up a side menu to the left, and then you'll select Player/Team Bulletin Board and this is where you can add your player to it. The player must be associated with your account to be able to do this. Once the player is posted there, coaches will have contact information available to them to reach out to you all if they are wanting to pick up your player.

2023 WWBA World Championship (2024)

FAQs

Is WWBA perfect game? ›

At its inception, the WWBA was created as the vehicle for Perfect Game USA to conduct team tournaments, as opposed to their normal individual showcases.

Where is the Jupiter baseball tournament? ›

2023 WWBA World Championship. This is the 25th Annual WWBA World Championship, which will be held at the Roger Dean Complex in Jupiter, Florida.

What happens at a perfect game tournament? ›

Pool play: Games will be 7 innings or time limit whichever comes first. If the game is tied at the end of regulation, it will end as tie. Bracket Play: Games will be 7 inning or time limit. Games that are tied at the end of regulation will use the International Tie Breaker rule until a winner is declared.

What does wwba stand for? ›

Wood bat only (WWBA stands for World Wood Bat Association)

Has anyone had 2 perfect games? ›

Faut is the only professional baseball player, male or female, to have pitched two perfect games. There has been one perfect game in the World Series, thrown by Don Larsen for the New York Yankees against the Brooklyn Dodgers on October 8, 1956.

How rare is a perfect game? ›

In the 140+ year history of Major League Baseball, over 200,000+ games have been played, but only 24 perfect games have been pitched. The first perfect game was pitched on June 12th, 1880 by Lee Richmond at the Worcester Agricultural Fairgrounds in Worcester, Massachusetts.

What bats are banned in Perfect Game? ›

Effective April 8, 2024, the following bats may not be used in Perfect Game events:
  • 2015 Demarini CF7 (-5)
  • 2015 Easton XL1 (-5)
  • 2016 Demarini CF8 (-5)
  • 2016 Demarini CF8 (-8)
  • 2016 Demarini CF8 (-10)
  • 2017 Demarini CF Zen Balanced (-8)**
  • 2017 Demarini CF Zen SL 2 3/4" (-10)**
  • 2017 Demarini CF Zen Zero Dark 2 3/4" (-10)**

Do scouts go to Perfect Game tournaments? ›

Some PG and WWBA tournaments will have most every MLB scouting director in attendance. The top power college programs from coast to coast scout PG and WWBA tournaments heavily. Some top programs have their complete recruiting class comprised of PG and WWBA players. It's not anything new, it's been that way for years!

Can you slash bunt in Perfect Game? ›

8.13 Bunting shall not be allowed. 8.14 The batter shall receive a maximum of six (6) pitches or three (3) swinging strikes. 8.15 A player may only be Intentionally Walked once per game by announcement from the defensive team. 8.16 Runners shall not lead-off or steal bases.

Is the wwba invite only? ›

The WWBA World Championship, which is held annually in Jupiter, FL in late October is a strict invite-only event.

How many teams play in the WWBA? ›

With 17 pools of five teams each – 85 teams in all – the WWBA Championships are a who's who of top prospects, MLB scouts, and top college programs. "Typically MLB clubs will send 15 or more scouts, with some sending their entire scouting department,” said Perfect Game President Jerry Ford.

What does PG stand for in baseball? ›

Perfect Game (PG) started 25 years ago with one goal – grow the game of baseball by creating opportunities for student-athletes in the Midwest. Over the years, Perfect Game has grown into the premier platform for amateur baseball players that want to play collegiate and professional baseball all across the nation.

What is considered a perfect game? ›

A perfect game in baseball is defined as a game lasting at least 9 innings where no opposing batter reaches base. This means no hits, no bases on balls, no runner reaching base via an error by a fielder and no batters hit by pitch. 27 batters up and 27 batters out with no one getting on base.

Can you use Baum bats in perfect game tournaments? ›

BAUM BATS APPROVED FOR PLAY IN

Anything BBCOR, Perfect Game, PBR, WWBA, CABA, AABC + 99% of all tournaments & summer leagues. Maple Still Balanced? Baum Bats are very balanced! Due to the density of the wood most all wood bats are not true -3's like Baum Bats are.

Who had a perfect game in the World Series? ›

On October 8, 1956, Don Larsen threw the only perfect game ever in the World Series, pitching for the New York Yankees in Game 5 against the Brooklyn Dodgers.

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