Individual SKILLS COMPETITION
We are excited to announce that for the DFW World Series we are bringing back the Individual Skills Competitions! All players participating in the World Series will have the opportunity to go head to head against the other athletes in their age group! We will crown a Champion and Runner Up in three different skills competitions! Home Run Derby, Fastest Man, and Golden Arm!
Information below on each skill competition and how to register! Cost is $25 per skill and players can participate in all three or just one! This is a completely separate skills competition from the one that the teams will have the chance to participate in on June 26th. The team skills competitions are team-based competitions and are FREE to the players that participate in them. Individual Skills Competitions will begin at TBA on Saturday, June 28th and end at TBA that day. Players can show up at any time during the window to do their skills at the assigned park. By pre-registering for the skills competition athletes will save both time and money. Day of walk-up registrations will increase from $25 to $40. All players ether pre-registered or walk up must be present by TBA, in order to participate in the events.
Locations for Individual Skills will be given out the week of the event. There are absolutely no protest on skills results.
Players participate based on their age and not the age of their team for individual skills.
click here to pre-register today!
FAQ
When will the Individual Skills Competition take place?
June 28th - times and locations will be assigned by ages.
Where will the Individual Skills Competition take place?
Locations - TBA
When is the deadline to pre-register?
Last day to pre-register is June 23rd, 2025 @ 3:00PM
Will walk up registration be allowed?
Yes, players may walk up and register the day of the events but please know that the registration fee increases from $25 to $40.
Are these the same skills competitions that the teams will compete in?
No these are individual events.
Do I need to bring baseballs?
Baseballs will be provided for the individual skills competitions; players will need to bring all other equipment. Pitcher for home run derby must be an adult. If the pitcher wants an L-Screen they will need to bring one with them.
What age group do I register for?
Players should register based on their actual age. If a player is a grade exception, he can register for the age group he is eligible for. The player is locked in to the age group they sign up for when they enter. If a player signs up for an age group that they are not eligible for, they will forfeit all awards and be removed from the competition without a refund.
awards for SKILLS COMPETITIONS
Home Run Derby Champion and Runner Up: Backpack with Champion/Runner Up bag tag, Ice Collection necklace, USSSA swag chain.
Golden Arm Champion and Runner Up: Backpack with Champion/Runner Up bag tag, Ice Collection necklace, USSSA swag chain.
Fastest Man Champion and Runner Up: Backpack with Champion/Runner Up bag tag, Ice Collection necklace, USSSA swag chain.
SKILLS COMPETITIONS Rules
Home Run Derby
Players will receive 12 pitches. Every pitch counts towards the total number of pitches whether the batter swings or takes the pitch. The player will receive only 12 pitches.
Player must provide their own pitcher and the pitcher must be an adult.
Home Run Distance
6U - 8U: 100’
9U - 10U: 125’
11U - 12U: 175’
13U - 14U: 225’
Pre-Registration Fee $25 per player. Pre-registration closes on June 23rd @ 3:00PM
Walk Up Registration is $40 per player.
Fastest Man
Fastest Man Rules: Fastest time 40 yard dash!
All players who participate will run two (2) laser timed 40 yard dashes!
If laser timer is not working athletes will be timed by event staff on a handheld timer.
Pre-Registration Fee $25 per player. Pre-registration closes on June 23rd @ 3:00PM
Walk Up Registration is $40 per player.
Golden Arm
5 Throws at a Socknet
Hit the net 1 point
Hit the net in the air 2 points
Stays in the sock net from air 5 points.
Distances
6U - 8U: 100’
9U - 10U: 125’
11U - 12U: 175’
13U - 14U: 225’
Pre-Registration Fee $25 per player. Pre-registration closes on June 23rd @ 3:00PM
Walk Up Registration is $40 per player.
Tie Breakers for individual skill competitions
Home Run Derby
Least number of pitches to reach home run total
Least number of pitches before recording first home run
Most pitches before recording first out or take
Golden Arm
Most 5 point throws
Least number of throws before scoring a 5 point throw
Least number of throws to reach total
Fastest Man
Second attempt time