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Derby City Rising Stars

14U Championship

An invite-only championship built for advanced 14U and eighth-grade teams ready for a true spotlight weekend.

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Tournament snapshot

7of 8 team spots open

Dates: April 15–18, 2027
Location: Louisville Metro Area · venue pending
Entry: $950 early bird / $1,050 standard
Format: Pool play → semifinals → championship

Published invitation process

01
Request an invite
Submit team age, classification, location, schedule, and coach contact.
02
Review within three business days
Next Nine evaluates age fit, competitive level, geography, and field balance. Interest is not acceptance.
03
Accept and secure the spot
Selected teams receive a private portal, deposit amount, and written deadline. Other qualified teams may join the waitlist.

Accepted teams

Teams coming soon.

Confirmed teams will appear here after acceptance and deposit.

0/8Accepted teamsThe field will update as teams officially commit.

Working schedule

17 games. One complete weekend.

Exact matchups publish after the field is accepted. Every team receives four games.

Thursday · Apr 153 games4:30 · 6:30 · 8:30 PM

Friday · Apr 163 games4:30 · 6:30 · 8:30 PM

Saturday · Apr 176 games8:00 AM through 6:00 PM

Sunday · Apr 185 gamesPlacement · semifinals · championship

Published competition standards

Clear expectations before arrival.

NFHS baseball rules govern unless a published Next Nine tournament rule says otherwise.

Read age, pitching and game rules →

Four-game guaranteeTwo umpires per gameTournament baseballsDigital coach portalRoster and waiver trackingSchedule alertsChampionship awardsPublished rules packet

Venue · coming soon

Location being finalized.

The address, free-parking map, entrance plan, and facility rules will publish after the venue agreement is complete.

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Admission · reservations open

Save $3 on the weekend.

Reserve free online and pay $27 at the gate, or pay $30 for a walk-up weekend pass. Day passes remain gate-only. Wristbands are issued at entry.

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