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Tournament Registration

Training Legends Schedule Release

The initial Training Legends schedule will be released by 10:00 PM on Wednesday. This schedule is intended to give you an early look at your upcoming assignments and allow you to begin planning.

Please note that the schedule is subject to change after its initial release. Adjustments may be necessary due to field availability, coach requests, weather-related updates, game additions, or other scheduling conflicts.

Your schedule should not be considered final until you receive your Welcome Letter via email. The Welcome Letter confirms your final assignments and indicates that your schedule has been finalized.

We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we work to ensure the most accurate schedule possible.

All Star Team Classification Guidelines

Our goal is to provide the most competitive and enjoyable tournament experience for every team. Each division is designed to group teams with similar skill levels so that every team has a fair opportunity to compete.

Every division at each tournament will crown its own Tournament Champion. Your classification is not a measure of your team's value—it is simply intended to place you in the most competitive environment for your team's current level of play.

There is no exact formula for determining your team's classification, but the following guidelines will help you select the most appropriate division.

A Division

The A Division is the highest level of tournament baseball. These teams consistently compete at a high level, win the majority of their games, and are regular contenders for tournament championships. Rosters are typically filled with highly skilled players and strong pitching throughout. There are fewer A teams than B teams.

B Division

The B Division represents the most common level of tournament baseball and includes the majority of teams. If you're unsure where your team belongs, register as a B team. B teams are competitive, occasionally contend for tournament championships, and have solid talent and pitching but are not consistently dominant.

C Division

The C Division is intended for developing tournament teams. These teams may have limited tournament experience, fewer experienced players, or developing pitching. If your team is still building confidence, has struggled against stronger competition, or is relatively new to tournament baseball, the C Division is likely the best fit.

Invitational Division

The Invitational Division is a developmental division created for teams that are not yet competitive at the C Division level. It is intended for newer programs, teams with primarily first-year players, or teams that have consistently struggled in C Division competition.

Teams may not register directly for the Invitational Division. Placement into this division is made solely at the discretion of Training Legends Staff after reviewing a team's registration information, roster experience, previous tournament results, and any other relevant competitive factors. If tournament staff determines that a team would have a more positive and competitive experience in the Invitational Division, the team's coach will be contacted prior to the event regarding the placement.

The Invitational Division is designed to provide developing teams with a competitive environment where they can build confidence, gain experience, and continue to develop while competing against teams of similar ability.

Division Placement

Team classifications are based on the information provided during registration, previous tournament results, and the discretion of Training Legend Staff. Tournament staff reserves the right to reclassify or move a team to a different division before or during an event when necessary to maintain competitive balance and provide the best possible tournament experience.

This includes placing eligible teams into the Invitational Division, which is available only by Training Legend Staffinvitation and is not a selectable registration option.

Combining Divisions

To provide the best possible tournament experience, divisions may occasionally be combined due to the number of registered teams or to improve overall competitive balance. When divisions are combined, tournament staff will structure pool play, brackets, or championship play in the manner that provides the fairest competition possible.

Whenever practical, separate championships will be awarded for each division represented. However, tournament formats may be adjusted based on team counts, scheduling, facility availability, or other operational considerations.

When in Doubt

If you are uncertain about your team's classification, register your team in the B Division. Training Legend Staff will review registrations and work with coaches to ensure teams are placed in the division that provides the most competitive and enjoyable tournament experience for all participants.

Training Legends Schedule Process

How Matchups Are Determined

At Training Legends, our primary goal is to provide the best experience possible for every player and team. Our scheduling process is designed to create competitive games while exposing teams to a variety of opponents.

Step 1 – Team Classification & Evaluation

The scheduling process begins with the classification you provide when registering your team.

  • All-Star Teams: A, B, or C
  • Travel Teams: Major, AAA, AA, or A

While your self-classification is an important starting point, it is only one part of the process. We also use our knowledge of your team and the other teams in your age division, including previous results, roster continuity, coaching history, tournament performance, and overall competitive strength. This allows us to make informed decisions when building balanced divisions and schedules.

Step 2 – Division Placement

Based on the number of teams entered within each age group, teams are placed into the most appropriate competitive divisions whenever possible.

Our goal is to group teams of similar ability so that games are competitive and provide the best experience for players, coaches, and families. Competitive balance always takes priority over creating divisions with equal numbers of teams.

Step 3 – Schedule Development

Once divisions are established, we build the schedule while balancing several factors, including:

  • Competitive matchups
  • Team classifications and competitive strength
  • Field availability
  • Coach scheduling requests (when possible)
  • Travel considerations
  • Avoiding excessive repeat opponents

We make every effort to accommodate schedule requests, but they must be balanced against the needs of every team in the league. No single factor determines the schedule—every decision involves finding the best overall solution for hundreds of games.

Step 4 – Ongoing Review

As the season progresses, we continue to evaluate team performance.

If a team proves to be significantly stronger or weaker than originally anticipated, we may adjust future division placement when scheduling allows. Our objective is to maintain the most competitive environment possible throughout the season.

Our Goal

Our objective is not to create undefeated teams or guarantee identical records. Instead, we strive to provide:

  • Competitive baseball
  • Appropriate challenges for every team
  • Positive experiences for players, coaches, and families

The best developmental environment occurs when teams play opponents of similar ability, allowing players to compete, improve, and enjoy the game.

Important Notes

  • Team self-classification is an important part of the scheduling process, but it is not the only factor used.
  • Divisions and matchups are built using a combination of team classifications, our knowledge of participating teams, league structure, and scheduling logistics.
  • We do our best to honor scheduling requests whenever possible, but competitive balance and field availability must remain the highest priorities.
  • No schedule will ever be perfect, but every schedule is created with fairness, competitive balance, and player development as the guiding principles.
  • We welcome constructive feedback and will make adjustments whenever practical and beneficial for the league as a whole.

Training Legends Registration Guidelines

Registration

  • All teams must complete their registration through the Training Legends registration system.
  • Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the event reaches capacity.
  • A team's spot is not guaranteed until payment has been received.

Training Legends Payment Guidelines

Payment Deadline

  • Registration and full payment are due by 6:00 PM on the Friday prior to the event.
  • Any team with an unpaid balance after 6:00 PM Friday may have its registration canceled and its spot released to another team without notice.
  • Teams on the waitlist may be offered any available openings after the payment deadline.

Training Legends Waitlist Policy

When a tournament or division reaches capacity, additional teams will automatically be placed on the waitlist.

How the Waitlist Works

  • Teams are added to the waitlist in the order their registration is received.
  • Being placed on the waitlist does not guarantee entry into the tournament.
  • Waitlisted teams are not required to pay unless they are offered a spot in the tournament.

How Teams Are Selected

Teams are moved from the waitlist when:

  • A registered team withdraws.
  • Additional field space becomes available.
  • The tournament expands to accept more teams.

Training Legends may also consider maintaining competitive balance within divisions when filling openings.

How to Enter Schedule Requests

If you have scheduling requests for an event, you can submit them directly from your Team Dashboard.

Steps

  1. Log in to your Training Legends Team Dashboard.
  2. Locate the event you are registered for in the Events section.
  3. On the right side of the event square, click the blue Schedule Requests link.
  4. Enter your preferred game times or times of day.
  5. Click Save to submit your requests.

Important Notes

  • Schedule requests are requests only and cannot be guaranteed.
  • The Special Request deadline is Tuesday at 12:00 PM (Noon). Requests submitted after this deadline may not be accommodated.
  • Be as specific as possible to give our scheduling team the best opportunity to accommodate your needs.
  • If your availability changes before the Tuesday Noon deadline, return to the event through your Team Dashboard and update your request.

How to create a team

How to invite coaches and players to your team

Navigating the Coach Dashboard

How to pencil in and pay for a tournament

How to remove a team from a tournament

How to accept a player or coach invitation

Rules and Policies

Training Legends' base set of rule is NFHS rules with modification found here.

National Federation of High School Rules

Training Legends Bat Rules

  • 5U–12U
    • USSSA BPF 1.15 bats
    • USA Baseball stamped bats
    • Legal wood bats
  • 13U
    • Approved bat no lighter than -5
    • If playing up in 14U+, players must use BBCOR (-3) or legal wood
  • 14U–15U
    • BBCOR (-3) or legal wood only
  • Banned Bats
    • All Black Emerald bats are illegal except the BBCOR-certified (-3) Black Emerald.

Official Training Legends Equipment Rules:
Training Legends Tournament & Equipment Rules

You can find the official Training Legends Credit, Refund & Weather Policy here:

Training Legends Credit, Refund & Weather Policy

The page includes:

  • Voluntary team withdrawal refund and credit guidelines
  • Tournament cancellation refund and credit policy
  • Non-refundable sanction fees
  • T-shirt giveaway event refund adjustments
  • Complete weather policy and rain procedures

Click here to see our full credit and refund policy.

Training Legends Weather & Rain Policy

Training Legends' primary goal is to play as much baseball as safely possible while providing timely communication regarding weather delays and field conditions. Decisions are made based on field playability, player safety, and the ability to complete the tournament.

Weather Decision Process

  1. Weather Monitoring
    • Tournament staff continuously monitor weather forecasts before and during the event.
    • Coaches will be notified when weather is expected to impact tournament play.
  2. Morning Field Evaluations
    • If rain is expected, staff are on-site by 6:00 AM (or two hours before the first scheduled game).
    • Tournament message boards are typically updated by 6:30 AM (or 90 minutes before the first game), though updates may occur later if conditions change.
  3. Communication
    • Coaches should expect multiple updates throughout the day as weather conditions evolve.
    • Official updates are posted on the tournament message board.
  4. Field-by-Field Decisions
    • If one field is playable, games on that field will begin as scheduled.
    • Fields that are unplayable may be delayed while maintenance crews work to prepare them.
    • Not all parks or age divisions will necessarily be delayed at the same time.
  5. Schedule Adjustments
    • Delays may result in shortened time limits or schedule modifications.
    • Championship game time limits are determined by the Tournament Director based on weather, daylight, travel considerations, and park lighting restrictions.

Official Game Requirements

A game is considered official when it reaches:

  • 5U–12U: 3 complete innings (or 2½ innings if the home team is ahead)
  • 13U and older: 4 complete innings (or 3½ innings if the home team is ahead)

If an official game is interrupted by weather:

  • There is a 45-minute weather delay window to resume play.
  • If play cannot resume within 45 minutes, the game becomes final and official.

Bracket Play Weather Procedures

If weather forces cancellation during bracket play:

  • If every team has not completed its first bracket game, final standings are determined by tournament seeding.
  • If all teams have completed at least one bracket game, the highest remaining seeds determine championship placement.

Refunds & Credits

  • Tournament credits and refunds are determined according to the official Credit, Refund & Weather Policy, including special provisions for weather-related cancellations and certain promotional events.

Official Links

 

miscellaneous

To view tournament results, first download the Training Legends: Team Live app on your mobile device. It's available for both iPhone/iPad in the Apple App Store and Android devices on Google Play. Once you've installed the app and signed in, tap Search Events to find the tournament you're looking for. Select the event to access complete tournament information, including standings, brackets, game schedules, scores, and final results. The Training Legends app is the official source for all tournament results and provides real-time updates throughout the event as well as final standings once play has concluded.

Individual Gate Fee Events

  • Spectators pay admission upon entering the facility.
  • Players are admitted free.
  • Up to four (4) rostered coaches receive complimentary admission.

Team Gate Fee Events

For select tournaments, a Team Gate Fee is collected at the time of registration in lieu of charging spectators at the gate.

Team Gate Fee Refund – Individual Gate Collected at the Park

For tournaments where the Team Gate Fee is collected during registration, Training Legends will refund the applicable Team Gate Fee if a team is assigned to play at a facility that charges an Individual Gate Fee at the entrance.

  • Refunds will be based on the location(s) where the team is scheduled to play.
  • If a team plays all of its games at a facility collecting individual gate admission, the applicable Team Gate Fee will be refunded.
  • If a team plays at multiple facilities, including one where an individual gate is charged, the refund will be prorated based on the number of days played at each location, when applicable.
  • Refunds will be processed after the conclusion of the tournament using the original method of payment whenever possible.

This policy ensures that teams are not charged twice for spectator admission while allowing Training Legends to accommodate events played across multiple facilities with different gate fee structures.

Team Insurance is Required

To participate in any Training Legends, LLC tournament, every team must provide proof of insurance before they will be approved to compete.

Additional Insured Requirement

The Certificate of Insurance (COI) must name Training Legends, LLC as an Additional Insured with respect to the team's participation in the tournament.

The Additional Insured should be listed as:

Training Legends, LLC
4880 Lower Roswell Rd, Suite 165-111
Marietta, GA 30068

Minimum Required Coverage

Each team must maintain a current insurance policy with the following minimum limits:

  • General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence
  • General Aggregate: $5,000,000
  • Participant Accident Medical Coverage: $25,000

The policy must remain in effect for the duration of the tournament.

Deadline

Your Certificate of Insurance must be uploaded and approved prior to your team's first scheduled game. Teams that have not submitted acceptable proof of insurance will not be permitted to participate until the requirement has been satisfied.

Training Legends Sanction Fee

The Training Legends Sanction Fee is an annual team affiliation fee that registers your team with Training Legends for the current season. This fee helps verify your team's roster, insurance, and organizational affiliation while allowing your team to participate in Training Legends events throughout all supported regions. It also supports the technology, scheduling, registration, and tournament management systems used to provide a high-quality tournament experience. Sanction fees are paid once per season per team and are non-refundable.

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