The NIT International End of the Season is intended for rec/league teams.
We allow 4 all-star players per team for the Early Bird, however, no travel/all-star teams that plan to participate in a sanction state tournament. Some examples of a sanctioned state tournament are below. This is to help keep a level playing field for all teams participating.
Cal Ripken State Tournament
Babe Ruth State Tournament
MYAS Gopher State
Tournament Info:
- Ages: 9U, 10U, 11U (separate age brackets)
- Tournament Dates: July 24-26, 2026
- Entry Fee: $200.00
- Games: 3-game guarantee (weather permitting)
- Lodging (Stay-to-Play): More information is available under the Lodging tab on this page.
Registration Info:
- Registration Opens: November 15, 2025
- Registration Deadline: June 24, 2026 or until the division reaches capacity.
The online registration link can be found below on this page. Please read the registration info before registering your team.
- Coaches will need to create an EventsConnect account or sign in (if you already have an account) before registering your team.
- Please select the skill division you wish to participate in. Upper is more competitive compared to Lower. There's no guarantee that there will be separate skill divisions, as this depends on the total number of teams.
- Registration is not considered complete until payment is received. If you selected the check option during the registration process, please submit your payment to Fargo Youth Baseball at 1892 17th Ave S. Fargo, ND 58103.
- To help keep registration fees low, all traveling teams staying in a hotel are required to reserve rooms through the FMCVB Housing Bureau. Teams that do not book through EventConnect/FMCVB Housing Bureau will be subject to a $500 buyout to participate in the tournament. This requirement applies to any team located more than 90 miles from Fargo that plans to stay in a hotel.
Tournament Features:
- Tournament Software: Schedules, standings, and scores will be available through EventConnect so fans can stay up to date throughout the tournament.
- Awards, bag tags, concession stands, and more!
Field Dimensions:
- 9U, 10U, 11U: 46-foot pitching distance and 60-foot base paths.
Tournament Bat Rules:
Schedules & Brackets:
- Tournament brackets will be sent to coaches/managers and posted on EventConnect once available.
- Most games will be played on Saturday and Sunday; however, some games may begin Friday afternoon or evening depending on scheduling needs.
- Tournament brackets will be sent to coaches and managers and posted on EventConnect as soon as they are available. They are typically released 10–14 days prior to the tournament.
- Each team must supply one new baseball per game.
Entry/Gate Fees:
- $5 single-day pass
- $10 full-tournament pass
- Coaches, players, and children 12 & under are free
Additional Info:
- No outside food or beverages permitted.
Questions:
FAS Office: (701) 232-9225
Email: [email protected]