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THE INFORMATION BELOW IS FOR THE 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18 YEAR OLD DIVISIONS ONLY!

Congratulations on an outstanding season and welcome to the 2024 Dizzy Dean Baseball World Series. Your tournament host will be The City of Southaven, MS Parks Department and it will be our goal to create an experience that the players, coaches and families will remember for the rest of their lives. The tournament will be played at the, NEWLY RENOVATED, outstanding state of the art 17 field Snowden Grove Park in Southaven, Mississippi on June 26 - July 2, 2024. The result of bringing multiple age groups to this tremendous park at the same time will create an event that will be second to none. 

Entry into this event is limited to Dizzy Dean Baseball sanctioned teams only. Entries must be submitted on a Dizzy Dean World Series Entry Form and signed/approved by the respective Dizzy Dean National Board Member of your state or a designee by the Commissioner of Dizzy Dean Baseball. Team's will be required to pay a refundable appearance fee of $250 for this event.  Failure to appear will result in forfeiture of the appearance fee. Your signed / approved entry form and refundable appearance fee, in the amount of $250.00 should be made payable to: Dizzy Dean Baseball World Series and mailed to your Dizzy Dean National and/or State Director. Click here for a listing of directors. Your Dizzy Dean National or State Director will then forward the completed entry with his/her signature to 3335 Pine Tar Alley, Southaven, MS 38672. All entries MUST BE RECEIVED BY 12:00 noon June 19, 2024 by the City of Southaven Parks Department -- Tournament Operations at the address above to guarantee your spot in the Dizzy Dean Baseball World Series

Brackets / game schedules WILL NOT be mailed out in advance. Dizzy Dean National and State Directors will determine the brackets prior to the coaches/managers meeting.  Actual team names will be added and will be distributed at the coaches/managers meeting.

1. Proof of Birth
2. Proof of Insurance
3. Medical Release Form (Available thru Dizzy Dean Directors)
4. Tournament Team Roster Form 
5. State Flag or Team Banner for opening ceremonies Parade of Teams (OPTIONAL)

Team credential check in will be at the BankPlus Sports Center (adjacent to Snowden Grove Park), 3335 Pine Tar Alley, Southaven, MS 38672 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Wednesday June 26, 2024. Coaches may check in and complete their credentials check in anytime between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Team Rosters and player birth certificates will be verified at this time. Coaches Only. Coaches your tournament information packet with detailed information regarding the  Opening Ceremonies, Coaches Passes, etc. will be available in the front lobby of the BankPlus Sports Center (adjacent to Snowden Grove Park), 3335 Pine Tar Alley, Southaven, MS 38672 and must be picked up prior to proceeding to your team credentials check in.

There will be a manager's/coaches meeting at 2:00 PM on Wednesday June 26, 2024 at the BankPlus Sports Center (adjacent to Snowden Grove Park), 3335 Pine Tar Alley, Southaven, MS 38672. Two representatives from each team will be permitted to attend this meeting. All teams will be required to have a representative in attendance. The official schedule for when teams play will be distributed at this time. Coaches Only.

There will be a "Team Mom's" meeting at 2:00 PM on Wednesday June 26, 2024 at the BankPlus Sports Center (adjacent to Snowden Grove Park), 3335 Pine Tar Alley, Southaven, MS 38672. Two representatives from each team will be permitted to attend this meeting. At this meeting representatives from the Convention and Visitors Bureau of Southaven, MS will be in attendance as well as representatives from other area attractions to share information regarding "things to do" while your team is in our area. 

With the Snowden Grove Amphitheater under renovation, the Team Meal will now be served at 5:30 PM under the Southwest Pavilion at Snowden Grove Park followed by the opening ceremonies at 7:00 PM on Field 13 at Snowden Grove Park on Wednesday June 26, 2024 (The free team meal will be served to Players and Coaches ONLY. Vendors will be on site for parents and supporters to purchase food). All teams are required to participate in the opening ceremonies and may be dressed in shorts and uniform top. Tournament play will begin on Thursday morning June 27, 2024 at Snowden Grove Park.

** SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING OPENING CEREMONIES: 

For this year the Opening Ceremonies for all ages will be held on Field 13 Complex C at Snowden Grove Park due to undergoing renovations on the Snowden Grove Amphitheater.

Due to this field being artificial turf ……………. CANDY, BEADS, SILLY STRING NOR ANY ITEMS WILL BE ALLOWED TO BE THROWN OR BROUGHT ONTO THE FIELD DURING THE PARADE OF TEAMS. 

DURING THE PARADE OF TEAMS: NO CONFETTI CANNONS ALLOWED!

Please note the map below to view the Staging Areas for the Opening Ceremonies as well as a shaded area for Tailgating.

 NOTE: Pin Trading has become a tradition at World Series events, players will have an opportunity to trade pins during the team social prior to the opening ceremony. Team pins are not mandatory but certainly adds to the fun of this special event. We encourage each team to bring some small item to trade.

World Series Souvenirs will begin to be available for sale at the opening ceremonies on Monday June 26, 2023.

Gate Fees:

$7.00 per day per adult
$3.00 per day per child (ages 6-12)
under 6 free