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This is the 13th annual WWBA Kernels Foundation Championship, which will take place in Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding towns  This tournament will serve as the Midwest Qualifier for the WWBA World Championship that will be held in late October in Jupiter, FL  The winner of this qualifier will receive an automatic-paid invitation to Jupiter

BAT TYPE: Wood bat only. Must be composed of one solid piece of wood. Composite bats are not allowed.

ENTRY FEE:$1500/team
**NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AT ANYTIME AFTER PAYMENT. PERFECT GAME WILL HOLD A CREDIT TO A FUTURE EVENT IF NOTICE OF CANCELLATION IS GIVEN AT LEAST 3 WEEKS PRIOR**

AGE LIMIT:2016 Graduates or younger 

COOLERS:Coolers/drinks will not be allowed

GAMES: 4 guaranteed, weather permitting.  

GATE PRICES: 
All Tournament Pass (entry to all games during week) - $25/person 

Daily Pass (entry to all games during specific day) - $10/person 

Children 14 and younger are free. 

Official Tournament Program - $5
4 games guaranteed
weather permitting
2016 Graduate or younger
Date of Birth is NOT used for age eligibility for this event
Wood Bat Only
Bat Restrictions
Event Lodging - Required
  • Book Your Hotels
  • Beneficial to know where teams are booked for scheduling process
Coolers Not Allowed
Entry Fee
1500 USD  
NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AT ANYTIME AFTER PAYMENT. PERFECT GAME WILL HOLD A CREDIT TO A FUTURE EVENT IF NOTICE OF CANCELLATION IS GIVEN AT LEAST 3 WEEKS PRIOR. WE ACCEPT ELECTRONIC BANK PAYMENTS AND CREDIT CARDS. SAVE 3.5% ON TECHNOLOGY FEES BY USING A BANK ACCOUNT INSTEAD OF A CREDIT CARD.
Format

2015 Kernels Foundation Championship Format

- 48 total teams

- 12 pools of 4 teams

- All pool winners will advance to single elimination playoff bracket

- Pool winners will be seeded 1-12 according to PG tie breaker rules

- Seeds 1-4 will receive a first round bye

- Home team will be determined by higher seed throughout playoffs

- All teams not advancing to playoffs will be scheduled a consolation game for their 4th game

For more information regards to this event, please contact:
Matthew Bliven mbliven@perfectgame.org
For technical support, please contact: 319-298-2923 ext:2

Tournament Results

MVP

MV-Player Jarred Kelenic

MV-Pitcher Cyrillo Watson


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Event History Since 2002
THE PROOF IS IN THE RESULTS. VIEW THE NUMBER OF PLAYERS FROM THIS EVENT TO GO ON TO THE NEXT LEVEL
593
DRAFTED
Event Records
Category Time/Velo Name St Event year Draft Commitment
FB 94  mph Nicholas Burdi IL 2010 Pirates 2 Louisville
FB 94  mph Nick Hanson MN 2015  3 Kentucky

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