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Youth Baseball Teams To Compete In San Clemente Tournament Nov. 21-22
The two-day Surf Side tournament at Steed Park will feature AA and AAA teams competing across five age divisions.
SAN CLEMENTE, CA — Youth baseball teams will take the field in San Clemente for a weekend of competition when the Surf Side San Clemente AA & AAA Tournament returns Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 21-22.
The two-day tournament, organized by USSSA Southern California, will take place at Richard T. Steed Memorial Park, 247 Avenida La Pata.
The event will feature youth baseball teams competing in AA and AAA divisions, with age groups ranging from 10U through 14U.
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According to tournament organizers, participating teams are guaranteed three games during the weekend.
The tournament provides an opportunity for young athletes to compete against other travel baseball teams while families and spectators gather to support the players.
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Organizers list all five age divisions for the tournament, although registration availability may change as teams sign up.
Teams must complete their online rosters before participating. All players must be listed on the official roster or approved through the USSSA guest player system.
The guest player registration system closes at 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20. Certain roster changes requiring approval from the state director must be submitted by 10 p.m. that evening.
Tournament schedules and game times are expected to be released by 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, through the organizer's online schedule and scoring system.
Families and spectators planning to attend should expect a $2 gate admission fee. Parking at Steed Park is free.
USSSA rules prohibit metal cleats for players ages 12 and younger. Metal spikes are also prohibited on portable pitching mounds.
Organizers advise teams to monitor the official tournament website for schedule changes, field conditions and weather-related updates.
Steed Park features baseball fields and other recreational amenities, making it a regular destination for youth sports competitions in San Clemente.
Teams interested in participating can register through the official Surf Side San Clemente tournament page.
For additional information, contact tournament representatives Robert Ribera at 909-545-5049, Enrique Guillen at 323-496-5965 or Jeremy Huffman at 805-732-3945.
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