Voted & Approved Key Points:

Class "B"

• Watford City will host the State Class "B" Tournament, dates to be announced soon
• Max Appearances of 3 in State/District Tournament Play(Pitch Count Rules Still Apply as written)
• 13-15YO still in effect for the 13-16 according to the rulebook
• District "Play-In" Games do NOT count towards MAX Appearances in District Tournament
• Committee to oversee the "B" assigned: Brent Everson(Casselton), Lance Selzler(Velva), Phillip Edge(Watford City)
• GameChanger will be the official Standings for 2026 season.(Spring Meeting we will join teams together in their conference) Commissioners will create and manage the league standings, may assign someone to manage conference standings if you so choose. 
• Assistant Commissioners
  • Shane Weinmann Assistant Class "A" Commissioner 
  • Zach Frazier Assistant Class "A" Commissioner
  • Lance Selzler Assistant Class "B" Commissioner
  • Jeremy Ludlum Assistant Class "B" Commissioner
• Roster Deadlines 2026 Season
  • May 1st- Initial creation of roster and declaration
  • June 30th - Final roster submittal
• Teams Hosting a State Tournament, Must Present their tournament to the Commissioners at the Spring Meeting (Dates TBD)

Class "A"

• Follow the Legion AA conference team delegations. Meaning all teams declared AA in legion will be considered AAA in the 11-14s age groups. Teams must play the conference schedule and top 4 from the east and west will enter into the AAA tournament. 
• Executive Conference Committee(ECC): Consists of Club Leaders from all "A" communities to meet and discuss conference play, teams in each conference, rule amendments. All decisions will be brought to DCs and approval of State commissioners. ECC will meet via zoom(Winter meeting) In person during the Spring Meeting. 
• Jamestown will move into District 6, based on location and no Class "A" teams currently in D6
• State Dates all age groups July 29-August 2nd, 2026. Survey was sent out to decide on dates. Aug 5th weekend was too late for most. Due to MWP on July 23rd weekend, we cannot go that early. We will look for dates in the future for families with multiple kids and look into breaking up the dates to accommodate.
• All clubs will assign (1), one Scheduling coordinator from each community to schedule games for conference play. Age groups 11-14YO. Coaches will coordinate with the Scheduling coordinator from each community. So only 1 rep will coordinate schedules with reps from the other communities instead of coaches coordinating schedules with all other coaches. 
• All Teams Listed are considered AAA, top 4 from each conference will Play AAA State, all others play AA State. 
• Teams Hosting a State Tournament, Must Present their tournament to the Commissioners at the Spring Meeting (Dates TBD)

This will follow Legion AA Conference Declaration

East
Fargo 1, Fargo 2, West Fargo 1, West Fargo 2, Grand Forks, Jamestown

West
Minot, Mandan, Bismarck, Dickinson, Williston

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Not Voted!!! In Discussion for Winter and/or Spring Meeting

Class "B" 

• “B” Committee to reach out to folks in the following communities to potentially move teams into a 4th class (The "A") {Basis: School Enrollment, Population, History of Competitiveness, # of teams in the community}
  • Casselton (E), Kindred (E), Thompson (E), Park River (E), Valley City (E), Watford City (W), Beulah (W), Grafton (E), Mayville (E), Carrington (E), Bottineau (W)

    Other Club Considerations

  • Hazen (W), Burlington (W), Velva (W), Belfield/South Heart (W), Hatton Northwood (E)
     
• Sports Engine Rep to meet with all interested in learning more January 21st, 2026 8pm CST

Class "A"

• New Host Site Considerations for 2027 season and beyond
  • Jamestown (AAA or AA)
  • Devils Lake(AA)
  • Wahpeton (AA)
  • Casselton (AA, A?)
• Trophies and Awards, we are accepting bids to provide State Tournament awards in 2026, if interested, bids would need to be received by March 1st, 2026. 
• We are asking teams to participate in the MWP Regional Tournament July 23-27th in Sioux Falls. This is for all chartered teams the ability to compete in the invitational regional tournament hosted in 1 city for all age groups, winners will move onto the World Series. 
• Teams competing MUST play in the State Tournament, not competing in State Tournament will incur paying fees, 2 year probation(potential loss of charter status moving forward), and loss of World Series travel stipend. 
• Sports Engine rep to meet with all interested in learning about SE. January 21st, 2026 8pm CST

Fall Meeting

When: October 4 and 5th

Where: Bismarck Radisson Inn Hotel (NY Rooms 1&2)

Times: Oct4-(Sat) 1pm-6pm (District/Conference Discussion Meetings)

• Class "B" Meeting 1pm-3pm
• Class "AAA, AA"   4pm-6pm

Time: Oct 5- (Sun) 11am-3pm (Official Annual Meeting)

RSVP LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeou9oUtCY-n3o6QkFgLFz-qs7RChspKkakU6zVC8R5xtGYRw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100836309696492876318 (failure to do so may not be enough food, door prizes, and seats available!)

Saturday's meeting and discussion will be for everyone to express opinions on gameplay, rules, and other items that we need to discuss and improve the program in your respective division. We want folks to come and meet our volunteer group that administers baseball throughout North Dakota. Ideally, All districts will gather together with their commissioner, from the round table, topics to be discussed, presented, and moved to the agenda for a vote on Sunday. 

We won't be changing every aspect of the game to appease folks, but maybe it is possible to move a few little things to help improve and grow our program together. PLEASE RSVP above, HELP us with Planning Arrangements!!! 

Discussion Items: 

-Committee designations (All Classes)

-Creating an "A" Division, to complete all classes (AAA, AA, A & B) [8 teams in each division]

-Gameplay options (AAA, AA, A?)

-Conference play handbook or amendments(ejection policies, pitch counts maximums). (All Classes)

-Charter teams, local league or tourney teams? (All Classes)

-Discussion on Commissioners designation of team placement in which division(All Classes)

-Each community needs 1 coordinator to manage conference scheduling. (AAA,B)

-Teams/Communities to protest designations to committees at the spring meeting

-Scheduling conference play earlier and setting weekly dates for teams to schedule games within( AAA)

-Potential Rule Amendments? (All Classes)

-Hosts sites 2027 and beyond (All Classes)

- Form Committees to oversee divisions and administer throughout the season. 

- Fees for chartering, Sports Engine, Background Checks

The Official agenda will come out the last week of September, if you have topics you would like to discuss please contact your District Commissioner as soon as possible. They then will bring your concerns or opinions to the official agenda docket. 

State Tournament Host Sites 2027+

We want to gather as much data as possible on hosted sites for 2027. IF you are interested in hosting a State Tournament in 2027+, PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM with important information.(failure to do so your community may be overlooked for an opportunity!)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsW-qslLWruRLQgsWJACp_bkf_CiUO3zx6pCjIsHzT4WJnUQ/viewform?usp=header 

This information will help us decide the designation of 2027 and future tournaments. With multiple divisions we will need more hosts, which means more resources and more great people involved. ADMINS PLEASE FILL THIS OUT BEFORE OCTOBER 1st. THX 

District Commissioner Voting Year

Also this is a voter's year for district commissioners, who in turn elect the State Commissioners, so please reach out to your District commissioners, nominate and vote for someone who is willing to serve your district as a volunteer commissioner. 

10U - THOMPSON
12U - KIDDER COUNTY
13-15 - PARK RIVER

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL ND STATE CHAMPIONS
 

D1 - BURLINGTON
D2 - BOTTINEAU
D3 - PARK RIVER
D4 - THOMPSON
D5 - CENTRAL MCLEAN
D6 - GWINNER
D7 - CASSELTON

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WINNERS AND GOOD LUCK AT THE NORTH DAKOTA  STATE TOURNAMENT
 

D1 - BURLINGTON
D2 - RUGBY
D3 - PARK RIVER
D4 - HATTON/NORTHWOOD
D5 - BEULAH
D6 - LAMOURE
D7 - KINDRED

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WINNERS AND GOOD LUCK AT THE NORTH DAKOTA  STATE TOURNAMENT
 

Opening Day & Annual Meeting: 

When: March 29th and 30th 

Where: Radisson Inn[Bismarck, ND] (Liberty/Manhattan Room)
605 E Broadway Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501

Time: March 29th (Opening day)

1:30-6:30 PM

-Club Leaders/Hosts/Coaches Sessions

Annual Meeting Time: March 30th ~11:00AM

Who: Everyone, [Club Leaders, Tournament Hosts, Coaches]

Why: We want to help promote and answer questions!!

Your Chance to: voice your opinion, change things for the betterment of the program, ask questions on charter/rostering/gamechanger requirements, and meet the commissioners in your district!

Thank you 

Scheels

A Proud Partner of North Dakota Baseball.

They have graciously donated all the awards for all of our State Tournaments for the 2022 season. 

Athletes: while visiting any of  their stores in North Dakota. Please give a high-five or a simple "Thank You" to show our appreciation of what they do for the baseball community! 

Good luck to all on your season! 

Congratulations State Champions: 

Class "B" 13-15 YO - Kindred Vikings

9 YO- Mandan Mavericks

10 "B" - Thompson Tommies

10 YO AA - West Fargo Spikes

10 YO AAA  - West Fargo Rattlers

11 YO AA - Wahpeton

11 YO AAA - West Fargo Rattlers

12 YO AA - Valley City

12 YO AAA - Fargo 61s Blue

12 "B" - Thompson Tommies

13 YO AA - West Fargo Spikes

13 YO AAA - West Fargo Rattlers

14 YO AA - Fargo 61s Red

14 YO AAA - Fargo 61s Blue

Supports the Mission of Babe Ruth League, Inc:

The Babe Ruth Baseball program, using regulation competitive baseball and softball rules, teaches skills, mental and physical development, a respect for the rules of the game, and basic ideals of sportsmanship and fair play. In all aspects, Babe Ruth League, Inc. is committed to providing our participants the very best educational, sports experience possible. It is our fundamental belief that every child with a desire to play baseball be afforded that opportunity.

North Dakota is Babe Ruth & Cal Ripken Baseball Country!