EVENT DETAILS
Battle for the Gold Glove (RINGS)
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Tournament DateMar 07 - Mar 08 2026 -
Entry Fee$150 - $325
Lodging Notice
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StatureUSSSA NIT -
Age Groups8U - 14U -
Event DetailsThis is a pay the umpire at the plate event. Umpires are to be paid in cash:
8U = $25 per team per game
9U – 12U = $60 per team per game
13U-18U = $70 per team per game -
Entry Fee$150 - $325
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Gate FeeTBA
Tournament Division
| Division | Entry Fee | Gate Fee | Max Entries | Teams Entered |
Game Guarantee |
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Event Ballparks
| Venue Name | Address | Maps link |
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| Braden River Park | 5201 51st Street East, Bradenton, FL, 34203 | Open in Maps |
| Sarasota Babe Ruth Complex | 3100 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL, 34237 | Open in Maps |
| G T Bray Park | 5502 33rd Avenue Drive West, Bradenton, FL, 34209 | Open in Maps |
| Well Field | 1400 Lucaya Ave, Venice, FL, 34285 | Open in Maps |
| Buffalo Creek | 7550 69th St. East, Palmetto, FL, 34221 | Open in Maps |
| Lakewood Ranch | 5490 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Bradenton, FL, 34202 | Open in Maps |
Event Lodging
Note: If you don't know which venue you'll be playing at and want to book in advance, click here to find hotels that are geographically centered between all venues.
| Venue Name | Address | Dates | Details |
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| Braden River Park | 5201 51st Street East, Bradenton, FL, 34203 | Mar 7-8 | Find Hotels |
| Sarasota Babe Ruth Complex | 3100 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL, 34237 | Mar 7-8 | Find Hotels |
| G T Bray Park | 5502 33rd Avenue Drive West, Bradenton, FL, 34209 | Mar 7-8 | Find Hotels |
| Well Field | 1400 Lucaya Ave, Venice, FL, 34285 | Mar 7-8 | Find Hotels |
| Buffalo Creek | 7550 69th St. East, Palmetto, FL, 34221 | Mar 7-8 | Find Hotels |
| Lakewood Ranch | 5490 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Bradenton, FL, 34202 | Mar 7-8 | Find Hotels |
Venue Name
Braden River Park
Address
5201 51st Street East, Bradenton, FL, 34203
Dates
Mar 7-8
Venue Name
Sarasota Babe Ruth Complex
Address
3100 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL, 34237
Dates
Mar 7-8
Venue Name
G T Bray Park
Address
5502 33rd Avenue Drive West, Bradenton, FL, 34209
Dates
Mar 7-8
Venue Name
Buffalo Creek
Address
7550 69th St. East, Palmetto, FL, 34221
Dates
Mar 7-8
Venue Name
Lakewood Ranch
Address
5490 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Bradenton, FL, 34202
Dates
Mar 7-8
Event Updates
Thank you all for playing in the Gold Glove Championship this weekend and congrats to all the Champions! Cant wait to see all the pictures online!!
March 08, 2026 - 07:52pm
Unfortunately we had to cancel the 9U AA division being played at Buffalo Creek Park due to field conditions. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
March 08, 2026 - 09:36am
The 9AA Bracket at Buffalo Creek has been moved back an additional hour to a 10:00am start. Please check the bracket now that it has been updated. ALL OTHER BRACKETS REMAIN THE SAME AT A 9:00am START
March 08, 2026 - 04:37am
All Brackets are now posted. Please check the brackets for your game times and check again in the morning to confirm there were no additional changes. Thank you!
March 07, 2026 - 09:40pm
All Sunday Brackets at the Gold Glove Championship have been moved back 1 hour to accommodate for the time change and any potential weather this evening. Please check the brackets and make sure your team knows about the change. Big Fields still have games going. Those brackets will be posted later.
March 07, 2026 - 07:49pm
Teams at Babe Ruth can return to their fields. Thank you!
March 07, 2026 - 06:44pm
teams playing at Lakewood Ranch. Please return to your Fields. We are going to try to start as soon as we can and get the games finished.
March 07, 2026 - 06:30pm
Please, Please clean up the bleachers and your dugout after each of your games end. Just get everything in a garbage can please!
March 07, 2026 - 06:21pm
Please, Please clean up the bleachers and your dugout after each of your games end. Just get everything in a garbage can please!
March 07, 2026 - 06:21pm
Lakewood Ranch is currently in a weather delay. We will give updates as the weather progresses.
March 07, 2026 - 06:10pm
Please, Please clean up the bleachers and your dugout after each of your games end. Just get everything in a garbage can please!
March 07, 2026 - 05:26pm
Reminder that clocks "Spring" forward tonight.
March 07, 2026 - 03:00pm
MVP TAG NOMINEES TAKE ACTION!
If you received an MVP Tournament Tag:
1. Take a photo of the athlete holding the MVP tag
2. Scan the QR code on the back of the tag
3. Complete the nomination form
4. Upload the photo and click SUBMIT
5. Get featured on our social media with your photo
6. Receive the official registration link for the "Florida All State MVP Games"
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION IS MONDAY @ 8AM!
Be sure to like our Facebook page to see all the MVP Nominees:
https://www.facebook.com/floridausssabaseball/
For more information about the Florida All State MVP Games:
https://flbaseball.usssa.com/fl-mvp-games/
March 07, 2026 - 11:06am
14U Burn Collier and Ostingers Black can start their 12:30 game early if you get here and get loose. The High School did not practice this morning
March 07, 2026 - 10:53am
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