THE KC&BO VFG SPORTS PERFORMANCE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
OPENING DAY ITINERARY FOR 2023
PLEASE NOTE: THE COACHES CHECK-IN & HOME RUN DERBY WILL BE HELD AT D-BAT LEWISVILLE AGAIN THIS SUMMER.
ALL OTHER ACTIVITIES WILL BE HELD AT BAKERSFIELD PARK! (Coaches - please review the COACHES INFORMATION PAGE for complete details regarding Coaches Check-In and the Home Run Derby).
Gates & Concessions Open: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
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We will have the griddle grill going serving everything from Breakfast Taco's, to outstanding Fresh Grilled Burgers to World Famous Nathan's Hot Dogs, AND we will have plenty of HEALTHY OPTIONS! We will also feature Chick-Fil-A and Jet's Pizza!!! We will likely have other FOOD VENDORS on-site as well!
Merchandise Sales: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- D-BAT Lewisville is our OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE PROVIDER and will have ALL OFFICIALLY LICENSED NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP APPAREL.
- Located at the Official National Championship Merchandise Tent (near main baseball pavilion overlooking field #3).
Skills Challenges & Activities: Scheduled Times/Pre-Registration Required: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
PLEASE NOTE: All Skill Challenge Events require pre-registration, and have deadlines by which to be registered for.
Go to the "OPENING DAY ACTIVITIES" page for the registration link. ONLY Coaches or Team Managers may register players for the Skill Challenges.
PLEASE NOTE: Rules, Times and Field Locations Provided on the Registration Landing Page.
Parade of Teams, Awards & Opening Ceremonies, Traditional "Hat Toss": 4:00 - 4:45 PM on Field #5
- Line up for the Parade of Teams begins at 3:45 at the Right Field Foul Pole on Field #5
PLEASE NOTE: All KC&BO VFG SPORTS PERFORMANCE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS may participate in the following SKILLS CHALLENGE events (again, pre-registration is required and you must visit the OPENING DAY ACTIVITIES page to pre-register for these awesome Skill Challenges):
- EvoShield "Around the Horn Challenge" Skill Challenge: This is a fun competition that will test teamwork, throwing accuracy and quickness!
- Oakley "Fastest Player Challenge" Skill Challenge: This is a fun competition that will test individual SPEED!
- Wilson "Fungoman Team Fielding" Skill Challenge: Experience the greatness of Fungoman as teams compete to see who can get the highest scores!
- DeMarini Homerun Derby Skill Challenge will take place at B-DAT Lewisville in conjunction with the Coaches Check-In. PLEASE NOTE: Coaches please review the Coaches Information Page for specific instructions regarding the Home Run Derby!
- Dick's Sporting Goods Throwing Challenge: Pitchers warm up and get ready throw your fastest pitch! Registration and details can be found on the Opening Day Activities Page.
ALL TEAMS:
- Pin Trading & Card Trading : All day at Bakersfield Park!
- Vendor Row: Featuring D-BAT Lewisville: Wilson + Oakley, Dick's Sporting Goods, and more!
- Tailgating: All day at Bakersfield Park! {Gates will open by 7:00 AM, no saving spots, parking main parking lot will fill up early, RV's restricted to overflow parking lots for Opening Day.} Please Note: For SAFETY REASONS grills are only allowed in the Parking Lot area (NO GRILLS ON THE GRASS.)
Final Reminder: The "Skill Challenge Events" require Pre-Registration. No "walk-up's" allowed!
Coaches/Team Managers go to the "Opening Day Activities" page for the registration link and register your players for these awesome events!
Coaches Meeting Immediately Follows Opening Ceremonies/Parade of Teams:
Time/Location: 5:30-6:00 PM, at Harmon High School (adjacent to Bakersfield Park).