"It's not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game"

*****Go to the top of this page and click PAGES, then click RULES. to register for our tournaments, you must PRINT the forms listed or copy and paste each form to print

        DO NOT GO TO ONLINE FORMS....DO NOT GO TO SCHEDULES....DO NOT GO TO ANYTHING OTHER THAN   PAGES  FIRST...

*****This site is where ALL information will be communicated during the tournaments at which time you will click PAGES then click BRACKETS 

                         BUT... In The Meantime...Please   READ   all the info below 

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Welcome to the Ohio Eagles Youth Baseball Invitational Tournament 2025 !     

 *WE ARE A NON-ELITE TOURNAMENT* 

We offer non-elite tournaments for all age levels. We have teams that come from within the county, the surrounding counties and from other states. We have had much success with hosting teams that come to play ball, coaches that instruct, parents that support and staff that encourage sportsmanship!

What is a non-elite tournament? One where teams are invited that is NOT elite, meaning, if you have an elite status, or, you go to tournaments weekly and win, win, win, in other words, there are many tournaments to choose from for those types of teams, but, this tournament is not one of them.  This tournament is for the teams who would like to come play ball within their ability range who may be considered one of the following: community based, rec, all stars, traveling, or any other title other than elite.  What is an Invitational Tournament? One where you may not be invited back should your behavior place you on the Naughty List. We have teams that come every year to have the opportunity to experiece fundamental baseball coupled with sportsmanship in a safe enviroment that they can compete in while having fun.

 Our tournaments have been established in and around the Portage County area (Ravenna, Kent, Rootstown, Streetsboro, Tallmadge, Stow Munroe, Newton Falls, Windham)  for many years. We welcome ages 8u (which is coach pitch) and 9u-18u (official baseball rules), and have divided flights into age appropriate levels. All fields are close in distance to one another and we have several complexes which houses multiple fields for multiple age divisions with concessions, parking and restrooms for your convenience. Whatever field you are assigned, you most likely will be there for the duration of the games. Check the drop down venue list for each fields addresses and directions. Local hotel discounts available, see hotel lists if interested.

*************ANNOUNCING 2025 TOURNAMENT DATES************

                 All Day SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS.... No Friday night games

                        JUNE  7. 8 ................   CANS OF CORN

                       JUNE  14, 15 .................  DAD'S DINGERS

                       JUNE  21, 22 ..............    DUCKS ON THE POND

                       JUNE  28, 29 ..............  A TRIBUTE TO ED WALLER                     

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                                             Plan NOW to attend!                                      ***********************************************************************************************************

Registration fees:  8u  $399       9u-12u  $479       13u-18u  $579

 COACHES....Go to PAGES, RULES, REGISTRATION FORM, HOLD HARMLESS. ROSTER  and print out (YES WE ARE OLD SCHOOL)  and send ALL in WITH YOUR PAYMENT

Read the RULES, it is YOUR responsibility to know the rules and communicate with YOUR parents. I will talk with the head coach only, I will not talk to parents, they are your responsibility.

*********   ZELLE  is now offered as a payment option. If you choose this option you must contact me first to receive the correct sending information and then I can                                      confirm the transaction is complete, this applies to VENMO also.

********* Send in your MONEY ORDER or personal check PRINTED  LEGIBLY and PAYABLE to:  Jo Stephenson

                    And mail to:  Todd Brenner, (Business Manager)   107 Wagon Wheel Lane, Surfside Beach, SC  29575 ....  BY MAY 23rd <<<<<

                        >>>>  After MAY 23rd.... Mail to:    Jo Stephenson  7258 Trillium Court, Ravenna, Ohio 44266   c/o Cindy Benson                                                                                                                                                    

 on the memo line of your payment; state your team name, age and tourney date, send  all paperwork ( registration, hold harmless, roster. and money order or check) 

                  >>>>Your ZELLE account, VENMO account, money order copy or deposited check is your receipt and confirmation as registered with your place secured.<<<<<<

      Your registration fee and all paperwork must be received AT THE LATEST by the WEDNESDAY 10 days prior your scheduled tournament (this is ONE WEEK in advance to posting schedules) Any late entries received past the 10 day due date, must include a $20 late entry fee, you can drop off or overnight your packaged information/money order to avoid being late, NO checks accepted at this point, only ZELLE or VENMO   IF...IF..IF.   there are any openings. Keep in mind, first come first served,  ZELLE is accepted and perferred.

         List ONE manager/coach to contact by text with a CELL NUMBER that is LEGIBLE.

         We have a 10 team limit in each age division and it is a first come first serve policy. You will be noted as confirmed and registered when paperwork with registration fee is received and deposited . We are about the boys playing ball and will offer individual divisions but may combine if numbers are low.

          All teams advance into the elimination round on Sunday after playing 2 scheduled games on  Saturday,  awards will be presented at the championship game on Sunday.

         Our goal is to strive to maintain our founder, Ed Waller's personal touch in all business matters by exhibiting excellent communication and organizational skills.   ALL information will be on this website for everyone to tap into.

          *June 28th and 29th  is our Tribute to ED WALLER tournament. We want to recognize ED for all his contributions to the youth programs and the countless hours he dedicated to serving in many capacities in our communities. ED shared the vision of providing great service to youth tournaments and leagues, and worked diligently to implement improvements.  He was an asset to our team and will be greatly missed. 

         We would like your tournament to be as successful as in the past and grow in numbers for the future. Thank you for visiting this page and watch for more information as it becomes available prior to the tournament. All schedules will be posted Wednesday EVENING prior to your tournament, there may be one revision if necessary, which will then repost Thursday by 7pm.  KEEP CHECKING THIS SITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION BEFORE LEAVING FOR YOUR TOURNAMENT!

Registration is open until closed by the TD.  Weather may impact our schedule and changes may be necessary for field changes or time changes, we go above and beyond to get your tournament games played, so Please keep checking in on the brackets page often for all communication during the tournament. The POP UP will notify everyone of notices. 

The website will post any changes and keep you informed, please keep your parents in the loop.

Plan now to attend!

Thank you,

        Jo Stephenson                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            UIC - Portage County Umpire Masters Professional Services, Tournament Director

email: midnightcaller8@aol.com

PLEASE NOTE: I will reply within a reasonable time to all Coaches/Managers questions prior to your tournament. Parking may be charged at certain sites, $5 per car pass includes both days.

*Early Entry Discount: Submit ALL PAPERWORK WITH REGISTRATION FEE by February 1st, 2025 for any 2025 tournament and receive a $25.00 discount per team, per tournament registered!!*    This only applies to ALL PAPERWORK (3 FORMS + PAYMENT,)  It will not be honored if any of these are missing from your mailed envelope!!!