How do I get off the "Naughty List"?
Simple: register your player before the cutoff date! Once your your player is locked in, you’re officially moved to the Nice List (and guaranteed a spot on a team).
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CHRISTMAS INVITATIONAL
ITINERARY
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Presents: In addition to the player packages, every player on the Championship and Runner-Up teams takes home a present from Santa!
NOTICE FROM THE NORTH POLE
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Yelling "He was safe!" at Santa gets you a one-way ticket to the North Pole.
December 12, 2026 - 12:00 AM -
Santa sees you when you’re sleeping, he knows when you’re awake, & he definitely knows you just flashed a bunt sign.
December 12, 2026 - 01:00 AM -
Anyone who forgot to register on time is absolute coal behavior.
December 12, 2026 - 02:00 AM -
No Crying: If you cry about a strike call, Santa personally swaps your bat for a candy cane.
December 12, 2026 - 03:00 AM
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 🎅🏻
PERFECT GAME CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT
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Is there a dress code / can we wear holiday gear?
Absolutely encouraged! Ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa hats over caps, elf socks, and festive custom turf shoes are all welcomed—as long as base numbers remain clear for the umpires and official scoring.
What are the bat rules for this tournament?
Standard Perfect Game regional sanctioning rules apply for each age division. Note: Standard candy canes, gingerbread man cutters, and actual lumps of coal are not approved for official gameplay, but your bat may be decorated as such.
What is the award for the winning team?
Besides eternal holiday bragging rights, division champions take home official tournament rings/trophies, presents and earn immunity from Santa’s Naughty List for the entire offseason.
PLAYER GEAR DISTRUBUTION
Players can wear white, red or green pants with matching colors belts, and socks to match their christmas invitational jerseys. Be creative and have fun!
CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT RULES
OFFENSE GUILDLINES
Teams will maintain the same continuous batting order throughout the event. Each new game must begin with the batter immediately following the player who recorded the final out (or completed the final plate appearance) of the previous game. This policy is designed to provide every player with a more equal number of at-bats during the weekend. Coaches are responsible for maintaining the correct batting order, and tournament staff may verify lineups before each game.
DEFENSE GUILDLINES
We will follow the standard Perfect Game pitching rules for all age groups. To ensure fair play and development, we will implement a rotational defensive strategy. Players will be moved between positions throughout the game, aiming to provide as close to equal playing time as possible.
PERFECT GAME
Except for the rule modifications stated above, we will follow Perfect Game's National By-Laws and Rules.