EVENT DETAILS
DES-9th Annual Queen-of-Diamonds-NIT
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Tournament DateJun 12 - Jun 14 2026 -
Entry Fee$709
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StatureNIT - FP -
Age Groups12U - 18U -
Event DetailsDES – 9th Annual Queen-of-Diamonds NIT – June 12-14, 2026 – Pickerington Central HS (12u/14u)-Pickerington & Lakewood High School (16u/18u)-Hebron, OH. There will be Friday games as this is a 2 pool into a double-elim bracket. Everyone will play 2 games on Friday. This event is classified as a National Invitational Tournament (NIT) which means 3x points and top 3 pick up direct National Berths (unpaid).
This event is our 9th annual Queen-of-Diamonds NIT event. This event is open to 12u-B, 14u-B, 16u-B, and 18u-B teams. Note: This event fills early every year. When we get to the max number of teams for the event, then we will start a waiting list. Teams will have 15 days to pay for the event in full or get dropped for a team on the waiting list. We will then do the same until we have a full field.
Event Info: This event will feature 2 Fri pool games seeding into a Saturday/Sunday Double-Elim bracket. We can take a max of 48 teams for the event.
Awards: Champion and runner-up will pick up to 12 USSSA NIT Rings along with a team award for each team. Team awards are typically a team plaque or banner. We normally also award 3rd place medals if more than 12 teams enter an age group.
Additional Info: This event is also a direct USSSA National Championship qualifier for the top three finishing teams with an unpaid berth to a USSSA National Championship of their choice. Contact Mike Craig at 614.895.2253 or at [email protected] for more details on this qualifying event. Teams can also follow this link which explains qualifying procedures for USSSA National Championship Events: USSSA Qualifying Procedures
Points Race Info: This event earns team 3X points in our National/State Points Race-for-the-Rings program. This program is a state, regional, and national program that uses the USSSA point system to determine the winners of these custom rings. Click here for more information on this exciting program for Ohio USSSA: 2026 USSSA Points Race
Ohio All-State Games: Teams also get to nominate players for our All-State Games August 8, 2026, in Marion. OH. The top team will have 5 selections, then runner-up will have 4, 3rd place will have 3 each and the remaining teams will have 2 player nominations. Click here for more info on this exciting program for Ohio USSSA: Ohio All-State Games.
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Entry Fee$709
NOTE: YOUR SPOT IS THE EVENT IS NOT SECURE UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED IN FULL. ALL PAYMENTS ARE LISTED PRICE-NO DISCOUNTS FOR VENMO OR CHECK. ENTRY FEE DEADLINE IS 21 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT. AT THE 21 DAY MARK, TEAMS WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE EVENT.Ways to pay for your entry fee into DES/Ohio USSSA FP Events:- Pay with a credit card thru the USSSA website under your manager profile.
- Snail mail to Double Eagle Sports – PO Box 2283 – Westerville, OH. 43086. Must be paid three weeks in advance to keep spot.
- Venmo to @ohiousssa-22. Notate event and date paying for in comment section.
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Gate FeeBoth locations will charge a gate/parking fee. That will be sent to teams when the event match-ups are finalized.
Tournament Division
| Division | Entry Fee | Gate Fee | Max Entries | Teams Entered |
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Event Ballparks
| Venue Name | Address | Maps link |
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| Pickerington Central High School | 300 Opportunity Way, Pickerington, OH, 43147 | Open in Maps |
| Lakewood High School | 9331 Lancer Rd SE, Hebron, OH, 43025 | 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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| Pickerington Central High School | 300 Opportunity Way, Pickerington, OH, 43147 | Jun 12-14 | Find Hotels |
| Lakewood High School | 9331 Lancer Rd SE, Hebron, OH, 43025 | Jun 12-14 | Find Hotels |
Event Updates
QOD: Event Info
DES - 9th Annual Queen-of-Diamonds NIT - June 12-14, 2026 - Pickerington Central HS (12u/14u)-Pickerington & Lakewood High School (16u/18u)-Hebron, OH. There will be Friday games as this is a 2 pool into a double-elim bracket. Everyone will play 2 games on Friday. This event is classified as a National Invitational Tournament (NIT) which means 3x points and top 3 pick up direct National Berths (unpaid).
This event is our 9th annual Queen-of-Diamonds NIT event. This event is open to 12u-B, 14u-B, 16u-B, and 18u-B teams. Note: This event fills early every year. When we get to the max number of teams for the event, then we will start a waiting list. Teams will have 15 days to pay for the event in full or get dropped for a team on the waiting list. We will then do the same until we have a full field.
Event Info: This event will feature 2 Fri pool games seeding into a Saturday/Sunday Double-Elim bracket. We can take a max of 48 teams for the event.
Awards: Champion and runner-up will pick up to 12 USSSA NIT Rings along with a team award for each team. Team awards are typically a team plaque or banner. We normally also award 3rd place medals if more than 12 teams enter an age group.
Additional Info: This event is also a direct USSSA National Championship qualifier for the top three finishing teams with an unpaid berth to a USSSA National Championship of their choice. Contact Mike Craig at 614.895.2253 or at [email protected] for more details on this qualifying event. Teams can also follow this link which explains qualifying procedures for USSSA National Championship Events: USSSA Qualifying Procedures
Points Race Info: This event earns team 3X points in our National/State Points Race-for-the-Rings program. This program is a state, regional, and national program that uses the USSSA point system to determine the winners of these custom rings. Click here for more information on this exciting program for Ohio USSSA: 2026 USSSA Points Race
Ohio All-State Games: Teams also get to nominate players for our All-State Games August 8, 2026, in Marion. OH. The top team will have 5 selections, then runner-up will have 4, 3rd place will have 3 each and the remaining teams will have 2 player nominations. Click here for more info on this exciting program for Ohio USSSA: Ohio All-State Games.
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