Cooperstown AllStar Village 12U Baseball Tournament 2026

We make joining a Guest Player Connect team easy and stress-free! Follow these simple steps to secure your spot and prepare for an exciting tournament experience.

Step 1: Select Your Division and Position

• Use the age chart to determine the correct division for your player.
• Choose your player’s primary or secondary position from the list of available positions to ensure the best fit for the team.
• Alternatively, select a new position they’d like to try—your player will spend the majority of their time playing this position during the tournament.
• Add the position to your cart—each team has a maximum roster size of 12 players to ensure fair playing time and a well-rounded experience.

Step 2: Proceed to Checkout

• Fill in all required details, including your player’s birthdate and skill level (ranked 1–5).
• Complete your payment to secure their spot.
• We’ll carefully review your player’s information to ensure they’re placed on the right team for their skills and the tournament requirements.
  • If any adjustments are needed, such as a different division or position, we’ll notify you and provide options, including a credit for a future tournament if necessary.

Step 3: Get Ready for Game Day

• Once your player’s spot is confirmed, you’ll receive detailed information leading up to the tournament, starting the weekend before the event.
  • This includes schedules, coach details, and game-day expectations.
• We’ll make sure you and your player are fully prepared for a fun, stress-free tournament experience.

🏟 What’s Included in the Cooperstown Experience

👕 Tournament-Included Player Package

Each Cooperstown venue provides players with:

• (2) Official game jerseys

• (2) Pairs of socks

• Official Cooperstown baseball cap

• Warm-up jacket

• Official game day ring

• Admission to the National Baseball Hall of Fame

• 7 guaranteed games

• Three meals per day

• Laundry service during the week

• Team insurance

• Appearance by a former MLB tournament ambassador

• Air-conditioned, on-site team bunkhouse lodging shared with coaches

🛏️ Players and coaches stay on-campus together in air-conditioned housing—perfect for team bonding and creating lifelong friendships. Meals and lodging are included for players.

⚠️ Parents are responsible for their own lodging off-site. It’s crucial to book accommodations early as Cooperstown housing fills quickly.
⚠️ Players must bring white baseball pants and a navy or red belt; matching is encouraged.

🎁 What Guest Player Connect Adds

To create the ultimate guest player experience, GPC includes:

• Guaranteed roster spot (max 12 players)—designed for balanced playing time and pitching depth

• Custom team trading pins, pin towel, and lanyard

• Team banner for use at the field and in photos

• Umpire and facility fees covered

• Professional photo and video package

• Team Pizza Party after opening ceremony

• Team GameChanger access—for pre-trip updates, live game tracking, and optional family coordination (like carpools or fundraiser planning)

🧑‍🏫 Meet Our Cooperstown Coaching Staff

We understand that trust matters—especially when it comes to who’s coaching your child. That’s why Guest Player Connect only provides paid, professional, background-checked coaches who are there for your player every step of the way.

Here’s what you can expect from our staff:

• Paid & Impartial – No parent coaches or politics. Our coaches are hired to create a positive, fair environment.
• Baseball Experienced – From former players to current coaches, our staff brings real-game knowledge and teaching ability.
• Background Checked – Safety first. Every coach undergoes full screening.
• Development-Focused – Equal playing time, positive reinforcement, and skill growth come first.
• All-In Mentors – Coaches live in the bunkhouses with the players, coordinate meals, manage the lineup, and make sure your child is supported and having fun.

These are the leaders we’d trust with our own kids—and we’re honored to have them lead yours.

Cooperstown AllStar Village Refund Policy

Due to the high cost and advance commitments required for Cooperstown All Star Village, all payments are non-refundable once your player is accepted and registered for the team.

Guest Player Connect must submit payment to CASV months in advance and commits to uniform production, coaching fees, lodging, meals, and administrative costs based on your registration. For this reason:

• All payments, including the initial deposit, are non-refundable.
• No refunds will be issued for cancellations, injuries, scheduling conflicts, or personal reasons.
• In the unlikely event GPC is unable to field a complete team, a full refund will be provided.

We strongly encourage families to purchase travel insurance to protect their investment against unexpected changes.

Have Questions? We’ve Got Answers.

To read all of our FAQs, please visit our FAQs page.

About GPC & Coaching

What is Guest Player Connect?
We offer youth baseball players the opportunity to join a team of guest players and compete in tournaments on their off weekends—for extra reps, fun, and skill development.

What makes GPC different?
We’re focused on equal playing time, development, and fun. Our coaches are paid professionals—not parents—so players get unbiased, growth-focused guidance.

⚾ Cooperstown 2026 FAQs

🏨 Where do players and coaches stay?

Players and coaches stay together in on-site, air-conditioned team housing, provided by both Cooperstown Dreams Park and Cooperstown All Star Village. Lodging is included for players and coaches.
Parents are responsible for their own accommodations and should book early, as local lodging fills quickly.

🍽️ Are meals provided for the players?

Yes! Both Cooperstown venues provide three meals per day for all registered players. Meals are served in a dedicated player dining hall and begin on the first full day of the event.

🎒 What should my player bring?

A full packing list will be provided prior to the event. Essentials include:

• White baseball pants (navy or red belt preferred)

• Glove, bat, cleats, helmet, cup

• Bedding, towels, toiletries, and casual clothes

Guest Player Connect provides:

• (2) Official game jerseys

• Cooperstown warm-up jacket

• Team hat and socks

• Custom trading pins, pin towel, and lanyard

• Team banner, photo package, and more!

🧢 What’s included in the experience?

Cooperstown Tournament Provides:

• On-site, air-conditioned bunkhouse housing for players and coaches

• Three meals daily

• 7 guaranteed games

• Official gameday ring

• Visit from a former MLB ambassador

• Laundry service during the week

• Hall of Fame ticket

• Team insurance

Guest Player Connect Adds:

• Paid, experienced, background-checked coaches

• Equal playing time and skill development focus

• GPC team jersey and hat (yours to keep)

• Trading pins, towel, and lanyard

• Umpire fees, facility fees, photo & video package

• Pre-event GameChanger group for communication and coordination

🧑‍🏫 Who are the coaches?

GPC coaches are paid professionals with experience in high school, college, or elite travel baseball. All are background-checked and selected for their ability to create a positive, growth-focused, and safe environment. Coaches stay with players and lead all team activities throughout the week.

💬 How do parents stay informed?

We create a GameChanger group for each team well in advance. It’s used for updates, scheduling, livestreaming, and group communication. Families can also coordinate rides, hotels, and even fundraising through this private space.

💰 What’s the payment plan?

• $200 deposit due upon registration and acceptance

• Equal monthly payments begin the following month

• Final payment due by March 15, 2026

🗓 If registering after payments have started, families must catch up on any missed installments at sign-up.

📅 When do we arrive and depart?

Each tournament week runs Sunday through Saturday. Your player will check in with the team on Sunday and depart the following Saturday. GPC will share a full itinerary, check-in details, and what-to-bring guide well before your scheduled week.

Understanding the Travel Baseball 2025 Age Chart

The Travel Baseball 2025 Age Chart is your go-to guide for determining the correct division for your player based on their birthdate. Travel baseball divisions are organized by age to ensure fair competition and development opportunities for players of similar ages and skill levels.

How to Use the Age Chart

1. Find Your Player’s Birth Month and Year:
   • Look for your player’s birth year in the chart.
   • Match it with their birth month to locate their age division for the 2025 season.
2. Understand the Cutoff Date:
   • Travel baseball typically uses a May 1 cutoff date. Players are assigned to divisions based on their age as of April 30, 2025.
   • For example, if your player turns 12 before April 30, they will be in the 12U division. If they turn 12 after April 30, they remain in the 11U division.
3. Select the Correct Division:
   • Use the age division listed on the chart to register your player for the appropriate team or tournament.