Be part of history as Grand Slam Arkansas celebrates the Grand Opening of the ALL-TURF FIELDS in West Memphis with a high-energy youth baseball event built for competition, efficiency, and a great overall tournament experience.
This event marks a major step forward for baseball in the region — brand-new all-turf fields mean no rainouts, fewer delays, and consistent playing conditions from first pitch to the final out.
🔥 Why you don’t want to miss this event:
• FREE team entry — play a top-quality event with no entry fee
• All-turf complex — rain-ready, clean, and fast-paced baseball
• Well-run schedule — we don’t overbook, games stay on time
• Competitive divisions — quality teams, quality competition
• Grand Opening atmosphere — big energy, full fields, and community support
This is more than just another tournament — it’s a grand opening celebration and a chance for teams to say they played in the very first event on West Memphis’s new turf fields.
Spots are limited to maintain event quality, so register early and lock in your place for this special opening weekend.
Arkansas rules-if not listed here we will revert to the national rules.
Head first slide is legal with any helmet except a fully masked helmet.
Black Emerald is legal in Arkansas.
International tiebreaker rules in Arkansas- bases loaded with 1 out. Last 3 batted outs will go to the base path. 1st batted out to 3rd, 2nd to second, 3rd to first.
Pick up players must not wear another team’s hat or uniform. A matching uniform must be worn or a blank shirt.
Uniform numbers do not matter, if a player does not have a uniform number, first and last name must be used on the lineup.
Time limits will be decided before each event by the site director.
Only 3 pick up players will be allowed per team. Only 1 can be an out of class player. ( if a single a team is playing in a double A tournament all 3 can be AA OR TWO AA AND 1 AAA player can be added)
Rosters will freeze May 15th.
Classification- Grand Slam Arkansas will cross check with other organizations BUT we will make our own determination using our own methods on proper classification. State Director will have the final say.
Time limits will be determined by the site director.
Gate fee- Free one day events- $15- Free two day event- $10- paid entry 1 day-$10- paid entry 2 day -$10. 8-11 year olds are $5 at all events.
King Of the Natural State gate fee- Friday night $5, 8 and up- Saturday and Sunday 12 and up $15, 11 and under $5.
There will be NO special request to play certain teams in pool play.
Brackets will be split when the site director sees fit.
Site directors
North East Arkansas- Tyler Baker- (870) 635-6502
South West Arkansas- Parker
Grigsby- (901) 450-8042
Monticello- Jake Johnston- (870) 820-6362
Marion/West Memphis - Tommy Martin- (901) 626-9193
State UIC- Tyler Baker
South West UIC- Alex Greer- (870) 866-8904
Assistant State Director- Tommy Martin
State director- Logan Williams- 901-490-6668