Individual SKILLS COMPETITION
june 6th, 2026
Times and field assignments will be posted in the coming weeks
The fan-favorites are back—and bigger than ever. Fresh events, upgraded prizes, and a full day at the park you won’t want to miss.
All players participating in the World Series will have the opportunity to go head to head against the other athletes in their age group! We will crown a Champion and Runner Up in four different skills competitions! Home Run Derby, Fastest Man, Golden Arm, and NEW to 2026 (3 Athlete) Team Home Run Derby!
Information below on each skill competition and how to register! Cost is $25 per skill for the Home Run Derby, Fastest Man and Golden Arm events. Cost for the a Team Home Run Derby will be $60 per team. Players can participate in all four or just one! Individual Skills Competitions will begin at TBA on Saturday, June 6th and end at TBA that day. Players can show up at any time during the window to do their skills at the assigned park. We highly suggest showing up early to beat the long lines.
By pre-registering for the skills competition athletes will save both time and money. Day of walk-up registrations will increase from $25 to $40 for the Home Run Derby, Fastest Man and Golden Arm Events. The Team Home Run Derby will increase from $60 per team to $75 per team for walk up registrations. All players either pre-registered or walk up must be present by 4:30PM, in order to participate in the events. Please DO NOT Wait Until 4:30 to show up.
Locations for Individual Skills - TBA
Players participate based on the age of the team they are rostered on for the DFW World Series.
In order to be eligible to participate in the skills competitions athletes MUST be rostered on a team that is participating in the 2026 DFW World Series.
SKILLS COMPETITIONS Rules & Registration
Home Run Derby
Players will receive 12 pitches. Every pitch counts towards the total number of pitches whether the batter swings or takes the pitch. The player will receive only 12 pitches.
Player must provide their own pitcher and the pitcher must be an adult.
Home Run Distance
6U - 8U: 100’
9U - 10U: 125’
11U - 12U: 175’
13U - 14U: 225’
15U: 250’
Pre-Registration Fee $25 per player. Pre-registration closes on June 5th @ 8:00PM
Walk Up Registration is $40 per player.
Register today by completing the form below!
Fastest Man
Fastest time 40 yard dash!
All players who participate will run two (2) laser timed 40 yard dashes!
If laser timer is not working athletes will be timed by event staff on a handheld timer.
Pre-Registration Fee $25 per player. Pre-registration closes on June 5th @ 8:00PM
Walk Up Registration is $40 per player.
Register today by completing the form below!
Golden Arm
5 Throws at a Socknet
Hit the net 1 point
Hit the net in the air 2 points
Stays in the sock net from air 5 points.
Distances
6U - 8U: 100’
9U - 10U: 125’
11U - 12U: 175’
13U - 14U: 225’
Pre-Registration Fee $25 per player. Pre-registration closes on June 5th @ 8:00PM
Walk Up Registration is $40 per player.
Register today by completing the form below!
Team Home Run Derby
Most Home Runs Win!
3 Athletes per Team
One (1) 3 Minute Round to hit as many home runs as possible.
Unlimited pitches
Players can rotate in and out of the batting position as often as they choose
Team must provide their own pitcher and the pitcher must be an adult.
Home Run Distance
6U - 8U: 100’
9U - 10U: 125’
11U - 12U: 175’
13U - 14U: 225’
15U: 250’
Pre-Registration Fee $60 per team. Pre-registration closes on June 5th @ 8:00PM
Walk Up Registration is $75 per team.
Register today by completing the form below!
awards for SKILLS COMPETITIONS
Home Run Derby
Champion: Coming Soon!
Runner Up: Coming Soon!
Golden Arm
Champion: Coming Soon!
Runner Up: Coming Soon!
Fastest Man
Champion: Coming Soon!
Runner Up: Coming Soon!
Team Home Run Derby
Champion: Coming Soon!
Runner Up: Coming Soon!
FAQ
When will the Individual Skills Competition take place?
June 9th - times and locations will be assigned by ages.
Where will the Individual Skills Competition take place?
Locations - Coming Soon!
When is the deadline to pre-register?
Last day to pre-register is June 5th, 2026 @ 8:00PM CST
Will walk up registration be allowed?
Yes, players may walk up and register the day of the events but please know that the registration fee increases from $25 to $40 for the Home Run Derby, Fastest Man, and Golden Arm events. For the Team Home Run Derby the registration fee will increase from $60 to $75.
Do I need to bring baseballs?
Baseballs will be provided for the individual skills competitions; players will need to bring all other equipment. Pitcher for home run derby must be an adult. If the pitcher wants an L-Screen they will need to bring one with them.
What age group do I register for?
Players participate based on the age of the team they are rostered on for the DFW World Series.
Tie Breakers for individual skill competitions
Home Run Derby
Least number of pitches to reach home run total
Least number of pitches before recording first home run
Most pitches before recording first out or take
Swing by Swing score comparison
Golden Arm
Most 5 point throws
Least number of throws before scoring a 5 point throw
Least number of throws to reach total
Throw by throw score comparison
Fastest Man
Second attempt time
Team Home Run Derby
TBA