Batters Up! is a FREE hitting competition in which kids compete against other kids their age to see who is crowned champion! The event is hosted by several Elks Lodges across the state as a family friendly activity for the local community.
See details below regarding registering for your local event, contest rules and more.
See details below regarding registering for your local event, contest rules and more.
Local Competitions
The following Elks Lodges are holding competitions in their local area this year. Click on the name for more details regarding that event. Check back periodically as more Lodges will be adding in the coming weeks. Kids can only compete in ONE (1) location:
The state competition for the winner in each category will be Saturday, August 24, 2024 in Gilman MN. Additional information will be sent to the winners following the local competitions.
The following Elks Lodges are holding competitions in their local area this year. Click on the name for more details regarding that event. Check back periodically as more Lodges will be adding in the coming weeks. Kids can only compete in ONE (1) location:
- Brainerd MN (Elks Lodge #615) - Completed for 2024
- Hopkins, MN (Elks Lodge #2221) - Completed for 2024
- Hutchinson MN (Elks Lodge #2427) - Completed for 2024
- Minneapolis MN (Elks Lodge #44) - Completed for 2024
- Red Wing, MN (Elks Lodge #845) - Completed for 2024
- St Cloud MN (Elks Lodge #2843) - Completed for 2024
- Stillwater MN (Elks Lodge #179) - Completed for 2024
- Winona MN (Elks Lodge #327) - Completed for 2024
The state competition for the winner in each category will be Saturday, August 24, 2024 in Gilman MN. Additional information will be sent to the winners following the local competitions.
Competition Overview
Age Groups
There will be five age groups as follows (age as of July 31):
- Each participant will compete against children in the same age group by hitting balls for distance. The boys division will hit baseballs. The girls division will hit either baseballs or softballs.
- Participants are given up to 5 warm up swings and will then get ten swings to hit for distance.
- Participants accumulate points based on the distance each hit earns. The distance is determined at the point the ball stops (for 5-6 year olds) & at the point the ball first lands for all other age groups. Points are accumulated for all 10 hits. The zone chart outlines the various points awarded. Download a printable copy here.
- The champion in each individual age group will be determined by the participant with the most points (see Rules page for further details regarding ties).
- A complete set of rules can be downloaded here. Please download and read the rules prior to registering your child.
- Participants are encouraged to bring their own bat & batting helmet. Shared bats & helmets will be available at the field if needed.
- Awards for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each age group
Age Groups
There will be five age groups as follows (age as of July 31):
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Boys (baseball only):
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Girls (baseball or softball):
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Awards
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 hitters in each age group.
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 hitters in each age group.
