Best of the West · 29th Year

Tournaments

The "Best of the West" tournament series — competitive wood-bat baseball in Kamloops, BC. From 11U to 18U+, spring through fall. Teams come from across Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest.

29
Years
Running
86+
Teams
Per Season
5
Tournament
Weekends
4
Age
Divisions

Best of the West Icebreaker

April 9–12, 2026

Kamloops, BC

The season opener. Competitive divisions at 18U, 15U, and 13U levels on the MacArthur Island Baseball Complex — one of the best tournament venues in Western Canada.

18U
BCPBL / College Prep and competitive AAA Midget teams
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15U
AAA 15U teams and BCPBL Bantam teams
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13U
Solid AA and AAA 13U teams
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Best of the West Spring Classic

April 23–26, 2026

Kamloops, BC

The mid-spring event — slightly broader competitive range than the Icebreaker. AA and AAA divisions at 18U, 15U, and 13U.

18U
Midget and JPBL teams
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15U AA
15U AA teams and marginal AAA
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13U AA
13U AA and marginal AAA teams
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Best of the West Premier Weekend

April 29 – May 3, 2026

Kamloops, BC

The flagship event. The 19U Premier Elite Showcase is rated as the premium spring showcase event in Canada — teams must qualify or be invited. The weekend also features elite 15U and 13U divisions and the Team BLE Scout Team entry.

19U Premier Elite
Qualified / invited teams only. The best of the best.
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Team BLE Scout Team
BLE-selected players competing in the Premier tournament
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15U Elite
Strong 15U teams — qualified or invited
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13U Elite
Strong AAA 13U teams — office approval required
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11U Open
11U AA and AAA teams. Seeding after first two games.
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Best of the West Fall Classic

September 24–27, 2026

Kamloops, BC

The fall series. Open divisions across all age groups — great for teams looking for competitive fall ball. Players eligible must be eligible for the same division in the upcoming spring/summer season.

18U
18U AAA, college prep, BCPBL and BCJPBL
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15U
15U open division — AA/AAA teams
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13U
13U open division — AA/AAA teams
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11U
Born after August 31, 2015
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Tournament Policies

Before You Register

Wood Bat Only

All Best of the West tournaments are wood / wood composite bat only. Exception: 15U AA, 13U, and 11U divisions may use metal bats.

Stay to Play

All tournaments are "Stay to Play" — teams must book accommodations through CSST Sports Travel, BLE's tournament booking partner. Competitive rates guaranteed. Lodging buyout available for $500 surcharge — email for details.

Registration & Deposits

50% non-refundable deposit secures your spot. Due by January 15th. Balance due one month before tournament. Registration without payment does not hold your spot — no exceptions.

Fall Eligibility

Players in fall tournaments must be eligible for the same division in the upcoming spring/summer season. This ensures competitive balance across all divisions.

Venue

Tournaments are held at the MacArthur Island Baseball Complex in Kamloops, BC — well-maintained fields in one of BC's best baseball venues. Select events also use Oliver Parks and Recreation fields.

Questions?

Contact BLE directly at [email protected] or call (604) 531-9916. We'll help you find the right tournament and division for your team.

Bring Your Team

Spring events fill fast — multiple divisions are already sold out for 2026. Register early to secure your spot in the Best of the West series.

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