
The USSSA Veterans Day Challenge Tournament Event is held in Las Vegas, Nevada from Nov. 7 – 9, 2026 and Team BLE will be entering teams in the 10U, 11U, 12U & 13U Divisions. Prior to the Tournament event, the Team BLE players will take part in a two day mini camp on Nov. 5 & 6th (Thursday and Friday), to work on skills and team prior to the event.
- 10U Division Players must be born after May 1 of 2016
- 11U Division Players must be born after May 1 of 2015
- 12U Division Players must be born after May 1 of 2014
- 13U Division Players must be born after May 1 of 2013
This tournament attracts teams from all over North America and is by invitation only. All players must be identified by BLE staff and receive an invitation to participate in the Event.
Coaches in the past have included:
- Former Canadian Olympic team coach and Brewers Scout Marty Lehn
- 12-year Major League pitcher and World Series winner Albie Lopez
- 2-Time All-Star Shea Hillenbrand
- Former MLB and Canadian National team pitcher Dustin Molleken
- Regional Pitching Instructor for National Pitching Association and former Associate Scout with the Atlanta Braves Eric Ruben
- Head Coach of Bend Elks (Collegiate Summer team – WCL) and Minnesota Twins scout Allen Cox
- Former Pro Player and Collegiate coach Jordan Blundell
- International European Coach and Team BC Coach/clinician Paul Mrazek
Cost: $950 + GST- Must be Paid in Full 1 Month Prior to Tournament Start Date, deposits paid are Non-Refundable.
– Includes: Tournament fees in the Veteran’s Day Challenge, and associated fees
– Team hat/shirt/Jersey and coaching/instruction.
Airfare and Hotel
*To be booked and paid for by each player*. The team hotel is “Boulder Station Hotel and Casino” 4111 Boulder Hwy, Las Vegas, NV 89121. We have set a block of room’s aside for you to book your room, just hit the following link to book your room:
HOTEL Team Login
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
Thursday, November 5TH:
4 – 8:00pm: Team Practice/Skill development work/Intersquad or Exhibition Game
Friday, November 6th:
10:00am – 12:00 ~ Specialty session + Team Time
1:00 – 3:30 ~ On Field Practice
Saturday, November 7th to Monday, November 9th – Veteran’s Day Challenge ~ Game Times TBA
ADDITION – “SUPER CLINIC” OPPORTUNITY
As an option to extend your week and enjoy some additional world class training prior to the tournament BLE is offering a Super Clinic on November 3 – 5th (Tuesday to Thursday). This an extra clinic open to all attendees to enhance their experience with the extra two and half days of training. The clinic starts at 2pm on the Tuesday and ends at 12:30 on Thursday, Nov. 5th, giving BLE’ers the opportunity to seamlessly move on to BLE-only travel event.
For non-BLE players this clinic is $450 plus GST. BLE players receive a special price of $325 (+GST) when they add it on to their travel event registration. More information on the clinic can be found on the Veteran’s Day Clinic Page, but make sure to return here and choose the package option when registering for the Veteran’s Day event.
Sincerely;
Marty Lehn
Big League Experience Baseball
Registration and Payment
Please select your appropriate age group and payment choice. Choice amounts includes GST.
*To pay by e-transfer (email to mail@bigleagueexperience.com ) Continue to register online using the form below, and then choose the “Invoice” method of payment, your credit card will not be charged.*
Veteran’s Day Challenge Travel Event (Nov. 5-9) ($950 CDN)
This option is for those registering for the Travel Event only. Choose your age group, payment option and proceed to register
Package: Travel Event (Nov. 5th-9th)+ Super Clinic (Nov. 3rd -5th) ($950 + $325 CDN)
This is the option is for those registering for the special Travel Event and super clinic package. Choose your age group, payment option and proceed to register

