Formal Invite: The 2026 Northwest Summer League (Upperclassman)

We are pleased to inform you that your athlete has earned an invitation to the 2026 Northwest Summer League (NWSL). This offer is extended based on either:

• Acceptance of your athlete’s 2026 Northwest Summer League questionnaire, or

• Your athlete’s performance during the 2025 Northwest Summer League, which earned them a roster spot for 2026.

Acceptance Deadline

Please confirm your acceptance of this invitation by email within two (2) weeks of the date of this message.
Roster spots are limited, and we aim to finalize rosters as soon as practicable.

Assigned Field Position

Your athlete’s primary field position(s) are listed in the email previously sent by Northwest Summer League staff.

About the Northwest Summer League

Baseball tournaments for 9U–18U in the Pacific Northwest conclude on July 19, 2026, and resume on September 7, 2026. This creates a development gap from July 20 through September 6.

The Northwest Summer League is designed to fill that gap by providing:

• Additional 7-inning games

• Structured practices

• Competitive innings against top players in the Northwest

This league is intended for incoming high school players seeking continued development and exposure during the summer.

Roster Structure & Positions

To ensure meaningful playing time, rosters are intentionally small:

• Catchers: 4

• First Basemen: 3

• Middle Infielders: 6

• Third Basemen: 3

• Outfielders: 9

• Pitcher Only: Varies

A smaller roster allows for significant playing time for each athlete.

League Format & Philosophy

• The Northwest Summer League is for individual players only (not teams, clubs, or organizations).

• The league is not affiliated with any youth baseball club or organization.

• Athletes will be coached and instructed exclusively by NCAA Division I–III college coaches at their respective team camps.

The Northwest Summer League is not intended to replace events such as Baseball Northwest Championships, instead, the schedule is designed to prepare athletes for these events.

Attendance Requirement (Important)

Acceptance of this offer requires full attendance at all scheduled games and practices.
No exceptions will be made.

Because rosters are small, any missed games or practices directly impact the entire program.

Proven Results

Since 2022:

• 109 Northwest Summer League athletes have committed to colleges and universities, ranging from Vanderbilt University to Mt. Hood Community College.

• In 2025, 36% of Oregon 6A All-State players participated in the Northwest Summer League.

Northwest Summer League Goals

• Provide incoming high school players with exposure to advance to the next level

• Bring high-level baseball players to Pacific Northwest universities

• Offer a true college experience by playing on college fields and working with college coaches

• Deliver high-quality practices:

  • 8 practices / 16 hours

• Deliver high-quality game play:

  • 12 games / 33 hours

• Reduce travel costs for families who typically travel out of state

• Prepare athletes for PBR, Baseball Northwest Championships, and USA Baseball events

• Create opportunities for top players to compete with and against one another

When & Where (2026)

Games and practices will be held at:

• University of Portland

• Oregon State University

• University of Oregon

The Northwest Summer League schedule will not interfere with:

• PAC NW Regional Games

• PBR Junior Futures Games

• PBR Future Games at LakePoint Sports Complex (Emerson, GA)

• Baseball Northwest (Under and Upperclassman only)

League Fees

• $2,600 – Position Player

• $1,500 – Pitcher Only

• $1,000 – Practice Player

The fee includes:

• College coaching staff

• College baseball facilities

• Northwest Summer League game hat

• Three (3) league jersey tops

• League shorts

• League batting helmet with raised decal (position players)

• Weekly practices at universities with college coaches

• Additional staff support:

  • General Manager

  • Scheduling & logistics

  • Staffing coordination

  • Social media team

Media Coverage

• Instagram, Facebook, TikTok

• Eliteye Media

• Player photos, action shots, and hype videos

• Player Lockers with player videos

New for 2026

Details to be announced (TBD).

Payment Information

• A payment plan will be available from winter through spring.

• A $1,000 non-refundable deposit is required three (3) weeks after acceptance to secure a roster spot.

• All registrations are non-refundable after May 1, 2026, regardless of reason, including injury.

This policy allows us to finalize rosters, secure facilities, and deliver a high-quality experience. No exceptions will be made after May 1.