Brainerd Elks Features the Batters up Challenge This Weekend in Baxter

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 The Brainerd Elks Lodge #615 as a family friendly activity for the local community. Noon time is registration/check in, and the compitition starts at 1pm and awards will be presented at 4pm.

Location for the 2025 Batters Up

Oscar Kristofferson Park
5672 Baxter Lions Rd N
Baxter, 56425

Oscar Kristofferson Park is west of the 210/371 intersection to Knollwood Drive. Go north and then follow the Fairview Drive service road to Art Ward Drive. Go north for around a block look for the ball parks to the west of the road.

Competition Overview

• 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):

Awards
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 hitters in each age group. Top hitters will advance to the State Batters Up compitition in August.