Fedom announces the 6th U6 National Championship dedicated to Welington Castillo
The Dominican Baseball Federation (Fedom) has launched its development tournaments for the 2026 season. On this occasion, the entity announced the celebration of the “6th National U6 Championship Frank Camilo Category,” an event that will pay a well-deserved tribute to the former Major League player and prominent member of the national coaching staff, Welington Castillo.
The competition, designed for the youngest baseball talents aged between 5 and 6 years old, is scheduled to begin this Sunday, August 23rd. The ceremony and the opening matches will take place at the facilities of the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center, with Play Number 3 “Héctor Tito Pereyra” serving as the main venue, with a call time scheduled for 9:00 in the morning.
Welington Castillo is an icon for the Dominican Republic; he is one of those people who serves as an example to follow for children, young people, and also for adults. On and off the field, he has proven to be a leader who has very high values to exhibit for everyone.
Juan Núñez, president of Fedom
A record-breaking event for youth baseball
This year’s edition marks a historic milestone for the organization, achieving the participation of 528 children distributed across 33 teams from various parts of the national territory. This deployment underscores the commitment of local associations and leagues in fostering baseball from the grassroots level.
The championship has the institutional support of the Ministry of Sports and Recreation (Miderec), the State Economic Canteens, and the Panorama Media Group, entities that join the effort to promote sports among Dominican children.
Confirmed teams
The tournament will feature a diverse representation of the national geography, including the current champions, La Vega, along with delegations from:
- Cotuí, National District, Espaillat, Valverde, Duarte, San Pedro de Macorís, La Altagracia, Santiago, Monteplata, San Juan, La Romana and San Cristóbal.
- Featured leagues: Mendoza, Paredes, Los Discípulos, Vista Alegre, Cristiano Gocen, Estrellas de Vianco, Oscar Romero, Los Calzados, Otro Nivel, Pueblo Nuevo, Medina, Norma Díaz, Quezada, JM de Pedro Brand, Juan Alberto Ozoria, Los Caribes, Víctor Brook, Portorreal and Pimentel.
This championship, along with the U8 and U10 categories, is part of Fedom’s ongoing strategy to bring organized baseball to every corner of the country, consolidating the breeding ground for future Dominican professionals.
