FAIRHOPE,Ala.— Opening day for Fairhope Dixie Youth Baseball begins Saturday morning from T-Ball to OZONE (advanced majors) divisions at Volanta Park.

Fairhope will host the Alabama State Dixie Youth All-Star Tournament for the OZONE division July 13-19. Fairhope's OZONE team made it to the state tournament last year.

As the state tournament host team, Fairhope's OZONE All-Stars will automatically qualify for the event this summer.

The Daphne National All-Stars won the AAA State Championship last year and many of those players moved up to OZONE this year.

Bay Minette Youth Baseball has changed from Little League to Dixie Youth Baseball for all ages. BMYB’s 11-12 year-old All-Stars advanced to the state tournament last year.

Check with your local recreation department or athletic association for more information on youth sports.