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From the Dixie web site:
"All tournament sites are determined by each state organization on a bid basis with all leagues having equal opportunity in hosting the event provided the league can comply with the requirements established by the state organization. The state requirements are to be determined in advance by each state and announced accordingly."

Seems obvious there was some violation of organizational rules since there was no known announcement of a bid process. Other area leagues were also left in the dark. The announcement that the tournament had already been awarded came as a shock to the area league reps.
Too bad it always boils down to $$$$$$.