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Come Play with the Best!
PLAY USA!!
We have been hosting quality tournaments since 2008! Our tournaments are well organized with good communication. Games are played at top notch facilities with quality umpires and competition for teams at all levels. Come play USA Softball in Johnson City! You won't be disappointed!
-Tina Gale, USA JO Commissioner (Johnson City)
HomeRun Events, LLC
2020 RULE CHANGES
SEE THE 2020 USA FASTPITCH RULE CHANGES BY CLICKING HERE>
WHY SAFESPORT?
WATCH THIS VIDEO FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SAFESPORT
2020 TOURNAMENT DATES
Coaches:
For quicker communication regarding tournament updates/status, please add a "Text Message Number" to your Contact Information on tournamentusasoftball.com.
This allows us to text you through the USA softball website.
ENTRY FEES = $200 FOR ONE DAYERS, $295 FOR 2 DAYERS
ONE DAY FORMATS ARE 1 POOL, DOUBLE ELIMINATION,
2 DAYERS ARE 2 POOL, SEEDED INTO DOUBLE ELIMINATION (PRE-PAY PACKAGE TEAMS CAN PLAY IN 2 DAYERS FOR $100)
8U TEAMS PLAY ONE DAYERS FREE, 2 DAYERS = $50
All adults (on the field/dugout) must have a background check and be SafeSport certified for the current year. This is a new requirement and can be done at www.registerusasoftball.com. To Complete the SafeSport certification, click on the "ACE" tab. SafeSport is provided FREE to all members of USA Softball.
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CLICK ON THE TOURNAMENT NAME BELOW TO SIGN-UP
CLICK HERE TO READ AND PRINT A COPY OF OUR BACK TO THE PARK GUIDELINES
COVID19 UPDATE 7/28/20
As of today July 28th 2020, the following facilities in our area are closed for tournament play:
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White Top Creek Park (Bristol, TN)
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Winged Deer & Metro Parks (Johnson City, TN)
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Ridgeview & Grandview Parks (Gray, TN)
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Brickyard and Domtar Parks (Kingsport, TN)
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Frank Lorino Park (Morristown, TN)
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City of Greeneville Parks (Greeneville, TN)
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Unicoi County Little League (Erwin, TN)
At this time, I will be cancelling all of my August tournaments and will keep you posted as to September tournaments. Praying everyone stays safe, healthy and does their part to slow the spread and hopefully we will be able to play again this fall! If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to call or text me. I appreciate your patience during this crazy year and I absolutely can’t wait to get back to normal
For those who have pre-paid packages, you will be able to carry your package over through the end of 2021. If you have questions about your packages, please don't hesitate to contact me.
| 8/8/20 | USA 3UP 3DOWN CLASSIC (69 TEAMS 2019)- Cancelled Due to COVID19 | WINGED DEER, RIDGEVIEW, GRANDVIEW, BRICKYARD PARK |
| 8/15/20 | USA LINE DRIVE CLASSIC - Cancelled Due to COVID19 | WINGED DEER, RIDGEVIEW, GRANDVIEW, WHITE TOP, BRICKYARD, UNICOI |
| 8/29/20 | USA LABOR DAY CLASSIC - Cancelled Due to COVID19 | WINGED DEER, RIDGEVIEW, GRANDVIEW, WHITE TOP, UNICOI |
| 9/12/20 | USA REMEMBER THE HEROES CLASSIC (72 TEAMS 2019) | RIDGEVIEW, GRANDVIEW, BRICKYARD, UNICOI |
| 9/26/20 | WINGED DEER, RIDGEVIEW, GRANDVIEW, BRICKYARD, WHITE TOP, UNICOI | |
| 10/3/20 | USA FALL CLASSIC | WINGED DEER, RIDGEVIEW, GRANDVIEW |
| 10/10/20 | USA NO PLACE LIKE HOME CLASSIC | WINGED DEER, RIDGEVIEW, GRANDVIEW, UNICOI |
| 10/17/20 | WINGED DEER, RIDGEVIEW, GRANDVIEW, BRICKYARD, WHITE TOP | |
| 10/24/20 | USA GAME DAY CLASSIC | RIDGEVIEW, GRANDVIEW |
| 11/7/20 | USA 2ND ANNUAL TURKEY TROT (37 TEAMS 2019) | WINGED DEER, RIDGEVIEW |
| 11/14/20 | USA HOLIDAY CLASSIC - NEW DATE! | RIDGEVIEW, GRANDVIEW |
USA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS HOSTED BY TERRY BURGER
Pre-Paid Team packages can not be used for Terry's tournaments, however if you are a pre-paid team in Tina Gale's tournaments you can play in Terry's for half price (due at check iN)
| 8/22/2020 | USA DOG DAYS CLASSIC | FRANK LORINO PARK-MORRISTOWN |
| 9/5/2020 | USA BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL | FRANK LORINO PARK-MORRISTOWN |
| 9/19/2020 | USA AUTUMN BREEZE CLASSIC | FRANK LORINO PARK-MORRISTOWN |
| WINGED DEER | RIDGEVIEW | GRANDVIEW | WHITE TOP | BRICKYARD | FRANK LORINO |
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| 4137 Bristol Hwy, Johnson City, TN 37601 | 252 Sam Jenkins Rd Johnson City, TN 37615 | 2891 Highway 11 E, Telford, TN 37690 | 100 Sportsway Dr, Bristol, TN 37620 | 2017 Brickyard Park Drive, Kingsport, TN 37660 | 3100 LORINO PARK RD MORRISTOWN, TN |
2020 PACKAGE FEES
2020 TEAM PACKAGES
Due to COVID-19, Teams who purchased a 2020 package will be allowed to carry their packages over into 2021 for the same months that were cancelled in 2020. Due to the uncertainty of the current situation, no additional team packages will be offered this year.
Package Info: If your team chooses to play in a 2 day tournament, your entry fee for a 2 dayer is $100 plus one of your package dates. Packages can not be carried over (except for the 2020 year due to COVID-19) and can not be shared with another team. This fee does not include sanction or insurance. The price for one day tournaments without a package is $200 and the price for a two day tournament is $295. If your club has 4 or more teams, call or text me for special club discounts. (Tina Gale, 423-914-7581)
Packages can not be used for State Tournaments, Qualifiers, Nationals, or Showcase events.
NEW SANCTION YEAR STARTS 9/1/19
- THE NEW SANCTION YEAR begins 9/1/19! All teams must re-sanction as of this date (sanction is good 9/1 through 8/31).
- The playing season runs Jan through Dec. We encourage teams to move up in the fall, but it is NOT required. Example, if your player was 12 on 12/31/19, she can still play 12U through the end Dec. Playing age is determined by how old the player was on 12/31 from the previous year
- Team Name Changes During the Year - If your team sanctions under one name, then changes names during the year..you will need to re-sanction under the new team name.
2020 TOURNAMENT INFO
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Tournaments usually fill up EARLY, it is recommended to sign-up at least 2 weeks prior to tournament date
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DEADLINE TO DROP IS SUNDAY - Teams dropping after SUNDAY prior to the tournament will be charged $100 late drop fee. ANY TEAM DROPPING ON OR AFTER WEDNESDAY WILL BE CHARGED $200 and will also be required to pay their next tournament in advance before registration will be approved. - This will be strictly enforced (this includes 8U teams. Prepaid teams will forfeit one of their 5 pre-paid tournaments, and unlimited prepaid teams will be charged the normal drop fees)
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At each tournament teams must provide the following at checkin:
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Proof of team insurance (CLICK HERE FOR INSURANCE OPTIONS)
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Proof of USA team registration (CLICK HERE TO PAY FEE)
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Entry Fee (CLICK HERE TO PAY ENTRY FEE)
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Roster for that day (CLICK HERE FOR A BLANK ROSTER)
- All adults (on the field/dugout) must have a background check through USA Softball and be SafeSport certified for the current year. (this is a new requirement and can be done at www.registerusasoftball.com) To Complete the SafeSport certification, click on the "ACE" tab. SafeSport is provided FREE to all members of USA Softball.
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Special playing requests will be considered but not guaranteed
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Request must be noted in your online registration
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Game time requests only
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Game times are posted around noon on Thursday prior to the tournament
- Team Name Changes - If you change your team name during the year, you MUST re-sanction your team with the new name.
Park Reminders
1. Please DO NOT leave tents/chairs set up right behind the backstops - it is common courtesy to move back when your game is over so the next team can move in.
2. The following are prohibited inside the park: animals, smoking, grills, extension cords, bicycles, skates, scooters, roller blades (or anything else that the tournament staff deems inappropriate).
3. RV's/Campers are NOT permitted for overnight parking at our ballparks. Additionally, our parking lots to not have RV parking spaces therefore RVs will need to be parked somewhere outside of the park that allows RV parking.
BAT CERTIFICATIONS
ALL BATS MUST HAVE THE USA OR ASA CERTIFICATION MARK (SEE EXAMPLE IN THE PICTURE ABOVE)
USA ALL AMERICAN GAMES
TRYOUT INFORMATION FOR THE 2020 USA ALL AMERICAN GAMES WILL BE POSTED HERE SOON! CONGRATS TO THE 2019 12U CHAMPIONS "SOUTHEAST BLUE" REPRESENTING REGION 3!!
CLICK HERE FOR USA JO CUP INFORMATION
GAMES ARE PLAYED IN SPARTANBURG, SC - Interested in participating? To be considered for this event, send a team resume to JOCup@USASoftball.com, including coach name, contact information, team experience, team history, player information, and references/recommendations. A Maximum of 32 teams for each division (14-Under, 16-Under, and 18-Under) will be invited.
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Complete the Following Steps to Play in a National Qualifier
- Earn a berth by playing in a Tennessee National Qualifier (EXCEPTION TO THIS: three berths will be awarded during the State Tournament to the highest finishing teams who did not earn a berth in a National Qualifier)
- Play in the Tennessee State Tournament.
- Obtain Bollinger Insurance (either Team or Individual Player with Photo ID--if you choose Team Insurance you must provide photo id and birth certificates for each player and you must also pay the $40 sanction fee for USA Softball if not already paid) For steps to obtain Bolinger Insurance, click here : Insurance Info
- All adults (on the field/dugout) must have a background check and be SafeSport certified for the current year. (this is a new requirement and can be done at www.registerusasoftball.com) To Complete the SafeSport certification, click on the "ACE" tab. SafeSport is provided FREE to all members of USA Softball.
