Arkon Racers History Thread Tournaments, Firestone Stadium

[TheSoftballZone]

Oh, I know. That was steered toward the NPF survey.

I went to take the survey but stop in my tracks when I didn't see OFC - Forum on the list of ways you found out about the survey.

 

[TheSoftballZone]

What was great to see was another expansion team was created. Not a relocation, a true expansion like the Charge.

www.scrapyarddawgs.com

You have to love the fact that another team jumping on board.

 

[Stacy_Corp_Akron_Racers]

High School Tournaments
JV Jamboree April 1-3
Ohio Invitational April 8-10
Spring Showcase April 15-17
Rock N Fire April 22-24
Grand Slam April 29-1

Travel Ball Tournaments
Firestone Frenzy May 20-22
Slam Series I June 10-12
Slam Series II June 17-19
Summer Sizzler July 8-10
Stadium Series July 15-17

For more information on these events, you can go to http://foundation.akronracers.org/tournaments/

 

[Stacy_Corp_Akron_Racers]

[FONT=&amp][/FONT]NATIONAL PRO FASTPITCH WINTER MEETING TO HIGHLIGHT LEAGUE’S RAPID GROWTH
Premier Women’s Pro Softball League Convenes in Atlanta, Dec. 3-4 to Chart Future Success

ATLANTA (Dec. 1, 2015) – At its Winter Meeting this week (Dec. 3-4) in Atlanta, National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) – the premier women’s pro softball league – will host team owners and GMs as they work with Commissioner Cheri Kempf to manage the ongoing success of one of the fastest-growing professional sports leagues in the country.

On the table will be issues that most fledgling sports organizations would love to be dealing with. Attendance is up. TV coverage and viewership is on the rise. The six-team league is expanding with new club franchises in major metropolitan markets like Houston. The stars of the league – the best fastpitch softball players in the world – are revered by fans. Women’s softball, as evidenced by record TV ratings each year for the Women’s College World Series, is more popular than ever.

All of which makes this Winter Meeting critically important. In her eight years as commissioner, Kempf has loaded the bases for the NPF, which is poised to have a breakout run in 2016. Kempf created NPF Media LLC to fund and oversee league operations, and partnered with CBS Sports Network for a TV package that grew to a league-best 59 network airings in 2015, with more expected in 2016. She has built event platforms out of the NPF College Draft, NPF Back-to-School Tour and NPF Championship Series, and worked with team executives to create a culture that successfully attracts the world’s top players.

“There is a passion for diamond sports in this country that the NPF is tapping into,” said Kempf, who also serves as the lead studio analyst for ESPN on NCAA softball coverage. “We are moving in the right direction – there’s still a lot of work to do to get revenues up to where they should be, but we’re getting there.”

Meanwhile, the league is growing. The Dallas Charge joined prior to the 2015 season. The Scrap Yard Dawgs in The Woodlands, Tex., a Houston suburb, will make their debut in 2016, joining the Charge, the Akron Racers, Chicago Bandits, Pennsylvania Rebellion (Pittsburgh) and USSSA Florida Pride (Kissimmee/Orlando). At the Winter Meeting, the development of at least two new teams for 2017 will be discussed. In addition, the NPF will determine the location for the 2016 NPF Championship Series, to be followed by an official announcement.

Also up for discussion is the role and responsibility of Major League Baseball, which became the Official Development Partner of the NPF in 2004. The MLB is seen as a critical piece of the marketing puzzle, one that could help drive attendance and generate sponsor revenues, which in turn will help boost player salaries and make fastpitch softball even more viable as a women’s professional sport. Following the NPF meeting, Kempf heads to Nashville to attend the Winter Meetings of MLB.

There is no debate about the popularity of pro softball. Total attendance for the NPF in 2015 was up more than 26 percent over 2014. The USSSA Pride set an attendance record at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney World in Orlando, packing in 12,175 fans at the home field of the Gulf Coast League Braves, the Atlanta Braves’ AA team. Kempf and team executives are focused on monetizing that popularity by showcasing the league’s appeal to potential sponsors, and the market is responding.

New strategic partnerships with digital content delivery services iMobile and Privi are designed to generate viral awareness of both the NPF and its sponsor brands. iMobile and Privi are technology platforms that will enable mobile ticket sales, offer team and player alerts for fans, and allow players to distribute content and messaging directly to their followers on behalf of NPF sponsors.

“We have a terrific team of owners, GMs and marketing consultants that are bringing exciting ideas to the table,” said Kempf. “We also have the best brand ambassadors in the world in our athletes – you don’t get any better.”

The NPF Winter Meeting gets underway on Thur., Dec. 3 at the Marriott Marquis Atlanta and conclude on Friday, Dec. 4.

About National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)
National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) is headquartered in Nashville, Tenn. The league, created to give elite female fastpitch players the opportunity to pursue a professional career in their chosen sport, has operated since 1997 under the names of Women’s Pro Fastpitch (WPF) and Women’s Pro Softball League (WPSL). NPF is the Official Development Partner of Major League Baseball in the category of women’s fastpitch softball and has been since 2002.

 

[Stacy_Corp_Akron_Racers]

2016 Home Schedule
Date	Day	Opponent	Time
6/8/2016	Wednesday	PA Rebellion	7:05pm
6/9/2016	Thursday	PA Rebellion	12:05pm
6/10/2016	Friday	PA Rebellion	7:05pm
6/11/2016	Saturday	Dallas Charge	7:05pm
6/13/2016	Monday	Dallas Charge	7:05pm
6/14/2016	Tuesday	Chicago Bandits	7:05pm
6/15/2016	Wednesday	Chicago Bandits	7:05pm
6/25/2016	Saturday	USSSA Pride	7:05pm
6/26/2016	Sunday	USSSA Pride	4:05pm
6/27/2016	Monday	USSSA Pride	7:05pm
6/28/2016	Tuesday	PA Rebellion	7:05pm
6/29/2016	Wednesday	PA Rebellion	7:05pm
7/8/2016	Friday	Scrap Yard Dawgs	7:05pm
7/9/2016	Saturday	Scrap Yard Dawgs	7:05pm
7/15/2016	Friday	Dallas Charge	7:05pm
7/16/2016	Saturday	Dallas Charge	7:05pm
7/17/2016	Sunday	Dallas Charge	4:05pm
7/18/2016	Monday	Scrap Yard Dawgs	7:05pm
7/19/2016	Tuesday	Scrap Yard Dawgs	7:05pm
7/20/2016	Wednesday	Scrap Yard Dawgs	12:05pm
7/27/2016	Wednesday	Chicago Bandits	7:05pm
7/28/2016	Thursday	Chicago Bandits	7:05pm
7/29/2016	Friday	Chicago Bandits	7:05pm
8/8/2016	Monday	USSSA Pride	7:05pm
8/9/2016	Tuesday	USSSA Pride	7:05pm

Contact Stacy for ticket/group information.
Stacycorp@akronracers.us or 330-376-8188

 

[Stacy_Corp_Akron_Racers]

The 2016 NPF College Draft will be held on April 14th at 7pm CT.
This event will be televised live from Nashville and we will have a watch party here in Akron.
Who would you like to see drafted to come play in Akron?
Go to http://akronracers.org/news/?article_id=687 for more details!

 

[Stacy_Corp_Akron_Racers]

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Season tickets and mini plans are now on sale!
Check out the details at http://akronracers.org/news/?article_id=692.
Go to http://bit.ly/1QQCcbu or call 330-376-8188 to get your seats today!

 

[larson]

are there any team lists for travel tourneys anywhere? Thank you

 

[Stacy_Corp_Akron_Racers]

Yes if you go to the NSA or USSSA sections and click on our tournaments, the team are listed there.

 

[Stacy_Corp_Akron_Racers]

Join us on April 14th at 6pm for the 2016 NPF Draft Party!

Ray's Place of Fairlawn
25 Ghent Rd
Fairlawn, 44333

Call 330-376-8188 to RSVP
Food available for purchase

 

[Stacy_Corp_Akron_Racers]

Single game tickets are now on sale!

Call 330-376-8188 to order your tickets today.

You can also go to http://ar1.glitnirticketing.com/articket/web/ev_list.php?event_list_id=20 to order tickets online.

Go to http://akronracers.org/schedule/promotions_scheduleb/ to see our promotional schedule!

 

[Stacy_Corp_Akron_Racers]

Join us June 8th for the home opener at Firestone Stadium! Gates open at 6pm!

Preorder your tickets and be entered to win an autographed Alison Owen jersey!

Call 330-376-8188 to order tickets or buy online at http://ar1.glitnirticketing.com/articket/web/ev_list.php?event_list_id=20

We look forward to seeing you this summer at Firestone Stadium!

 

[Stacy_Corp_Akron_Racers]

We have nine home games remaining this season!

Go to http://bit.ly/29TT9pa to check out the promotional schedule.

Call 330-376-8188 to order tickets!

 

[coach james]

The Indiana Clinic proudly presents
Kelley Montalvo, AJ Andrews, Jenny Gilbert, and Sara Pauly all of the Akron Racers. As well as Chanda Bell (formerly with the Chicago Bandits and Kentucky U. HER sister who won a championship with Alabama in 2012, Chauncy Bell.

As well as Rick Pauly, the pitching coach of the Akron Racers, Georgia Bulldogs and the US National Team
We also are privileged to have Brandon and Jamie Carr from Knoxvill, TN (they work closely with the Vols) and many other instructors from across the country.
If interested in attending this once in a lifetime clinic on Jan 6, 7, and 8 in Richmond, IN
Contact Coach James.
Email me at jeclark96@yahoo.com to receive the official flyer with links attached to register. Don't wait ,because the limited slots are filling up fast

 

[Jill_Williams_AkronRacers]

2017 Akron Racers Foundation
Travel Ball Tournament Schedule and Information

http://foundation.akronracers.org/tournaments/travel/ for details and rules for each event.

*As an additional bonus: Your team will receive 15 stadium tickets for one of two select Akron Racers Games and will be announced and recognized on the field prior to the game! *

Tournament********Dates***** * Ages******** Cost***** Registered by *****Payment by***** Sanctioned by

Firestone Frenzy**** May 19-21 ***10U-12U*****$425.00 ***** May 5 ********** May 12 ***********USSSA

Slam Series I*******June 9-11 *** 10U-12U-14U * $425.00 *****May 22 **********June 2 *********** USSSA

Slam Series II ******June 16-18 ***16U-18U *****$425.00 *****May 30 **********June 9 ************USSSA

*Summer Sizzler ****July 7-9 *****10U-12U-14U** $450.00 ****June 12 **********June 30 *********** USSSA

Stadium Series ******July 14-16 ***12U-14U ***** $425.00**** June 26**********July 5 *************USSSA

*$25.00 Fee goes to our Muffin for Mammograms Program.

If you have any questions concerning Akron Racers Foundation Tournaments, please go to http://www.akronracers.org/ or contact Jill Williams, Director of Amateur Events at 330-376-8188 or Jillwilliams@akronracers.us

Questions concerning USSSA Sanctioning, Insurance, Guest Player Form or USSSA Rules and Regulations, please go to http://www.ohiousssafastpitch.com/ or contact Dave Neal, Northern Ohio Fastpitch State Director at 330-524-9301 or david.neal@usssa.com

 

[Jill_Williams_AkronRacers]

2017 Akron Racers Foundation
High School Tournament Information
http://foundation.akronracers.org/tournaments/highschool/ for details/rules for each event.

**As an additional bonus: Your team will receive 15 stadium tickets for one of two select Akron Racers Games and will be announced and recognized on the field prior to the game! **


High School Events:

Tournament****** Dates*****Cost*** Registered by *Payment by ****Assoc.***Tournament Link:

Ohio Invitational**April 7-9****$325.00***February 1*** February 15***OHSAA*** www.tourneymachine.com/E23156


Spring Showcase**April 13-15**$325.00***February 1****February 15***OHSAA*** www.tourneymachine.com/E23181


JV Jamboree*****April 13 -15**$325.00***February 1****February 15***OHSAA*** www.tourneymachine.com/E23182


Rock N Fire ******April 21-23** $325.00***February 1****February 15***OHSAA*** www.tourneymachine.com/E23241


Grand Slam ******April 27-29**$325.00*** February 1*** February 15***OHSAA*** www.tourneymachine.com/E23243


There are additional special events to come.

If you have any questions concerning Akron Racers Foundation Tournaments, please go to http://www.akronracers.org/ or contact Jill Williams, Director of Amateur Events at 330-376-8188 or Jillwilliams@akronracers.us

 

[coach james]

This clinic is filling up. We've got players from across the country flying in from CA, TX, OK, NY, FL, WV, PA....
Those of you in driving distance are nuts to not take full advantage of this opportunity.
Email me at jeclark96@yahoo.com
I'll send you the official flyer with all the registration links attached.

 

[Stacy_Corp_Akron_Racers]

Are you looking for the perfect holiday gift? We have ten and five game flex packages available for the 2017 season. These packages allow you to choose the games you want to come to! Call Stacy today to order today! 330-376-8188.

 

[Jill_Williams_AkronRacers]

Ohio Invitational Tournament
April 7 - 9
Three-game minimum
Entry Fee: $325

Each team is required to provide 3 new softballs for the games
If you have any restrictions they must be provided at the time of registration.

Deadline to register is 2/1/2017
Payment must be postmarked or received by 2/15/2017

$100 is non-refundable administrative fee
No refund 30 days prior to the event
Any schedule restrictions must be listed on the entry form.

Go to www.tourneymachine.com/E23156 to register your team.

If you have any questions please contact Jill Williams at 330-376-8188 or Jillwilliams@akronracers.us

 

[Jill_Williams_AkronRacers]

2017 Ohio Invitational Tournament
Registration Deadline: February 1, 2017

1. Akron Springfield

2. Archbishop Hoban

3. Barberton

4. Beaumont

5. Columbia

6. Divine Child (MI)

7. Dunkirk (NY)

8. Eastwood

9. Ellet

10. Glenoak

11. Lancaster

12. Northview

13. Notre-Dame Cathedral Latin

14. Perrysburg

15. Revere

16. Tuscarawas Central Catholic

17. Twinsburg

18. Waterloo

19. Wooster


Updated:2/27/17