Coaches,
We're looking forward to a great weekend of softball in 2 short weeks!
Pool schedules and brackets have been attached and are posted on the USSSA Website, where you can follow along during the tournament:
http://www.usssa.com/fastpitch/TournamentMain/#/?eventID=253113&gdSport=16&schedulesResults=1430448
The only change that was made from previous email was in the 10U losers bracket, the USSSA system didn't like my format. Those changes are reflected in the attached bracket and online.
On Friday evening, May 19th, at Riverside Park there is a USA Elite Select All American team tryout for the Great Lakes region open to girls ages 7-14. Spots are still available:
http://usaeliteselect.com/usaes/TournamentMain/#/?eventID=275817&gdSport=32
This will be hosted by some of the best players in the World from Florida USSSA Pride NPF team:
They will be:
Kelly Kretschman- Outfielder: 4 time All American and Olympic Gold Medalist, Alabama Crimson Tide.
Kirsti Merritt- Outfielder: 3 time ALL SEC National Champion, Florida Gator
Courtney Ceo- Jeske: Infielder: 4 time All American, led the country in batting average, Oregon Ducks
Shelby Pendley: Pitcher/Infielder: 3 time All American, Oklahoma Sooner. They will also be on hand Saturday from 8am-1pm to sign autographs and take pictures with the girls.
Again this year, we will be doing a bat raffle. We have (2) Demarini CF9's. 31/20, and 32/21. We will also have a bake sale and T-shirt vendor on site. Riverside Park offers excellent concessions at two locations both by the front four diamonds and by the back two. Coolers are permitted but don't miss out on the Rib-eye Steak sandwich and all the other great stuff!
Tournament staff:
Josh Bobo, Bulldawgs Elite '04, TD/ site director- front 4 diamonds
Tim Wyatt, Bulldawgs Elite '05, site director- front 4 diamonds
Marc Fiorilli, Storm '02, site director- back 2 diamonds (14U)
Mike Craig, Ohio USSSA Director, site director/Umpire Chief
Check in tent will be located beside diamond #1. Please join us if you are available for the opening ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday morning at 8am on diamond 1. We will announce this years scholarship recipients from the Ohio/WV/KY and Tri Valley High school awards. Again, a very impressive group of student athletes we are excited to award! We will conclude with a wonderful performance of our National Anthem.
Please remind all of your parents, coaches and fans there is a $5 per car per day parking fee.
See you in a couple weeks!
Josh, TD
joshualbobo@yahoo.com
740-877-4784