Cost: $450 ($400 for teams who register 45 days prior to tournament date)
General Tournament Information Prior To Registering
- Games will begin starting at 8:00am
- We will provide space and cages for teams to warm up
- We do have a bar/simulator/lounge space here for all families
- Parents must watch all siblings to ensure that they aren’t running around the facility
- NO ENTRY FEES FOR SPECTATORS
- Tournament Rules
- Equipment/Warmups: bring your own team equipment like an outside tournament, cages and bullpens will be available, as of now the fieldhouse is also available off/on between rentals
- Shoes: NO metal cleats permitted
- Balls: Please bring 1-2 SB10 (10U) or SB12 (12U/14U) game balls for the day to supply the umpire each game.
- Rules: USA softball rules with these exceptions:
- No new inning after 65 minutes.
- When a batted ball hits the ceiling for the 1st time- the umpire will rule a single, double, or foul.
- When a batted ball hits the ceiling for the 2nd time in the same at bat- the umpire will rule a single, double or out.
- If a pitched ball becomes lodged in the backstop net the ball is dead and the runners are only allowed to advance 1 base.
- 5 run limit per half inning will be enforced for all games to keep games moving and avoid run rules. No lineups are necessary and there is free substitution.
- Pitching: No limit on innings a pitcher can throw
- Stealing and leadoffs: Runners may leave the base they are on when the ball leaves the pitchers hand
- Dropped 3rd strikes is in play
- Umpires: Our umpires for the 12U games are all USA softball certified and may be young and learning. Heckling of umpires will be an immediate ejection for the tournament. Coaches you are responsible for the conduct of your players and fans.
- Home team will be based on coin flip
- Games will have no new inning after 65 minutes or play 6 full innings.
- No inappropriate language or actions will be tolerated, and you will be subject to ejection.
- Net Rulings
- Any batted ball that hits the net above the field in fair territory is at the umpire’s discretion if it is an out or a base hit. The ball is dead once it hits the net.
- On the first ball off the net in an at-bat the umpire will use their discretion to rule a single, double or foul ball.
- On the second ball off the net in an at-bat the umpire will use their discretion to rule a single, double or out. If it is an out the ball is dead, and runners cannot advance.
- Runners on base would receive however many bases were awarded to the hitter.
- If a ball hits any net in foul territory, it is a foul ball, and the ball is dead
- Any batted ball that hits the net above the field in fair territory is at the umpire’s discretion if it is an out or a base hit. The ball is dead once it hits the net.
Cost: $450 ($400 for teams who register 45 days prior to tournament date)
General Tournament Information Prior To Registering
- Games will begin starting at 8:00am
- We will provide space and cages for teams to warm up
- We do have a bar/simulator/lounge space here for all families
- Parents must watch all siblings to ensure that they aren’t running around the facility
- NO ENTRY FEES FOR SPECTATORS
- Tournament Rules
- Equipment/Warmups: bring your own team equipment like an outside tournament, cages and bullpens will be available, as of now the fieldhouse is also available off/on between rentals
- Shoes: NO metal cleats permitted
- Balls: Please bring 1-2 SB10 (10U) or SB12 (12U/14U) game balls for the day to supply the umpire each game.
- Rules: USA softball rules with these exceptions:
- No new inning after 65 minutes.
- When a batted ball hits the ceiling for the 1st time- the umpire will rule a single, double, or foul.
- When a batted ball hits the ceiling for the 2nd time in the same at bat- the umpire will rule a single, double or out.
- If a pitched ball becomes lodged in the backstop net the ball is dead and the runners are only allowed to advance 1 base.
- 5 run limit per half inning will be enforced for all games to keep games moving and avoid run rules. No lineups are necessary and there is free substitution.
- Pitching: No limit on innings a pitcher can throw
- Stealing and leadoffs: Runners may leave the base they are on when the ball leaves the pitchers hand
- Dropped 3rd strikes is in play
- Umpires: Our umpires for the 12U games are all USA softball certified and may be young and learning. Heckling of umpires will be an immediate ejection for the tournament. Coaches you are responsible for the conduct of your players and fans.
- Home team will be based on coin flip
- Games will have no new inning after 65 minutes or play 6 full innings.
- No inappropriate language or actions will be tolerated, and you will be subject to ejection.
- Net Rulings
- Any batted ball that hits the net above the field in fair territory is at the umpire’s discretion if it is an out or a base hit. The ball is dead once it hits the net.
- On the first ball off the net in an at-bat the umpire will use their discretion to rule a single, double or foul ball.
- On the second ball off the net in an at-bat the umpire will use their discretion to rule a single, double or out. If it is an out the ball is dead, and runners cannot advance.
- Runners on base would receive however many bases were awarded to the hitter.
- If a ball hits any net in foul territory, it is a foul ball, and the ball is dead
- Any batted ball that hits the net above the field in fair territory is at the umpire’s discretion if it is an out or a base hit. The ball is dead once it hits the net.
Cost: $450 ($400 for teams who register 45 days prior to tournament date)
General Tournament Information Prior To Registering
- Games will begin starting at 8:00am
- We will provide space and cages for teams to warm up
- We do have a bar/simulator/lounge space here for all families
- Parents must watch all siblings to ensure that they aren’t running around the facility
- NO ENTRY FEES FOR SPECTATORS
- Tournament Rules
- Equipment/Warmups: bring your own team equipment like an outside tournament, cages and bullpens will be available, as of now the fieldhouse is also available off/on between rentals
- Shoes: NO metal cleats permitted
- Balls: Please bring 1-2 SB10 (10U) or SB12 (12U/14U) game balls for the day to supply the umpire each game.
- Rules: USA softball rules with these exceptions:
- No new inning after 65 minutes.
- When a batted ball hits the ceiling for the 1st time- the umpire will rule a single, double, or foul.
- When a batted ball hits the ceiling for the 2nd time in the same at bat- the umpire will rule a single, double or out.
- If a pitched ball becomes lodged in the backstop net the ball is dead and the runners are only allowed to advance 1 base.
- 5 run limit per half inning will be enforced for all games to keep games moving and avoid run rules. No lineups are necessary and there is free substitution.
- Pitching: No limit on innings a pitcher can throw
- Stealing and leadoffs: Runners may leave the base they are on when the ball leaves the pitchers hand
- Dropped 3rd strikes is in play
- Umpires: Our umpires for the 12U games are all USA softball certified and may be young and learning. Heckling of umpires will be an immediate ejection for the tournament. Coaches you are responsible for the conduct of your players and fans.
- Home team will be based on coin flip
- Games will have no new inning after 65 minutes or play 6 full innings.
- No inappropriate language or actions will be tolerated, and you will be subject to ejection.
- Net Rulings
- Any batted ball that hits the net above the field in fair territory is at the umpire’s discretion if it is an out or a base hit. The ball is dead once it hits the net.
- On the first ball off the net in an at-bat the umpire will use their discretion to rule a single, double or foul ball.
- On the second ball off the net in an at-bat the umpire will use their discretion to rule a single, double or out. If it is an out the ball is dead, and runners cannot advance.
- Runners on base would receive however many bases were awarded to the hitter.
- If a ball hits any net in foul territory, it is a foul ball, and the ball is dead
- Any batted ball that hits the net above the field in fair territory is at the umpire’s discretion if it is an out or a base hit. The ball is dead once it hits the net.
Tournaments
Valley Sports Academy Softball Tournaments
Get ready for an unforgettable baseball experience at Valley Sports Academy’s 116,000 sq. ft. Multi-Sport Training Facility!
ALL TOURNAMENTS ARE A 3-GAME GUARANTEE
Our Ball Facility features:
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A full-size 90’ infield (160’ to the corners, 220’ to center, and an incredible 37’ ceiling height)
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7 batting cages
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6 bullpen throwing lanes
Spectators can enjoy prime viewing areas, great food & beverage options, and our one-of-a-kind Guardians Tower—a fully furnished bar serving canned adult beverages, pizza, pretzels, and more! Pair that with our state-of-the-art gaming and golf simulators for the ultimate tournament atmosphere
🔥 Early Bird Special: Teams that register 45 days before the tournament save $50 on registration!
Questions? Contact hannah.ritter@valleysports.academy