USA Softball Announces USA Softball All-American Games
USA Softball Announces USA Softball All-American Games
USA Softball Announces USA Softball All-American Games in August
OKLAHOMA CITY -- USA Softball, the National Governing Body of Softball in the United States, announced today the creation of the USA Softball All-American Games, a prestigious tournament to be held at the ASA Hall of Fame Complex -- OGE Energy Field -- INTEGRIS Field August 18-20, 2017. Held at the "Softball Capital of the World"™ in Oklahoma City, Okla., the USA Softball All-American Games provide national exposure to elite athletes in the 12-Under Junior Olympic (JO) fast pitch division and will highlight the top competitors from across the country.
"The USA Softball JO Commissioners are very excited to host an event that showcases 360 of the best 12-under players from around the country," said USA Softball of Southern California JO Commissioner Kristi Allen. "We are excited to give these athletes the opportunity to play at the ASA Hall of Fame Complex representing USA Softball."
With teams selected from the 10 USA Softball Regions, a total of 24 teams from across the U.S. will compete in the USA Softball All-American games. Each region can select up to two teams to represent their region at the USA Softball All-American Games and each team will consist of 15 athletes and two coaches. Athletes must be on a USA Softball registered team for the 2017 season and must be age eligible for the 12-Under JO division. Each region is responsible for the selection process for their teams, and players must commit and be registered no later than July 1.
Teams competing in the USA Softball All-American Games will be invited to participate in an exposure camp to highlight their skills. The USA Softball All-American Games will also have an Opening Ceremony, free live streaming and live stats through USASoftball.com and a tournament "swag" bag, which will include their USA Softball All-American jerseys and other official USA Softball and sponsor merchandise.
"What a great opportunity for 12-under female athletes across the country to be identified by members of USA Softball's local associations," said Director of Championships Chris Sebren. "To have the opportunity to come together as individuals and compete as regional teams in this inaugural All-American Games will be such a great experience for them. These select individuals will join some of the best athletes across the world who will be competing in Oklahoma City this year as we host the NCAA Women's College World Series (WCWS) and the World Cup of Softball. What a great way for USA Softball to finish off our fast pitch season in Oklahoma City with the inaugural All-American Games."
Information on regional tryout and selection processes will be available the first week of February. For more information on the USA Softball All-American Games, please visit www.usasoftballallamericangames.com or send an email to AllAmericanGames@usasoftball.com.
"The USA Softball JO Commissioners are very excited to host an event that showcases 360 of the best 12-under players from around the country," said USA Softball of Southern California JO Commissioner Kristi Allen. "We are excited to give these athletes the opportunity to play at the ASA Hall of Fame Complex representing USA Softball."
With teams selected from the 10 USA Softball Regions, a total of 24 teams from across the U.S. will compete in the USA Softball All-American games. Each region can select up to two teams to represent their region at the USA Softball All-American Games and each team will consist of 15 athletes and two coaches. Athletes must be on a USA Softball registered team for the 2017 season and must be age eligible for the 12-Under JO division. Each region is responsible for the selection process for their teams, and players must commit and be registered no later than July 1.
Teams competing in the USA Softball All-American Games will be invited to participate in an exposure camp to highlight their skills. The USA Softball All-American Games will also have an Opening Ceremony, free live streaming and live stats through USASoftball.com and a tournament "swag" bag, which will include their USA Softball All-American jerseys and other official USA Softball and sponsor merchandise.
"What a great opportunity for 12-under female athletes across the country to be identified by members of USA Softball's local associations," said Director of Championships Chris Sebren. "To have the opportunity to come together as individuals and compete as regional teams in this inaugural All-American Games will be such a great experience for them. These select individuals will join some of the best athletes across the world who will be competing in Oklahoma City this year as we host the NCAA Women's College World Series (WCWS) and the World Cup of Softball. What a great way for USA Softball to finish off our fast pitch season in Oklahoma City with the inaugural All-American Games."
Information on regional tryout and selection processes will be available the first week of February. For more information on the USA Softball All-American Games, please visit www.usasoftballallamericangames.com or send an email to AllAmericanGames@usasoftball.com.