Sioux Falls
Tournament
- How can our team qualify for the National Tournament?
- How many teams will be in the tournament?
- What ball will you be using?
- Will there be practice facilities?
- What is the structure of the tournament?
- Will the tournament end earlier than in previous years?
- Where do I get the official tournament entry form?
Travel
Activities
- Will there be things for the family to do, when we’re not watching softball?
- What to pack?
- Will I need warm clothing?
Online Store
The Complex
Misc.
Answers
Sioux Falls:
How large is Sioux Falls? Sioux Falls is the largest city in South Dakota with a population of 228,000. Sioux Falls is located at the intersection of I-90 and I-29. Click here to view area maps and attractions.
What is the weather like in Sioux Falls? July and August in Sioux Falls are usually warm and dry, evenings can be cooler. Occasional thunderstorms may move quickly through the area.
Tournament:
How can our team qualify for the National Tournament? All teams are awarded berths in this tournament as per ASA code.
How many teams will be in the tournament? 2009 ASA code says that the number of participating teams could range between 105-189.
E. Girls’ Class A USA / ASA Fast Pitch National Championship Finals.
18, 16, 14, 12, 10-Under
- Defending Champion 1
- Runner-Up 1
- Host Teams 2
- Hall of Fame 8
- National Qualifiers 15
- Regional Berths
- Two Teams from Each Region 30
- Returning Teams from the previous year’s
- National Championship Finals and
- National Tournaments 0 – 16
- Association Berths based on previous
- Year’s registrations:
- Top Five Associations 3 ( 15 )
- Next Fifteen Associations 2 ( 30 )
- Associations registering 201+ teams 1 ( 0 – 68 )
- ( Based on Girls’ Fast Pitch registrations )
- Total Berths Based on Registrations 45 – 113
- Geographical Hardships Alaska 1
- Hawaii 1
- Rocky Mountain Region 1
- Maximum Possible Number of Teams 105 – 189
(Copied from ASA code article 518)
What Ball will you be using? The ball we will be using is the Badan 2A312FLY 12”.
Will there be practice facilities? There are numerous public practice facilities. Facilities close to Sherman Park are: Dunham Park, McCart Park, Elmwood Park, Cherry Rock Park, Frank Olson Park, and Kenny Anderson Park.
What is the structure of the tournament? The tournament will follow a 4 game guarantee format as per ASA code:
Teams will play 2 pool games and then draw into a ASA double elimination bracket. Teams qualifying from the same region shall be protected, where possible, from playing each other in the first two rounds of the winner’s bracket. When the number of teams entered in the tournament from a region is greater than the number of sections on the bracket, the final alignment shall be determined by the ASA Representative.
Will the tournament end earlier than in previous years? The tournament is scheduled to end on Sunday, August 5th. We have been advised that the maximum length of 5 days for national tournaments applies to adult tournaments and not to JO tournaments.
Where do I get the official tournament entry form? The official entry form can be obtained from the commissioner of the Region you qualified in.
Travel:
Does Sioux Falls have an airport? Sioux Falls has a modern airport. Though serviced by multiple carriers, Delta Airlines has the most flights in and out of Sioux Falls.
What is the best route to drive to Sioux Falls? Sioux Falls is easy to drive to, located at the intersection of two interstates (I-29 & I-90). There are good roads to get here.
Can I rent a car? Most of the rental car agencies are located at the airport and we will suggest to them to have more vans on hand during the tournament dates.
Activities:
Will there be things for the family to do when we’re not watching softball? Sioux Falls has numerous activities: water parks, shopping, and other attractions. Click here to view local maps & attractions.
What to pack?:
Will I need warm clothing? The weather in August is generally warm to hot, so you probably can get by with a light jacket or sweatshirt.
Online Store:
What will I be able to purchase at the online store? We plan to have official souvenirs, local items, and passes available.
The Complex:
Is the complex close to my motel? Because Sioux Falls is ringed in Interstates, all of the motels are an easy drive to the complex. There are also practice fields close to most of the motels.
What is the infield surface? The infield surface is agri-lime, it is a material brought in from quarries in Minnesota. The gives the ball a true bounce and holds up well under heavy play. It is very suitable for play during rainy weather, it holds water well and also dries rapidly after heavy rain. It is somewhat abrasive so base runners must wear some sort of sliding protection.
Misc.
How far is Mount Rushmore? Unfortunately Mount Rushmore is quite a drive, approximately 390 miles. In previous years many of the teams drove out to visit the Black Hills after the Tournament.
