EVENT DETAILS

National Championship – Road to the Beach

  • Tournament Date
    Jul 16 - Jul 22 2023
  • Entry Fee
    $795
  • Stature
    National Championships
  • Age Groups
    14U - 18U
  • Event Details

    IMPORTANT INFO: 
    -Website: www.usssachampionship.com
    – Rainout Line App – Download the App  (keyword USSSA Gulf Coast) https://rainoutline.com/search/dnis/8503124045
    – Weather Line (850) 312-4045

    OPENING CEREMONIES
    110 Racetrack Road NW Ft Walton Beach Florida

    -Opening ceremonies at Choctawhatchee High School football stadium.
    – Pin Trading @ 4:30.  Gates will Open @ 3PM for teams to get there early and start trading pins.
    – Spirit / Dance  &  Fun Competitions 4:30 – 5:45PM
    -Parade of teams 6:00pm

    TOURNAMENT INFO:
    There is NO Pay at the Plate. Umpire fees are included in the entry fees.
    Game balls are provided.
    All fields are dirt – No turf
    NO ANIMALS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE PARK OTHER THAN CERTIFIED SERVICE ANIMALS WITH PAPERS
    No RVs are allowed at the Park
    Team Trailers are only allowed in the Jet Drive Parking area

    ALL 8U -12U GAMES WILL BE PLAYED AT PRESTON HOOD SPORTS COMPLEX IN FORT WALTON BEACH

    Preston Hood Complex FLD 1-5   – 231 Hollywood Blvd SW, Fort Walton Beach
    Preston Hood Sports FLD 9-10.. –     132 Jet Drive NW, Fort Walton Beach

    POOL PLAY / WARMUP GAMES
    – Monday and Tuesday pool games /  Pool Games will be 7 inning or 70 min (Drop dead / Finish Batter)

    BRACKET PLAY – DOUBLE ELIMINATION
    -Wednesday thru Saturday Bracket games. / Bracket Games are 7 innings or 75 min / CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES ARE 7 INNINGS (No Time) / IF GAMES ARE 7 INNINGS or 75 MIN
    Saturday Championship games are usually around noon or early afternoon Saturday  /  Age groups with fewer teams such as 8U may finish on Friday afternoon weather permitting.
    The earliest day any team can be eliminated is Thursday

    ALL SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER. 
    Regardless of weather, the tournament will end No Later than Saturday due to team accommodations and travel.

    COACHES WRIST BANDS
    -Coaches wrist bands are required to be on the field or in the dugout. Three coaches wristbands will be given out at the coaches meeting. They will be a different color than the spectators wristbands. These must be worn to get into the park, on the field and in the dug out! This is done for a couple reasons; With teams coming from multiple states, we can’t possibly know who has been background checked without the bands but the Head Coaches do. Also; it prevents unwanted spectators from being around/ bothering the players during the games. This is for the safety of your players.
    If additional coaches wristbands are needed, you can purchase them at the Coaches meeting.  If someone pre-purchased online, the Head Coach can exchange it for Coaches band. .

    ROSTERS – ALL ROSTERS WILL LOCK ON SUNDAY NIGHT AFTER THE COACHES MEETING–  It’s very important that your roster is updated online! If a player is not on your online roster – it will be an automatic forfeit and at Nationals, teams won’t hesitate to protest players not on rosters!! Please check to make sure your roster is complete!!  If you have roster issues, please resolve them with your State Director prior to coming or Contact Jeff Strode (850) 420-7974 NLT Coaches Meeting Sunday.

    SPECTATOR WRISTBANDS (Tournament Pass)   $46 for the Week or $15 per day
    Tournament Passes can be Pre-Ordered in advance or purchased on Sunday at Coaches Meeting/Team Mom Meeting & Opening Ceremonies (Cash Only)
    You can order individually and they will be grouped together by team for pick up at the Team Mom & Coaches Meetings.

    WRISTBANDS MUST BE WORN TO ENTER THE COMPLEX  – ANYONE NOT WEARING A WRISTBAND WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE PARK!!

  • Admission

    SPECTATOR WRISTBANDS (Tournament Pass)   $46 for the Week or $15 per day
    Tournament Passes can be Pre-Ordered in advance thru July 2nd or purchased on Sunday at Coaches Meeting/Team Mom Meeting & Opening Ceremonies (Cash Only)
    – Order individually and they will be grouped together by team for pick up at the Team Mom & Coaches Meetings.  

    WRISTBANDS MUST BE WORN TO ENTER THE COMPLEX  – ANYONE NOT WEARING A WRISTBAND WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE PARK!! 

     

  • Additional Note

    WHAT CAN WE BRING TO THE PARK:  

    Team & Personal Coolers are allowed at both parks.
    Canopies are allowed in both parks however they must be setup out of the thoroughfare and pathway areas to ensure emergency vehicles and carts can easily pass . The Preston Hood complex requires you to put all canopies up against the fence so we can get emergency vehicles in the park when needed.

    TOURNAMENT PERSONNEL ASSISTANCE 

    If at any time during the event you need assistance, need a director, need the UIC ;  Go to T-Shirt Booth located in the center of the complex or an Entry Gate and they have radios to contact anyone needed.

    There will be a golf cart at the Preston hood complex to shuttle people from parking lot to fields.

Tournament Division

Division Entry Fee Gate Fee Max Entries Teams
Entered
Game
Guarantee
Format

Event Ballparks

Venue Name Address Maps link
Niceville Softball Complex 200 Campbell Drive, Niceville, FL, 32578 Open in Maps
Preston Hood Athletic Complex 132 Jet Dr NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548 Open in Maps
Venue Name
Niceville Softball Complex
Address
200 Campbell Drive, Niceville, FL, 32578
Venue Name
Preston Hood Athletic Complex
Address
132 Jet Dr NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548

Event Lodging

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Venue Name Address Dates Details
Niceville Softball Complex 200 Campbell Drive, Niceville, FL, 32578 Jul 16-22 Find Hotels
Preston Hood Athletic Complex 132 Jet Dr NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548 Jul 16-22 Find Hotels
Venue Name
Niceville Softball Complex
Address
200 Campbell Drive, Niceville, FL, 32578
Dates
Jul 16-22
Venue Name
Preston Hood Athletic Complex
Address
132 Jet Dr NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548
Dates
Jul 16-22

Event Updates

Please make sure you are keeping everyone hydrated and shaded as much as possible ...Not just the players but Also keep an eye on your fans ( both young and old) - We want everyone to be safe
July 18, 2023 - 05:19pm
Moms mtg - 12:00 Coaches Mtg - 2pm Choctaw High School Auditorium 110 Racetrack Road - Fort Walton Beach, FL
July 16, 2023 - 02:32pm

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