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2026 20th Annual Original TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS

Polk County, FL • Jan. 21 - Jan. 25, 2026

Director: Senior Softball-USA, 916-326-5303, E-mail

Winners receive free rings

Entry Fee: $625

Deadline: Entry fee payment and completed invoice (PDF) must be received by: Dec. 29, 2025

Send payments to:
SSWC - 20th Annual Original Tournament Of Champions
9823 Old Winery Place, Suite 12
Sacramento, CA 95827

Note: Senior Softball-USA charges a 4% convenience fee for all payments other than cash or check.

Important reminder: The US Postal Service is experiencing delays in their deliveries, so please let us know if you intend to play in this tournament. Team lists for tournament are published on the tournament pages at the entry deadline. If your team is not listed, please call immediately. Teams are not officially entered until payment is received.

Refund policy: Entry Fees are non-refundable after the deadline. Full refunds are given to teams withdrawing BEFORE the deadline. NO refunds are given after the deadline.

Tournament Format

Note: SSWC reserves the right to combine divisions of three or fewer teams within one age level and/or skill level.

Tournament Format

Note: SSWC reserves the right to combine divisions of three or fewer teams within one age level and/or skill level.

Five games minimum initially scheduled (not "guaranteed"), with Round Robin into Double Elimination or Three-Game-Guarantee brackets or other acceptable tourney formats.

 

Special Events

Hitting Clinic
Wednesday, January 21, 10am - Noon at Auburndale Sports Complex.
This clinic will give players a chance to warm up and to sharpen their skills before the tournament with some of the best hitters in the sport. Only open to players on TOC participating teams.
To register, players must email Stephanie: stephanie@seniorsoftball.com

TOC All-Star Game
Wednesday, January 21, 6pm at Auburndale Sports Complex.
Each TOC-competing team will select one player to compete in the game. Two TOC managers will be selected for the All-Star teams. 
Managers, do not forget to list your player on the main registration form. Please send form to Stephanie: stephanine@seniorsoftball.com.

Skills Contests
Thursday, January 22, 9am-11am at Auburndale Sports Complex.
Contests in five divisions (40-54, 55-64, 65-74, 75-85, and Women) including: Precision Hitting, Home Run, Speed, and Pitching. Awards range from bats, shoes, or gloves.
Players, please complete the skills competition registration form, and email to Stephanie: stephanie@seniorsoftball.com.

Optional Team Practice  
Thursday, January 22, between Noon and 3pm.
Team Managers choose a complex in order of preference.  SSUSA will schedule the practices and notify managers of their practice time and location. Time and complex preference to be submitted with team registration form

Welcome Reception (Open to Participating teams, players and families)
Thursday, January 22, 6pm at Nora Mayo Hall (500 3rd Street NW, Winter Haven).
There will be a free reception for participating TOC players, their friends and family during which each team will be recognized.

 

Sponsors:

Qualified Teams List (2024 Winter Nationals/Worlds to 2025 World Championships). Updated 11/18/25

 



Playing Facilities

Auburndale Sports Complex
99 Florida Citrus Blvd.
Jan Phyl Village, FL 33880
Diamondplex Softball Complex
85 PSC Access Road
Winter Haven, FL 33881
Loyce Harpe Sports Complex
500 W. Carter Rd.
Mulberry, FL 33860
Walker Road Softball Complex
1035 Walker Road
Lakeland, FL 33810


Thursday, Jan. 22 - Nora Mayo Hall - Florida Room (500 3rd Street NW, Winter Haven). 
5-6pm: Manager check-in/registration and meeting
6-9pm: Welcome Reception

 

Host Hotels:


Hampton Inn - Winter Haven

202 Cypress Gardens Blvd.,
Winter Haven, FL. 33880
(863) 299-9251
Group name: Senior Softball USA - Tournament of Champions (TOC)

Book by December 22.
Click here to book online.
Rates: 
(Subject to local/state taxes and fees)
1/20 - 1/25: $149/night (1 King or 2 Queens)

Complimentary hot breakfast buffet, Wi-Fi, and Parking. Outdoor pool and fitness center.

 


Holiday Inn - Winter Haven

200 Cypress Gardens Blvd.,
Winter Haven, FL. 33880
(863) 292-2100
Group name: Senior Softball USA - Tournament of Champions (TOC)

Book by December 22.
Click here to book online.
Rates: 
(Subject to local/state taxes and fees)
1/20 - 1/25: $154/night (1 King or 2 Queens)

Complimentary breakfast for two daily, Wi-Fi and parking. Outdoor pool and fitness center.

 


Days Inn & Suites - Lakeland
4502 N. Socrum Loop Rd.,
Lakeland, FL. 33809
863-683-5095
Mention "TOC"

Book by November 30.
Rates: 
(Subject to local/state taxes and fees)
1/20 - 1/25: $145/night (2 Queens)
1/20 - 1/25: $155/night (1 Queen with 1 King)
1/20 - 1/25: $155/night (1 King with Sofa Bed)

 


Courtyard by Marriott - Lakeland

3725 Harden Blvd.,
Lakeland, FL. 33801
863-802-9000 (press 0 for associate)
Group: Senior Softball Tournament of Champions Group

Book by December 20.
Click here to book online.
Rates: 
(Subject to local/state taxes and fees)
1/20 - 1/25: $179/night (1 King or 2 Queens)

 


Best Western Plus - Winter Haven
5801 Roosevelt Dr.,
Winter Haven, FL. 33884

Book by December 20.
Click here to book online.
Rates: 
(Subject to local/state taxes and fees)
1/20 - 1/24: $1580/night (1 King)
1/20 - 1/22: $155/night (2 Queens)
1/23 - 1/24: $180/night (2 Queens)

Opened about 2.5 years ago. Complimentary breakfast and wifi. Outdoor pool. Rooms are larger than most comparable hotels in the area.

Dates of Play

Men's 40
Friday, Jan. 23 - Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026
Men's 50
Friday, Jan. 23 - Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026
Men's 55
Friday, Jan. 23 - Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026
Men's 60
Friday, Jan. 23 - Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026
Men's 65
Friday, Jan. 23 - Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026
Men's 70
Friday, Jan. 23 - Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026
Men's 75
Friday, Jan. 23 - Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026
Men's 80
Friday, Jan. 23 - Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026
Men's 85
Friday, Jan. 23 - Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026
Women's 40
Friday, Jan. 23 - Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026
Women's 50
Friday, Jan. 23 - Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026
Women's 55
Friday, Jan. 23 - Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026
Women's 60
Friday, Jan. 23 - Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026

Manager Meeting

Information coming soon.

 

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