Tournament Updates: Florida, Missouri, and New Mexico Move Ahead; Cancellations in Washington and Arizona

May 1, 2020

In an exciting break for the sport in Florida, Tournament Director Tim McElroy, says he fully expects the Sunshine State Showdown on June 19 - 21, to be played. McElroy has been in regular contact with Lee County officials in Ft. Myers.

Entries for the tournament are ahead of last year's pace, so teams looking to get in should register soon. Deadline is June 4. Please contact Tim McElroy via email, PotomacSports1@gmail.com or phone 301-514-2676 if you are interested in attending this qualifier.

Another tournament that continues to show promise is the Missouri Open, June 4-14, which was featured in the TIME Magazine article. The tournament has 61 teams registered to participate. Officials from the Rainbow Softball Complex have submitted a proposal to the City of Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services for event approval. A final decision is expected May 29. Officials have stated they'd be very surprised if the tournament is not allowed.

To hopefully satisfy the growing appetite of many teams looking to get back out on the field, SSUSA has added Men's 40's through 60's age divisions to the Western Classic in Las Cruces, NM - June 27 - 28. The tournament was originally slated as a Women's only event.

Although some tournaments are getting the green light, others have recently had to be cancelled:
Tournament Director Rick Seifman has cancelled his June tournaments in Arizona (Mountain Madness I and 40s Cool Country Classic I), as those host cities have not yet opened for adult tournaments.
Tournament Director Butch Jones has cancelled the Northwest Cup in Washington.

SSUSA once again thanks all of the parks departments for their diligent work in helping senior softball return to the fields.

As a reminder, SSUSA will be determining the status of upcoming tournaments two weeks prior to the scheduled start date of each respective tournament.

The two weeks are needed so that SSUSA and teams can prepare for the tournaments.

Many states, counties, and cities are continuing through their respective phases of re-opening. We thank all our players and teams for their continued patience as we work to bring the sport back.

As SSUSA continues to work with our regional directors, cities, and complexes as we strive to bring the sport back as soon and as safe as it is to do so, we are beginning to see a light at the end of the tunnel in some parts of the country.

STATE-BY-BY STATE BREAKDOWN
Here is where SSUSA tournaments, scheduled through the end of July, currently stand.

Missouri - Stay-at-Home Order Expired 5/3
June 4 - 14: Missouri Open Columbia, MO
The Missouri Open remains on as scheduled.
For more information on the Missouri Open, please contact Will Rogers, via email: willsharkdaddy@aol.com or phone: 816-916-7891.

Maryland - Stay-at-Home Order Expired May 15
June 12 - 16: The Old Line State Showdown Westminster, MD (PENDING)*
*An alternate location is still currently being searched for the Old Line State Showdown, June 12-16, scheduled in Westminster. Stay tuned for updates.
July 17 - 20: Bert Bennett Memorial Westminster, MD
The Bert Bennett Memorial remains on as scheduled.
For more information on these Maryland tournaments, please contact tournament director, Tim McElroy, via email: PotomacSports1@gmail.com or phone: 301-514-2676.

Arizona - Stay-at-Home Order Expired 5/15
June 13 - 14: Mountain Madness I Flagstaff, AZ (CANCELLED)
June 20 - 21: 40s Cool Country Classic I Prescott, AZ (CANCELLED)
July 15 - 19: Ernie Jones Memorial/Western States Championships Prescott, AZ (Updated Dates of Play)
July 25 - 26: 40s Mountain Madness II Flagstaff, AZ
The Ernie Jones Memorial/Western States Championships remains on as scheduled, with some date changes. The Men’s 70 – 80 Divisions will now be a three-day format, July 15 – 17.
The 40s Mountain Madness in July also remains on as scheduled.
For more information, please contact tournament director Rick Seifman, via email: tournsport@aol.com or phone: 623-776-2143.

California - No end date on Stay-at-Home Order, Indefinite
June 12 - 17: NORTHERN CALIFORNIA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Sacramento/Placer Counties, CA
June 16 - 21: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Hemet & Cathedral City, CA/Yuma, AZ
July 28 - August 2: WESTERN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Sacramento/Placer Counties, CA*
These three TOC qualifiers remain on as scheduled.
A final decision on the Northern California State Championships will be made May 29.
The Southern California State Championships will be confirmed next week.
*Reminder that this year teams do NOT have to play in a qualifier to compete in the Western Nationals.
SSUSA will confirm that these tournaments will be played two weeks before they are scheduled to commence. For more information, please email info@seniorsoftball.com.

Washington - Stay-at-Home Order Through 5/31
June 13 - 14: Northwest Cup Lacey, WA (CANCELLED)
June 25 - 28: Inland Empire Classic Spokane, WA
July 25 - 26: Smash It Sports Invite Enumclaw, WA
The Inland Empire Classic and Smash It Sports Invite remain on as scheduled.
For more information on the Spokane tournaments please contact Washington State Director Butch Jones, via email: katstang7@gmail.com or phone: 360-791-3862.
For more information on the tournament in Enumclaw, please contact director Tom Israelson (206-841-9955 or israelsontj@comcast.net)

Oklahoma - Stay-at-Home Order Expired 4/30
June 18 - 21: Oil City Classic Tulsa, OK
The Oil City Classic remains on as scheduled.
For more information, please contact tournament director Will Rogers, via email: willsharkdaddy@aol.com or phone: 816-916-7891.

Florida - Stay-at-Home Order Expired 5/4
June 19 - June 21: Sunshine State Showdown Ft. Myers, FL
The Sunshine State Showdown remains on as scheduled.
For more information, please contact tournament director Tim McElroy via email: PotomacSports1@gmail.com or phone: 301-514-2676.

Michigan - Stay-at-Home Order in Place Through 6/12
June 27 -  28: Holiday Classic Sturgis, MI
July 11 - 12: Bobby Chapp Memorial Lansing, MI (NEW DATES)
These Michigan tournaments remain on as scheduled.
For more information on the above tournaments in Michigan, please contact tournament director Mike Dembicki, via email: mdembicki@capitaltire.net or phone: 586-202-8376.

New Mexico - Stay-at-Home Order in Place Through 5/31
June 27 - 28: Western Classic Las Cruces, NM*
*Originally scheduled as the Women’s Western Classic, SSUSA has added Men’s 40 – 60 age divisions.
The tournament remains on as scheduled.
SSUSA will confirm that this tournament will be played two weeks before it is scheduled to commence. For more information, please email info@seniorsoftball.com.

New York - Stay-at-Home Order in Place Through 5/28
July 7 - 12: NORTHEAST CHAMPIONSHIPS Syracuse, NY
The Northeast Championships remain on a scheduled.
New York continues its re-opening, as the Mid-Hudson and Long Island regions are set to open this week.
Onondaga County (Syracuse) began to reopen May 15, and is expected to enter Phase 2 this week. With each phase scheduled to progress every two weeks, Phase 4 (recreation) should be on track by the end of June. 
SSUSA will confirm that this tournament will be played two weeks before it is scheduled to commence. For more information, please email info@seniorsoftball.com.

Arkansas (Arkansas is one of seven states that never enacted a stay-at-home order)
July 7 - 12: MIDWEST CHAMPIONSHIPS Rogers, AR
The Midwest Championships remain on as scheduled.
SSUSA will confirm that this tournament will be played two weeks before it is scheduled to commence. For more information, please email info@seniorsoftball.com.

Texas - Stay-at-Home Order Expired 4/30
July 7 - 12: Aggieland Classic College Station, TX
The Aggieland Classic remains on as scheduled.
For more information, please contact tournament director Keith Parker, via email: txhcc@yahoo.com or phone: 903-315-6374.

Oregon - No End Date on Stay-at-Home Order, Indefinite
July 14 - 19: JIM SHERMAN MEMORIAL/NORTHWEST CHAMPIONSHIPS Salem, OR
The Jim Sherman Memorial/Northwest Championships remain on as scheduled.
SSUSA will confirm that this tournament will be played two weeks before it is scheduled to commence. For more information, please email info@seniorsoftball.com.

Illinois - Stay-at-Home Order in Place Through 5/30
July 14 - 19: Quad Cities Classic Rock Island, IL
The Quad Cities Classic remains on as scheduled.
For more information, please contact tournament director Kenny Chard, klchard@yahoo.com or 309-721-9633.

Alabama - Stay-at-Home Order Expired 4/30
July 18 - 19: Cullman Qualifier Cullman, AL
The Cullman Qualifier remains on as scheduled.
SSUSA will confirm that this tournament will be played two weeks before it is scheduled to commence. For more information, please email info@seniorsoftball.com.

Kansas -  Stay-at-Home Order Expired 5/3
July 23 - 26: Wes Weddle Classic Shawnee, KS
The Wes Weddle Classic remains on as scheduled.
For more information, please contact tournament director Randy Rowe 816-718-3221 rrr5850@aol.com.

Virginia -  Stay-at-Home Order in Place Through 6/10
July 28 - August 2: EASTERN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Loudoun County, VA*
The Eastern National Championships remain on a scheduled.
*Reminder that this year teams do NOT have to play in a qualifier to compete in the Eastern Nationals.
SSUSA will confirm that this tournament will be played two weeks before it is scheduled to commence. For more information, please email info@seniorsoftball.com.

Indiana -  Stay-at-Home Order Expired 5/1
July 31 - August 2: ISA SENIOR WORLD SERIES Columbus/Shelbyville, IN
The ISA Senior Worlds Series remains on as scheduled.
For more information, please contact Amy Jackson at 309-267-8324 or ajackson@dist102.org.