Tournament Details
Tournament Rules:
Please read the following tournament rules & expectations below:
- All games will be played with an 11″ pink softball with an arc limit of 6′-16′ on astroturf.
- All players must wear gloves while on the field and pitchers must wear protective face gear while on the mound.
- Cleats must be plastic or rubber spikes only (no metal allowed).
- ASA and USSSA bats must pass the Crystal Lake bat compression test on-site and get a sticker to be used in play. Bats that already have a Crystal Lake sticker are pre-approved.
- Teams are chosen before the tournament starts and constructed with all skill levels to provide the most competitive games. We reserve the right to shift teams as needed if they were created off-balance to create competitive gameplay for everyone.
- Coolers are allowed. Outside alcohol, chewing gum, and seeds are prohibited. Concessions will be open.
- Families, friends, kids and dogs are welcome. Dogs must remain on leashes and under control at all times. Good sportsmanship is expected from all players, fans, & families.
The tournament is on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Lippold Park in Crystal Lake, IL (see map below).
- Check-in opens promptly at 7:30 a.m., and the line moves quickly. Registration closes as soon as the line is gone.
- The opening Ceremony and team designation follows immediately.
- Gameplay will last until approximately 3 p.m. (depending on the number of teams). Awards and Raffles will follow immediately. Karaoke will start after the raffles until sunset.
- Park Address: 851 W. Route 176, one mile west of Route 14, Crystal Lake, IL (East Entrance)
The event is rain or shine and will not be rescheduled. In the event of rain, a dance party will be under the pavilion.
