Softball • Youth

Saturday, July 30 & Sunday, July 31, 2022
(if needed, some games may be played on Friday, July 29)

North River Valley Park
725 E 13th St.
Ames, IA 50010
Map

The youth tournament will be either pool play or double elimination depending on the number of teams entered. Each team is guaranteed three games. Certified umpires will be provided. Depending on team numbers, some games may be played on Friday, July 29 during the day.

Roster Size
Minimum number on roster: 9
Maximum number on roster: 18

Rules
This is not a USA Softball sanctioned tournament but 2022 USA Softball rules will apply. Click HERE to view any rule exceptions.

10 & Under – 35′ pitching distance
12 & Under – 40′ pitching distance
14, 16 & 18 Under – 43′ pitching distance 60′ bases

Teams are responsible for their own equipment. Game balls will be provided. All games will use the official USA Softball ball (yellow). Balls will still be A.S.A Stamped.

Time
The 2022 Tournament schedule will be posted 7 days prior to the tournament.

Age Determining Date
Age determining date for each division is December 31, 2021. For clarification on the year, please see below:
10U: A player born after 2010 is eligible to play.
12U: A player born after 2008 is eligible to play.
14U: A player born after 2006 is eligible to play.
16U: A player born after 2004 is eligible to play.
18U: A player born after 2002 is eligible to play.

The State Games of America reserves the right to combine divisions as needed based on registration numbers.

10 & Under
12 & Under
14 & Under
16 & Under
18 & Under

The State Games of America reserves the right to combine divisions as needed based on registration numbers.

A schedule will be posted here no later than Friday, July 22 at 5:00 PM.

Schedules, Results and Teams will all be available through the Iowa Games app on your smartphone.

Click on the AppStore or Google Play button below to download and find your team!

Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals will be awarded to the top three places in each division.

Athletes can pick up their packets at Sukup South End Zone Club at Jack Trice Stadium. Access to Sukup End Zone is from University Boulevard. (MAP)

Hours:
Wednesday, July 27 - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Thursday, July 28 - 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday, July 29 - 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday, July 30 - 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday, July 31 - 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

To review the eligibility requirements, click HERE.

$425/team if registered by March 1
$435/team if registered between March 2 - May 1
$450/team if registered between May 2 - July 11

Teams are not required to submit a roster during registration. All rosters must be submitted online no later than July 22.

All players must have a signed waiver. Click HERE to download the waiver form. It can be emailed to info@stategamesofamerica.com or mailed to us at:
State Games of America
1421 S. Bell Ave #104
Ames, IA 50010

Admission:
SGA spectator admissions fee of $160 will be added during registration. This includes unlimited spectators. No wristbands will be given and are not necessary to enter facilities where team sports take place.

Opening Ceremony spectator tickets are not included and can be purchased separately for $10 per person. Ages 2 and under are free. To learn more on how to purchase additional Opening Ceremony Tickets, click HERE.

***All team sports participants and coaches can attend all events (including Opening Ceremony) at no charge. Participants must show their athlete/coach credential for entry. Credentials will be distributed during packet pick-up.

Linda Lowinski
641.260.0962
loulouump@hotmail.com

ONLINE STORE LINK

Schedule & On-site locations: TBD