Author: adam.purdy
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Wow Factor Atlantic Dominates USSSA Queen City Select Super NIT Tournament
Over the weekend, 173 teams participated in the USSSA Queen City Select Super NIT in Charlotte, North Carolina. “I take great pride in hosting the Queen City Select Super NIT every April and every October,” said Tournament Director Kendal Stone. “This one was no different! From fundamentals to flash and swagger, the kids and…
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Teams Around Louisiana Raise Awareness during USSSA Angels for Autism Tournament
Pictured above: Teams get to know Kayden Calvin after throwing the first pitch. Over the weekend, 92 teams from around Natchitoches, Louisiana competed in the USSSA Angels for Autism Super Regional tournament, an event with a cause to raise awareness for Autism. The event started off strong with “Angels for Autism” ambassadors David Cole and…
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USSSA Fastpitch To Host The 1st Annual National All State Games, Bringing Together Nearly 700 Student Athletes from 25 Different States
After competing in local qualifiers, hundreds of youth fastpitch players will convene at the USSSA Space Coast Complex for the inaugural National All State Games, December 28-31. VIERA, Fla. — The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA), the No. 1 multi-sport association in the country, is proud to announce details of the first annual USSSA…
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USSSA Central Florida State Championship
December 5, 2023 Over the weekend, teams all across the nation brought the holiday cheer to the USSSA Fastpitch Central Florida State Championship. The fun-filled event hosted 135 teams in the 10U-18U age divisions from across the nation at six different complexes around the Central Florida area. “Seeing these athletes happy and smiling all weekend…
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USSSA Fastpitch Appoints New Michigan State Director Following Retirement of Bob Wilkerson
The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) has announced the appointment of its newest Michigan Fastpitch State Director, Abe Vinitski. Abe will oversee the state of Michigan and its area, league and tournament directors following the retirement of former State Director, Bob Wilkerson. Bob on his retirement: “I have met many great people along the way and want to thank all of them. Especially…
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USSSA Slowpitch Appoints Jeff Shaw as New Iowa State Director
USSSA Slowpitch appoints Jeff Shaw as new Iowa State Director December 7, 2023 | The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) is proud to announce the appointment of its newest Slowpitch State Director, Jeff Shaw. Jeff will oversee the state of Iowa and its area, league and tournament directors while coordinating the continued growth and expansion opportunities for USSSA Slowpitch. Jeff, being with the association for over 17 years,…
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Temporarily Suspended Slowpitch Bat Update
May 25, 2023Temporarily Suspended Slowpitch Bat UpdateUSSSA / GSL_________________ A pertinent update regarding slowpitch bats that were temporarily suspended in March. *Please note – this is effective immediately until further notice. Juno Athletics:JUNO bat models listed below that have UTH-43 markings on the handle are allowed for USSSA and GSL Tournament and League play. The previous temporary suspension has been lifted. …
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USSSA Slowpitch Expanding into Europe
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2023 USSSA Slowpitch Expands Into Europe Through New Partnership With 360 Softball USSSA-sanctioned leagues and tournaments are set to start in European countries in 2024, giving the softball community opportunities to play slowpitch across Europe and North America. VIERA, Fla. — The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA), the No.…