FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 24, 2018
Contact: Darrell Shaw
Program Manager
Parks and Recreation Department
479)718-7681
dshaw@fayetteville-ar.gov
New Turf Pushes Annual Arctic Classic Softball Tournament to March, Register Now
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.— Fayetteville’s Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Arctic Classic Softball Tournament has been moved to March 22-24, 2019 to accommodate new turf installation at the Gary Hampton Softball Complex!
The Arctic Classic is a USSSA-sanctioned adult slow-pitch tournament with the following divisions: Men’s Open, Men’s E, Men’s D, and COED. There is a three-game guarantee for each team. A Home Run Derby and One Pitch Tournament will also be offered.
USSSA Slow Pitch Softball rules will be used for this tournament. Each team will have a maximum roster of 15 players. COED teams must have an even female to male ratio or have one more female than male.
Registration is open through March 18. Register online at www.fayetteville-ar.gov/recreation. Teams may also register in person at the Parks and Recreation office, located at 1455 S. Happy Hollow Road.
Details can be found at www.fayetteville-ar.gov/ArcticClassic or contact Darrell Shaw (Recreation Program Manager) at 479-718-7681 or dshaw@fayetteville-ar.gov.
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