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Member Tournaments
Atlanta
Hotlanta Softball Challenge
Memorial Day Weekend
A,B,C,D & Womens divisions
$350 postmarked by 4/26 - $375 postmarked 5/10

Director: Rick "Kitchen"
Phone: 4046426680
Email: challenge@hotlantasoftball.org

-NAGAAA guidelines apply -teams/players must have current NAGAAA ratings -first 40 teams accepted.
Austin
Texas Shootout
August 31 - September 2, 2007
A, B, C, D (with a 4 team minimum per division)
$325/(see website)

Director: Seth Cooper and Philip Perkins
Email: austintournamentdirector@gmail.com

Texas Shootout 2007 include Open Division Tournaments for A, B, C, and D Teams (with a 4 team minimum per division). Registration: $325.00 if paid by August 10, 2007. Late Registration: $375.00 if paid by August 17, 2006. Coaches can register teams and pay registrations fees online via the tournament website. EARLY BIRD TRAVEL INCENTIVE: $100.00 OFF Entry Fee if traveling from 1,000 miles or more TO Austin.(Registration and Payment must be received by Friday, July 27, 2007.)
Birmingham
Southern Shootout
Easter Weekend
Divisions: B, C, D
$350.00

Director: Lamar Benson
Email: Lamar178@msn.com

Celebrating our 26th year of the Southern Shootout with southern hospitality at its best. Can only take first 42 teams. Reserve your spot today.
Boston
Minuteman Classic
Invitational only - date TBD
C & D
TBA

Director: Brian Ramos
Phone: 6179375858
Email: bsl-treasurer@beantownsoftball.com

We are attempting to plan a return of the Minuteman Classic in 2009. Currently, we are reviewing field and weekend availability. Thanks for your continued patience.
Chicago MSA
Senior Cup Tournament
9/12-9/14

Director: Peter Meyer
Email: pgpmyr@sbcglobal.net

Senior Cup Contact pgpmyr@sbcglobal.net
Dallas
Beat The Heat Classic
July 3rd thru July 6th 2008
A, B, C & D
$350 with discount options below

Director: Woody Morrow & Billy Stover
Phone: 2145079741
Email: competition@dallaspssa.org

With the previous success of our tournament, we have decided to move it to the July 4th Weekend to allow for continued growth. Please join us for some great competition, exciting times and of course southern hospitality! Our host hotel, the Crowne Plaza Market Center, will be offering rooms for a flat rate of $95.00 per night. Airline and Car Rental Discount Options via American Airlines, Southwest and Avis available via our website site. We will be offering discounts for teams who choose play Friday evening, cities which send teams from each of the divisions, who travel from outside of 500 miles to our tournament and who have multiple teams participating.
Denver
Who`s Your Daddy in Denver
June 14 and 15 2008 Fathers Day
C and B
300.00

Director: Paula Cline
Phone: 3038310180
Email: cline_p@msn.com

3 game guarantee- Fields at the base of the Rocky Mountains
Ft. Lauderdale
Hurricane Showdown
Thanksgiving Day weekend- Nove
Open A,B,C,C Rec, D - Women`s Rec.& C
$375 for all divisions

Director: Randy Gillund
Phone: 9545645848
Email: HShow2006@aol.com

Discounts: $325 for teams willing to play on 11/23. NAGAAA ratings will apply. Entrance Fees can be mailed to: Hurricane Showdown PO Box 70845, Ft. Lauderdale , FL 33307-0845
Houston
Lone Star Classic
Memorial Day Weekend (Annually)
B C D
$350 before May 1st and $400 May 1-15

Director: David Metz
Phone: 2816869184
Email: LSC@montrosesoftballleague.com

Hotel forms and registration info available on the website
Kansas City
Show-Me Showdown
August 2, 2008
Open A,B,C & D and Womens
$175 per team

Director: Bryan Van Osdale
Phone: 8166462188
Email: tournaments@haslkc.com

This tournament is for Open and Womens Divisions. It is a three-game guarantee. The tournament will be held at Happy Rock Softball Complex in Kansas City, MO.
Long Beach
Liberty Classic
July 4th-July 6th, 2008
Open B,C,D; Womens A,B,C,D
$400

Director: Marc Triplett
Phone: 5629837280
Email: libertyclassicdir@surfandsunsoftball.org

Games will be played at the Huntington Beach Sports Complex. Come on out and enjoy the night life, work on your tan and also play some competitive softall.
Los Angeles
Sin City Shootout
Jan 2009 MLK weekend
Open A, B, C, D and Womens
$375 by Dec 1st, $425 after

Director: Eric Ryan
Email: lafireguy@aol.com

Host Hotel and more info will be posted on the website end of summer 2008. Thanks to all the teams for making Sin City Shootout 08 a success!
Los Angeles
Sin City Shootout 2008
Jan 19 & 20th Las Vegas
A,B,C,D & Womens
$350 till 12/1 $395 12/2 to 12/29

Director: Eric Ryan/Ros Bugg
Phone: 9092271794
Email: Lafireguy@aol.com

Early registration $350 till December 1st, $395 December 2 to 29th. Join us in Sin City for our first annual Sin City Shootout but remember, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas!!
Memphis
Memphis Blues Bash
C D Women`s

Director: Chris Haskins
Phone: 9014847656
Email: haskins@fbalton.com

No tournament for 2007.
Milwaukee
Dairyland Classic 2007
Labor Day Weekend 2007
(2) C Divisions & (2) D Divisions
$350 prior to 8/5; $ 375 after 8/5

Director: Brian Reinkober & ROSARIO
Phone: 4143507147
Email: ssblmilwaukee@ameritech.net

Milwaukee celebrates a milestone this year, the 30th Classic! Dairyland Classic XXX will be the tournament you do not want to miss. If you have never been to this tournament before, YOU will find this is MORE THAN JUST SOFTBALL...IT`S A PARTY AND AN EVENT....ALL WEEKEND!
Nashville
Music City Classic
May 3rd and 4th, 2008
A,B,C,D Open and A,B,C,D Womens

New York
Playing For Life V
July 4 and 5
OPEN B, C, D & Womens
TBA

Director: Cynthia Green and Scott Batten
Email: info@playingforlife.org

SAVE THE DATE: *** JULY 4th WEEKEND *** Playing For Life 2008 NYC Independence Weekend **** More information coming soon so please check our website: www.playingforlife.org for updated information. Thank you
Norfolk /Richmond/Greenville NC
Seaside Showdown
TBA
Open D, C ,B
$250


Limited to 16 teams. Host hotel available for $99/nite for 1-4 people
Oklahoma City
2008 Tornado Alley Classic
March 15-16, 2008
A/B C D Womens
$275/$350/$400

Director: Laurie Poole
Phone: 4052100310
Email: leepool@aol.com

***REGISTRATION ENDS AT 40 TEAMS*** Early registration ends January 12, 2008 - $275.00 From January 13, 2008 to February 25, 2008 - $350.00 Late registration end on March 7, 2008 - $400.00
Orlando
Orlando Meltdown Charity Softball Tournament
MLK Weekend, January 14th and
B, C, D, Womens
$350.00 subject to change

Director: Kyle Gaither/ Tommie Schilling
Phone: 3214395690
Email: Director@OrlandoMeltdown.com
Philadelphia
Liberty Bell Classic
Memorial Day Weekend 2008, May 24 - 25
Open B, C, D & Women`s
$300 before April 15th, $350 Until April 30th

Director: Jeff Sotland
Phone: 2154622575
Email: jsotland@gmail.com

Plan to spend your MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND in the birthplace of our country...PHILLY! The Liberty Bell Classic is back with B, C, D, and Women`s divisions. Check out www.libertybellclassic.org for more information!
Phoenix
Saguaro Cup 2008
April 4-6
Women`s & Open A,B,C,D
$375 til 2/29/08, $400 til 3/21/08

Director: Jonathon Brier
Phone: 4808183545
Email: saguarocup@cactuscities.com

Entries will be accepted based on availability & receipt date of payment with completed entry... see website for latest information. Website up and running.
Portland
Cascade Cup
July 5-6, 2008
Open B, C, & D Women D and C/B
$300.00

Director: Norm McDuffee
Email: norm@rosecitysoftball.org

July 4th, Friday, Broke Bat Home Run Derby beginning at 7:30 PM.
San Diego
Autumn Classic
October 11-12, 2008
Open & Women`s Divisions
$425.00 US

Director: Chris Veldkamp
Phone: 6197238939
Email: afcslcommissioner@hotmail.com

Contact Stacey Hayashi for info on Women`s Division. shayashi@cox.net
San Francisco
Golden Bear Classic
May 24-25, 2006
All Open and Women`s Divisions
$400

Director: William Odem-Green & Ellie Schafer
Email: gbclassic@sfgsl.org or gbcwomen@sfgsl.org
San Jose
Silicon Valleys Tournament of Champions
July 25-27
Open B, C, D
350.00

Director: Adrian Rios
Phone: 4085150715
Email: svtournament@comcast.net

Our softball tournament will be held on the weekend of July 25-27, 2008. It is our hope that this tournament will showcase exhilarating games for both players and spectators alike. All games will be conveniently played at the Twin Creeks Sports facility. This first class facility boasts 10 lighted softball fields, batting cages, concession stand and a 14,000 sq. ft. Clubhouse. We are excited to host this tournament and look forward to seeing you and your teammates in our city.
Seattle
Emerald City Classic
July 4th and 5th 2009
Open A, B, C, D & Women`s
$300.00

Director: Frank Pichinini
Phone: 2069387402
Email: fpichinini@aol.com

Seattle will not be hosting the Emerald City Classic in 2008 because they are hosting the 2008 Gay Softball World Series that summer. The Emerald City Classic will resume in 2009 on July 4th and 5th.
Tampa
Gasparilla Softball Classic
Presidents Day Weekend Annually
B, C, D
$350 by Jan. 31st, $25 Late Fee if Slots Available

Director: Jerry Travis
Email: director@suncoastsoftball.org

Register early and reserve your hotel rooms early. We have sold out each of the past two years. In 2007 we had 59 teams.
Toronto
CANADA CUP
July 5th and 6th, 2008
B,C,D
$420

Director: Kevin Lockwood
Phone: 4165989722
Email: kevin.lockwood@sympatico.ca

Toronto is the most gay positive city in Canada. After 28 years we are making this the best tournament yet, with great entertainment,diamonds & alot of fun. Host Hotel in the Heart of the Village, Marriott Courtyard $155 CDN/4 person max + taxes
Twin Cities
North Star Classic
Memorial Day Weekend Annually
Open A, B, C, and D
See below in RESULTS

Director: Andrew Kellermann
Email: director@northstarclassic.com

Join us each Memorial Day weekend for a weekend packed with softball and fun events! The TCGSL is celebrating 30 years of gay softball in Minnesota! $275 early registration (before April 1), $325 (April 2 – May 15), $375 late registration (after May 15).
Washington, D.C.
MAGIC
October 11-12, 2008; Columbus Day Weekend 2008
Open B, C, & D; Women`s Alt &
N/A

Director: Dan Schaefer
Phone: 7035213117
Email: octoberboys@aol.com