USSSA GREAT LAKES NATIONAL SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS RETURN TO EVANSVILLE

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Beginning Tuesday, July 11 through Saturday, July 15, Deaconess Sports Park, Newburgh Girls Softball Complex, and Newman Park Athletic Complex in Henderson, KY will host the 2023 USSSA Fast Pitch Great Lakes National Championships.  This year’s tournament boasts 175 teams of fast-pitch softball players from around the country, ranging in ages from eight to 18, and will attract nearly 6,000 athletes and visitors to the area.

“We are thrilled to bring the USSSA Great Lakes Nationals back to Evansville, Indiana.  We’ve united a passion for the game with a city that embraces sportsmanship and hospitality.  This year’s tournament will witness fierce competition, skill and teamwork as we proudly showcase the indomitable spirit of the softball community,” said Tim Foster, USSSA Tournament Director.

Great Lakes National Championships is the largest tournament hosted at Deaconess Sports Park in 2023.  The event is expected to generate over 2,300 hotel room nights and nearly $2 million in economic impact for Evansville and the surrounding area.

An opening ceremony will be held Monday, July 10 from 3 PM – 6 PM at Garvin Park and Deaconess Aquatic Center.  Teams will convene to be welcomed by local vendors, enjoy music, swimming, pin trading, and celebrate the kick-off of the tournament.  The opening ceremony will also precede the first of three USSSA Pride games to be held at Bosse Field.  The USSSA Pride is a member of the Women’s Professional Fastpitch league and will play the Texas Smoke for a three-game series July 10, 11 and 12.

For more information, visit the tournament website at:infastpitch.usssa.com/event/usssa-great-lakes-nationals-2/.

What:   USSSA Fast Pitch Great Lakes National Championships

When:  Tuesday, July 11 – Saturday, July 15, 2022

Where: Deaconess Sports Park (4300 Heckel Road, Evansville)  Newburgh Girls Softball Complex (5433 South Vann Road, Newburgh) Newman Park Athletic Complex (1020 Madison, Henderson, KY)

Tickets: Day passes: $15/adults and $10/seniors Weekend passes: $40/adults and $25/seniorsAges 10 and under are free

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