July 24-28, 2019
Welcome to Johnson City, Tennessee
We want to extend a special welcome to you and thank you for choosing Johnson City to cap off your season. We want to provide you with the best information to make your experience a memorable one. If you have any questions at all please contact Gavin Andrews with the Johnson City CVB at andrews@johnsoncitytnchamber.com or 423-461-8012
Official Host Hotel
Our official host hotel will be the DoubleTree By Hilton. Located at 211 Mockingbird Ln in Johnson City.
This property is just minutes from the tournament site and will also be the location of team check in, managers meeting and mom's meeting. Call Lauren Shepherd at 423-794-3002 to book directly at our special group rate.
Prefered Hotel Partners:
Please contact our hotel partners directly to recive the special group rate.
Comfort Suites:
3118 Browns Mill Road
423-610-0010
Courtyard by Marriott
4025 Hamilton Place Dr.
423-262-0275
Fairfield Inn and Suites
3078 Hamilton Place Dr.
423-900-8640
Sleep Inn & Suites
2020 Franklin Terrace Ct.
423-915-0081
Additional properties close to competition site:
Baymont Inn and Suites, Carnegie Hotel, Quality Inn Downtown, Hampton Inn, Best Western, Holiday Inn Johnson City, Holiday Inn Express
Registration
In order to register for this event we need to recive the following items before 5:00 PM July 12, 2019
-Official roster, fully completed and signed by your state/metro commissioner.
-Official entry form, fully completed and signed by your state/metro commissioner.
-Proof of insurance through USA Softball/Bollinger
-Check in the amount of $550.00 made out to Johnson City CVB.
Send all required registration items to Rick Poole 301 Royal Oak Dr. Blountville, TN 37617
Check In
Check in will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton. In order to ensure a smooth process. All players must be present and teams must arrive at check in with the following.
- Photo ID Cards for every player
- Proof of ACE certification for at least one coach
- Proof of background check for all coaches
- Player pick up forms
- Proof of liability insurance
Bat Testing
At every USA Softball National Tournament, all bats must be tested prior to being allowed in the tournament venue.
All bats will be tested at team check-in. Bring every bat you intend to use at the tournament to team check-in. Bats passing the compression test will be designated with a special decal. Any bats not passing the test will be held by the tournament director until the end of the event or until the team is eliminated.
Gate Fee
Adult Day Pass: $12.00
Adult Tournament Pass: $35.00
Youth/Senior Day Pass: $10.00
Youth/Senior* Tournament Pass: $30.00
Children 6 and Under: Free
*Children 7-12 and seniors 65 or older
Team Credentials
All athletes on the roster will be provided a credential at check-in.
Up to three coaches, listed on the roster, will be provided a credential at check-in.
All athletes and coaches must bring their credential to the competition venue each day or they will be required to pay admission.
Opening Ceremony and Athlete Party
Join fellow competitiors at TVA Credit Union Ballpark in historic Downtown Johnson City for a huge kickoff celebration brought to you by Zaxby's.
We will be starting the festivities at 5:00 PM with an opening ceremony and parade of teams. Make sure to stick around for our athlete party and BBQ. We will have loads of games, inflatables, activities, pin exchange, and great food provided by Moe's Original BBQ. You will not want to miss it. More details coming soon!
*Food is provided free for players and 3 coaches on the roster.
Team Gift Exchange
Gift exchange will be held at your first pool game. Please exchange with your opponent in your first pool play game.
If you are in a 3 team pool, please reach out to the other teams to coordiante. If you cannot work out the exchange please contact tournament personnel.
Team Photo Submission
All teams are encouraged to submit a photo and lineup to be included in the official program.
Please submit high resolution photo in landscape format. Include team name, city and state, and coaches’ names. Line up should be as follows: #01 Jane Doe, #02 Jill Doe, and submitted in plain text.
Forward all info and photo to andrews@johnsoncitytnchamber.com
Huge thanks to our 2019 sponsors!
