Dates: July 27-30, 2023
Ages: 14u
5-game guarantee
NOTE: Registration was paused at 128 teams, leaving 16 spots for teams that earn berth through qualifying tournaments this summer. If additional spots remain in June, those on the waitlist will be entered into the field.
Locations:
The Ponds - Prior Lake
17429 Ponds Pkwy SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372
Aronson Park - Lakeville
8250 202nd St W, Lakeville, MN 55044
Lakeville North High School
19600 Ipava Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044
Additional Complexes may be added
Fees: $700 Entry Fee ($200 gate fee per team)
(Teams that participate in both the Midwest NAFA Nationals and the Northern NAFA Nationals receive $50 off the entry fee for each tournament, $100 savings per team)
Rules and Format:
- Wednesday, July 26, Mandatory Coaches Meeting and check-in
- All teams need to be registered with NAFA (www.NAFASoftball.com/NAFATeams)
- Certificate of Insurance, player proof of age, & NAFA signed roster to be provided at check-in
- Online registration holds your place for 2 weeks
- Pool play begins at 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 27
- Double-elimination tournament at Platinum and Gold. 2-game guarantee in Silver and Bronze.
- 144 Teams max
- Full concessions available
- T-shirts will be available for $20
- Opening ceremonies will include a gift bag exchange with first opponent after the first game and optional pin trading. Gift bags should cost no more than $10-20. Think fun, something that represents your team, and/or your community. A keepsake item is a great reminder of the experience.
- Home Run Derby: Thursday, July 27 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Aronson Park, Field 5, in Lakeville
- Hotels can be coordinated through Shelley Johnson 715-246-2004 or shelley@housemyteam.com
Please send payment to:
Via Check
NAFA
c/o 14u Northern NAFA Nationals
PO Box 10791
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Questions can be directed to: ekraushar@nafasoftball.com
