TOURNAMENTS

Masters

Masters season opener has been "CANCELED".

City of Santa Fe Springs notified SCIFL that the fields on Sunday are not available yet. On Sunday, March 24, 2024 we have two fields set aside for Master teams that would like to participate in a mini Masters tournament during the Alliance Tournament, but you will need to let the tournament director know by Saturday if you would like to participate. There must be at least two teams willing to play at least two games, otherwise, the Masters portion will be canceled as well.

Alliance

SCIFL will be hosting its Alliance Tournament season opener on March 23-24, 2024 at Little Lake Park, Santa Fe Springs, CA. Depending on how many teams participate will determine if this will be a 2-day tournament or a 1-day tournament. It will have a Round Robin format followed by a Single Elimination.

Cost:
$500 for a 2-day tournament for 6 or more teams.
$420 for a 1-day tournament for 4 to 5 teams to be held on Sunday.

In addition, this year we are welcoming Masters teams to participate in the event. Masters teams that want to participate will play Masters teams only and it will be on Sunday similar to the regular Masters schedule. Team participation will determine how many games will be played and the cost, since we will only have two fields to work with.

Teams interested in participating in the event need to contact the tournament director, Jesse Ortiz, at scifastpitch (at) gmail.com by Saturday, March 9, 2024 so the fields can be paid the following Monday, per the City of Santa Fe Springs permit agreement. Once the field rentals have been paid we will not be able to make any adjustments so please make sure you notify Jesse in a timely manner.
Disclaimer
We will continue to use the bat tester and provide tamper proof decal stickers at this event. Each bat will need to be tested prior to use. Bats that do not have the current tamper proof decal sticker will not be allowed in the game. Players should not try to take the tamper proof decal sticker off because any bat with a sticker that looks like it's been tampered with will not be allowed in play.

In order to start the games on time please arrive at least 45 minutes prior to game time so we can test your bat and provide passing bats with a tamper proof decal sticker for umpires to check on the field.

SCIFL is a non-profit organization that only receives funds from the entry fee teams pay to cover the expenses of running a tournament. Once a team commits to the tournament the expenses are calculated and the field rentals are paid in advance. If a team has committed and then decides to drop out of the tournament, for any reason, they will be subject to the entry fee to cover expenses. The fees will need to be paid prior to any future SCIFL and NAFA tournaments to avoid the team's roster (players) from suspension. SCIFL will take the team's roster from the last tournament the team played and will place it on a suspension list if the cancellation fee is not paid. This means players from that team will not be able to play in any SCIFL and NAFA tournaments until the cancellation fee is paid, so please make sure when you commit you are committed to playing in the tournament.
***IMPORTANT***
The City of Santa Fe Springs "Department of Community Services Parks & Recreation Services Division Athletic Fields - Rental Policy" states "NO ALCOHOL BEVERAGES ALLOWED ON PREMISES; INCLUDING THE PARKING LOT! If a team or spectator is in violation of this policy, the organization may have further use of a City facility suspended. This includes any individual coming onto the premises already intoxicated" so please make sure this policy is adhered to avoid SCIFL from losing its field permit.

If a tournament in progress is stopped, for violating the policy, no refunds will be provided.


A sad day for Southern California Fast Pitch. Our friend and teammate Greg Dobler passed away. Greg was one of the great guys of our sport and played for various teams over the years. He will be missed by all. Services are posted below. The SCIFL community sends its condolences to his wife and family. May you rest in peace Greg. 🥎 🍺 🙏


Las Vegas Road Trip XVII

Scroll down for Host Hotel Information to Arizona Charlie's and Excalibur Hotel & Casino.

Updated 3/1/2024 @ 11:30 AM PST

SCHEDULE

All teams have paid their entry fee allowing the schedule to be set. Click on the link below to view the schedule for each division.

AA Division Schedule   |   A-Major Division Schedule   |   A Division Schedule

Tournament results will be posted throughout the day so everyone can know when they play next. You just have to refresh the website to obtain the current update. You can also view it at the NAFA website where the team stats will be located for this tournament.

ROSTER

Rosters are due by March 24, 2024 so they can be uploaded on the Stats website at playnafa.org because that will be your official roster. Players not listed on the Stats website team roster will not be allowed to participate until they are added. It is important to make sure to include any nickname so the name on the lineup card matches what was listed on the roster to avoid any confusion.

All teams must complete a roster and identify the pitchers who will be throwing in the tournament to ensure they are classified in the proper division. Please visit the NAFA World Series website at playnafa.org to download the "NAFA World Series Roster" sheet. While you are on their site, review the "Pitchers List" to make sure your pitcher is properly classified in the division you will be participating in. Pitchers classified in the lower division can pitch in a higher division, but they cannot pitch the opposite way, Higher to Lower. If the pitcher is not classified, follow the directions on how to add his name to the list because if they are not on the list they will not be able to pitch in the tournament.

If you have any issues downloading the roster, you can email the Tournament Director, Jesse Ortiz, with the player's full name, if they pitcher, and their jersey number.

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

The tournament will be using SCIFL rules. Teams will have the option to bat up to 10 players using the Extra Hitter (EH), a Designated Runner (DR), and a Courtesy Runner (CR) may be used for the pitcher or catcher ONLY but it must be the last recorded out.

All divisions will use the 3-game guarantee NAFA bracket. The championship games are scheduled for 3:00 PM on Sunday with no "IF" games on any of the divisions. All winners will have a paid berth to the NAFA World Series except for the A-Division which will have a paid berth for the Gold and Silver Champions.

Please keep in mind that with any tournament(s) the scheduled times and games may be pushed back a bit during the course of the day so please plan flights accordingly.

If your normal routine is to have a conference with all your players before the first pitch, please do that before the coin flip or better yet, while the game before you is in play so we can keep games running as close to on-time as possible. The umpires will be instructed to get you moving and start the game without wasting any time. Also, keep your teams moving in and out of the dugouts as quickly as possible. The courtesy runner for the catcher is there for a reason, to get their gear on while the inning is in play and not after the last out.

BAT TESTING

The USA Softball Bat Testing & Certification Program along with compression testing will be utilized in this tournament - NAFA tamper proof decal stickers will be provided to bats that pass inspection.

Bat testing will be conducted at Sunset Park in the center of fields 11, 12, 13, 14. In order for the bat to receive a tamper proof decal sticker it must meet the USA Softball Bat Testing & Certification Program by having 1) the ASA, USA Softball, or WBSC certification mark, 2) is not on the Non-Approved Bat List, and 3) passes compression.

Once the bat passes its testing it will be given an NAFA tamper proof decal sticker. Bats without a NAFA tamper proof decal sticker will not be allowed in the game. Players should not try to remove the tamper proof decal sticker because it will show a "Void" once it has been removed. Any bat with a sticker that looks like it's been tampered with will not be allowed in play.

PARK LOCATIONS

The tournament will be played at

Sunset Park - Fields 11,12,13 &14
2601 E. Sunset Road, Las Vegas, NV 89120
Note that we are playing on the fields off Eastern Ave., South of Sunset Park Road. Park in the lot South of the fields.

Warm Springs Park - Fields 8, 9 & 10
7262 S Eastern Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89120
Please take precautions when parking your car as some of the spaces are close to the fields.

HOST HOTEL



ARIZONA CHARLIE'S is tournament's host hotel for the 17th year. We will be moving from Arizona Charlie's Boulder to Arizona Charlie's Decatur which is located off the busy Las Vegas strip in a friendly neighborhood with a shopping center and mall nearby. The hotel offers a casino and sit down dining along with live music in the casino bar/lounge.

Please help keep the tournament cost down by booking with Arizona Charlie's and receive the following special rate of $101.70 per night for Friday and Saturday and $77.97 for Thursday and Sunday nights, if you book directly with the hotel using their 800 number.

In order to receive this rate, you must book by midnight of the cut-off date March 15, 2024.

*** This special rate goes quickly so try to book your rooms as soon as possible because once the selected number of rooms are booked, any additional rooms available will be reverted back to the hotel's going rate. ***

MAKE RESERVATIONS THROUGH THE 800 NUMBER

To make your reservations call 800-342-2695 and use the reference code C-SCI23 or mention So Cal Independent Fast Pitch League. If the reservation desk informs you the code is not valid or cannot locate it, ask them not to enter the code in the system but to search for the code to be able to locate it; they should understand that procedure. If you need to book more than three (3) rooms on the same credit card, or have any issues with the reservation desk, contact Kathy Brennan at 702-951-5942 in the group sales department and she will be more than happy to assist you.

ADDITIONAL HOST HOTEL ADDED

EXCALIBUR HOTEL & CASINO
3850 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109-6778

You will be able to receive the special rate of $30 for Thursday and Sunday, $90 for Friday, and $110 for Saturday by visiting this reservation link. A $37.00 daily resort fee plus the applicable Clark County Room Tax is applied to each hotel room reservation and includes amenities. For all registered guests, the resort fee includes: Unlimited domestic long distance (the 50 United States and DC) and toll-free calls, digital newspaper and magazine downloads through PressReader for duration of reservation, property-wide wireless internet access, Fitness Center access for guests 18+, subject to availability, boarding pass printing.

If 5 or more rooms are being prepaid by a non-arriving guest, please email the Group Department at conventionreservations@excalibur.com to arrange for prepayment. Make sure the group name is in your email subject line.

If you are paying for someone else's room, and that guest does not have the credit card used to pay for the room when they arrive, they will not be given a room. The guests can pay the entire amount themselves and the credit card used to pay for the room will be refunded, or they can wait for the individual who paid for the room to arrive to get the room keys.

All reservations and any changes must be made before the Cut-off Date, Monday, March 18, 2024 in order to receive the special rate. After the cut-off date, you will pay the going rate so don't miss out, book your reservations before the cut-off date.

*** This special rate goes quickly so try to book your rooms as soon as possible because once the selected number of rooms are booked, any additional rooms available will be reverted back to the hotel's going rate. ***

To view the original post visit SCIFL Tournament Roundups.

Fastpitch Leagues

Burbank
The Men's Fastpitch Softball League in Burbank, CA is looking for fastpitch players for their Wednesday night league. Anyone interested in participating, call Juan Zuazola at 818-919-4828.

Orange County/Anahiem
The Men's Fastpitch Softball League in Orange County/Anahiem, CA is looking for fastpitch players for their Tuesday night league. Anyone interested in participating, call Caesar Alvarez at 714-345-3607.

Santa Barbara, CA
Games are played at Elings Park in Santa Barbara, CA at 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM. For additional information, contact League Coordinator Clyde Bennett at (805)895-9007 or visit their website at Elings Park. League isn't restricted only to men. Currently have quite a few women playing and pitching, two of them who pitched at UCSB. Great league for beginning/intermediate players.

FUNDRAISER

Join SCIFL for a night of family fun at Angel Stadium. Tickets can be purchased by clicking on the Angels logo. Great seats are available at up to 38% off in many seating locations including the Terrace MVP, Lower View MVP, View MVP! We have many exciting matchups and giveaways available including the following:

May 15th vs St Luis Cardinals
May 28th vs New York Yankees
May 29th vs New York Yankees
June 7th vs Houston Astros - Mike Trout All-Star Bobblehead
June 29th vs Detroit Tigers - Beanie Saturday Night Fireworks Christmas in June
July 12th vs Seattle Mariners - Cork Hat Beach weekend
July 26th vs Las Vegas Athletics - Vintage T-Shirt Throwback week
Aug 17th vs Atlanta Braves - Saturday Night Fireworks
Sept 3 & 4 vs Dodgers Freeway Series

Wheelchair and Semiambulatory seating are available - please choose sections labeled as such

For groups of 20 or more, please contact Nicholas Van Patten at nicholas.vanpatten@angels.com

Offer is only valid online and is subject to availability. This offer may not be combined with any other discounts or promotions.

PAST ALLIANCE TOURNAMENTS

July 2023

Raymar defeats Beamount Coyotes 4 to 2 to win the final Alliance Tournament of the year.

SCIFL wants to wish the Beamount Coyotes and the Morongo Men's Club the best of luck at the NAFA World Series. Additional information can be viewed at the Tournament Roundups.

May 2023

Raymar goes undefeated and only allowed three runs throughout the tournament to win their first SCIFL tournament of the year.

Additional information can be viewed at the Tournament Roundups.

April 2023

SCIFL Alliance Tournament "Cecilio E Smalling Memorial" was held April 29-30, 2023 at Los Nietos and Little Lake Park. The Beaumont Coyotes go undefeated throughout the tournament to claim their first Championship of the year. In the championship game they defeated Maccabi 4 to 2, and Jesse Martin was name MVP of the tournament.

Additional information can be viewed at the Tournament Roundups.

Las Vegas Road Trip XVI

The tournament is complete and the Champions are crowned.

In the AA division team Marquez and Jorge Segura go undefeated for the second year to defend their Championship.

In the A-Major division Kansas City Bravos go undefeated to win the Championship.

In the Gold "A" Division Anthem Hills Dental go undefeated to win the Championship, while in the Silver "A" Division the Tribal Brothers fight their way back to win the Championship.

Additional information can be viewed at the Tournament Roundups.

TOURNAMENT ROUNDUPS

If you would like information about prior events, please visit the Tournament Roundups or Stats section on the left hand side of this page.





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