OKLAHOMA CITY – In effort of supporting training and travel costs for the USA Softball National Teams program during the 2024 season, USA Softball is excited to announce its first-ever Pickleball Tournament held Friday, Sept. 22, at Chicken N Pickle in Oklahoma City. Participants will have the opportunity to compete in teams of two, while also meeting current and/or former members of the USA Softball Men’s and Women’s National Teams who will be in attendance to cheer on participants and greet the community. In addition to the pickleball action, USA Softball will also host a silent auction with various items available from companies across the country.
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Presented by Cheek & Falcone PLLC, the USA Softball National Teams fundraising event will begin at 12 p.m. CT with a mingle and registration period followed by the 24-team pickleball tournament and silent auction. Teams of two can register to compete in the tournament by clicking here – all participants will receive a free t-shirt at the event with the winning team earning an additional prize. A great networking experience for organizations across the OKC metro area, various sponsorship opportunities are available including Food Sponsorships, Court Sponsorships and Bracket Sponsorships. Click here for additional information on sponsorships or contact Raegan Rogers at rrogers@usasoftball.com.
Off the pickleball court, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in the silent auction, which features items such as a USA Softball signed Olympic helmet and jersey, autographed items from the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University softball programs, Rawlings softball gear and much more. The silent auction will open at 12 p.m. and will close out the event at 4 p.m.
The fundraising event is held in conjunction with the USA Softball Legacy Club, which provides financial support to USA Softball National Teams programs and athletes. Members include friends, alumni and advocates of USA Softball who recognize the value of continuing the Legacy established by those who have represented the Red, White and Blue throughout the years. USA Softball recognizes the generous efforts of Legacy Club members with various donation level benefits including being recognized on the USA Softball website. Those who are not able to attend the event are still able to support the USA Softball National Team Programs by providing a silent auction item or donating here.
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USA Softball National Teams include the Women’s National Team, U-18 Women’s National Team, U-15 Women’s National Team, Men’s National Team, U-23 Men’s National Team, U-18 Men’s National Team, Women’s Slow Pitch National Team and Men’s Slow Pitch National Team.
Looking ahead to upcoming National Team events, the U-15 WNT is set to close out the 2023 season at the U-15 WBSC World Cup held in Tokyo, Japan later this year while the U-18 MNT is set to head to Sincelejo, Colombia for the U-18 WBSC Americas Qualifier later this month. The WNT is also set to close out their season at the Pan American Games held in Santiago, Chile in October. Future events for the 2024 season include the WBSC World Championship (Women’s National Team) and the U-18 Women’s and Men’s National Teams WBSC World Cup stage events, as well as additional events to be announced at a later date. All proceeds from the Pickleball Tournament and silent auction will help USA Softball National Teams in their efforts to stand atop the podium during these upcoming events.
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