Strawberry Fest Softball Tournament deadline approaches

By Nerissa Solovitz
Posted 5/26/23

People wishing to register their teams for the Strawberry Fest Softball Tournament can do so beginning June 1 with the Early Bird deadline. The cost of early registration is $200. Regular …

This item is available in full to subscribers.

Please log in to continue

Log in

Strawberry Fest Softball Tournament deadline approaches

Posted

People wishing to register their teams for the Strawberry Fest Softball Tournament can do so beginning June 1 with the Early Bird deadline. The cost of early registration is $200. Regular registration opens June 14. Cost is $220. According to Cottage Grove Parks and Recreation Supervisor Brad Muckenhirn, there are six spots remaining for the men’s tournament and 11 spots remaining for the women’s tournament.

The men's tournament will be held June 17, with the first pitch at 8 a.m. The women’s tournament will be June 18, also beginning at 8 a.m. Both tournaments will be held at the Lamar Softball Complex in Old Cottage Grove.

Muckenhirn noted that the tournament is set up for 16 teams, playing in a round robin-style pool play. A live seeding will occur once the tournament is full. The tourney is open to class D and E players, but not to class C players. There is a three-game guarantee for all teams. The top two teams from the pool will advance into the single-elimination bracket and a third-place game will be played.

Official rosters and tournament information will be sent out after registration is completed. Cash prizes are available and are based on registrations and payment received. Payouts will be based upon the number of teams registered. For questions and registration call Brad Muckenhirn at 651-458-3412 or send an email to bmuckenhirn@cottagegrovemn.gov.