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Softball Teams From 19 States Coming To Northport For Elite Tournament
The City of Northport on Monday announced that River Run Park will welcome 65 elite softball teams from 19 states this weekend.
NORTHPORT, AL — The City of Northport on Monday announced that River Run Park will welcome 65 elite softball teams from 19 states this weekend for the Diamond Legacy Elite Invitational Softball Tournament.
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The three-day tournament, scheduled for Nov. 13-15, will bring hundreds of athletes, coaches and their families to the city's new sports complex for one of its largest events to date.
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The tournament will also showcase River Run Park's signature softball stadium, which has drawn praise from tournament organizers.
"We are very excited to bring our elite softball athletes to the City of Northport's new River Run Park complex," said Chad Stears of Diamond Legacy Events. "The signature softball stadium is one of the best we have seen in the country."
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Festivities will begin Thursday, Nov. 12, with an opening-night ceremony exclusively for participating teams.
Approximately 1,100 players and coaches are expected to attend a dinner featuring University of Alabama head softball coach Patrick Murphy as a guest speaker.
Northport city officials will also be on hand to welcome the participating teams.
The event is being sponsored by Buffalo Rock, HD Sports and Hospitality LLC and local SmartBank branches.
Buffalo Rock, the park's exclusive beverage provider, will supply drinks throughout the tournament, while HD Sports and Hospitality and SmartBank will sponsor food for Thursday's opening ceremony.
HD Sports and Hospitality is also the developer behind the planned hotel and indoor sports facilities at River Run Park.
Tournament games will be played on the following schedule:
- Friday, Nov. 13: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 14: 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Sunday, Nov. 15: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Admission is $10 per day or $25 for a three-day pass.
Children ages 10 and younger will be admitted free.
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