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What are the 2026 dates?

June 5-7

Where is the event?

Don Godbey Memorial Fields 1600 Gihon Road, Parkersburg, WV 26101

How do I register?

Visit  www.teamsideline.com/fastpitchshowdowns

I put down a deposit. When is my final payment due?

May 1

I want to pay by check. Where can I mail it?

We do not accept checks. Payment must be made through our online registration system at  www.teamsideline.com/fastpitchshowdowns

What is your refund policy?

A $100 non-refundable deposit or payment in full is required to sign up for each Fastpitch Showdown Tournament. If the team decides to withdraw before the tournament is sold out (or May 1, whichever comes first ), a full refund will be issued less the $100 non-refundable deposit. If a team drops out after May 1 or the tournament has sold out earlier and we have turned away teams, no refund will be issued.

What if I am not sanctioned USA Softball?

If you have not yet registered for USA Softball, please download the form below and bring it to the field before your first game in a sealed envelope with $25 as check or cash.  Credit cards will not be accepted as payment for USA Softball Registration.

USA Softball Team Registration Form
- Active March 1

What do I need for check in?

Proof of insurance and proof of USA Softball sanctioning. Sanctioning is available when you check in. This information must be uploaded to your Team Sideline account prior to the start of the tournament. A link with more information on check-in details can be found on the Mountaineer page.

Is there a parking or admission fee?

Due to feedback from coaches, parents, fans and the park, we will not charge an admission fee at the gate. We will collect a flat admission fee of $150 USD per team in advance of the tournament. Link to gate fee payment options are posted on the Mountaineer page.

What is the format?

All teams have a 5 game guarantee and will play pool play on Friday and Saturday with single elimination bracket play starting on Sunday. For age groups with 8 or more teams, brackets will be divided into Platinum (teams finishing in the top half of their pool) and Gold (teams finishing in the bottom half of their pool). The brackets will not play each other. The winner and finalist for each bracket will receive medals.

When should I expect the schedule?

The schedule should be emailed out to coaches and posted on our web site approximately 14 days before the tournament. 

What are the rules?

The tentative rules are posted on the Mountaineer tournament page. Final rules will be in the coach's packet that is picked up at registration.

Are metal cleats allowed?

14U and older age divisions are permitted to wear metal cleats. 

How do I submit my player profile for the college coaches book?

Profiles are submitted via Team Sideline and can be done as soon as a team registers.  For more information, please go to Roster Submission Instructions.

Do I have to book a hotel through your hotel coordinator?

For this tournament we are using HelmsBriscoe. Any non-local team (more than 70 miles away) must book their accommodations through HelmsBriscoe in order to participate in the tournament. To book online please click here or contact them directly at 614-689-1148 or crpdhotels@gmail.com.

What are the future dates?

TBD