Softball (Adult Sports)
If the registration deadline is past on a particular event, please contact our office
to verify availability or to be put on a waiting list.
Softball Roster
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Adult Summer Softball Leagues
Men's, Women's, and Coed softball leagues for adults 18 years and older are
offered during the summer and fall months. Teams are placed in divisions by
request, ranging from Competitive "A" to Recreational "K". Please pay close
attention to all dates!!
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Location:
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Fairgrounds Park
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Regular Season:
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16 game season; May 3 to July 22 (tentative)
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Days of Play:
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Women – Tuesdays
Men – A, B, F, G – Mondays
Men – C, D, E, H –Wednesdays
Men – I, J, K, L – Thursdays
Each division will have a primary game day
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Times:
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Game times vary
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Ages:
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Eligible players must be 18 years old and graduated from high school
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Meetings:
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Divisional Requests – please indicate on roster; to further voice your choice,
email Dan Lukes at dlukes@valparaisoparks.org with "Division Request" in the
subject line.
Captain's Meeting (required) -
April 8, 6:00 p.m. at Forest Park Welter Room
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Tournament*:
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Weekend of June 26 - All Women’s Divisions
Weekend of July 10 - Men’s A, C, E, G, I, K Divisions
Weekend of July 17 - Men’s B, D, F, H, J, L Divisions
* Tournament Days subject to change
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Registration:
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Blank rosters available now!
Completed rosters with $100 deposit or entire team fee will be accepted on a first-come
first-serve basis until April 1 or league is full.
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Fee:
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$550 per team before April 1
+ $10 per non-resident
$590 per team after April 1
+ $10 per non-resident
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Adult Fall Coed & Men's Softball Leagues
Coed & Men’s softball leagues for adults 18 years and older is offered during
the fall months. Coed teams are placed in divisions by request, ranging from
Competitive "A" to Recreational "F". Based on the enrollment in the 2009 season
and the subsequent interest, we will be looking at offering two to three
divisions for the 2010 season!
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Location:
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Fairgrounds Park
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Regular Season:
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14 Game Season; August 2 to September 23 (tentative)
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Days of Play:
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Divisions A – D will play Mondays & Wednesdays
Divisions E & F will play Tuesdays & Thursdays
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Times:
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Divisions A – D will play Mondays & Wednesdays
Divisions E & F will play Tuesdays & Thursdays
Men’s Top Two divisions will play Tuesdays & Thursdays. Should there be more
than two divisions, they will play on nights TBD.
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Ages:
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Eligible players must be 18 years old and graduated from high school
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Meetings:
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Divisional Requests – please indicate on roster; to further voice your
choice, email Dan Lukes at dlukes@valparaisoparks.org with “Division Request” in
the subject line.
Captain's Meeting (required) -
July 15, 8:00 p.m. at Butterfield Pavilion
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Tournament*:
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Weekend of September 19 - A, C, E, F Divisions
Weekend of September 26 - Coed B, D Divisions, all Men's Divisions
* Tournament Days subject to change
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Registration:
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At Park Office only – no phone registrations accepted.
Blank Rosters available now! Completed rosters with $100 deposit or entire team
fee will be accepted on a first-come first-serve basis until July 1 or league is
full.
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Fee:
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$420 per team before July 1
+ $10 per non-resident
$460 per team after July 71
+ $10 per non-resident
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22nd Annual Harry Danning Memorial Softball Tournament
In 1990, Valparaiso's adopted son, former Major Leaguer Harry "the Horse" Danning
began a partnership with the Valparaiso Parks Department to hold a tournament.
It is one of the area's most anticipated events and hosts over a dozen teams
each year as a state qualifying tournament for ASA Men's "D" level. Proceeds benefit the Valparaiso
Parks Department youth baseball and softball leagues. For more information
contact the Valparaiso Parks Office.
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Location:
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Fairgrounds / Bicentennial
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Days/Times:
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June 5 & 6, times vary by number of entries
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Ages:
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Eligible players must be 18 years old and graduated from high school
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Registration:
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At Park Office, mail, or by phone. Register until May 21
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Fee:
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$220 per team
+ $20 per team if not currently sanctioned through ASA
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Questions?
Need additional information? Then contact Customer Service at (219) 462-5144.
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