Event info

PlayFPN Summer Nationals

When: Jul 23 - 27, 2024
Entry Fee: $1,050.00
Payment Deadline: After Feb. 1 Payment Due to Enter
Entry Payment Types: Credit, Debit
Divisions: 14UB, 16UB, 18UB
Format: 3 Pool to 3GG Bracket
Min. Games: 6
Max Teams: 64
Awards: 1st, 2nd Indiv.,Team (Rings, Shirts) 3rd (Medals)
Umpire Pay @ Plate: $70/Game per Team, Except Finals
Stay-to-Play: Yes for Teams Needing Hotels, Click Lodging.
Stay-to-Play Policy: https://playfpn.com/hotels/
Refund/Cancellation Policy: https://playfpn.com/refund/
Game Length: 1:20 Pool and Bracket Games. No Gate Fee.
Points: Triple Points Event
PlayFPN Summer Nationals
Additional Information

Fastpitch Nation Park

Highlights for 14UB, 16UB, and 18UB


Fastpitch Nation NIght at the AA Hartford Yard Goats July 24 at 7:10pm

NEW - We have added a fun event for all teams to take part in on Wednesday night, 7/24. I worked with our FPN Sponsor the AA Hartford Yard Goats to have a Fastpitch Nation Summer Nationals night at the stadium where the Yard Goats are playing the Harrisburg Senators at 7:10pm. That night at the Dunkin' Park is also Pink Out the Park Night for Breast Cancer Awareness. The Yard Goats have set up a special link to purchase discounted tickets. Also, the tickets can be redeemed at the concession stands for a $2 credit. The Yard Goats do a fabulous job and the park has won Minor League Park of the Year multiple times in recent years. On 7/24 the last pool play game of the day will end by 3pm leaving teams ample time to freshen up and go to the Yard Goats. FPN staff will also be attending the game. 

To purchase your tickets go here: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Fastpitchnation2?_se=am1vbnRpbmllcmlAeWFyZGdvYXRzYmFzZWJhbGwuY29t

More Games and a 3GG Bracket

  • This week of Nationals will not have the traditional opening ceremonies. 
  • For this event, we are providing more games and a special 3-game guarantee elimination bracket. 3-game guarantee brackets are set up similarly to double-elimination brackets. There is a winner's bracket and a loser's bracket. The main difference is teams that lose their first two games will get to play a third game in the loser's bracket, in order to ensure everyone gets to play at least 3 games in bracket play and provide more chances to advance. This will greatly increase the excitement and competitiveness of the tournament.

College Coaches Invited

  • Pool play and the first day of bracket play will fall directly between several area showcases, including the FPN showcase, and the New England's Finest Showcase in MA. Many college coaches will be in the area and we will reach out and invite all to attend. 

Roster and Insurance Instructions

  • Please complete your PlayFPN roster and upload your insurance now. 
  • PlayFPN Roster completed online in the Team Dashboard on the PlayFPN website. Detailed instructions are there as well. 
  • All the coaches must be on the PlayFPN roster and complete the waiver. Detailed instructions are in the Team Dashboard.
  • Either have FPN Team insurance or use other team insurance that MUST NAME Fastpitch Nation as additional insured and uploaded to your Team Dashboard. Detailed instructions are there as well. 

Hotels

This tournament is a Stay-to-Play Event. All teams that need hotels must book their hotels through the PlayFPN hotel system. Fastpitch Nation Park works hard with our hotel partners to provide teams with a great inventory of team-friendly and quality hotel properties, all at excellent prices. Most properties include FREE breakfast, FREE parking, and a pool. All our hotel partners offer flexible checkout policies based on when your team leaves the tournament. Read More for details and to reserve your hotel.

Tournament T-Shirts and Merchandise

Fastpitch Nation Park offers a vast array of apparel and souvenirs, such as tournament t-shirts, hoodies, sweatpants, pins, coins, and a variety of other merchandise. Tournament apparel is purchased and customized on-site. No Pre-order is necessary.

Tournament Schedule 

  • Tue 7/23
    • Pool Play.
  • Wed 7/24
  • Thu 7/25 
    • 3GG Bracket Play. Teams begin to be eliminated on Thursday.
  • Fri  7/26
    • 3GG Bracket Play continues. 
  • Sat 7/27
    • 3GG Bracket Play concludes.
  • Sun 7/28
    • Rain date is only used if a major portion of the event is lost to weather.
Event Host

Fastpitch Nation Park

Tournament Director: David Rocha
Mobile Phone: (860) 883-3729
Office Phone: (860) 242-0055
Email: tournaments@playfpn.com
Mailing Address:
Website: https://playfpn.com/
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  • Visit the FPN Park page for more details.
  • Livestream access and downloads are FREE.
  • All games are Livestreamed in HD.
  • 12 Fenced and irrigated fastpitch fields at the best complex on the Northeast.
  • 24' tall, 100' wide net backstops with a clear panoramic view for spectators
  • Weather-resilient red Alabama shale infields and natural turf outfields.
  • Covered, enclosed and gated dugouts for player safety and comfort.
  • LED remote-controlled scoreboards with built-in game timers at all fields. 
  • 1,000 paved parking spaces.
  • 2 miles from I-91.
Umpire Pay-at-the-Plate
  • Each team pays cash to the umpires at the pre-game meeting prior to the start of the game. 
  • See the Event Info above for the cost for this event. 
  • In tournaments, teams pay for all games EXCEPT the finals. The tournament host pays for the umpires used in the finals.
  • Pay-at-the-plate has become the standard across the region.
  • Pay-at-the-plate is a fairer system, as weaker teams no longer subsidize stronger teams that play more games during bracket play.
  • Teams do not need to collect as much money early in the season from parents due to the much lower event entry fees.
  • When a tournament gets shortened due to weather, teams will no longer lose money for games not played.
  • Umpires do not refund payments for games shortened by weather or other reasons. If shortened or postponed games are restarted, teams do not have to pay umpires again.
Event Venue

Fastpitch Nation Park (FPN)

1001 Day Hill Rd.
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 242-0055