Event info

Rapids’ Early Bird

When: May 30 - Jun 1, 2025
Entry Fee: $595.00
Payment Deadline: Payment Required to Secure Entry but Not Required to Pencil In.
Entry Payment Types: Check, Venmo
Divisions: 10U, 12U
Format: 3 Pool to Single Elimination
Min. Games: 4
Max Teams: 28
Awards: 1st, 2nd, Indiv. & Team (Rings)
Umpire Pay @ Plate: $75/Game per Team, Except Finals
Stay-to-Play: No, Contact the Host Directly.
Refund/Cancellation Policy: https://playfpn.com/refund/
Rapids’ Early Bird
Additional Information
Event Host

Rapids Softball

Tournament Director: Chris Martin
Mobile Phone: (203) 525-1169
Email: cm02@yahoo.com
Mailing Address: 102 Crestview Drive Watertown, CT 06795
Website: https://www.watertownrapids.com/
Social Media:

 

Payment Details

  • Payment for this event is NOT made on the PlayFPN website.
  • Venmo: @RapidsSoftball
  • PayPal: wtnrapidsct@gmail.com 
  • Checks: Rapids Softball C/O Chris Martin102 Crestview Drive Watertown, CT 06795.
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

The Taft School (TTS)

68 North Street
Watertown, CT 06795

Veterans Memorial Park (VET)

570 Nova Scotia Hill Road
Watertown, CT 06795

Watertown High School (WAHS)

324 French Street
Watertown, CT 06795