Refund and Weather Policies

When a team withdraws prior to a tournament:

Teams should plan for the unexpected and understand that the scheduling process starts weeks and sometimes months before an event is scheduled to take place, and oftentimes events are full for months.

A full refund shall be given if a team withdraws more than 60 days prior to the tournament.
No refund shall be given if a team withdraws within 60 days of an event unless a paid replacement team is found.

Refund and Cancellation Policies for a tournament.

While we will make every attempt to play each event, the weather may prevent an event from being completed or, in some cases, even starting. In those cases:

If at least 2 games are started, no refund is provided.
If at least 1 game is started, a 50% refund is given.
If no games are started, a 60% refund is given.
If governmental agencies shut down our ability to play due to COVID or similar situations, credits for future play or refunds will be extended at our discretion.
In the case where teams are due a refund but are registered and unpaid for future events, that refund shall be applied to the balance due on those future events.

Stay-to-Play

If a team is removed from a tournament due to non-compliance with the Stay-to-Play policy and no replacement team is found, no refund will be provided.

Heat Index Policy

The following heat index policy guidelines have been established for Fastpitch Nation Park to ensure the safety and welfare of all players, coaches, and umpires involved with the sport of fastpitch softball.

Heat Index Actions (These are just general guidelines, and the tournament director can alter them as conditions warrant). Heat is different from rain in that it can be potentially very dangerous to individuals. We take extreme caution with the players, but especially with the umpires. Unlike players, umpires do not get a break every half inning to sit in a covered dugout.

80° - 89°: Use caution; Monitor athletes carefully for necessary action.
90° - 99°: Use extreme caution; Games could be shortened and/or format changed. Ensure water breaks are allowed as needed; Ensure that all individuals drink fluids.
100° - 109°: Games will be shortened, and the format changed to complete the batter. Based on conditions, it's possible that some or all games will be canceled and not played.
110° & Above: All activities will be immediately suspended and games canceled until the heat index is below 110°.
NOAA Heat Index Calculator

We reserve the right to adjust these policies at any time.