Adult softball teams from Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and California will compete
in the City of Henderson’s 21st Annual Midnite Madness Softball
Tournament this weekend. The tournament is sponsored by the City of
Henderson Parks and Recreation Department and the United States Specialty
Sports Association (USSSA) which sanctions and promotes the program. People
of all ages are invited to watch the action; admission is fee.
Play for the co-rec division takes place from 7 p.m. on Friday, July 10 to
11 a.m. on Saturday, July 11 at Arroyo Grande Sports Complex (298 Arroyo
Grande Blvd., at American Pacific Drive and Santiago Drive) and at Russell
Road Recreation Complex (5901 E. Russell Rd., Russell Road at Stephanie
Street). In all, 48 co-rec teams will compete.
Men’s division play takes place from 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 11 to 10 a.m.
on Sunday, July 12 at Arroyo Grande Sports Complex. There are 32 teams
competing in this division.
Teams qualifying for berths will move on to the USSSA World Series this
fall, which will be hosted in Orlando, Fla.
Midnite Madness is a one-pitch, self-pitch tournament featuring half-hour
games that are played one after the other. Play begins after dark and
continues until the morning. Players take the day off and resume play again
after dark. During the day, players relax, socialize and enjoy park
amenities.
For
additional information, call 267-5700.
