5th Annual IBF Softball Tournament
We are thrilled to announce the 5th annual IBF Softball Tournament, hosted by the Des Moines Softball Complex!
The softball tournament is comprised of a men’s tourney and co-ed tourney (8 team limit for each). The teams are made up of 10 - 12 players. Registration opens at 8:00am and concludes at 8:45am with the first games starting at 9:00am. You can purchase a $20 wristband for unlimited team Home Runs (see rules below). We will also be hosting a 50/50 raffle throughout the day. The award ceremony will immediately follow the championship game. We are thrilled to not only offer our in-person silent auction at the tournament but also, offer Blaine’s Birthday online auction during that weekend for out of town supporters. Details are below and will be sent through email prior to the tournament.
Online Cost: $150/team
Onsite Cost: $155/team
Please no outside food or drink and no pets.
ways to win
There will be a number of games leading up to the semi-finals and championship game! Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
silent + online auction
We are thrilled to not only offer our in-person silent auction at the tournament but also, offer an online auction during that weekend for out of town supporters. Thanks to our sponsor, Your Charity Auction, Blaine’s Birthday Auction will be held online. We would love for you to participate!
purpose
This year we will be supporting Charlee Snider and her family Joshua and Angela Billings (Dad & Mom) in sending Charlee to the Virtual Camp Hertko Hollow. Charlee is 12 years old and attends SE Polk Schools. Charlee is a very active young lady and participates in Basketball, which she loves. She loves art, which is her favorite subject in school. Her favorite color is Black, which is part of her school colors.
Her life changed in 2019 at the age of 10 when she was detected of having Type I Diabetes with a Glucose level of 1,100 and an A1C of 9. She loves to be with family and friends and her two dogs; Honey & Zeus. She has her diabetes under control with giving herself insulin and following a diet. Like many diabetics, she pricks her finger daily to monitor her Glucose levels.
We thank Charlee and her family for being a part of this year's Insaneo Blaineo Softball Tournament.
rules
Each game is 50-minutes in length.
Non-metal cleats only.
Bats must be USSSA or ASA approved. If personal bats are used, they must be available to all players in the game.
Bring your own 52/300 core balls, limited amount will be available.
Strike Zone is determined by 1) the arc of the pitch must reach at least three feet upon its release, but it should not rise any higher than 10 feet at any point during the pitch and 2) a mat is used to determine the strike zone.
Players may take a lead once the pitch is in the air. NO STEALING.
Runners may not slide legs up or with the intent to take out the defender. Interference will be called and the runner will be out.
Each team may hit three home runs per game, after three your team will receive automatic outs.
Teams are allowed unlimited pinch runners, as long as the pinch runner is the last out.
Any inappropriate actions or comments directed at players (of any team) or umpires will not be tolerated.
No drinking in the dugout.
The tournament is for Class D level players but mostly recreational players.