USA Softball of Michigan

Another softball tournament in the books. USA Softball of Michigan held a Men’s F Slow-pitch tournament in Davison, hosted by District 13, yesterday. All 4 fields started their first game of the day 10-15 minutes early. One field actually started their 1245 scheduled game at 1205. On the other had their was a field a full game behind at the same time.
Somehow, when we dropped to 2 fields for the 315 games, everything was on schedule.
The 545 championship game started
At 550. First time all year we haven’t been an hour or more behind for this game. We also had not played the IF game this year in any of our tournaments. Well, yesterday we had the IF game which started 5 minutes late.
It was a great day and we had bright sunshine all day long. The red arms, face and neck prove that.
Thanks to the hustle that was shown by the teams, umpires, tournament director and grounds crew, this was all possible.
Now, time to rest up and get ready for the State Games in Holland in two weeks.
Congratulations to team Garber on their win.

Second E Slow Pitch Qualifier is in the books. Davison hosted 16 teams yesterday,May 16th, 2006.

In the 30 games played the teams scored 570 runs at an average of 19 runs per game. The defense is getting better as the season is progressing. I am sure the warm weather is helping in that department. We got lucky with only the one lightning delay early in the morning. Still playing 30 games in one day makes for a long day.

About a quarter after 10 last night we awarding our runner up and champion for the tournament. Repeat team in the championship round All In versus Swingerz. In the end after a valiant effort Swingerz were unable to knock All In off the top of the pedestal. The game started close then All In took a late lead. The final was 12 to 7. Great game by both teams.

Great games by all teams in the whole tournament. Many different outcomes from tournament one in Ypsilanti to Davison.

Runner up
Swingerz

Champion
All In

Our second Qualifier of the year and first Men’s F Slow Pitch State Qualifier of the season was hosted by Delta Township and the Greater Lansing Sports Commission. Games were played at Mount Hope park and finished at Erickson Park.

We had 11 teams playing on another cold day. The weather didn’t hold their bats back. They batted 506 runs in the 20 games played, averaging 25.3 runs per game.

Many exciting games, with most being close with many changes in the lead. The championship proved the competitiveness of the tournament with a 26 to 21 battle. In the end Usurpurs prevailed over Legacy.

Thank you to all the teams for making this tournament such a success. It was great to have USA Softball of Michigan back in the Lansing Area.

Runner up
Legacy

Champion
Usurpurs

April 25 was our first Slow Pitch E State Qualifier of the year played in Ypsilanti Township, Art Serafinski Fields.

We had 16 teams playing on this cold windy day. 777 total runs were scored in 30 games of play, averaging over 25 runs per game. No wonder we were over one and half hours behind schedule.

In the end the team from the winner bracket had to come back from a large deficit in the bottom of the 7th inning to win the Championship game 16-17.

The championship game was in true fashion of the whole day very competitive, back and forth scoring, excellent play!!!

Runner- up
HotButter/SSA/OTP

Champion
All-in

Don Slater received his NIF(National Indicator Fraternity) award today at the District 08 Umpire Clinic at Holland Charter Township Community Center.

This a great accomplishment that took a minimum of three national tournaments to achieve.

Receiving this from his Regional UIC Bryan Smith, State UIC Ross Martin, and Regional, State Commissioner Darrin Duistermars.

Brian Haraburda officially received his Elite honors today at the the District 08 Umpire Clinic at the Holland Charter Township Community Center.

This is a Great Accomplishment for Bryan. It shows his commitment to USA Softball. He had work at least 5 national tournaments, two being at the highest level of play needing an excellent evaluation in those tournaments.

Receiving from Regional UIC Bryan Smith, State UIC Ross Martin, and Regional/ State Commissioner Darrin Duistermars.

Well Done Brian!!!

Congratulations to Jerry Hoffman for Receiving the Bill Humphrey Umpire Award of Excellence for USA Softball of Michigan 2025!

For all his dedication and commitment to our program and his fellow umpires a big “Thank You”

He received his award in front of peers at the Region B Umpire Clinic at the Saline Recreation Center on March 29th.

Dan Smith received his 2025 Jerry Hanson Award of Excellence yesterday in front of his umpire peers at the District 11 Umpire Clinic

Congratulations Dan!

And Thank You for stepping up last year as a District Commissioner and member of the Executive Board!

REMINDER
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