Tournament Details
Queen of the Turf 5GG 2 Day
Apr 27 - 28 , 2024
8U-Open | 10U-Open |
12U-C | 14U-Open
Bill Burke Park
5 GG - 4 Pool games on Saturday then to single elimination Sunday 8U 4GG - 3 Pool games Sat then single bracket Sun
Loren Fisher | fisher6081@gmail.com | 785-820-6191
Barring any further lightning strikes, we'll go back on the fields at Bill Burke at 1:30 pm
FACILITY LOCATION: BILL BURKE PARK: 1501 E Crawford St, Salina, KS 67401
FIELD SURFACES: SALINA BURKE PARK: Fields 1-8 are turf infields, grass outfield.
GAME TIMES: 8U: 55 minute pool & bracket games; 10U, 12U, 14U: 70 minute pool & bracket games; flip for home team every game
COACHES PAY AT THE GATE: All coaches will pay at the complex at Bill Burke as they enter. Pay reimbursement for coaches explained below.
COACHES CHECK-IN: SALINA BURKE PARK: At the Shelter, next to Field 6 and north of the concession stand. One (1) coach from each team will sign in for and receive an envelope with coaches passes for 2 days for 3 coaches and $18 in cash. Only one coach from each team needs to check in. You will receive two (2) new softballs per team to use at check-in on Saturday.
PLAYING SHOES: NO spiked shoes on any turf field. Turf field shoes are allowed at Bill Burke.
NO SUNFLOWER SEEDS OR GUM IS ALLOWED AT BILL BURKE PARK.
WEATHER DELAY INFORMATION: Will be posted on the TournamentMVP.com tournament web page, at the top of the Pool & Brackets page, as well as on the Kansas Fastpitch Softball Facebook page.
CONCESSION STANDS: SALINA BURKE PARK: Will have concessions all weekend.
GAME BALLS: Hit your own balls. You will receive two (2) new game balls at your coaches check-in. Red-stitch ASA/USA Stamped 11" or 12" Optic Yellow .47 COR/375 Ball (No USSSA Blue-stitch balls will be used)
INDIVIDUAL GATE FEE: Adults 18 and Older $6.00; Ages 5-17 $2.00 (Cash only)
T-SHIRTS FOR SALE: T-Shirts will be available for sale all weekend (Cash or VENMO)

35 Registered Teams
12C 16 10Open 10 8Open 4 14Open 5
Waverly Heat 12U Glassburner(12UC) | Chris Glassburner
Voyagers 12U Black(12UC) | Jaycee Mader
Smoky Valley Vikings(12UC) | Nicole Biegert
Salina Sparks (12UC) | Julie House
Salina Eclipse (12UC) | Calvin Jeffrey
Salina Braves - Eilert(12UC) | Chad Eilert
Outlaws (12UC) | Justin Wurtz
Manhattan Optimist MHK Prospects(12UC) | Richard Foveaux
Lady Lightning(12UC) | Kristi Rodriguez
Jitterbugs - Hartman(12UC) | Bret Hartman
Intensity(12UC) | Mandy Hammersmith
Galaxy(12UC) | Monica Henriod
G2 Heat 12 Palmer(12UC) | Janele Palmer
Braves - Lilly (12UC) | Jared Lilly
BBG Halos 12U Silver(12UC) | Steve Dickey
BBG Halos 12U Purple(12UC) | Steve Dickey
Voyagers(10UC) | Ryan Schmitz
Salina Sparks 10u 2024(10UD) | Michelle Smith
Salina Braves - Hitchens(10UC) | Brian Hitchens
Salina Braves - Fetherston 10U(10UC) | Ben Fetherston
Outlaws Bunker 10U(10UC) | Derek Bunker
Manhattan Optimist Jaguars(10UB) | Pamela Schlodder
Jitterbugs - Bailey(10UC) | Brett Bailey
Clay Center B's 10U(10UC) | Tanna Kasten
Central Kansas Crushers(10UC) | Nichole Gouldie
Angel's(10UB) | Todd George
Tournament Info
We reserve the right to update or change information, formats or divisions on this event at any time. Please be sure to check back for possible updated information prior to coming to this tournament. Venue changes or additions, if needed, will be announced 7 days or more prior to the tournament.
WELCOME TO THE QUEEN OF THE TURF SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
POWERED BY USA SOFTBALL OF KANSAS & TOURNAMENT MVP
NEW FOR 2024 – Teams will receive 2 new 11" or 12” Dudley Thunder Heat USA Red Stitch ball at Coaches check-in.
COACHES BACKGROUND CHECK & SAFESPORT: All teams for 2024 must have at least 2 coaches who have passed the USA background check (passing a USSSA background check does not qualify for or replace passing a USA background check) & have completed their SafeSport certification found on RegisterUSASoftball.com - NO EXCEPTIONS!
TOURNAMENT RULES: Can be viewed or downloaded by going to the "Tournament Documents" section.
TEAM TOURNAMENT DROP POLICY: If a team drops before the registration deadline has passed, there will be a full refund. If a team drops out after the tournament entry deadline as passed, for any reason, there will be no refund of entry fee monies, as schedules will be in play already. To qualify for a Team Drop refund or drop out of a tournament, go to your team home page on TournamentMVP.com and put in a drop request. No emails, texts or phone calls. NO EXCEPTIONS.
RAINOUT LINE: 816-222-0076 Call this number for any weather-related or rain issues for the tournament.
RAINOUT INFORMATION: Will be posted on this tournament page at the top of the Pool schedule page, as well as on the Kansas Fastpitch Softball Facebook page.
RAINOUT REFUND POLICY: If no games are played, a refund minus a $20.00 administration fee will be issued. 1 game played 50% refund; 2 or more games played, no refund.
INDIVIDUAL GATE FEE: Adults 18 and Older $6.00; Ages 5-17 $2.00
This is a USA Fastpitch Softball sanctioned event. Proof of liability & accident insurance is REQUIRED PRIOR to playing in this event. We accept USA or USSSA insurance. Teams with USA Softball liability & accident insurance are AUTOMATICALLY A REGISTERED USA team. Teams with non-USA liability & accident insurance will be required to pay a one-time-for-the-season fee of $30 to become a USA registered team for 2024. This is valid thru 8/31/2024. This can be completed through your team account in TournamentMVP.com. You will be required to provide a PDF copy of your non-USA Softball liability & accident insurance policy, along with your $30 fee, no later than by the tournament entry deadline date. Contact Loren Fisher 785-820-6191; fisher6081@gmail.com for more information or clarification.
For more information on this tournament contact: Loren Fisher 785-820-6191; fisher6081@gmail.com