Stars and Stripes Girl’s Fastpitch Tournament
- May 22rd – 25th, 2026
- Rain Date: Monday May 25th
- USD Softball Complex, Vermillion, SD
- Entry Fee: $400 (plus processing fees)
- NO GATE FEE
- 4 Game Guarantee, Pool Play Friday/Saturday
- USA Bracket Sunday
- Divisions: 10U, 12U, 14U
- DEADLINE FOR ENTRY IS MAY 1, 2026. MUST INCLUDE ENTRY FEE.
- *** Space is Limited – Please register early to guarantee entry ***
- Register online here
Tournament Rules
- USA-sanctioned tournament. (12 after 3; 10 after 4; 8 after 5).
- Can bat everyone on Saturday – open substitution.
- USA rules on Sunday – courtesy runners are bench players.
- Time Limit – 80 minutes (pool play games can end in a tie).
- U10 Division – 5 runs per inning limit on all 3 days – home is open.
- Coin flip for the home team – the home team is the official scorekeeper.
- Umpires’ decisions are final – NO PROTESTS. Coaches are responsible for the conduct/sportsmanship of players and fans.
- Pool Play results will determine seeding into Sunday’s single elimination tournament. In the event of a tie in pool play, seeding will be based on the following:
- Win/Loss Record
- Head to Head Score
- Fewest Runs Allowed
- Runs Scored
- Coin Flip
- Individual medals for 1st and 2nd place in each division.
- Tournament Directors reserve the right to change the tournament format.
- Game balls are provided.
- Please clean up your dugout after each game and keep the park clean.
- Concessions are available-please no outside coolers
- Changes of games to due weather will be determined by the tournament directors. Weather related updates will be posted to Vermillion Flamez Softball Facebook Page.
- If a member of a team (player, coach, parent etc) is ejected by an umpire, they must leave the facility immediately. They will also be suspended for one additional game.
- T-shirt stand is located by the concessions stand.
- Headquarters are at the concession stand. Please turn in your rosters before your first game. Both coaches are responsible for reporting final scores after each game.
- Field Locations: USD Complex (Parking available on North Plum Street and the Dorms complex located on North Plum Street.
- WARNING!!! Softball can be a dangerous sport. VFP, Tournament Officials, Sponsors, Umpires & the City of Vermillion WILL NOT be responsible for any injuries during the Tournament.
- Notifications regarding inclement weather will be made on the Vermillion Fastpitch Softball Facebook Page.
Parking and Entry Gate Map
Vermillion Fastpitch Softball 