AFA Lil Ribbie-National Qualifier (RAINED OUT) Schedule

Good Afternoon Coaches & Administrators-

AFA Lil Ribbie-National Qualifier unfortunately has been canceled by both cities for this weekend's event (Phoenix & Scottsdale).

Please email me how you would like to proceed with your event refund:
1. Refund back to your zelle or venmo account, less the 20% admin fee ($604.00)
2. Register and transfer FULL amount of $755.00 to next weekend's event @ Papago Park in Phoenix, AZ for the AFA Fall Frenzy-National Qualifier
(10u-12u-14u-16/18u)
3. Transfer credit of $604.00 to another upcoming event (AFA AZ-Stepek event) now through December 2025

Thank you in advance for supporting AFA. We are sorry for any inconvenience that this inclement weather cancelation has caused.

Stacey Stepek & AFA Team
630-335-6830

Good Afternoon Coaches-

In case of heavy rainfall today/tonight at either site:
If we can postpone and allow the city to prep fields in the am, we will adjust the schedule and shorten game times to still get pool play in

If the city cancels, and deems the fields unplayable/unsafe, then AFA would issue a refund less a 20% admin fee or transfer that same pro-rated amount to another upcoming event-whatever the team chooses

I have city staff going out tonight at both locations to check fields and report back to me before we head to bed tonight & the city staff will be there early tomorrow to prep fields and open up for our staff and AM teams and will let us know as soon as they have a decision on how we will move forward

Any updates that we receive will be communicated out via the exposure website as soon as we know, if need be. Please make sure your account is up to date with coach's contact information so that all necessary parties received blast emails about inclement weather and updates.

***In the meantime, please make sure your team is registered for the 2025-2026 AFA Membership
https://afasoftball.com/get-involved/team-membership/#:~:text=Participation%20in%20AFA%20tournaments%20requires,.exposure.com%20is%20required.

Thank you,
Stacey Stepek & AFA team
630-335-6830

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AFA Lil Ribbie- 4 GAME GUARANTEE National Qualifier
September 27th & 28th, 2025
Rose Mofford - Phoenix, Arizona
Thompson Peak Park - Scottsdale, Arizona
(top two teams in each division will qualify for 2026 Nationals)

Schedule and brackets are now LIVE!!!
Check out the exposure site to view your team's schedule or download our app "WESTCOASTAFA” to view schedule/brackets/keep an eye on scores as they are recorded as your games wrap up this weekend!
https://softball.exposureevents.com/247182/afa-lil-ribbie-national-qualifier/schedule

Please make sure that your team has paid the $55.00 membership fee to play AFA events. The AFA season runs September 1st-August 31st and is $55.00 per season. YOU MUST HAVE THIS BEFORE YOU HIT THE DIRT.
***You will need this prior to check in one hour before your first pool play game on Saturday. This fee goes directly to headquarters. If you have not already paid your sanctioning fee and been assigned your 4–6-digit number, please do so by clicking the link: https://fastpitch.afasoftball.com/get-involved/team-membership/

(questions on AFA membership-please contact our national director, Glen Messick at 818-389-3467)

One Hour before first game:
-Team must turn in their PRINTED & SIGNED roster/liability waiver (attached)
-Team must show proof of up-to-date team insurance with their team’s name listed as insured
-Please carry copies of birth certificates with you at all times in case of protest
-AFA Membership must be valid and for this season running September 1st-August 31st ($55.00 per team, per season)

***Please make sure that all possible players are listed on the lineup that is turned in on Saturday (even if they are only able to attend on Sunday).

***No players are allowed to hop from one team to another within the same event regardless of what age division they are playing in

***Please make sure that your team brings their own First Aide Kit & Ice for team injuries & emergencies***

National Qualifier Tournament Rules
(High School Federation w/ Arizona AFA Modifications):
1. AFA games will be 1:30 no new inning Saturday (can end in tie) & 1:30 no new inning on Sunday (must have a winner)
2. Team listed first on the pool play schedule will be in the first base dugout
(unless game before already has next opponent in dugout-please take the open dugout)
3. Coin flip for home/away on Saturday
4. Sunday the higher seed will automatically be the home team and take the 3B dugout (if same seed-coin flip Sunday as well).
5. Lineup cards must be turned in at the plate meeting
6. POOL PLAY: you may bat your entire line up
7. BRACKET PLAY: You may bat 11, and play 12 (extra players will be listed on lineup card as “EP” and you may use DP/FLEX
8. Courtesy runner for pitcher/catcher must be the last recorded out (Saturday) and Sunday the courtesy runner must be a sub on your lineup card
9. Coaches are allowed one mound visit per inning
10. x
11. Rule rules will be as follows:
12 runs after 3 innings ; 10 runs after 4 innings ; 8 runs after 5 innings
12. In the case of a tie breaker during bracket play, LAST RECORDED OUT is placed at 2B with no outs (International TB)
13. Illegal bat: Easton Ghost-Gold
-If your player steps onto the field with the 2018 Gold Ghost bat, both head coach and player ejection for one full game. Must exit the complex completely until the next game
-If this happens a second time, player and coach are both ejected for the ENTIRE TOURNAMENT
14. Head coaches-it is up to you to make sure that your spectators, fans, assistant coaches, and players are being good sports at all times. Any unruly behavior will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal. Umpires reserve the right to eject head coaches for player/fan behavior if not corrected.
15. A team may start a contest with 8 players, however, the empty spot on the lineup card will take an out each time they come up to the plate for the entire contest until they arrive
16. If there are no substitutes, and a player gets injured during game play and must be removed, they will take an out each time they come up to the plate for the rest of the contest
17. Please be ready to start up to 20 minutes early. We will get games started if blues are ready and fields are prepped and ready to go (be ready to start up to 20 minutes early if blues/fields are ready)
18. To keep the games moving along and maximizing game times, please no huddles on the field and please do not throw the ball around
19. Protests for AFA:
Head coach must bring $60.00 cash to home plate with both umpires where the game clock will be stopped, and umpires and director of the site will meet to discuss the protest. Money will be handed to the director of the site.
Umpires, UIC, and director will make the call on the protest. If the protesting coach is correct, the money goes back to the coach and the umpire will carry out the call. If the protesting coach is incorrect, the director keeps the money and the game will resume
20. Coaches: it’s recommended that you carry a first aid kit and ice packs. ● Sportsmanship is a must. Ejected players and coaches may need to sit the following game. Final decision will be made by the UIC. There will be zero tolerance of harassment of umpires by fans.

● Adverse Weather: The American Fastpitch Tournament could be played in adverse weather conditions. The format may be changed and may include lesser time limits or fewer innings to complete the tournament. Coaches and players accept these conditions when entering the tournament.

*Restrooms will be available on site
*Tournament t-shirts will be available in adult sizes - $25.00 per shirt
*Cool towels will be for sale for $5.00 each
*Viper Sunglasses will be for sale for $25.00 each
Payments will be accepted in the form of cash, Venmo, Zelle.
*Used tournament balls will be available for purchase for $40.00 per dozen-if enough inventory.
See main table to put your name on the list. First come, first serve.
*Homerun balls will be available for purchase at the table for $5.00 each.

***Fields will open at 6:30am for warm ups both days for 8am games

Thank you in advance for participating in our event!
Best of luck to you and your girls!
Stacey Stepek
AFA State Director (AZ)
630-335-6830

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Good Afternoon Coaches/Administrators-

AFA Lil Ribbie-National Qualifier will be a SOLD OUT event at two different locations!!!

Please get your payments submitted ASAP-the first to pay, will play!
Venmo @Stacey-Stepek
or
Zelle to sstepek.azafa@gmail.com (S&G United, LLC)
$755.00 per team

Registration for the event does not guarantee your spot, as we are locked in with 8 fields - Rose Mofford x 6 fields & Thompson Peak Park x 2 fields.

10u-12u-14u ages will be playing at Rose Mofford-Phoenix, AZ
16/18u ages will be playing at Thompson Peak Park-Scottsdale, AZ

Lucid Travel Link for Hotels near our fields:
https://www.lucidtravel.com/event/18007

WHO'S COMING LIST (* denotes team paid in full):
10u TEAMS (8 teams-SOLD OUT):
1. Arizona Rising Ritchie**
2. AZ Hotshots-Dexter/Lindahl**
3. Scrappers-Dougi**
4. AZ Bears**
5. Havasu Fur10us**
6. Corona Angels AZ-Trujillo**
7. Athletics Mercado (Vegas)**
8. Paladin-Eden**

12u TEAMS (14 teams):
1. Arizona Rising Hatch 2032**
2. Arizona Storm-Hernandez/Lopez
3. AZ Hotshots-Honea/Dexter**
4. AZ Impact-Peck
5. Arizona Storm-Babe**
6. Dirt Devils**
7. Arizona Rising-Yesenski
8. Infinity**
9. Lil Saints-Gil
10. Paladin-Jorgenson
11. Rancho Johnson AJ 12u
12. Rogue FC-Rojas 12u**
13. x
14. x

14u TEAMS (6 teams):
1. Cages Monsoon**
2. Desert Thunder-Cain
3. Team Hustle West
4. Arizona Roadrunners
5. Arizona Storm-Maloney**
6. AZ Hotshots CG (Sharp)**

16u/18u (HSO) (8 teams):
1. Arizona Rebels Fastpitch 18u
2. AZ Bears 18u
3. Desert Thunder Dietz 16u
4. E1 Prospects Montes 16u**
5. EI Prospects Saiz 16u
6. Marana Mayhem Elite 16u
7. Sandlot Softball Club 16u**
8. Vendetta SC Silver 18u**
9. Team Hustle-Espinoza 18u
10. Rancho Hess 16u

Please also make sure that your team has renewed their AFA Memberships for the 2025-2026 season. Season runs September 1st 2025-August 31st 2026.
Click here: AFA Membership 2025-2026

Thank you in advance for your participation in our AFA events! We look forward to having everyone out!!!

Stacey Stepek & AFA Team

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Good Morning Coaches-

Payment should be made ASAP via Venmo or Zelle to lock in your spot!!!
$755.00 per team

Venmo @Stacey-Stepek
or
Zelle to sstepek.azafa@gmail.com (S&G United, LLC)
*Please include team name, age, and event title in subject line

If you have already submitted payment, please disregard this message as it is a group message to all registered teams on Exposure.

***AFA Memberships must also be renewed if you haven't already done so for the new AFA Season (September 1st-August 31st)
$55.00 per team
2025-2026 Team Membership HERE
If you do not know Coaches ID, please use cell number

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