AFA 2026 National Tournament - 6 Game Guarantee
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Welcome coaches and families!
Please make sure you have the following ready for check-in:
• Current AFA membership
• Proof of insurance
• Birth certificates for all players (digital copies on your phone are acceptable as long as they are clearly readable)
• Printed team roster, available in the AFA App under Documents
https://afasoftball.com/shop/fastpitch-team-membership/
Please note: AFA has a strict Zero Tolerance Alcohol Policy. Consider this your reminder before arriving at the event.
Team check-in will take place at the AFA booth and must be completed 30–90 minutes before your first scheduled game.
As this is a youth tournament, we ask everyone to demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship throughout the event. Coaches, please help keep your players hydrated and prepared for the Southern Utah heat.
Tournament rules can be found in the AFA App.
Opening Ceremonies – June 9 at 5:00 PM
Join us for an exciting evening featuring:
• Vendor Village
• Pin Trading
• Team Parade
• Theme: Summer / TV & Movie Characters
• Guest Speaker
• DJ
• Photo Booth
* bring lawn chairs
Official event merchandise will also be available, including:
• Dry-fit shirts
• Hoodies
• Pin Trading Towels
Don’t forget to register for our Exposure Camp at Archie Gubler Park on June 9! We are excited to welcome an outstanding group of college coaches and programs.
Good luck to all teams, travel safely, and enjoy your time in beautiful Southern Utah! We are thrilled to host you and can’t wait to see everyone on the field.
If you want to be featured on our Instagram, Tag us! @westcoastafa and use this hashtag: #AFANationals2026
Safe travels,
Glen Messick
AFA National Director
Description
AFA is home to the no new inning and no drop dead. There is No-Stay-To- Play! All of our tournaments feature 2 umpires. Games start June 10th. 2026. Opening ceremonies are on June 9th., as well as Elite Exposure Camp and Skills Clinic. Payment due by May 8. Awards to 1-4th in gold division, 7 inning gold championships. Awards to 1st and 2nd for divisions with silver brackets. 4 pool play into a double elimination bracket. Games all 2 umpires and 1:30 no new. Amazing opening ceremonies with a themed parade, pin trading, Dj, entertainment, guest speaker, photo booths, vendor village and more. Follow for updates on YouTube Channel @b2bfastpitch Make sure to follow Instagram @westcoastafa and make sure to sign up for alerts on the AFA app. All coaches and team parents should sign up for email and text notifications.
- Tournament
- All teams
- Girls: 18U, 16U, 14U, 12U, 10U
- Ability: Elite/Competitive/Developmental
- $1,699.00 entry fee
- 6 game guarantee
Location
Contact
General Information
Get your FREE coach's account at softball.exposure.com
Guests are welcome to register for events, however, a current AFA Team Membership is required for event participation. Join now!
Please bring your completed Roster, Proof of Insurance, and legible copies of all players Birth Certificates or Legal Documents of Age.
NOTE: Schedules are released on Thursdays the week of a local tournament. Larger tournament schedules usually released by Monday before the tournament.
NFHS-Softball-Rules.pdf
AFA age policy update: https://afasoftball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/AFA-SOFTBALL-IS-CHANGING-OUR-AGE-POLICY.jpg
Note: All 10u tournament rules will be the same as the older divisions except for the 11″ ball and 35′ pitching distance.
Cancellation Policy
Fees / Charges
Nationals Cancellation Fee:
35% fee for withdrawing from a National tournament within 31-60 days of the first session. Any refunds due will be applied to credit. 30 days or less of Nationals will result in no refunds!
Rain out or other unforeseen events causing a tournament to cancel will be subject to rescheduling. If a team elects to receive refund, a refund shall be issued minus 30%. Refund cost is used to offset credit card fees, field fees, staff hotels, awards and repayment of event cost.
A Division must have 4 teams paid for us to run
If we have not received 4 paid entries a division may cancel. A tournament division is not official until a schedule has been posted and is subject to cancellation if not enough teams sign up. It is our advice when consideriing hotel accomodations or air bnbs is to not book non refundable rooms for an event. If you do book a non refundable room and a division cancels AFA and AFA directors are not responsible for fees incurred by your tream. Always check to make sure a schedule is out before your cancellation date expires with your accomodations.
Registration
To register for this event visit the official website.
To make a payment please visit the payments section of the event.
All event related questions should be directed to Glen Messick at westcoastafa@gmail.com or call 818-389-3467.
