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AFA THE GOAT-National Qualifier

April 11-12, 2026
Gilbert, Arizona
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Good Evening Coach-

We are going to Trade Cards at AFA The GOAT @ Cactus Yards and we are giving everyone a set of 18 cards free to start you off and so no one is left out

Here is the link for parents to get the trading cards submitted for their girls:
https://forms.tradingcardsdirect.com/afagoat26

The deadline for submitting the cards is: Sunday, April 5th 2026
You must be paid in full for the event in order to secure your spot in our annual SOLD OUT event & to be able to submit your FREE trading cards for your girls.

Trading cards will be available for pick up @ our Director's Table at check in.
A sample copy of the trading cards is attached.

Let me know if you have any questions!
Stacey Stepek
AFA State Director of Arizona
630-335-6830

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3/9/2026 5:17 PM

Coaches & Administrators!!!!

Please do not miss this year's 3rd annual AFA THE GOAT-NATIONAL QUALIFIER!!!

AFA THE GOAT - NATIONAL QUALIFIER
April 11th & 12th 2026
Cactus Yards-Gilbert, Arizona
10u-12u-14u
$895.00 per team
(if you have already paid your entry fee for this event-please disregard this email reminder)


Venmo @Stacey-Stepek
or
Zelle to sstepek.azafa@gmail.com (S&G United, LLC)


This year, we will be doing trading cards for all teams who are participating!!!
YSPN is giving each player 18 free trading cards to trade with teammates or opposing team members at this amazing annual event!!! Once your team is registered and paid, you will receive the link to share with your team so that each player's family can submit their trading card. See attached.

AFA is also offering team discounted tickets to anyone who would like to attend the ASU softball home series that weekend at ASU's Farrington Stadium in Tempe, AZ.

ASU will be taking on the University of Central Florida
Friday 4/10 @ 6pm
Saturday 4/11 @ 4pm
Sunday 4/12 @ 1pm

Team tickets link: https://www.gofevo.com/group/Afasoftball

Please don't miss out on this amazing event!!! Spots are limited!!!
https://softball.exposureevents.com/253752/afa-the-goat-national-qualifier/registration

Dirt Infields & Grass Outfields
***Parking is FREE***

Cactus Yards - Know Before you Go Info:
https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/cactus-yards/frequently-asked-questions


Thank you in advance,
Stacey Stepek
AFA State Director of Arizona
630-335-6830

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3/5/2026 1:06 PM

Description

  • Tournament
  • All teams
  • Girls: 14U, 12U, 10U
  • Ability: Competitive
  • $895.00 entry fee
  • 4 game guarantee

Location

Cactus Yards Map
Cactus Yards
4536 E Elliott Road
Gilbert, AZ, 85234
Directions

Contact

Stacey Stepek
(630) 335-6830

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General Information

Payments to lock your team in can be made by:
Venmo @Stacey-Stepek
or
Zelle to sstepek.azafa@gmail.com (S&G United, LLC)

Not a stay to play event. 
Lucid travel link for your team's reference if you choose to share:
AFA THE GOAT-Travel Link

Registration

Registration will be closed after 4/3/2026 12:00 PM (MST).

Register

Registration is currently open for the following divisions:


All event related questions should be directed to Stacey Stepek at sstepek.azafa@gmail.com or call (630) 335-6830.