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International Fastpitch Association
IFA Updates:
For more IFA info, or if you have questions/concerns -please call or text our office phone at any time - (336)541-2971 or (336) 554-3122- We have updated the "Contact" page with the latest contact information
**To sign up for an event or drop from an event - Please email us at our new signup/drop email address
When checking for updates, always refresh your browser. _________________________________________________________ Latest News:
Again this year, IFA will split up age groups when we have 6 or more teams in an age group. In most events, teams will play a warm-up game then all teams will begin in the GOLD A double elimination bracket. With 6 teams, the first 3 that lose out of Gold A bracket will be placed into a Gold B single elimination bracket. The 3 left in main bracket will play out for Gold A bracket winner. When 12 teams- the first 4 that lose out of the Gold A bracket will move to a Silver single bracket. The next 4 that lose out will go to Gold B single. The remaining 4 will play out the Gold A. When we get 14 or more in an age group, we will have a Bronze, Silver, Gold B and Gold A.
Trophies - We always do 1-2 in Gold B, Silver and Bronze bracket and all teams left in Gold A bracket will get trophies. This allows IFA to give more out to the girls and also allows teams that may not get trophies very much a chance. Thank you for playing IFA!
The 2012 points prizes are listed ! We also posted a pic of the 2011 points champion ring, this is an example of what they will look like. They re different each year. ________________________________ _ 3 – “Organization discounts” New for 2012 If your organization has multiple teams playing in a
given weekend, IFA will give you the following discounts – 1 team = Posted entry fee 2 teams= Each team will receive $25 discount off of
posted entry fee 3 or more teams= Each team will receive $50 discount off
of posted entry fee ____________________________________
Please keep in mind regarding the Gift Cards- ______________________________________________________________________________
Coaches FYI- Metal Cleats are only allowed in High School division. If you are playing 14U or younger, and one of your players is seen on the field with metal cleats, she will be required to change them. If she is caught a 2nd time during a tournament with metal cleats, she will be ejected.
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Coaches- Rule Book is now posted online. Please see "Rules" tab. _________________________________________
If you would be interested in bringing IFA into your area, contact Larry Stewart for details. _________________________________________
Why play IFA?
- IFA was created solely for girls Fastpitch and we reward the girls for their accomplishments more than any other organization. A few examples - - Any girl that hits a home run will receive a commemorative mini bat and be recognized on our website. We change color of bat through the year.
- Any girl that pitches a no-hitter will receive the game ball and a free tee shirt and be recognized on our website.
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- Any girl that pitches a perfect game will receive a perfect game trophy and each player on her team will get a special medal to recognize a team effort. All will be recognized on our website.
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- We also give game MVP medals- Each team will select and award a game MVP for your first game of our tournament. Medals will be provided by IFA.
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- After each Championship game- Each team will select and award a tournament MVP from the opposing team. Also our umpires will select and award a game ball to 1 player from each team.
pic coming soon Along with these special individual recognitions, IFA also stands out from others by giving additional rewards back to our teams- - IFA Points Challenge – we have the largest points prize package of any organization in NC. - IFA awards some of the best trophies around. Depending on the number of teams, we will give trophies or medals for up to 6 places. - Upon check-in, each team will receive a case of bottled water - Our Home run contest runs from March through August. The girl that hits the most home runs in each age group will receive a special prize. - Our “Race to Four” contest will award the first team in each age group to win 4 tournaments with a set of “Race to Four” hoodies, a pizza party and get to play in the Holiday tournament for free. - IFA also has a few selected tournaments where the winning teams will get free tournaments in 2012. This is in addition to our regular trophy package. - We also award the winners of our State Tournament with a free paid berth to our World Series. A few other special offers- - At selected tournaments, IFA will offer a combine that will allow 5 girls from each team to test their skills in pitching, running, and pop times. IFA will keep track of these stats and post on a special section of our website. - IFA also remembers the siblings that are forced to come along.......at special tournaments, we will have bounce houses and /or water slides set up for the kids. - At IFA, customer service is priority number 1. We are always looking for ways to improve your experience and are open to suggestions. We want each IFA tournament to be the most Coach, Player, and Parent friendly place to play. Give us a try today – We don't think you will be disappointed!
5107 Armstead Dr - Greensboro, NC 27407
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